FRIDAY-OCT. 30

Opening weekend for the amazing Chatfield Farms Corn Maze, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for six weeks. A “Dinomite exploration of prehistoric time” and corn mini-maze for kids ages 10 and under. Seven acres located at 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton. Tickets and discounts: denver.org/event/corn-maze-at-chatfield-farms/91050/

FRIDAY-SATURDAY

A Hall of Fame music night during the acoustic trio tour of Colorado’s Richie Furay. His is a country-rock all-star history as a founding member of Buffalo Springfield, Poco and the Souther-Hillman-Furay band playing with Stephen Stills, Neil Young, Jim Messina and so many more. He’s in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Nissi’s in Lafayette. Tickets: nissis.com/events/an-evening-with-richie-furay Saturday at 7 p.m., Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, Palmer Lake. Tickets: trilakesarts.org/event/richie-furay-2/

FRIDAY-SATURDAY

Aaargh, you’re invited to wear your favorite pirate attire for the Northglenn Pirate Fest weekend. For the mature crowd, dinner and grog on Pirate Night, sword fighting, adult costume awards and a King of the Pirates, 6-9 p.m. Friday. Pirate Fest for the families and wee ones is Saturday, noon to 6 p.m., with food and pirate drinks, children’s costume awards, bounce houses, costumed characters and, the high point, a Cardboard Boat Regatta at 1 p.m. thepiratefest.com 

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

The beauty of hot air balloons set against a mountain backdrop, the 47th Balloon Festival in Snowmass Village takes flight for three morning launches and Friday night’s Balloon Night Glow. Spectators can go up-close to the launch field on Brush Creek Road and can listen to the FM transmission. Events free, open to the public with no reservations. gosnowmass.com/event/snowmass-balloon-festival/2022-09-16/

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

The first of two weekends when the Ballpark District turns into the wildly crazy Oktoberfest District, Larimer and 21st. Feel free to chant right along,”Zicke zacke, zicke zacke, hoi hoi hoi.” A Denver tradition since 1969, Oktoberfest is packed with stein hoisting, German food, lederhosen, polkas, accordions, keg bowling and more.  Free general admission now with no ticket required. VIP tickets available. thedenveroktoberfest.com/ Also Oktoberfest this weekend in Vail and Castle Rock.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

The juried Handmade in Colorado Expo moves to Skyline Park near the clock tower on the 16th Street Mall. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Free. Moves to Cherry Creek North Sept. 30. coloradoevents.org/handmadeincoloradoexpo

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

It’s legendary. The Telluride Blues and Brews Festival is this weekend and fills the mountain town.  For a guide and information about any parts of the festival not sold out: tellurideblues.com

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

One of the most popular autumn family weekends: the Boulder Fall Fest along Pearl Street Mall and on 14th Street. Children’s activities, arts and crafts, a beer garden from Avery Brewing Company and music by local groups. Friday 5-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. boulderdowntown.com/fall-fest/about

SATURDAY

Highlands Ranch Concert Band hosts a Music Arts Festival starting at 11 a.m. in Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd. Lots of music from jazz and swing to concert pieces, the arts, a marketplace, food vendors and family activities. Bring blankets or folding chairs. hrconcertband.org/festival

SUNDAY

Colfax Canvas Mural and Music Festival is the third celebration in the newest arts district, Colfax is Our Canvas. See public art murals, shop the art market, hear live music and visit food trucks in the area of Fletcher Plaza, 9800 E. Colfax Ave., Aurora. Noon to 6 p.m. colfaxcanvas.com