Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email listings@gazette.com.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY

Very limited passes remain for the iconic Great American Beer Fest all weekend at Colorado Convention Center. Tickets had gone on sale to beer lovers starting last spring. Check it out at greatamericanbeerfestival.com. Add to that the Beer Block party in Larimer Square, larimersquare.com and all around the city a week of beer events.

FRIDAY-SATURDAY

Memories of the spectacular Northern Lights are recreated with a full immersive festival, the Aurora Borealis, at High Prairie Park at Painted Prairie. There’s a full lighted night experience and festival activities including silent disco, aerial performances, a Flavors of Aurora Food Court, gift bazaar and more. From 4-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, out east on Aurora’s 59th Place. Reserve tickets $17.33 to VIP $82.53 auroraborealisfestival.com

SUNDAY

A number of Dia de Muertos activities around the area through early November in a tradition honoring the dead and showing that death is not something to be feared. At Northfield, a Live Catrina Contest and Community Altar Display, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Catrina was early history skeletal art and most famous as a beautifully costumed female figure in a Diego Rivera mural. The Shops at Northfield, 8340 Northfield Blvd., and Ivan’s Crib also offer face painting, a Beer Garden and Mexican food trucks. tinyurl.com/yzjmy2je.Longmont has a 25-year tradition Saturday with a family fiesta, and Firehouse Art Center’s papier mâché Gigantes Procession. downtownlongmont.com/creative-district/events/longmont-day-of-the-dead A Dia de las Muertos Grand Festival  and Parade is also coming up Oct. 26 at National Western Complex. facebook.com/Coloradodayofthedead

SATURDAY

Enjoy a day of Indigenous traditions and culture at the Denver American Indian Festival. A free family event, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Tribes offer dances, drumming, songs, and demonstrate arts and crafts. Hear special musicians and storytellers and visit vendors. Food includes Indian tacos and Fry Bread. On the grounds, Lakewood United Methodist Church, 1390 Brentwood St., Lakewood. denveramericanindianfestival.org

THURSDAY-SATURDAY

The Fall Denver Coin Expo is in the National Western Complex all weekend beginning at 10 a.m. each day, Thursday to Saturday. Early Bird Registration available. rockymtnexpos.com

ONGOING
Five museums will be hosts to History Colorado “Americans,” a Traveling Smithsonian from the  National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C. It follows all the ways Native Americans have been part of this country’s identity and culture since before the country’s beginning.  “Americans” is in Fort Garland Museum now and on November 15 opens its eight weeks at the Trinidad History Museum.  Next up will be Breckenridge Welcome Center Museum, Overland Trail Museum in Sterling and the White River Museum in Meeker. It will be in small towns in approximately 20 states over six years. A full itinerary:  museumonmainstreet.org/americans

THURSDAY-SUNDAY

One of the don’t miss art weekends in the state, the riverside Salida Art Walk opens for its 32nd year. Paint and Sip at the kickoff, have fun at a new ArtWalk Parade with a big dance party and participate in a community art making. Days are filled with interactive art activities, gallery visits and lessons along with Dine Out with ArtWalk. salidacreates.com/event/32nd-annual-salida-artwalk

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

So many DIY ideas and suggestions on how to save money with home improvement ideas for your home at the Castle Rock Home Show, 500 Fairgrounds Road. Free. Noon to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. castlerockhomeshow.com

SUNDAY

Love those TV memories, this is the goose-bumps-raising David Lynch 1990 crime drama with surreal twists and turns: “Twin Peaks: A Conversation With The Stars,” at 7 p.m. Sunday, Paramount Theatre. Among the stars are murder victim Sheryl Lee. ticketmaster.com

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

Wellness, organic and holistic vendors will be on hand for the Belu Olisa Holistic Fairs at The Ranch at Larimer County Fairgrounds in Loveland., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. treventscomplex.com

Now Through Halloween

Thousands of cars will be carrying Halloween lovers through the Spooky Light Show and its zillions of lights accompanied by synchonized creepy sounds at Water World, 8801 N. Pecos St., $30 per car. Faces against the windows from 7 to 9 p.m. spookylightshow.com/?fbclid=IwAR3smBd2zAb90_Jl1vabjipRIpHu7YLkm9qvfaVacR0ID1cnCGSEtnDi-EM