Friday the 13th, festivals, football: Things to do in Denver and Colorado this weekend

DENVER ( KDVR ) — Weather in Denver is expected to be warm but mild this weekend with a few clouds, temperatures in the 80s and a slight chance for rain on Sunday.

With pleasant weather and a plethora of events and happenings, Coloradans have a lot of things to choose from to do this weekend.

It’s football season

The Rocky Mountain Showdown football game between the University of Colorado Buffaloes and Colorado State University Rams is happening Saturday at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins. Tickets were still available as of Wednesday, however, they were among the priciest in the NCAA .

The Denver Broncos face the Pittsburgh Steelers at Empower Field at Mile High on Sunday for the first home game of the regular season. Tickets are still available on Ticketmaster starting around $210 as of Wednesday.

Friday the 13th

For the first time since last October, this Friday lands on the 13th, so people in Denver will be embracing the Halloween spirit.

A tradition among tattoo artists is to offer Friday the 13th flash deals — see FOX31’s list of 13 tattoo shops that are offering flash deals this weekend .

The Colorado Festival of Horror: Friday the 13th is a horror convention happening Sept. 13-15 at the Marriott Denver South in Lone Tree. There will be special guests to meet, including horror movie stars and horror comic book writers and artists. The event also includes film screenings, art vendors, workshops, beer, merchandise, crafts and other activities. Tickets for all three days start at $65, and single-day passes are available as well.

Oktoberfest 2024

Oktoberfest is happening in a handful of places across the state this weekend, including:

• Breckenridge Oktoberfest
  • Sept. 13-15
  • Downtown Breckenridge
• Denver Kickers Oktoberfest
  • Sept. 13-15
  • Denver Kickers Clubhouse in Golden
• Loveland Oktoberfest
  • Sept 13-14
  • Loveland Fairgrounds Park
• Vail Oktoberfest
  • Sept. 13-15
  • Lionshead Village, Vail Village

If you can’t make it to Oktoberfest events this weekend, there are more to look forward to. Check out FOX31’s list of Oktoberfest celebrations across Colorado .

Festivals, Fairs, Fall events

• Agriculture Festival
  • Sept. 14 at the Plains Conservation Center in Aurora
  • General admission is $5 per vehicle
• Telluride Blues and Brews Festival
  • Sept. 13-15 at multiple stages in Telluride
  • Tickets start at $120
• Downtown Boulder Fall Fest
  • Sept. 13-15 at the Historic Pearl Street Mall
  • Admission is free
• Sunnyside Music Festival
  • Sept. 14 at Chaffee Park
  • Admission is free
• Loveland Stone Age Fair
  • Sept. 14 at 5280 Arena Circle
  • Admission is free
• Denver Jazz Festival
  • Sept. 13-16 at The Studio Loft at Ellie Caulkins Opera House
  • Tickets start at $20
• Handmade in Colorado Expo – Downtown Denver
  • Sept 14, 15 at Wynkoop Plaza at Union Station
  • Free admission

Leaf-peeping

The leaves are changing color, with some areas beginning to peak this weekend.

With warm weather in the forecast, it may be a good chance to see the changing leaves on a hike within an hour’s drive of Denver, or if you prefer to stay seated, you can view the leaves on a scenic drive near Denver or on a mountain train tour .

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