Friday, Oct. 4
Deadline to register for Tom Sawyer Fishing Derby in Pueblo West
Cattail Crossing Pond, 251 McCulloch Blvd. | Event is 8:15-11:45 a.m. Oct. 12 | Deadline to register is Oct. 4. | Go online to pueblowestmetro.us or call the Pueblo West Parks office at 719-547-7400. Cost is $5 and the event is open to children ages 4 to 15.
Ghost Walk in downtown Pueblo
Fuel and Iron Food Hall, 400 S. Union Ave. | 5-8 p.m. Oct. 4-5 and Oct. 11-12 | Learn about the best of Pueblo's past and tell some of your favorite stories from past Ghost Walks. Walking tours leave every 15 minutes and include a loop through the Historic Union Avenue and Riverwalk districts before returning to the food hall. Cost is $12.51 and tickets are on sale at ghostwalk-pueblo.com/ . Children 5 and younger accompanied by an adult are free . The event supports the Pueblo Domestic Violence Community Task Force in creating awareness and eradicating domestic violence, intimate partner violence, and domestic abuse in the community through support and education.
Folk Art Show Kick Off at Pueblo Heritage Museum
201 W. B St. | 5-8 p.m. | Celebrate First Friday Art Walk with Sandra Ruiz and see her colorful collection of folk art. The exhibit runs through Oct. 25.
Art Fest at Steel City Art Works
216 S. Union Ave. | 5-8 p.m. | The gallery is set to host a First Friday opening reception with complimentary refreshments . Meet the artists and see handmade steampunk-style jewelry and art, textiles, quilts, sculptural art and paintings. A “Something’s Happening in the Back Room," exhibit will feature copper foil art, abstract acrylics, mixed media and fused glass pieces. The gallery is open free to the public Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sunday, noon-4 p.m.
First Friday Art Walk at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | 6-9 p.m. | See the new works of Bob BenVenuto and Jennifer Bobola. Exhibits run through Oct. 29.
“Reading Between the Lies” at Impossible Playhouse
1201 N. Main St. | Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Oct. 4-5 and again Oct. 11-12 and Oct. 18-19; plus a 2 p.m. Oct. 13 matinee | In this 1950s hilarious whodunit, the first read of a new play becomes a crime scene when one of the participants unexpectedly drops dead. In a room filled with old vendettas, jilted lovers, blackmail victims and one looney former child star, it’s anyone’s guess who the killer is and who will save the day. The play is PG-13. Cost is $18 for adults or $13 for all others and tickets are available at impossibleplayers.com .
Saturday, Oct. 5
Veterans 5K Run and Parade at Veterans Memorial Park in Avondale
213 Avondale Blvd. | 6:30 a.m. race check-in, 7 a.m. start | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. parade | Join the Avondale, Boone, Pueblo County Veterans for a 5K run and walk. Race cost is $20 and includes a T-shirt. The parade is free and is set to run along U.S. 50. To register email abpcveterans1@gmail.com or call 719-299-9602.
Breakfast, Lunch and Cleanup on the Arkansas River Trail
800 Goodnight Ave | 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. | Join the Colorado Lottery for the Runyon to the Res Cleanup in honor of conservation month. The clean-up will be held along the Arkansas River Trail from Lake Runyon to Lake Pueblo. Partners in the event include Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Pueblo Parks and Recreation, and the Nature and Wildlife Discovery Center. Breakfast, lunch, a T-shirt, and materials will be provided. Volunteers will be assigned areas for cleanup. Call 720-680-0037 for additional details.
Natural Medicine Holistic Fair at Colorado State Fairgrounds
1001 Beulah Ave., Livestock Pavilion | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Oct. 5 and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 6 | Join, healers, psychic readers, vendors, speakers, mental health and fitness, mycology supplies and CBD experts at the holistic fair. Cost is $5. Find out more at earthswisdommycology.co/events .
Oktoberfest at Pueblo Union Depot
132 W. B St. | 1-11 p.m. | Join the Pueblo German American Club for a fun-filled festival featuring adult competitions, kids contests and a kids garten, two live bands, authentic German bier and food trucks. Purchase a commemorative Oktoberfest bierstein. Best of contests will be held for mustache/beard, lederhosen and dirndl. Cost is $8 and tickets are available at pueblogermanamericanclub.com.
Potato Sale at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
421 Clark St. | 5:30 p.m. Saturday or 9 a.m. and noon Sunday throughout October | Following mass, the Knights of Columbus Council 14347 will sell potatoes at a cost of $5 for 10 pounds or $3 for 5 pounds . To purchase during the week call Jesus Chavira at 719-281-1241.
Straw Bale Bash at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center
Jackson Ballroom, 210 N. Santa Fe Ave. | 6-9 p.m. | Join Habitat for Humanity of Pueblo for a barbecue dinner, line dancing and silent auction . Cowboy hats and boots are encouraged. Cost is $80 per person and tickets are available via the Habitat for Humanity ReStore Square Space site at https://checkout.square.site/merchant/7TFMX5GXDDG0Z/checkout/X4BEZ7ECKQDXJ67N55LPUY2X . Proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of Pueblo programs. Call 719-543-0702
Tribute to Women at Rawlings Library
100 E. Abriendo Ave. | 6-9 p.m. | Mariposa Center for Safety (formerly the YWCA of Pueblo) is hosting the 23rd annual tribute to women and this year’s theme is “Evening on the Red-Carpet" featuring dinner, drinks, a silent auction and awards ceremony . This annual event showcases exceptional women and their contributions to the Pueblo community. Tickets are available for $100 per person online at mariposacenterforsafety.org . Proceeds benefit Mariposa Center for Safety which provided shelter services to 322 adults and 74 children in 2023, as well as 12,683 meals, 5,247 shelter nights, answered 245 crisis calls on the 24-7 domestic violence crisis line and served nearly 200 families for safe visitation and exchanges at Teresa’s Place.
Oceanography Live at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | 7 p.m. | See singer-songwriter Brian Kelley from Oakland, California. The show is free .
Sunday, Oct. 6
"How Stoicism Enriches Lives" Talk at First Unitarian Society
110 Calla Ave. | 10:30 a.m. | Richelle Stephens will dispel the notion that stoic people are uptight and devoid of emotion. She'll explain how the philosophy of stoicism is used today to enrich personal and professional lives. The public is welcome and the facility is handicap accessible.
Rend Collective Concert at Pueblo Memorial Hall
1 City Hall Place | Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. | Join Rend Collective as part of the “ Feel Good Folk Show ” Tour. Rend Collective is a Northern Irish Christian folk rock worship band originating from Bangor, Northern Ireland. A special guest performance will feature Abby Siler, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter. Tickets range from $34.15 to $85.15 and are available at pueblomemorialhall.com .
Monday, Oct. 7
Deadline for holiday art sale at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center
210 N. Santa Fe | Registration Deadline is Oct. 7 | Show runs Dec. 6-28 | The event welcomes novice and seasoned artists to sell their creative wares. This is the only art exhibit the Sangre de Cristo hosts where purchases may be taken home on the same day. To find out more about submitting handmade pieces to the “Own Your Own” exhibit, email Karen Foglesong at karenf@sdc-arts.org or call 719-295-7200 Ext. 7218.
Wednesday, Oct. 9
Charles Goodnight History at Pueblo Community College
900 W. Orman Ave., Hoag Theater | 11 a.m. | Laurel Campbell, chair of the Goodnight Barn Historic Preservation Committee will talk about Goodnight, a pioneering cattle rancher who spent eight years in Pueblo as she explains why he served as an inspiration for Larry McMurtry's Lonesome Dove. The event is free and open to the public.
Thursday, Oct. 10
Life Drawing at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | 6-9 p.m. | Life drawing is open to artists ages 18 and older. Bring your own supplies. Cost is $5 and tickets are on sale at https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/6qqXC68x3RH060nEYspfJF5xxV3?domain=checkout.square.site .
Friday, Oct. 11
Open Mic Showcase at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | 6-9 p.m. | Join Anthony Ludwig for the performer's open mic showcase. The event is free and drink specials will be offered.
Murder Mystery Party at The Abriendo Inn
300 W. Abriendo Ave. | 7 p.m. Oct. 11 and again at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 | Check out the beautiful 1906 Walter's Mansion for a presentation of "Murder of 1929: Will Power." The murder mystery play will be presented by 'Til Death Do Us Party Productions of Boulder. Tickets cost $99 which includes a catered dinner, dessert and beverage plus a whole lot of fun. For tickets go to theabriendoinn/events or call 719-626-9676.
Monday, Oct. 14
Compassionate Friends Meeting at Central Christian Church
1902 N. Hudson | 7 p.m. | Compassionate Friends (We Need Not Walk Alone) is a support group for parents who have lost children of any age. The meeting is held the second Monday of every month. Enter around the back of the building. For more information, email dawnyel.e.smith@gmail.com.
Saturday, Oct. 12
Book Signing Event at Pueblo Heritage Museum
201 W. B St. | 1-4 p.m. | Join Historian Victoria Miller of the Steelworks Center for the West as she discusses the inspiration for her book, "Pueblo: Past and Present," focusing on Pueblo's most iconic buildings.
Wednesday, Oct. 16
Italian American Heritage & Cuisine Night at Pueblo Heritage Museum
201 W. B St. | 6:30-8 p.m. | Join Father Malin of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Joanna Andenucio and Gagliano's Italian Market to learn about their rich heritage in Pueblo
Sunday, Oct. 20
Christmas Holiday Sale at All the Angels
1528 W. Northern Ave. | 1-4 p.m. | Gifts by Two and All the Angels are hosting the holiday sale. Call 719-542-1493 for information.
Monday, Oct. 21
Pueblo Stamp Club Meeting at Rawlings Library
100 E. Abriendo Ave., Friends of the Library Meeting Room | 1-3 p.m. | The topic will be “Stamp fakes and forgeries.“ The meeting is free and open to the public . All ages are welcome. Donations of U.S. and foreign stamps for free distribution at club meetings are welcome.
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This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: Pueblo celebrates fall with a ghost walk, art walk, a murderous play and Oktoberfest
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