The 8,200-acre Backcountry trail opens once a year for screams — plus a new Fright Lite option for younger kids.

The hot dog on wheels stops at the Forney Museum Nov. 12 and Empower Field Nov. 15, with free whistles for fans.

Denver Botanic Gardens splits its fall glow walk into three color-coded paths this year, with real, locally grown pumpkins carved into larger-than-life art.

Grammy winners Rod Stewart and Leon Bridges headline a growing Red Rocks 2027 slate that already stretches from March into October.

Six weekends of scares hit Elitch Gardens, plus a 21-and-up FRIGHTOPIA night with DJs and themed drinks.

The Harvest Haunt Express rolls into Golden October 17-18, with a haunted railcar ride, hay bale maze and a visit from Spike the Railroad Dog.

Three days of scares hit Telluride Oct. 16-18, with premieres, a bonfire author reading and a pig roast.

Bill Engvall hits Bellco Theatre Saturday, with ticket proceeds funding evaluations for Denver-area kids ages 4 to 21.

The Alabama rockers return to Colorado next August with The Bends in tow, part of a cross-country 2027 run.

Free entry, a Munich delegation and a 108-foot wheel debut Oct. 16 as Denver gets a second Oktoberfest.

The rock band brings its 20th-anniversary acoustic run to downtown Denver on February 10, with some $20 tickets up for grabs.

Six F/A-18 Super Hornets headline a two-day show at Grand Junction Regional Airport, with $15 veteran tickets and no rain dates.

A 69-year-old accountant will sing and a dancer returns after 19 years away when Not Til Now hits the Lakewood Cultural Center stage next week.