đ Fall for Tennyson
If your ideal fall Saturday includes food trucks, live music, shopping, and dogs in costumes, Tennyson Fall Fest understood the assignment. The festival takes over Tennyson Street just between 41st and 43rd avenues on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with local artisans, food, yoga and barre, live music, and a pet parade. Itâs free and kid-friendly! But letâs be honest, the pet parade will certainly be the main event!
𧶠Craft FOMO is real!
Grab whatever project has been collecting dust at home and head to the October Cozy Craft Meetup at Moodswing on Oct. 11, from noon to 4 p.m.. Bring whatever youâre working on â crochet, knitting, embroidery, or another craft, and settle in for an afternoon of creating and meeting other crafty Denverites. The meetup is currently sold out, but you can still join the waitlist in case a spot opens up!
â Get those old school coffee shop feels
Enjoy a slice of fall in a cup with a pumpkin pie chai from Higher Grounds Cafe in Golden. This sweet and mildly spiced seasonal beverage sips nicely within this coffee shopâs throwback vibes â earth tones, dim lights, and soft music make it the perfect place to cozy up with a book or a lowkey chat with a friend.
đ Noodles, Then Scoops
Start your night at Kawa Ni in the Highlands with Japanese-inspired dishes like ramen, dumplings, and hand rolls, then take a short walk to Little Man Ice Cream for dessert. Keep an eye out for the Apple of my Pie flavor, a fall collaboration with Legacy Pie Co. Why choose between pie and ice cream when October says you can have both!
â âChaiderâ Has Entered the Chat
Canât decide between chai and apple cider? Blue Nest Coffee in Lakewood said, âWhy choose?!â Try the Chaider, a fall mashup of the two seasonal drinks, and grab a spot on the patio if weather permits. Creative producer Olivia also gives high regards to the friendly staff and perhaps most importantly, the fancy lotion in the bathroom!
đŁïž Learn About Denverâs Beat Poet Past
Prose writer and counterculture purveyor Neal Cassady called Denver home â and his writings and life inspired the likes of Jack Kerouac and Alan Ginsberg to go west. Celebrate 100 years of the Mile Highâs impact on the Beat Generation with an expert panel conversation digging into Cassadyâs wild exploits, featuring voices like Westword editor emeritus Patty Calhoun, music impresario Mark Bliesner, and more on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 7 p.m. at History Colorado.
