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What We Learned: October 2021

Halloween is just around the corner! To help you celebrate, we’ve put together a list of local fall festivals, corn mazes, pumpkin patches, and Halloween parties you won’t want to miss. Rally your family, bundle up, and prepare for some good old seasonal fun.

Trending

Candy corn takes over the spotlight in October. If you’re not a fan of the sugary snack, try making these festive candles instead.

Love It

Indulge this month with these tasty (and adorably creepy) Halloween desserts.

Leave It

Denver’s air quality was among the worst this summer. Combat the dust, ash, and smoke
outside by following these tips.

Can’t Wait

With fall in the air, we are excited to visit the storybook trails around Denver. These interactive paths are lined with displays showing pages from children’s books that you can read as you walk along the trail.

You Said It

“Respect everyone’s views and opinions, whether you agree with them or not, and don’t criticize them in comments or DMs.”—Michelle Ellis, mom of two from Denver. Read more here.

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