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3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Lakewood, Colorado

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Oct 24
Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Peek Behind the Crown Hill Cemetery Curtain

Visit with Crown Hill's funeral director to ask all of your burning questions about the business of death.
Ukobach, a minor oil demon.
Oct 25
Denver, Colorado

Defy Your Demons

Sip wine while enjoying an evening with local horror authors discussing the demons that drive their work and those beyond their control.
Williams Stables exterior
Oct 27
Central City, Colorado

Unlocking Central City

Unprecedented access to off-limits and haunted history including the opera house, Belvidere Theater, and more.
Denver "Crib Girls."
Oct 28
Denver, Colorado

What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This?

A spooky October edition of our walking tour through Denver's Historic Sin District.
JBandfriends
Oct 28
Indian Hills, Colorado

The Tycoon of Jefferson County

Join us on Mount Falcon as we explore the ruins of Summer White, the unrealized dream of Jefferson County's wealthiest eccentric.
Nov 2
Denver, Colorado

Women's Suffrage: 125th Anniversary Celebration!

Join us at the historic Evans School to celebrate female leaders, past and present.
Cricket popcorn.
Nov 11
Denver, Colorado

Microranching on the Range

Join us for a Gastro Obscura event: tour an edible insect farm and enjoy cricket popcorn, cider, and “cricket song” from Emily Wilson and Orange Peel Moses.

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