Good morning, Golden! 🎃 Trick or treat — this issue’s short and sweet! There’s no shortage of spooky fun around town this week, and if you’ve still got energy after all the candy, don’t forget to rake up those last few leaves for Golden’s final Fall Yard Waste Collection of the year.

In today’s issue:

•  📌 Bulletin Board

• 📆 Events This Week & Upcoming

📆 Events This Week & Upcoming

Highlighted in green = Kid Friendly

TUESDAY (10/28)

• 📚️ Books & Benders at Cannonball (10/28 @ 6pm) - Join for a discussion of The Perfect Couple by Elin Hildebrand.

WEDNESDAY (10/29)

• 🥃 Frank August Whiskey Dinner at Abejas (10/29 @ 6pm) - “Four Course Dinner paired with a selection of Small Batch Whiskey from Frank August and Pacific Edge Wine & Spirits. Dining will be communal style as guests will be seated together. Menu will be posted to our social media pages.”

• ⚡️ Harry Potter Trivia Night at The Golden Mill (10/29 @ 6:30pm) - “Calling all witches, wizards, and Muggles! Test your knowledge of the wizarding world at our Harry Potter trivia night.”

THURSDAY (10/30)

• 🎭️ The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Miner’s Alley Theater (10/30 @ 10am) - “Watch as Ichabod learns of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow and tries to escape the clutches of the Headless Horseman.”

• 🥖 Herbal Sourdough Bread Making Class (10/30 @ 6pm) - At Earth Sweet Boutique. “If you've always wanted to bake sourdough but don't know where to start, this class is for you.”

• 🎃 Colorado Blues Society Halloween Blues Ball at The Rose (10/30 @ 7pm) - Costume contest and two great bands.

• 👹 Carnival of Horrors: A Haunted Magic Show at Gnarly’s (10/30 @ 7:30pm) - “This isn’t your typical stage show; it’s part performance, part fun and games, maybe a nightmare, but definitely something everyone in the audience won’t forget soon.”

• 🧘 Shakti: Practical Magic at Rise Yoga (10/30 @ 7:30pm) - “It’s not just a class, it’s a ritual of embodied magic — where you’ll leave glowy, grounded, and maybe a little spellbound.”

FRIDAY (10/31) - HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

• 🎭️ The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Miner’s Alley Theater (10/30 @ 10am) - “Watch as Ichabod learns of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow and tries to escape the clutches of the Headless Horseman.”

• 🎃 Trick or Treat on Washington Ave from 3-5pm - Washington Avenue will be closed for kiddos in costumes to visit local businesses who generally hand out treats. Also, kids can decorate their own trick or treat bags at the library then go trick or treating to the Golden History Museum, Fire Station and Police Department. (Page 31)

• 🎃 Trick or Treat Street Halloween Party at Etta Jeanne (10/31 @ 4-7pm) - “Join us on the back patio during the downtown Trick or Treat Street event for music, jello shots (adult only!), apple bobbing, and other fun festivities!”

• 🎃 Halloween Party at The Golden Mill (10/31 @ 5-8pm) - “DJ&1 will be spinning a spooktacular Halloween set guaranteed to get you on the dance floor. Come dressed to impress - costume contests and prizes await the most creative looks.”

• 🎃 Stranger Strings Halloween Party at New Terrain Brewing (10/31 @ 6pm) - “Foggy Mountain Spaceship [band] AND the once-annual release of our two beloved candy beers - Sour Patch Kids Sour & Almond Joy Brown. Be sure to put on your best Halloween attire for a Costume Contest w/ prizes!”

• 🎃 Let's Get Sheet Faced on Halloween at The Eddy (10/31 @ 6pm) - Live DJ spinning all night, a magician, tarot readings, a costume contest with fun prizes, local vendors, and a haunted photo booth.

• 🎵 Halloween Bash at Goosetwon Station (10/31 @ 6:30pm)

• 🎤 Halloween Scaryoke Night at Golden Outpost (10/31 @ 7pm) - Karaoke, costume contest, and drink specials!

SATURDAY (11/1)

• 🎵 DJ Patio Party at Etta Jeanne (11/1 @ 8pm) - “We’re serving up craft cocktails, tasty libations, and serious beats to keep your night flowing just right.”

SUNDAY (11/2)

• ☕️ Golden Death Cafe at Beans Foster (11/2 @ 3pm) - “Enjoy deep, rich, compassionate, free and open conversations about death and dying, along with a hot cup of coffee or tea & snacks!”

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• 🍸️ Holiday Cocktails & Mocktails with Herbal Bitters Class (11/6 @ 6pm) - “In this class, you’ll sample a variety of holiday-inspired cocktails and mocktails crafted with handmade herbal bitters” At Earth Sweet Botique.

• 🦃 27th Annual Turkey Bowl (11/8) - A Golden tradition…this unique coed softball event takes place at Tony Grampsas and Ulysses fields. Sign up your team now.

• 💐 Thanksgiving Centerpiece Flower Arranging Workshop (11/25 @ 6pm) - “Join us for an evening learning flower arranging. We will be creating a fall-themed masterpiece that will make for a perfect Thanksgiving table centerpiece.”
  

THANKS!

Thanks for being here and have a Happy Halloween! 🎃