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Save the Date: Awards and Celebrations at Coohills
Tuesday, Dec. 8 | 5:00 PM–7:00 PM | Coohills Restaurant and Wine Bar, 1400 Wewatta
What person, what company, has contributed the most to Lower Downtown this year? Through advocacy, activation, hospitality, and investment, these neighbors draw our community—and visitors from farther afield—to LoDo to stroll, savor, and see. Save the date and join us at Coohills to celebrate the exemplars of LoDo.
A LoDo District Happy Hour with Chez Maggy
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 5:00 PM–7:00 PM | 1616 Market Street | Free to Attend
Join the LoDo District Inc. for our late-month happy hour! Find us on the mezzanine level of Chez Maggy inside the Thompson Hotel. Every month we invite Lower Downtown to gather and get to know each other and see what everyone has going on.
Come take advantage of special pricing on snacks and drinks at Chez Maggy while you connect with local business owners and neighbors. When the Thompson Denver recently won Condé Nast’s Readers’ Choice, the write-up calls Chez Maggy one of the city’s most exciting restaurants.
The Thompson Denver Is Readers’ Top Choice
Condé Nast’s readers selected the Thompson Denver as the best hotel in Colorado. Its blurb says, “Urban cool and alpine comfort pair perfectly at this sexy boutique hotel in the heart of downtown Denver—plus it’s home to one of the city’s most exciting restaurants.” It continues, citing Denver’s Western spirit, thoughtfully curated amenities, and the sixth-floor lounge, Reynard Social.
You already know where to find the Thompson—at 1616 Market Street.
Mercantile Hosts One Table: A Chefs’ Collective Dinner
Sunday, Oct. 25 | 6:00 PM | Mercantile, 1701 Wynkoop St. | $175+
Mercantile is excited to host One Table: A Chefs’ Collective Dinner, bringing together ten of Colorado’s most celebrated chefs for an incredible five-course dinner to benefit OneKitchen Colorado. Purchasing a tickets sends $50 directly to the organization. An optional $75 wine pairing is available too.
The OneKitchen Colorado chef coalition works with Nourish Colorado to champion fresh, local food for Colorado communities and schools. OneKitchen Colorado helps chefs step beyond the four walls of their kitchens and into advocacy for food access and Colorado’s local food system. Through education and mentorship, chefs use their leadership to amplify the voices of farmers, families and communities. They also engage in the policies that shape access to nutritious, locally grown food, including Healthy School Meals for All.
Ordinary Fellow Wine Dinner
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 6:00 PM | Ajax Downtown, 1600 Wewatta St. | $100
Join Ajax Downtown for a multi-course wine dinner! Winemaker Ben Parsons and Chef Jared Becker come together for an evening of American brasserie cuisine, thoughtfully paired with wines from the Ordinary Fellow, crafted in Palisade, Colorado. Enjoy four courses, great wine, and good company. Then stay the night at the Limelight!
Celebrate BOOnion Station
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 4:00 PM–7:00 PM | Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. | Free
Welcome Halloween weekend at the 12th annual BOOnion Station. On Thursday, Oct. 29, join a festive, family-friendly celebration with activities and entertainment for guests of all ages. Enjoy Rocky Mountain Mini Train on the North Plaza. Participate in, or just observe, a costume contest with three prizes. Trick-or-treat at businesses throughout the station. Get your face painted, listen to DJ Chris, and enjoy fun for all ages.
On Friday, Oct. 30, from 6:30 PM to 11:30 PM, the Cooper Lounge honors Día de los Muertos a little early, with an evening inspired by the traditions, artistry, and spirit of the holiday. Enjoy music by Somos La Noche, a tarot card reader, drink specials, photo opportunities, an ofrenda display, and more throughout the evening. 21+
On Saturday, Oct. 31, from 7 PM to 11:30 PM, celebrate Halloween after Dark with an evening of cocktails, music, and festive nightlife. Enjoy a live DJ in the Great Hall, La Condesa Gin drink specials at the Cooper Lounge, and a costume contest. Come dressed to impress and vie for a win (three categories: couple, female, and male). 21+
Disco Mystique returning to Dairy Block
Friday, Oct. 30 | 8:00 PM–1:00 AM | 1800 Wazee Street | Still early bird ($39.19)
Disco Mystique is returning for a Halloween dance party that will be spookier and funkier than ever. This one-of-a-kind celebration blurs the lines between freaky and funky. Buddy Bravo’s Halloween Cabaret features haunting DJ sets, drag performances, and more. Dance the night away on a LED dance floor with disco balls glittering overhead. Enjoy wicked Halloween cocktails from the Poka Luna pop-up at Poka Lola Social Club, with a welcome cocktail included with every ticket. Dress to impress for the Costume Contest, with fantastic prizes for first, second, and third places. 21+ only.
Make it an overnight with the Films, Lights and Frights Getaway at the Maven Hotel. Watch Corpse Bride, Scream, Hocus Pocus, Harry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets, or Practical Magic in your own room. Fuel your fright with assorted candy and a steaming pizza delivered from Denver Milk Market before you head down to Disco Mystique.
Delicious Denver Food Tours
Wouldn’t you like to get to know your neighborhood better? Take a tour with Delicious Denver Food Tours! The name says it all, but this is what you can expect: With your local foodie guide, you’ll enjoy tastings at award-winning restaurants with an optional for adult beverages, great company, and stories about Denver’s history. In addition to taking its signature Downtown Tour, you could taste your way through Denver’s most famous street—16th. (Colfax is an avenue.)
During the holidays, a tour is a great way to entertain visitors, with a progressive meal under dazzling light displays. Beginning under the glow of the iconic Union Station tree, journey through the illuminated alleyways of the Dairy Block, marvel at the vibrant spectacle of McGregor Square, and warm up at four downtown culinary destinations for a progressive feast of seasonal dishes and craft cocktails.
Microvehicles on Sidewalks
The Denver Gazette reports that micromobility company Veo is “launching a plan to curb sidewalk riding in Denver.” Though the City has required anti-sidewalk detection since July 1, plenty of users continue to roll where they shouldn’t. There they might feel safer from larger vehicles, though imperiling pedestrians and other lawful users, as almost everyone in LoDo can attest. Veo winks at this date by claiming its vehicles do have this technology … it’s just not implemented yet. Meanwhile, Westword reports that although Veo can fine riders who violate rules, it does not intend to.
Lower Downtown’s City Council member, Chris Hinds, has requested that the City Attorney’s Office determine whether this sidewalk use means Veo has breached its contract.
Construction Scheduled for the Barth Hotel
Ownership of the former Barth Hotel, at 1514 17th Street, has changed: Eaton Senior Communities paid $2.5 million for the building. Along with developer Urban Ventures, it will renovate the historic structure into 50 residences for low-income seniors. It anticipates completion by early 2028. Funding comes from the Denver Downtown Development Authority and a construction loan from U.S. Bank.
The LoDo District Inc. is pleased that Lower Downtown will have new neighbors in an active building.
