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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
Join the LoDo District 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.
Downtown Denver Leadership Program 2026 Project Showcase
Tuesday, Oct. 27 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM | 11th Floor Amenity Space, 675 15th St | Free
Every year, the Downtown Denver Leadership Program tackles the complexities of city-building through community impact projects that support the work of the Downtown Denver Partnership.
In 2026, the class explored a question that affects us all: How do we create a Downtown Denver where everyone feels they belong? Since February, a cohort of 59 leaders from Denver’s private, public, and nonprofit sectors have engaged with local leaders, built on existing initiatives, and tackled real urban challenges through creative projects designed to strengthen belonging and connection in Downtown Denver.
Come hear what they’ve learned, see what they’ve created, and get a glimpse of their vision for the future of downtown as they close out their DDLP journey.
Celebrate BOOnion Station
Thursday, Oct. 29 | 4:00 PM–7:00 PM | Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St. | Free
Welcome Halloween weekend with the 12th annual BOOnion Station. 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 in three categories (a couple, female, and male). 21+
An Evening of Art, Landscape & Belonging at the Rally Hotel
Friday, Oct. 30 | 6:30 PM–8:30pm | 1600 20th Street | Free
Join artist and art historian Geovanni Barrios for an immersive evening of poetry, film, music, and collective artmaking at The Rally Hotel.
Drawing inspiration from the landscapes between Miami and Denver, Of Marsh and Mountain explores our relationship to nature, place, and the freedoms we associate with the outdoors. Barrios brings the Everglades’ expansive marshes and Colorado’s mountain landscape into conversation, inviting guests to consider the places that have shaped their own sense of belonging.
Throughout the evening, guests will be invited to create and contribute colorful paper forms inspired by landscapes meaningful to them. These individual pieces will become part of a collective collage, which Barrios will assemble into a new work of art following the event.
With poetry and music from special guests Emma Cuba and Awuor Onguru, the evening moves between performance, creative workshop and quiet reflection, offering a chance to experience art as something made together.
Of Marsh and Mountain is an evening about landscape, belonging, and the many ways we find a sense of freedom in the places we call our own.
Fall Wreath Making
Sunday, Nov. 8 | 6:00 PM–8:00 PM | Limelight Hotel, 1600 Wewatta St. | $175
Join the Limelight for a Fall Wreath-Making class with the Perfect Petal. Craft a stunning, long-lasting fall wreath using rich dried blooms and seasonal foliage. Each $175 ticket includes expert floral guidance, two bubbly drinks, and a few delicate bites. Get creative, learn something new, and mingle over a festive evening of flowers, bubbles, and holiday cheer.
Book Swap Society in the Milk Market
Sunday, Nov. 8 | 3:00 PM–4:30 PM | Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. | $5
Does your favorite day involve opening a great book with a coffee in hand? Here’s a perfect event for you to add another title to your own library. In partnership with Denver Book Swap Society, the Milk Market is throwing a Book Swap. Bring a book or two, swap it for another, and connect with readers to chat about your favorite stories and discover new reads.
Cocktails in Cool Places: Rockmount Ranch Wear
Wednesday, Nov. 11 | 5:00 PM | Rockmount Ranch Wear, 1626 Wazee St. | From $44.08
The Rockmount Building, built in 1908 by Fisher & Fisher in the Prairie School design, is a landmark with extensive masonry, terracotta detailing, and an historic interior.
Rockmount Ranch Wear is famous for originating the Western snap shirt, now sold to stores world-wide. The 1600 block of Wazee is nicknamed for Rockmount founder (once the world’s oldest CEO) Jack A. Weil. Third generation CEO Steve Weil will regale you in local history and speak about his third book, just released, Rockmount Legends: Celebrities in American Fashion.
Join Historic Denver for history, tours, and light appetizers, plus its signature c/mocktail.
Denver Union Station Welcomes Maria Empanada to Great Hall
Find Maria Empanada in Union Station and throughout Denver | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Maria Empanada has opened a sixth location, this one inside the Great Hall of Denver Union Station. Founded by immigrant Lorena Cantarovici on $300 and a dream, Maria Empanada is a celebration of Argentine culture and culinary tradition. From humble beginnings making empanadas in her garage in 2011, Cantarovici has expanded to operate multiple Maria Empanada locations across metro Denver, each serving more than a dozen varieties of signature empanadas, sweets, coffee and more.
“When someone visits Denver, you want to take them somewhere that shows the city at its best. Denver Union Station is one of those places. It brings old and new Denver together, a living landmark filled with history, beauty and energy,” said Cantarovici. “When my dad came to visit from Argentina, I brought him here for coffee. My family is far away so that memory is precious to me. Now opening Maria Empanada here gives this place an even deeper meaning. It’s an honor to become part of a Denver landmark where people meet, explore and make memories.”
