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# Jeffco Crew #082 - Welding Classes, Pumpkin Festivals & GABF Pre-Parties
- URL: https://jeffcocrew.com/082-welding-classes-pumpkin-festivals-gabf-pre-parties/
- Published: 2026-10-09T15:54:18.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-09T15:54:18.000Z
- Author: Derek

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Fall is settling in, I've got half my Halloween decorations out on the front lawn and my kid has a four-day weekend that at this point involved the [Garden Bros Nuclear Circus](https://www.denvercoliseum.com/events/detail/garden-bros-nuclear-circus?ref=jeffcocrew.com) at the Coliseum, the [English Premier League FanFest](https://www.plmorningslivedenver.com/?ref=jeffcocrew.com) downtown, and the [Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms](https://www.botanicgardens.org/events/public-events/pumpkin-festival?ref=jeffcocrew.com).

We are *not* those people who plan lots of activities. We are moonlighting as this people this weekend. Wish me luck.

In an unrelated note, the super-hyped URBN retail experience [Reclectic](https://itsreclectic.com/locations/denver/?ref=jeffcocrew.com) opened near us, big news for the more fashionable / thrifty folks on this list. I popped in there at noon on Tuesday and it was *very* busy. And *very* big.

Okay, let's get into it.

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## 🗓️ Upcoming Things to Do

*Send me* [*feedback, events or ideas*](https://tally.so/r/Ekxl5B?ref=jeffcocrew.com)*.*

*📍 Note: Family-friendly or kid-focused stuff is in blue boxes!*

### Friday 10/09

All day / Chatfield Farms (Littleton) - 🎃 Pumpkin Festival, [pick from a 10-acre patch, wander the corn maze and catch jump blues from Chris Daniels & the Kings](https://www.botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/pumpkin-festival?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

12pm / Green Mountain Beer Company (Lakewood) - 🍺 GABF Week European Tap Takeover w/ The Gnar Billys, [sample 10 guest European-style beers with live music](https://www.instagram.com/greenmountainbeer/p/DeE0j7ZRcOB/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

1pm / Golden Library (Golden) - 🎬 Silver Screen Classics Movie Club: Singin' in the Rain, [step back into Hollywood's golden age](https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a59595a9bbf0b3a23a9a012?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

5pm / Old 121 Brewhouse (Lakewood) - 🍺 GABF Industry Pre Party, [kick off GABF weekend with craft malt beers](https://www.old121brewhouse.com/events/gabf-industry-pre-party?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

5:30pm / Barrels & Bottles Brewery (Golden) - 🎸 Luke Isreal, [catch southern folk acoustic vibes](https://www.barrelsbottles.com/livemusicevents?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

5:30pm / Buffalo Rose Sky Bar Stage (Golden) - 🎸 Conal Aaron, [hear acoustic rock from this Denver songwriter](https://buffalorosegolden.com/events/conal-aaron/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Belmar Library (Lakewood) - 🎃 Teen After Hours: Halloween Spook-Tech-Ular, [3D print scary monsters when doors are closed](https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a998f08660e510bf440fa99?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Buffalo Rose Event Center (Golden) - 🎿 Norse & Gnar - Ski Season Kickoff, [celebrate the season with live music and ski sacrifice to Ullr](https://buffalorosegolden.com/events/norse-gnar-ski-season-kickoff/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Community Recreation Center (Arvada) - 🧙‍♀️ Witches Night Out, [Halloween girls' night w/ spooky snacks](https://www.rec.us/sections/3cb5efa8-5afa-45c3-9dad-ba28ca6ee4fc?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Dirty Dogs Roadhouse (Golden) - 🎸 Hillbilly Demons, [hoe down to original country](https://www.facebook.com/events/1635485881467927/)

6:30pm / Goosetown Station (Golden) - 🎸 San Leandro, [catch a night of psych funk and retro R&B](https://www.goosetownstation.com/event-details/san-leandro-fri-oct-9-music-6-30-cover-10?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6:30pm / The Golden Mill (Golden) - 👻 Opening: The Talking Dead: An Immersive Ghost Tour, [walk downtown Golden's haunted history on a three-hour tour](https://ticketbud.com/events/58223b58-94d8-11f1-960f-42010a717021?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7pm / North Buchanan Park (Evergreen) - 🎃 Opening: Nightmare at 1520 Haunted House, [brave EPRD's haunted house, open weekends through Oct 31](https://www.evergreenrecreation.com/nightmare-at-1520-haunted-house?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7pm / Silver Vines Winery (Arvada) - 🎸 Gregg Green, [enjoy acoustic covers spanning decades](https://silvervineswinery.com/events/gregg-green/var/ri-9.l-L1?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7:30pm / Center Stage Theater (Evergreen) - 🧛 Opening: Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors, [opening night of Evergreen Players' spooky comedy, running through Oct 25](https://evergreenplayers.org/shows/dracula/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7:30pm / Lakewood Cultural Center (Lakewood) - 🎹 Pallavi Mahidhara: Scenes and Images, [experience vivid classical landscapes by an award-winning pianist](https://www.lakewoodco.gov/Local-Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Arts-and-Culture/Arts-and-Culture-Events/LCC-Presents-Pallavi-Mahidhara-Scenes-and-Images?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

8pm / The Alley (Littleton) - 🎤 Fleeting Matters, [improvisational rock and blues classics](https://www.littletonalley.com/events/ap4fkmrfhbeyy6t-5esxj-82d4g-nffm3-l7pn8-fmgle-xsakr-ekyhr-8ecsk-4j4jw-3w3y6-gpbsg-jekpl-mggl7-6sb6g-jay5a-jyd9b-fnxb6-3bhaf-wljaf-yrfz4-xl7jm-j79a4?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

8pm / The Woodcellar (Evergreen) - 🎵 RowHouse 43 Blues Band, [groove to classic rock blues](https://www.facebook.com/events/1206197045044856/)

### Saturday 10/10

8am / Jefferson County Fairgrounds (Golden) - ✂️ We Love Cropping 2 Scrapbooking, [create and preserve memories](https://www.jeffco.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=14208&month=10&year=2026&day=8&calType=0&ref=jeffcocrew.com)

8am / Southwest Plaza (Littleton) - 🥕 Southwest Plaza Farmers Market, [one of the last markets standing, Saturdays through Oct 31](https://denverfarmersmarket.com/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

8:30am / Butterfly Pavilion (Westminster) - 📸 Beginner Macro Photography, [learn butterfly photography basics with resident photographer Bob Krugmire](https://butterflies.org/event/beginner-macro-photography-5/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

9am / Chatfield Farms (Littleton) - 🎃 Pumpkin Festival, [pumpkin patch and corn maze w/ Wirewood Station bluegrass and Lookin Back classic rock](https://www.botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/pumpkin-festival?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

10am / Arvada Center (Arvada) - 🖼️ Rigsby Revisited Walk + Talk, [get an inside look at the 50-years-later exhibition, free w/ RSVP](https://arvadacenter.org/events/rigsby-revisited-walk-talk?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

10am / Foothills Art Center – Creative Campus (Golden) - ✂️ Collage Collective, [create mixed-media art](https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/collage-collective-october-2026/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

10am / Littleton Museum (Littleton) - 🎃 Harvest Festival, [buy Halloween pumpkins and enjoy wagon rides with 1890s carnival games](https://www.museum.littletonco.gov/Events-Programs/Events/Harvest-Festival?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

10:30am / Sage Spade (Arvada) - 🦇 Macramé Bat Workshop, [knot a festive Halloween bat in this beginner class](https://www.sagespade.com/workshops?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

11am / 12th Street public lot (Golden) - 🎉 Golden DDA Block Party, [meet the Downtown Development Authority w/ live music, local food and art activities](https://foothillsartcenter.org/event/block-party/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

11am / Avalanche Harley-Davidson (Golden) - 🍻 Hogtoberfest, [celebrate with bratwurst, beer stein challenges, and kids' activities](https://avalancheharley.com/event/26516/hogtoberfest-open-house?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

11am / Lakewood Library (Lakewood) - 🎲 ¡Lotería, [play Mexican bingo with a modern hipster twist](https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6aa2eb58ab7a8e0037c0cff3?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

12pm / Golden City Brewery (Golden) - 🌶️ Golden's Original ChiliFest, [taste 12 chefs' chili until it runs out, benefiting the Golden Pantry](https://www.visitgolden.com/event/goldens-original-chilifest/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

1pm / Conifer Library (Conifer) - ✂️ Craft Supply Swap, [bring leftover supplies and find fresh inspiration](https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6aa2e756ca248a002914dce0?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

1pm / Dirty Dogs Roadhouse (Golden) - 🎸 Little Sky, [catch live music on the big stage](https://www.facebook.com/events/1047978224936934/)

1:30pm / Belmar Library (Lakewood) - 👻 All Ages Halloween Costume Exchange, [swap gently used costumes for Halloween](https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a593d2e9bbf0b3a23a99a50?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

2pm / Evergreen Library (Evergreen) - 🎸 Exploring Blues Music w/ the Colorado Blues Society, [hear soul-stirring local blues demonstrations and key riffs](https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6aa2ecc33dd190003e7100f3?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

4pm / Evergreen (Evergreen) - 🛍️ Second Saturdays in Downtown Evergreen, [sip and stroll w/ Halloween theme](https://downtownevergreen.com/do/second-saturdays-in-downtown-evergreen-7?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

4pm / Old 121 Brewhouse (Lakewood) - 🎸 Man of 1000 Songs, [sing along to solo acoustic covers spanning 600+ songs](https://www.old121brewhouse.com/events/live-music-man-of-1000-songs?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

5:30pm / Buffalo Rose Sky Bar Stage (Golden) - 🎸 Adam Rey, [experience guitar-driven rock/jazz/fusion](https://buffalorosegolden.com/events/adam-rey-3/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

5:30pm / Revival Brews (Evergreen) - 🎸 Joe McCoozie's Dead Grass, [groove to jamgrass bluegrass](https://members.evergreenchamber.org/events/details/free-live-music-saturday-may-30th-by-joe-mccoozie-s-dead-grass-at-5-30pm-107827?calendarMonth=2026-10-01&ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Center for the Arts Evergreen (Evergreen) - 🏺 Clay Date: Wheel Throwing Create & Sip, [try the pottery wheel in this intimate class with wine](https://evergreenarts.org/cae/clay-date-wheel-throwing-create-sip-9/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Columbine Library (Littleton) - 🎃 All Ages Halloween Party and Trunk or Treat, [join the spooky costume contest and carnival games](https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6a84aa92be14820029883105?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Ye Olde 121 Public House (Lakewood) - 🍀 Irish Pub Night, [enjoy Celtic tunes with The Wicked Sheehogues](https://www.old121brewhouse.com/events/irish-pub-night-9abab865?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6:30pm / Goosetown Station (Golden) - 🎸 Bottlerocket Hurricane, [dive into bluegrass americana](https://www.goosetownstation.com/event-details/bottlerocket-hurricane-sat-oct-10-music-6-30-cover-10?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7pm / Method & Muse Spirits (Arvada) - 🎷 Olde Town Swing Band, [dance to traditional jazz and swing w/ craft cocktails](https://methodandmusespirits.com/event/live-music-olde-town-swing-band-2/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7pm / Resolute Brewing Tap & Cellar (Arvada) - 😂 Next Stop Comedy, [laugh with a rotating lineup of comedians](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/next-stop-comedy-at-resolute-brewing-tap-cellar-arvada-co-tickets-1983760414802?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7:30pm / Olde Town Social (Arvada) - 🎤 Lilly Nova, [experience Denver's singer-producer-DJ spinning eclectic beats](https://www.instagram.com/oldetownsocial/p/DeKzms-JCC2/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

8pm / Buffalo Rose Event Center (Golden) - 🎸 That Eighties Band, [dance to Colorado's premier 80s tribute with hits from Bon Jovi to Journey](https://buffalorosegolden.com/events/that-eighties-band/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

8pm / The Alley (Littleton) - 🎵 Pat Foley, [veteran performer with rock classics](https://www.littletonalley.com/events/ap4fkmrfhbeyy6t-5esxj-82d4g-nffm3-l7pn8-fmgle-xsakr-ekyhr-8ecsk-4j4jw-3w3y6-gpbsg-jekpl-mggl7-6sb6g-jay5a-jyd9b-fnxb6-3bhaf-wljaf-yrfz4-xl7jm-j79a4-c8f4y?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

8pm / The Woodcellar (Evergreen) - 🎸 Giant Walking Robots, [rock out with this band](https://www.facebook.com/events/1073967645421181/)

### Sunday 10/11

8am / Butterfly Pavilion (Westminster) - 📷 Photo Hour, [snap morning light photos of butterflies in the tropical rainforest](https://butterflies.org/event/photo-hour-2/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

9am / Chatfield Farms (Littleton) - 🎃 Pumpkin Festival, [last day of the patch and maze w/ Jeff Goodwin & the Front Range Cowboys country bingo](https://www.botanicgardens.org/events/special-events/pumpkin-festival?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

9am / Evergreen (Evergreen) - 🧘 Mindfulness Walk, [find peace in nature](https://members.evergreenchamber.org/events/details/mindfulness-walk-10-11-2026-103104?calendarMonth=2026-10-01&ref=jeffcocrew.com)

10am / Clear Creek Makerspace (Wheat Ridge) - 🔥 Solid Core MIG Welding for Beginners w/ Alec, [learn to weld steel](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/solid-core-mig-welding-gmaw-for-beginners-w-alec-registration-2002943352485?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

11am / Landlocked Ales (Lakewood) - 🧘 Bends & Brews and Volkswagen Car Show, [stretch and sip with your first pint included](https://www.landlockedales.com/new-events/2026/10/11/bends-and-brews-car-show?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

12pm / The Alley (Littleton) - 🎸 Sunday Fun-day w/ Josh Blackburn, [groove with local guitar legend](https://www.littletonalley.com/events/2ynma85fd7xxg9l-txwjg-mgye3-49e76-83m83-xtjaa-nzpc4-swxsr-tlnwp-drk7e-pp7xl-5jad9-b9wh8-whtam-pgn5c-gwaye-s4p9a-7ptk8-yb656-agkxm-k3eyt-bzynb-j5drf-nmgt7-t4xfs-3hba5-fzhpf-ltfhs-4c855-h5hed?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

1pm / Deer Creek Library (Littleton) - 🥾 Wilderness Hiking Safety with Colorado Mountain Club, [learn essential gear and lightning storm survival](https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/v2/events/6ab1ba6b8cf597003f95803f?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

1pm / Dirty Dogs Roadhouse (Golden) - 🎸 Kingpin Posse, [groove to country rock](https://www.facebook.com/events/1492379136274756/)

2pm / Clear Creek Makerspace (Wheat Ridge) - 🌸 Hand Carved Wooden Flowers w/ Caroline, [carve a lasting basswood flower](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-and-take-hand-carved-wooden-flowers-w-caroline-registration-1999793956557?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

2pm / Lakewood Cultural Center (Lakewood) - 🎭 Sugar Skull: A Día de Muertos Musical Adventure, [celebrate with traditional Mexican music and dance](https://www.lakewoodco.gov/Local-Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Arts-and-Culture/Arts-and-Culture-Events/LCC-Presents-Sugar-Skull-A-D%C3%ADa-de-Muertos-Musical-Adventure?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

3pm / The Golden Mill (Golden) - 🤠 Jeff Goodwin, [two-step to high-energy country w/ bluegrass picking](https://www.thegoldenmill.com/events/live-music-with-jeff-goodwin-4?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

4:30pm / Buffalo Rose Sky Bar Stage (Golden) - 🎵 Johnny O, [groove to funky blues from this Boulder band](https://buffalorosegolden.com/events/johnny-o/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

### Monday 10/12

5pm / The Golden Mill (Golden) - 🎗️ Hope Chest Night Out, [support breast cancer awareness charity](https://www.thegoldenmill.com/events/hope-chest-night-out-2026?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Blue Pan Pizza (Golden) - 🍕 Pizza Party for Parkinson's, [support the John Arena Foundation](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pizza-party-for-parkinsons-tickets-1994713667275?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7pm / Buffalo Rose Event Center (Golden) - 🎬 The Way Out - 2026 Ski Film from Matchstick Productions, [experience the 34th annual Matchstick ski film adventure](https://buffalorosegolden.com/events/the-way-out-2026-ski-film-from-matchstick-productions/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

### Tuesday 10/13

6pm / Colorado Tap House (Arvada) - 🧩 Jigsaw Puzzles On Tap Qualifier Night #3, [compete to be the fastest puzzler](https://www.coloradotaphouse.com/events/jigsaw-puzzles-fall-season-fwjwh-rxelt-54934-ld63g?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Earth Sweet Boutique (Golden) - 🧹 Introduction to Weaving Hand Brooms, [weave your own turkey-wing hand broom](https://www.visitgolden.com/event/introduction-to-weaving-hand-brooms/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6:30pm / Clear Creek Makerspace (Wheat Ridge) - ✂️ Basic Mending, Tailoring and Upcycling, [give your clothes new life](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basic-mending-tailoring-and-upcycling-tickets-2002649811496?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7pm / Tattered Cover Aspen Grove (Littleton) - 📚 C.R. Jane w/ Raven Kennedy, [celebrate the new book Dark Horse](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cr-jane-with-raven-kennedy-live-at-tattered-cover-aspen-grove-tickets-1998994630752?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

7pm / Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Morrison) - 🤠 Shaboozey w/ Noah Cyrus and Kashus Culpepper, [two-step to country-meets-hip-hop](https://www.redrocksonline.com/events/shaboozey-1423295/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

### Wednesday 10/14

9am / Chatfield State Park (Littleton) - 🦅 Weekday Bird Walk for Beginners w/ Susan Harper, [learn birding basics in the front range](https://evergreenaudubon.org/events/weekday-bird-walk-for-beginners-chatfield-state-park-2/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

5pm / New Terrain Brewing (Golden) - 🐱 Meow-loween: A Cat Takeover, [celebrate Halloween with feline friends](https://newterrainbrewing.com/event/meow-loween-a-cat-takeover/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

5pm / The Eddy Taproom & Hotel (Golden) - 📚 Books & Beer, [trivia, drinks and blind-date books to fund early literacy](https://reachoutandreadco.org/news-2026-books-and-beer/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

5:30pm / Colorado Tap House (Arvada) - 🎹 Jerry Bergeson, [catch acoustic guitar and vocals](https://www.coloradotaphouse.com/events/live-music-chris-koltak-rrg9j-bpl2g-8re6w-swkrg-89wrt-wg5xz-ans6c-3ejka-yt3x3-md95e-fsxa7-fpnx8-z2a9h-zxt4p-gtjtt-rchxy?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Clear Creek Makerspace (Wheat Ridge) - 🔥 Make and Take: Welded Metal Art, [learn oxygen acetylene welding and create art](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/make-and-take-welded-metal-art-registration-1989427474129?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Downtown Golden (Golden) - 👻 Golden Hour MashUp: Ghouls' Night Out, [Halloween art activities and specials at shops across downtown](https://www.visitgolden.com/event/golden-hour-mashup-ghouls-night-out/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Fade It Golf and Social Club (Arvada) - 🍷 Monthly Wine & Charcuterie Tasting w/ Meiomi wines, [savor four wines and build your charcuterie table](https://www.instagram.com/fadeitgolfandsocialclub/p/Dd24EYcKFg3/?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Heritage Lakewood (Lakewood) - 📖 Sharing Voices: Proclaiming Colorado's Black History in Lakewood, [share your story about Black history in Lakewood](https://www.lakewoodco.gov/Local-Government/Departments/Community-Resources/Arts-and-Culture/Exhibitions-and-Public-Art/Exhibitions-at-Heritage-Lakewood/Sharing-Voices-Proclaiming-Colorados-Black-History-in-Lakewood?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Marmalade Lounge (Arvada) - 🎸 J.K. Halvorson, [enjoy indie folk songwriting](https://www.marmaladelounge.com/events/jk-halvorson-live-music?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Old 121 Brewhouse (Lakewood) - 📚 Vintage Book Journal-Making Class, [craft a unique journal from vintage books](https://www.old121brewhouse.com/events/vintage-book-journal-making-class?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

6pm / Restaurant of the Week (Lakewood) - 🍽️ My 20's in Lakewood Dinner, [turn strangers into friends](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/my-20s-in-lakewood-dinner-with-new-friends-tickets-1909126020319?ref=jeffcocrew.com)

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See ya next week!