10 (Mostly) Free Things To Do: October Edition

1. Imbibe: Tour the Coors Brewery

• Why you should go: Nabbing tickets to the Great American Beer Fest is difficult (and expensive). Taste the granddaddy of Colorado brews for free on this tour.
• Details: Your pick, Golden

2. Take: Pick your own fruit with FallingFruit.org

• Why you should go: This website shows you where you can find—and pick—edibles on public property, like apples, grapes, and pears for your autumn pies and jams. Read more here.
• Details: Your pick, Colorado

3. Watch: See The Mummy

• Why you should go: This classic film, starring Boris Karloff, includes 73-minutes of creepy and artistic cinematography.
• Details: October 14, 7-9 p.m., Central Library

4. Get Outside: Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Wilderness Act—in the woods

• Why you should go: In “The Cradle of Wilderness” (October 2014), 5280 covers the half-century impact of the Wilderness Act. Explore Colorado’s wild areas this month; you’ll find plenty of inspiration at 5280.com/travelandoutdoors.
• Details: Your pick, Colorado

5. Read: Join the Food Lover’s Book Club

• Why you should go: 5280’s Food Editor Amanda M. Faison continues her popular book club with The Four & Twenty Blackbirds Pie Book.
• Details: October 29, 6 p.m., Ross Cherry Creek Branch Library

6. Pick: Take the kids to the Pumpkin Harvest Festival at Four Mile Historic Park

• Why you should go: Picking out pumpkins to carve is one of life’s simple joys.
• Details: October 4-5, Four Mile Historic Park

7. Look: Browse artist Jerry Jaramillo’s work at CHAC gallery

• Why you should go: Jaramillo is a master at using multiple materials—and making it look effortless.
• Details: October 2-31, CHAC Gallery

8. Learn: Stop by for Free Day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

• Why you should go: Dinosaur bones are still cool.
• Details: October 27, Denver Museum of Nature & Science

9. Run: Join the Highland Tap Run Club

• Why you should go: After a four-mile workout, you can nosh on complimentary pasta and salad. (The beer will cost you, but select brews are 20 percent off.)
• Details: Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Highland Tap and Burger

10. Move: Take a Denver Story Trek

• Why you should go: Anyone who loves a bit of history will go bonkers for these free audio tours of the Mile High City’s memorable spots. (Don’t miss the “Women of the West” tour.)
• Details: Your pick, Denver

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