District 5 Fall Clean Up Day
2025-09-28 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Montclair Rec Center, 729 Ulster Way, Denver, CO, 80230, United States
Our 2025 Fall Community Clean-Up Day is this month! We need your help to keep our cherished parks and neighborhoods beautiful. Participants can choose to do one or both of the following volunteer activities:

Re-painting bus stop benches: Help clean and put a fresh coat of paint on bus stop benches in District 5.
Parks and open space clean-up: Spruce up half of city-owned parks and open spaces in District 5.

Fall Community Clean-Up Day will be held on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 8:30 a.m.! Meet at the Montclair Recreation Center (729 Ulster Way) to grab supplies, breakfast, coffee or juice, and meet Councilwoman Sawyer. Sign-up at: bit.ly/FallCleanup2025.
The parks and open spaces being cleaned on September 28 are:

6th Ave Parkway (Colorado Blvd to Monaco Pkwy)
City of Ulaanbaatar Park (5th Ave between Rosalyn & Syracuse in Lowry)
Cranmer Park
Crescent Park
Crestmoor Park
Jacobs Park
James N Manley Park
Lowry Sports Park
Monaco Pkwy (E Colfax to 6th Ave)
Pulaski Park

The bus stops that will be re-painted on September 28 are:

1st Ave & University Blvd
E Bound – 11th Ave & Spruce Ct
E Bound – 11th Ave & Willow St
E Bound – 6th Ave & Lafayette St
E Bound – Colfax Ave & Bellaire St
E Bound – Colfax Ave & Cherry St
E Bound – Colfax Ave & Monaco Pkwy
N Bound – Colorado Blvd & 14th Ave
N Bound – Colorado Blvd & 6th Ave
S Bound – Monaco Pkwy & 6th Ave
W Bound – 1st Ave & University Blvd
W Bound – 6th Ave & Quebec St
W Bound – Mississippi Ave & S Oneida St
W Bound – Mississippi Ave & Valentia St
W Bound – Monaco Pkwy & 6th Ave

I hope to see you on September 28!

National Coffee with Cops Day
2025-10-01 10:00 - 12:00 | CO
October 1st from 10am to Noon National Coffee with Cops Day event at Woodgrain Bagel 7559 E Academy Blvd. – Lowry near Wings over the Rockies

Next Denver DA Community Academy
2025-10-04 10:00 - 15:30 | Blair Caldwell Branch Library, 2401 Welton Street, Denver, CO
Join Us for Our Next Denver DA Community Academy
Our next Community Academy is scheduled for Saturday, October 4th, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and will be held at the Blair Caldwell Branch Library, 2401 Welton Street in Denver.
Please join us as DA Walsh shares his vision and priorities for the Denver District Attorney’s Office. Additionally, you’ll hear from several other key members of the DA’s Office, who will explain what they do and why they do it, and provide a detailed look at some major cases that we have recently prosecuted. There will also be plenty of time throughout the day for questions from audience members. It is our hope that, at the end of the day, you’ll leave with a greater understanding of the criminal justice system and the many dedicated people who make it work.
Please join us. Register online here

16th Street Grand Opening October 4. 11am
2025-10-04 11:00 - 15:00 | CO
The Downtown Denver Partnership, the City and County of Denver and RTD are thrilled to invite you to the 16th Street Grand Opening on October 4, 2025, to celebrate the completion of the 16th Street revitalization project, exactly 43 years after its inaugural opening in 1982. We’d love to invite you to join us for a momentous day of community celebration beginning at 11 a.m. as we usher in a new era for 16th Street. Highlights include:

REI Scavenger Hunt throughout 16th Street
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with a Guerrilla Fanfare Brass Band Parade & Remarks
“Local Heroes” Music Lineup on the Main Stage with beloved Denver bands and DJs
16th Street Deals of the Day
16th Street Birthday Party with special treats and exclusive 16th Street merch

National Take Back Drugs Day
2025-10-06 10:00 - 14:00 | CO

Denver Police Dist 3 Halloween Carnival Oct 26 1p-3p
2025-10-08 08:00 - 17:00 | District 3 Police, 1625 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, United States

District 3 Police Community Meeting
2025-10-08 18:00 - 19:30 | District 3 Police, 1625 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, United States
Community Meeting with Commander Bell (CAB) at District 3 Station 1625 S University Blvd. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate! Hosted by Commander Bell and our DPD District 3 Law Enforcement Leadership (CAB). Remaining CAB dates for 2025 are as follows: , Oct 8th, Nov. 5th, and Dec 3rd.

Community Meeting with Commander Bell (CAB) at District 3 Station
2025-10-08 18:00 - 20:00 | District 3 Police, 1625 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, United States
October 8th – Community Meeting with Commander Bell (CAB) at District 3 Station 1625 S University Blvd. -6PM
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate! Hosted by Commander Bell and our DPD District 3 Law Enforcement Leadership (CAB). Special guest speakers will be from Denver Police Departments Denver Auto Theft Taskforce (DATT). Remaining CAB dates for 2025 are as follows: Nov. 5th, and Dec 3rd.

Coffee with a Cop-District 3
2025-10-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Nixon’s Cafe, 695 E Louisiana, Denver, CO
Wednesday, October 15th from 10 AM to Noon Coffee with the Cops @ Nixon’s Coffee House 695 W Louisiana Ave.
(Our monthly reoccurring Coffee with the Cops event has been moved to the 3rd Wednesday of every month)

Neighborhood Groups in Denver and open forum on what neighborhoods want from City
2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Cook Park, 7100 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO, United States
Dear Denver Residents,
Council Members Gonzales-Gutierrez and Kashmann are hosting series of in-person facilitated conversation about neighborhoods and neighborhood groups in Denver and want to hear from you to make real policy changes to how the city interacts with our communities. ALL ARE WELCOME, no experience or expertise necessary. Food will be provided, and childcare will be provided upon request. Below are details for the upcoming events across Denver.
Please RSVP using this link: https://linktr.ee/yourcityyourvoice (RSVP open for Sept 10 and 20)
Southeast Denver: INCLUDES WINSTON DOWNS
Date: Wednesday, October 15th
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Cook Park Rec Center (7100 Cherry Creek S Dr)
Light dinner and drinks will be provided!
In need of interpretation or ADA accommodations? Make a note on the registration form within a 3 days’ notice to request oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations.
Questions? Comments? Reply to this email and we will get back to you!
TAKE OUR SURVEY!

Speaker at Governor's Residence
2025-10-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Governors Residence, 400 E 8th Ave,, Denver, CO
Over the course of the next sixteen months, First Gentleman Marlon Reis is hosting a monthly speaker series at the Governor’s Mansion. Subject matter experts will present on the issue, with time for audience Q&A afterwards.

WHEN: Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 10:30AM – 12PM
WHERE: The Governor’s Residence at the Boettecher Mansion, 400 E 8th Ave, Denver, CO
ABOUT: Please join First Gentleman Marlon Reis and Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera for an engaging discussion on the prairie dog ecosystem in Colorado. The event will feature a panel of experts, moderated by Lindsey Sterling Krank at Humane World for Animals.
Please stay tuned for this event’s RSVP form.

October 2025 WDCA Board Meeting
2025-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver
Board meetings are via Zoom and open to WD residents. Notices go out via eNews. If you are not currently on eNews, please send your request to be added to info@winstondowns.org. Please include your name and street address for verification.

Boo at the Zoo
2025-10-23 16:30 - 21:00 | CO
TICKETS REQUIRED
See pricing details below.
Get Tickets
October 24–26
4:30-9:00 p.m.
Sensory-Friendly Night:
October 31
4:30-9:00 p.m.
• Nine candy stations
• Cryptid creatures and costumed characters
• Animal Ambassadors
• Festive photo ops
• Seasonal snacks
• Bring your own trick-or-treat bag, and decorate at our bag + cryptid guidebook decorating station!
• Optional $5 “Lil’ Boo Bag” with treats for kids two and under

BOO at the ZOO
2025-10-24 16:30 - 21:00 | Denver Zoo

Hauntings at the Hanger (Lowry)
2025-10-25 10:00 - 14:00 | CO
Hauntings in the Hangar at Wings Over the Rockies, Saturday, October 25, 10:00-2:00. Come in costume for trick or treating, scavenger hunts, and all kinds of fun activities! Purchase tickets here.

Trunk or Treat (Lowry)
2025-10-26 15:30 - 17:30 | CO

Boo at the Zoo Halloween
2025-10-26 16:30 - 21:00 | CO

Park Hill Park Opening - Open to Public
2025-10-28 15:30 - 18:00 | Park Hill Park, 4141 E. 35th Ave, Denver, CO

Community Conversation with Al Gardner-In person or via Zoom
2025-10-29 17:30 - 19:00 | CO
Community Conversation with Al Gardner
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Join Al Gardner, Denver’s Department of Public Safety nominee, for a meaningful community conversation on public safety, neighborhood priorities, and collaboration across our city.
Moderated by Gloria Neal, this event invites residents to share perspectives, ask questions, and help shape a safer, stronger Denver.
Spanish interpretation, light bites, and refreshments will be provided.
RSVP today: Community Conversation Registration
Space is limited—reserve your spot early!
Can’t join in person? Join via Zoom
Meeting ID: 619 207 4556 | Passcode: [REDACTED]

Power of Aging: Luncheon & Celebration
2025-10-30 12:30 - 14:30 | New Hope Baptist Church, 3701 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO, 80205
Power of Aging: Luncheon & Celebration
Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 12:30 – 2:30 PM
New Hope Baptist Church – 3701 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Join the Denver Mayor’s Office, Human Rights & Community Partnerships (HRCP), and the Denver Commission on Aging for the Power of Aging Luncheon & Celebration — honoring the voices, contributions, and resilience of Denver’s older adults.
Enjoy an afternoon of stories, connection, and community as we celebrate those who continue to shape our city with wisdom and heart.
A light lunch, refreshments, and Spanish interpretation will be provided.
RSVP today: Power of Aging Registration
Space is limited—reserve your spot early!

Friday, October 31: Ghost Walk, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm
2025-10-31 19:00 - 21:00 | State Capitol, 200 E Colfax Ave,, Denver,, CO, 80203, United States
Friday, October 31: Ghost Walk, 7:00 pm–9:00 pm

Discover tales about the haunting of the Capitol and vintage neighborhood mansions. The walk gathers at the statue of the Indian on the east lawn of the Capitol along Grant Street between Colfax and 14th avenues. The cost is $25.

ELECTION DAY
2025-11-04 | CO
Key deadlines for the 2025 election

Last recommended day to return ballots by mail: Monday, October 27, 2025.
Last day to register and receive a ballot by mail: Monday, October 27, 2025.
Election Day: Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Final deadline for all ballots: All ballots, whether mailed or dropped off, must be received by the Denver Elections Division by 7 p.m. on Election Day, November 4, 2025. Postmarks do not count.

Ballot drop off box located at Cook Park, 7100 Cherry Creek So. Dr., Denver 80224 – Best access due to construction is from S. Quebec and you can exit going north via Monaco or return to Quebec traffic light.

District 3 Police Community Meeting
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:30 | District 3 Police, 1625 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, United States
Community Meeting with Commander Bell (CAB) at District 3 Station 1625 S University Blvd. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate! Hosted by Commander Bell and our DPD District 3 Law Enforcement Leadership (CAB). Remaining CAB dates for 2025 are as follows: Nov. 5th, and Dec 3rd.

Community Meeting with Commander Bell (CAB) at District 3 Station
2025-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | District 3 Police, 1625 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, United States
Nov 5, 2025 – Community Meeting with Commander Bell (CAB) at District 3 Station 1625 S University Blvd. -6PM
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to participate! Hosted by Commander Bell and our DPD District 3 Law Enforcement Leadership (CAB). Special guest speakers will be from Denver Police Departments Denver Auto Theft Taskforce (DATT). Remaining CAB dates for 2025 are as follows: Dec 3rd.

The Jewish Cemeteries of Denver - Kavod on the Road Lecture
2025-11-06 11:00 - 12:00 | BMH-BJ Synagogue, 560 S Monaco Pkwy - entry in back, Denver, CO, United States
Thursday, November 6: The Jewish Cemeteries of Denver, 11:00 am–noon
This free talk will be at the BMH, 560 South Monaco Street Parkway. Park to the east of the building. Tell the person at the door that you are headed to the Kavod on the Road program. In passing, the lecture will discuss exactly what the BMH is and the lore of the part of southeast Denver in which it is located.

The Jewish Cemeteries of Denver,
2025-11-09 15:30 - 16:30 | CO
Sunday, November 9: The Jewish Cemeteries of Denver, 3:30 pm–4:30 pm
Capitol Hill once had a large Jewish population. It included synagogues, schools, and communal organizations. The only survivor is Feldman Mortuary at 1673 York Street, in a converted, expanded mansion at the southwest corner of 17th Avenue and York Street. This free talk will discuss who the Feldman family was and the evolution of Jewish Denver in looking at Denver Jewish Cemeteries.

Volunteer with Give5 & Mile High United Way!
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Mile High United Way, 711 Park Ave, Denver, CO, 80205
LEND A HAND, MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Volunteer with Give5 & Mile High United Way!

When: Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Location: Mile High United Way, 711 Park Ave West, Denver, 80205, View Map

In Denver, community is what strengthens and sustains us. By committing just 5 hours a month with Give5, you’re not just volunteering—you’re helping build a more connected and resilient city. Each act of service fosters relationships, supports those in need, and enhances our collective well-being, ensuring every Denverite has the opportunity to thrive. When we give together, we create a culture of care that lifts everyone up.
Support Mile High United Way to help prepare for their Children’s Holiday Party!
Thanks to generous donations from individuals and community partners, Mile High United Way provides a toy store every year where parents can select new gifts for their children. Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa and engage in holiday-themed activities. At the end of the day, families will leave with great holiday memories, treasured homemade keepsakes and wrapped gifts. Help Mile High United Way reach our goal of serving 1,500 children this year!
Join us as we prepare crafts, gifts and decorations for the holiday party.
Interested in providing items for our families? Check out our Amazon Wishlist HERE. Learn more about GIVE5 HERE.

VOLUNTEER HERE

November 2025 WDCA Board Meeting
2025-11-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Via Zoom, Denver

Denver Museum of Nature & Science- Winter Night Lights
2025-11-20 16:00 - 2026-01-04 18:30 | Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205
Step into a magical winter night

Step into a whimsical winter wonderland where a dazzling holiday adventure comes alive. This is the Museum like you’ve never seen it before as a piece of the familiar turns into the fantastical through an immersive journey of light, sound and surprise.
Thursday, Nov. 20-Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026
First entry time 4:15 p.m. daily
21+ Nights: Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18
*All Magical Winter Nights ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.

https://www.dmns.org/exhibitions/temporary-exhibitions/magical/

From Frederick Bonfils to Jewish Cemeteries
2025-11-25 18:00 - 19:00 | Tattered Cover, 2526 E Colfax Ave,, Denver, CO, 80206
Tuesday, November 25: From Frederick Bonfils to Jewish Cemeteries, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
This will be a wide-ranging free talk at the Colfax Tattered Cover in the old Bonfils Theatre at the southwest corner of Colfax Avenue and Elizabeth Street. (Elizabeth Street is two blocks east of Josephine Street.) The event will both discuss the origins and evolution of Bonfils Theatre and tales of local cemeteries.
