Fan Expo, outdoor fun, spooky scares and free family day | What’s Up, Colorado

May 28, 2026, 12:50 PM | Updated: 4:11 pm

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FAN EXPO Denver

FAN EXPO Denver is back Thursday through Sunday at the Colorado Convention Center. The four-day event features celebrity appearances, autographs, photo ops, comics, cosplay and more. Guests from “The X-Files,” “The Lord of the Rings,” “Scream,” “The Goonies,” “The Mandalorian” and “Harry Potter” are scheduled to appear.

More info: FanExpoHQ.com

Outside Festival

The Outside Festival returns Friday through Sunday at Denver’s Auraria Campus. The event celebrates the outdoors with live music, films, speakers, gear and industry events. Performers include Death Cab for Cutie, My Morning Jacket, Cage the Elephant, The Flaming Lips and Tash Sultana.

More info: TheOutsideFestival.com

Blackout at 13th Floor

13th Floor Haunted House is kicking off the countdown to Halloween with its Blackout event Friday and Saturday. Guests will make their way through the haunted attraction in near-total darkness with just one glow stick per group.

More info: 13thFloorDenver.com

Free Day at the Farm

The Urban Farm is hosting a free day Friday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families can come enjoy the farm at 10200 Smith Road in Denver. The event is supported in part by SCFD.

More info: theurbanfarm.org

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