What’s Up Colorado: Fun things to do this first weekend of October!
Oct 1, 2026, 10:43 AM | Updated: 11:00 am
From cozy cider-sipping to bugling elk, high-flying jets, and Avs hockey, Colorado is showing off this weekend with something fun for just about everyone!
Cider Days in Lakewood
Who: City of Lakewood / Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park
What: Lakewood’s signature fall festival is back for its 49th year with cider pressing, apple-themed arts and crafts, face painting, wagon rides, a goat walkabout, train rides, a trick pig show and more fall fun.
When: Saturday and Sunday
Where: Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, Lakewood
More info: Lakewood.org/CiderDays
Elk Fest in Estes Park
Who: Town of Estes Park
What: Celebrate the annual elk rut with a weekend full of bugling elk, live music, Native American music and storytelling, craft vendors, educational areas, seminars, elk-viewing tours and more. It’s one of the most Colorado weekends of the year!
When: Saturday and Sunday
Where: Bond Park in downtown Estes Park
More info: VisitEstesPark.com
Grand Junction Air Show
Who: Grand Junction Air Show
What: Look up! The U.S. Navy Blue Angels are headlining the Grand Junction Air Show for their first Colorado appearance in two years. Expect a high-flying weekend packed with aviation excitement.
When: Saturday and Sunday, gates open at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Grand Junction Regional Airport
Good to know: No on-site parking for non-VIP ticket holders, but free shuttles will be available from lots around Grand Junction.
More info: GJAirShow.com
Colorado Avalanche vs. St. Louis Blues
Who: Colorado Avalanche
What: Hockey is back! The Avs take on the St. Louis Blues in their second game of the season. Grab your burgundy and blue and get loud at Ball Arena.
When: Saturday at 7 p.m.
Where: Ball Arena in Denver
Info HERE!
