This weekend in Boulder County, CO

The fall edition of Aging at Altitude comes to the Boulder JCC as a free community expo focused on living well at every stage. Specialists in health, nutrition, financial planning, real estate, home care, fitness, and related fields will share guidance, resources, and practical ideas to support future planning and everyday wellbeing. Expect informative conversations and a range of services gathered in one place. No registration is required. Please bring your own snacks and beverages, as food will not be provided. Overflow parking is available at the Naropa Nalanda Campus about seven tenths of a mile northeast of the venue, and attendees should plan to walk from that lot.

During public hours, visitors can get hands-on time with friendly farm animals, roam a pumpkin patch to pick their own pumpkins, and explore a Magical Halloween Forest. Chickens, peacocks, and ducks wander freely as guests make their way around the grounds. Along the way, discover an old plane, sandboxes, bicycles, tree houses, playhouses, swings, and John Deere tractors. New play structures add even more to do, and twin zip lines offer a quick thrill. The farm remains open in light rain. Food is not provided. Water and marshmallows for toasting at the bonfire are available for purchase, and toasting will take place only if there is no Boulder County fire ban and it is not too windy. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the farm.

Kiko periodically opens a short window, only a few times each year, to offer limited mini energy sessions that provide a gentle energetic refresh. The focus is relaxation and realignment so you can feel renewed and ready for what is next. Walk-ins are handled in the order of arrival. Options include a 20 minute chakra and aura cleanse for $33, a 30 minute Reiki session for $66, and a 30 minute combined Reiki and sound bath for $75. Those seeking additional time can schedule a longer self care session with Kiko. Booking or using the services signifies agreement to Majick Soul LLC's Terms & Policies, and due to the limited, energy based nature of these offerings, all purchases are final.

Bilingual, family-friendly bingo rooted in a classic Mexican tradition awaits upstairs in the Kid Zone. Open to all ages with an easy drop-in format.

Craft a 7-inch crushed glass suncatcher at Wibby Brewing with step-by-step guidance. All supplies are provided, including more than 25 glass colors to choose from, and no prior art experience is required. When purchasing a ticket, choose from four Halloween designs: Pumpkin Gnome, Cauldron, Spiderweb, or Ghost. Each piece is built with a sturdy 1/4 inch wooden frame, colorful glass, and resin. Projects must lie flat to cure for 24 hours, and a box will be provided so you can take your creation home safely after the workshop. Come with friends or on your own for a relaxed creative outing. Seating is limited.

At Axe Me Out in Longmont, CO, the 3rd Annual Carve N’ Smash offers a hands-on fall experience. Attendees carve their own pumpkin with tools provided, then take it into the rage room to smash it, with access to fall festivities included. Arriving in costume comes with a complimentary 30 minutes of axe throwing. Drinks, arcade games, and additional axe throwing are available throughout the event. Early bird tickets are available. This outing suits families, date nights, and anyone looking to mark the season in a unique way.

Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance presents the fifth annual spooky cabaret at Frequent Flyers Studio, blending aerial artistry, a themed market, and a lively costume competition. Expect eerie aerial acts and cheeky surprises throughout the show. Debuting this year is a spooky market that spotlights local makers and their handmade curiosities. Attendees are invited to arrive in enchanting, eerie, glamorous, or delightfully over-the-top attire for a costume contest with prizes after each performance. Proceeds support Frequent Flyers, a Boulder nonprofit committed to aerial dance and expanding access for all. General admission is $30. Featured artists include Peyton Burns on mini hoop, Sophie Chirico on aerial sling, Angela Delsanter on TrapLyra, Issac Endo as MC and human pinata, Laurel Johnson on dance trapeze, Michele Jongeneel on lyra, Kira Krick on aerial chains, Valerie Morris on dance trapeze, Michelle Randolph on rope, Romeo Rowell on aerial sling, and Nancy Smith on rope and harness.

A free lecture at MŪV Chiropractic Boulder explores the planet’s current stage of Ascension and introduces Marconics Ascension Energy as a way to elevate personal vibration amid accelerating shifts. The presentation contrasts long-used methods centered on the 3D Lightbody and seven-chakra system with an updated approach aligned to the ascending 5D body template. Discussion points include integrating stronger energetic frequencies, releasing karmic residue, activating new DNA potentials, and opening a deeper connection to Source. The talk also highlights recently anchored Sophianic currents associated with Mother Arc and Aqua Ray Magnetics that are described as available for the next wave. Attendees can experience a complimentary sample of Marconics energy during the event.

Settle your system in a 75-minute restorative workshop led by Kerry, featuring floor-based gentle yoga paired with the soothing tones of Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, chimes, and other calming instruments. Supported poses with bolsters and blankets invite deep physical ease, while simple breathwork and mindfulness cues help quiet the mind and relax the nervous system. Beginners are welcome and no prior experience is needed. Wear comfortable clothing and consider layers or cozy socks for warmth. Bring a yoga mat if you have one, or rent one at the studio, with all other props provided. The cost is $45 for members and $55 for non-members.

Musician and storyteller Allie blends tradition and technology in a live performance that moves between music, memory, and conversation. She performs on piano and mountain dulcimer, layering in archival voices, electronics, and symphonic textures while singing and narrating a dialogue with her younger self, Steve. The journey reflects on a heartland childhood and a devoted father seen from a distance, alongside the life she leads today as a trans composer and artist. Prompted by an invitation from an evangelical cousin to return to her hometown and attend church, Allie frames the piece as a road trip back to Steve’s boyhood home. Along the way she speaks to what went unseen at the time and to the forces that shaped them both. A Q&A follows the performance. The event welcomes all ages, with adult accompaniment recommended for younger children.

For almost three decades, Kim Kopp and Dawnia Dresser have carried their songs from the Rockies to the Pacific and back as the duo Vertigo Road. They have shared music in homes and on porches, in downtown venues, and at festivals, shaping performances that turn a roomful of strangers into community. Their songwriting traces life’s winding roads, finding home and self discovery along the way. The program also features pianist Bill Giebler, a longtime figure in the Boulder music community with roots in jazz and a recent stint with the kirtan band Bhakti Shakti. For this performance he blends his jazz foundation with a love of singer songwriters to explore the meeting points of modern song. Vertigo Road and Bill Giebler come together to present their own material alongside new collaborative arrangements. The lineup includes Bill Giebler on piano, Kim Kopp on vocals and guitar, Dawnia Dresser on vocals, Nik Turner on bass, and Ken Matarazzo on percussion.

At Longmont Public Media, enjoy a music-focused performance built for attentive listening. The program offers songs paired with stories, all presented with clear, high-quality sound for a satisfying experience where every detail can be heard.

Little Moses Jones brings a high-energy live set to The Speakeasy, spotlighting R&B and hip hop favorites from the 90s and 2000s. Expect silky rhythms, nostalgic hits, and a feel-good atmosphere from start to finish. Admission is free.

At Fiske Planetarium, an immersive Liquid Sky experience pairs the music of Tame Impala with vivid, hypnotic visuals. The show syncs colorful imagery to tracks like Breathe Deeper, Patience, and Let It Happen, shaping a captivating blend of sound and motion throughout the theater.

Set amid the turning colors of Flagstaff Mountain in Boulder, Colorado, this autumn nature journaling retreat offers a slow, sensory way of being outdoors for three unhurried hours. As the season balances letting go with resilience, participants use words, sketches, and color to attend to wind in the branches, the soft hush of pine needles, and the quiet life underfoot, then allow their own responses to take shape on the page. The focus is connection rather than record-keeping, letting ink carry intention and color hold conversation so each page feels like an offering. Time together includes gentle wandering, moments to tune in to both inner and outer wildness, and a closing circle with optional sharing. Participants supply their own materials, and everything takes place outside. Bring a journal or sketchbook, a pen or pencil along with any favorite colors, water, layers suited to the weather, a seat pad or small folding stool, and sturdy closed-toe shoes because fallen leaves and pine needles can be slick. The retreat continues in light rain, wind, or chill, and if severe weather is expected, registered participants will receive an email update that morning. No previous art or journaling experience is required, and simple curiosity is welcome.

A free drive-up food distribution at the Longmont YMCA provides pre-bagged groceries with no paperwork and no questions. Depending on weekly donations, bags may include fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, prepared deli foods, and bakery items. Vehicles and bicycles form a line on the south side of the parking lot, continuing to the southwest area in front of the YMCA preschool, and participants should remain in their vehicles while volunteers bring the food. To support fair access, quantities are based on the number of people in each household, and distribution continues until supplies are gone.

A Heart for the Pink Ribbon offers an evening at Shupe Homestead in support of Roberta's Legacy, with an Italian dinner, drinks, and a coffee bar. The program features personal stories and insights from individuals, volunteers, and partners who have been affected by breast cancer and supported by the organization. Guests will hear how Roberta's Legacy assists local families through their journeys.

Presented by Boulder Samba School, this four-class introduction to Brazilian percussion explores the instruments, techniques, and rhythms of samba, with an emphasis on the samba school tradition of Rio de Janeiro. All experience levels are welcome. Instruments are provided, including caixa snare, surdo bass drum, agogô, chocalho, repenique, and tamborim. The series takes place at Intercambio. Pricing is 80 dollars per adult, 60 dollars for youth, or 140 dollars for two adults with a bring a friend option. Questions can be sent to bouldersambaschool@gmail.com.

Sound healer Hanna Gissler guides a soothing meditation concert and immersive sound bath at Atma Buti Sound and Vibrational School. The session features the resonant tones of Himalayan singing bowls, gongs, bells, and other instruments to encourage deep relaxation and mindful intention-setting. Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or pillow for added comfort, and yoga mats will be available. Proceeds from the concert benefit the Soul Medicine 501c3 orphanage foundation of Nepal.