Free events in Mesa County, CO

Celebrate Halloween in Fruita with a family-friendly walk through Downtown Fruita, where participating businesses offer treats as part of a community tradition organized by the local business community. Continue at Civic Center Park, where the Fruita Lions Club sets up a fun house and Fruita Chow Down Pet Supplies hosts a pet costume contest along with other activities for pets. Costumes and candy buckets are welcome for an afternoon of treats and playful Halloween fun.

Enjoy a community market in Fruita featuring local products and talents.

Triple Play Records presents a free summer concert series in downtown Grand Junction featuring live performances from local and regional musicians. The lineup rotates, and a flyer highlights who is playing next. This community effort is supported by many local partners, including Mesa Theater, The Roost Kitchen & Bar, Rebel Treasures, Fat Cat Pottery, Pablo's Pizza, Ink 19, Mesa Jewelers, Willow Creek Herbs and Teas, The Gear Junction, Feisty Pint, The Zephyr Women’s Clothing, Out West Books, Pandora's Piercing & Fine Jewelry, Pollux Clothing Company, Downtown Grand Junction, Crescent Moon, Cruise Control Kitchen + Cellar, Old Friends Trading Company GJ, The Rockslide Brewery and Restaurant, Working Artists Gallery & Stained Glass Supplies, J.B. Hart Music Co., Inc., CanvaScape, Gentleman's Quality Barber Co., Williams Mercantile, Lavender Bee Montessori, Moody's Lounge, Moodys Underground, Pivot Provisions, Willys Wild Wieners, Colorado Fruit Design, B' N' Trees Arborist, Robins Nest Antiques, Neway Refillery, Rooted Valley GJ, 1836 Entertainment, Main Street Bagels, and Triple Play Records.

CMUertos Week wraps up with a Halloween football game as the Mavericks face New Mexico Highlands University. The free tailgate features Día de los Muertos festivities, a Folklorico performance, and a Metalachi Tailgate Takeover. The CMU football team will wear specialty Día de los Muertos uniforms, and Metalachi and the Rowdy Brass Band will perform on the field. Game day tickets are required for entry to Stocker Stadium.

Celebrate fall at an indoor, family-friendly Jesus festival at Junction Community Church. Enjoy complimentary candy and food, take part in games with prizes, and share easygoing, all-ages fun.

Enjoy a free weekly Commander night centered on Magic: The Gathering at Eclectic.

This free class offers a clear roadmap to buying a home for both first-time purchasers and those who have owned before. Participants will learn what it takes to qualify for a mortgage, explore down payment choices including options with little or no money down, and get a handle on credit basics and how a score affects purchasing power. Instructors will also clear up common misconceptions that can keep buyers on the sidelines. The session wraps up with time for questions. Space is limited, so to reserve a spot email ConradLendingGroup@afncorp.com or Info@KokopelliRealEstate.com.