😱 Ghosts, cannibals, and graveyards — oh my!

🤝 Could the City and DPS Work Better Together?

Denver City Council members are hoping to resurrect a joint city-school district committee with Denver Public Schools to “improve communication” and “foster cross-pollination of ideas,” but some school board members are pushing back. President Xóchitl “Sochi” Gaytán argues that board members shouldn’t be required to participate and mandating them to do so would interfere with the school board’s governance model. Both parties will continue to negotiate the terms. [Denver Post 🔒]

• Also related: Eight candidates are vying for three open seats on the Denver school board. Elections take place Nov. 7. Learn more about each candidate by reading their answers to six questions about their priorities. [Chalkbeat]

🤔 What’s the Real Story Behind Triangle Bar?

The Triangle Bar’s closing continues to stir controversy and conversation about who — or what — exactly was to blame. Was it really homeless encampments scaring away customers? Or deeper problems within the gay bar’s behind-the-scenes business? [City Cast Denver 🎧]

⭐⭐⭐ = The official City Cast Denver ‘Maybe’ of the weekend, as in maybe you’ll see us there! Listen to Thursday’s podcast for more deets.

🪦 Friday the 13th Cheesman Park Tour | Friday | 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Dive deep into the haunted history of Cheesman Park on this guided ghost tour. [Cheesman Park; $25]

🍿 Freaky Friday Night Flicks | Friday | 6:30-10 p.m.

Pack something cozy to cuddle up in for this “Halloweentown” double feature at DANG Soft Serve. [South Park Hill; Free]

⭐⭐⭐ Ghosts in the Gardens | Friday-Sunday | 5:30-10:30 p.m.

Explore the Denver Botanic Gardens after sunset as stationed storytellers recount the grounds’ 100-year history — but beware of the spirits who may still lurk there! [Cheesman Park; $34 GA, $29 members]

🐦 World Migratory Bird Day | Saturday | 8 a.m.-Noon

Celebrate Colorado’s migratory bird populations with guided bird walks, live demos, bird banding, and other hands-on activities at the Majestic View Nature Center. [Arvada; Free]

🎃 Pumpkin Harvest Festival | Saturday | 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Pick the perfect pumpkin, build your own scarecrow, and sample seasonal sweets at this family-friendly fall festival at Four Mile Historic Park. [Washington Virginia Vale; $16-$35]

🌗 Annular Solar Eclipse | Saturday | 9:15 a.m.-Noon

Denverites will have the chance to see an 80% partial eclipse of the sun at 10:30 a.m. (peak eclipse time) this Saturday. Don’t forget to wear protective eclipse glasses! [Anywhere; Free]

• Bonus: The Denver Museum of Nature and Science will be hosting a special viewing event with admission.

🚲 Alferd Packer History Bicycle Ride | Saturday | 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

Learn about the life and lore of “Colorado Cannibal” Alferd Packer on this moderate-level community bike ride to visit Packer’s grave. [Denver to Littleton; Free]

🥕 Colorado Food Showcase | Saturday | 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

The CSU Spur campus is celebrating the state’s agricultural industry by doling out samples of made-from-scratch sauces, home-baked goodies, and other tasty treats. [Elyria Swansea; Free]

🍷 Park Hill Wine Walk | Saturday | 4-9 p.m.

Sample bold reds, sweet whites, hard ciders, and boozy seltzers at this community street party. [Park Hill; $35]

♿ Accessible Pub Crawl | Saturday | 6-11 p.m.

The priority of this downtown bar crawl is to spotlight and support local venues with applaudable accessibility features. [LoDo; $25]

🐾 Low Cost Pet Clinic | Sunday | 9 a.m.-Noon

Get your furry four-legged family members’ health records all up to date at this low-cost, drive-thru pet clinic. [Montbello; Free]

🥂 Bottomless Drag Bingo Brunch | Sunday | 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

Local drag legend Shirley Delta Blow will headline this Sunday’s drag bingo brunch at Osteria Marco, complete with musical numbers, comedy, sass, and bottomless mimosas. [LoDo; Free to play]

🍂 Fall Festival | Sunday | 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Bring the whole family for a day of costume contests, face painting, pumpkin picking, and other fall festivities at the Stanley Marketplace. [Aurora; Free]

🧘 Family Yoga Class | Sunday | 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Connect with your kids (on and off the mat) in a whole new way at this free family yoga class. [Sunnyside; Free]

Last week’s answer: Old Spaghetti Factory

• Reader Ruth P. says: “That’s the Old Spaghetti Factory in Westminster! I still miss the one downtown. As a kid, we always used to go there after a day well-spent at Elitch’s.”

🎉 Big claps for our correct guessers:

• Ruth P. was the first to write in with the correct answer!
• But Catherine L., Stan P., Carolyn V., Bill J., and Judith V. weren’t far behind!

This Week’s Photo:

🕵️ Do YOU know where this throwback sign hangs? Be among the first to respond with the right answer and you’ll get a special shoutout in next Friday’s newsletter!

The Real Triangle Bar Story, Lauren Boebert's Divorce, and the Big Bigfoot Sighting

The mystery behind Triangle Bar closing its doors continues. Was it really about homeless encampments? Today on the City Cast Denver podcast, host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi are joined by returning guest Keith Garcia to dig into the nuances of gay bar politics, look at the history of the Coors Boycotts, and hear from listeners on their own experiences at the Triangle. Plus, sasquatch sightings, Boebert’s divorce, and a new style of Croc that Coloradans will love.