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303 NEWS
Friday, October 16, 2026
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TODAY'S FORECAST
Current Conditions (as of 5:45 AM)
37°F (feels like 30°F)
Overcast • Humidity 56% • Pressure 30.68 inHg
Overcast
High 58°F / Low 34°F
Feels like 51° / 27°
Wind: 7.2 mph, gusts 17.2 mph
Sunrise 7:11 AM / Sunset 6:18 PM (11h 7m)
UV Index: 5.3 (Moderate)
Nearly 8 degrees below the average high for this time of year.
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| PARKER & DOUGLAS COUNTY WEEK AHEAD |
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BEAT: Belew/Vai/Levin/Bozzio Performing the Music of King Crimson
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A Parker Arts Presents concert featuring Adrian Belew, Steve Vai, Tony Levin and Terry Bozzio performing the music of King Crimson. Friday, October 16 · 7:30 PM · PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker
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90s Til Dawn at Tailgate Tavern
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A 90s-themed community night at Tailgate Tavern & Grill in Parker. Friday, October 16 · See event page for times · Tailgate Tavern & Grill, Parker
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The Best of PAG Art Exhibit
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A juried exhibit of award-winning artwork by Parker Artists Guild members. Free admission; on display through November 12. Friday, October 16 · See event page for times · The Schoolhouse Theater, 19650 E. Mainstreet, Parker
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Zak Mirz: Kid@Heart
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A Parker Arts Presents performance by Zak Mirz. Saturday, October 17 · 7:30 PM · PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker
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Delta Sonics with Al Chesis
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Live blues from the Delta Sonics with Al Chesis, presented by the Pikes Peak Blues Club. Saturday, October 17 · 7:30 PM · The Studio at Mainstreet, 19604 E. Mainstreet, Parker
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Dog-Tober at Woof Gang Bakery Parker
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A community pet-themed October event at Woof Gang Bakery in Parker. Saturday, October 17 · See event page for times · Woof Gang Bakery, 17021 Lincoln Ave, Parker
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Parker Farmers Market
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Weekly farmers market in downtown Parker with seasonal produce and local goods. Sunday, October 18 · 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM · Downtown Parker, 19565 Mainstreet, Parker
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The Carole King & James Taylor Story
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A Parker Arts Presents matinee tribute to the music of Carole King and James Taylor. Sunday, October 18 · 2:00 PM · PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker
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Monday Night Trivia at Downhill Brewing
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Free two-round general knowledge trivia in the Downhill Brewing taproom, hosted by The Mile High Vibe. Monday, October 19 · 6:00 PM · Downhill Brewing Parker, Parker
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Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen
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A tribute band performance of Queen's hits on the PACE Center stage. Tuesday, October 20 · 7:30 PM · PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker
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| Around Douglas County |
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International Archaeology Day
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Park programs celebrating International Archaeology Day at Roxborough State Park. Saturday, October 17 · 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM · Roxborough State Park, Roxborough
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Spooktacular
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A family Halloween event with not-so-spooky fall fun. Saturday, October 17 · 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM · Philip S. Miller Park, 1375 W. Plum Creek Parkway, Castle Rock
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Murder & Mystery at the Castle: Midnight at the Masquerade
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An interactive masquerade ball murder mystery where guests solve the crime. Saturday, October 17 · 6:00 PM · Cherokee Ranch and Castle, 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia
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Fall Festival featuring Creepy Crawlies Around the Rock
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Autumn activities and seasonal vendors, with a Douglas Land Conservancy nature program presented by Nature's Educators. Sunday, October 18 · 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM · Festival Park, 300 2nd St., Castle Rock
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Always...Patsy Cline
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A musical celebrating Patsy Cline, told through her friendship with fan Louise Seger. Sunday, October 18 · 1:30 PM · Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons Street, Lone Tree
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Dueling Pianos
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Two pianists battle it out with music and comedy. Ages 18+. Wednesday, October 21 · 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM · Southridge Recreation Center, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd, Highlands Ranch
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| YOUR WEEKEND ACTIVITY GUIDE |
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Colorado Avalanche vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
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The Avalanche host the Penguins in an early-season NHL game at Ball Arena. Friday, October 16 · See venue for times · Ball Arena, Denver
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Nikki Glaser: The Stunning Tour
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Comedian Nikki Glaser performs her Stunning Tour at the Paramount Theatre over three nights. Friday, October 16-Sunday, October 18 · See venue for times · Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver
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Sammy Virji with Confidence Man (DJ Set), Oppidan and Sam Alfred
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UK garage artist Sammy Virji headlines an outdoor dance bill at Red Rocks. Friday, October 16 · See venue for times · Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison
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Joe Hisaishi with the Colorado Symphony
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The film composer conducts a contemporary orchestral program including his Concerto for Orchestra and works by David Lang and Steve Reich. Friday, October 16 · See venue for times · Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Denver
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Pumpkin Harvest Festival at Four Mile Historic Park
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A fall festival with pumpkin picking, apple cider churros, an accessible pumpkin patch and a Sensory Station at one of Denver's historic sites. Friday, October 16-Sunday, October 18 · See venue for times · Four Mile Historic Park, Denver
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Tiny Beautiful Things by Phamaly Theatre Company
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A stage adaptation of Cheryl Strayed's advice-column collection, featuring more than 100 disabled actors and combining video storytelling with live performance. Friday, October 16-Sunday, October 18 · See venue for times · Denver
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Boo at the Zoo
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A family trick-or-treat event with nine candy stations, costumed characters, Animal Ambassador meet-ups and a Wild Fall Market. Friday, October 16-Sunday, October 18 · 4:30-9 p.m. · Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, 2300 Steele St., Denver
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Glow at the Gardens
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An after-dark Halloween pop-up with illuminated grounds, live performers and handmade pumpkin displays carved from locally grown gourds. Friday, October 16-Sunday, October 18 · 5:30-9 p.m. · Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver
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Tennyson Fall Fest
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A free neighborhood festival with more than 150 local vendors, food, breweries, live music, group yoga, family activities and a pet costume contest. Saturday, October 17 · 10 a.m.-6 p.m. · Tennyson Street, West 41st to West 43rd Avenue, Denver
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Broadway Halloween Parade
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A free Halloween parade down South Broadway featuring costumed marchers, themed floats, local artwork, low-riders and costumed mounted police. Saturday, October 17 · 6-9 p.m. · South Broadway between 5th Avenue and Virginia Street, Denver
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Governor's Cup Wine Tasting
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A tasting of all 50 wines in this year's Governor's Cup Collection, with small bites from Colorado restaurants and the Best in Show winner crowned. Saturday, October 17 · 6-9:30 p.m. · History Colorado Center, Denver
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Chief Keef at the Fillmore Auditorium
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Chicago drill pioneer Chief Keef performs in a Saturday night rap show. Saturday, October 17 · See venue for times · Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 Clarkson St., Denver
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| DENVER METRO NEWS |
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First freeze of the season expected tonight for Denver and the Plains
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The first freeze of the season is expected tonight across most of the Plains, the Denver metro area and the I-25 corridor. -- Denver7
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Things to do in Denver: Populus music series, DMNS mythic creatures exhibit and comedy tapings
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The Populus hotel in Denver is hosting The Groove Lab, a free Friday-night listening series running Oct. -- Denver Post
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| POLITICS & GOVERNMENT |
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Denver mayor, police chief and district attorney decline to back Prop 132 on fentanyl penalties
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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston, the police chief and the district attorney said they do not support Proposition 132, which would increase penalties for fentanyl crimes. -- 9News
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Griswold and Allen spar in attorney general debate over federal interference and voting rights
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Democratic Secretary of State Jena Griswold and Republican prosecutor Michael Allen held a testy debate three weeks before the Nov. -- CPR News
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| BUSINESS & ECONOMY |
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Denver ranks second nationally in Bluevine small business study
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A Bluevine study ranked Colorado Springs first and Denver second in the nation for small business momentum. -- Denver Business Journal
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Highlands Ranch-based UDR names Blackstone executive Scott McCallum chief investment officer
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Scott McCallum has joined Highlands Ranch-based UDR Inc. -- Denver Business Journal
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Park & Co burger joint in Uptown Denver closing after 16 years
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Park & Co, a bar and burger restaurant at 439 E. -- Denver Post
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| DENVER SPORTS |
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Broncos beat Seahawks 17-14 in overtime on Wil Lutz's 53-yard field goal
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Ja'Quan McMillian intercepted Seattle quarterback Sam Darnold in overtime Thursday night, setting up Wil Lutz's 53-yard walk-off field goal in a 17-14 Denver win over the defending Super Bowl champ... -- Denver Post
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Avalanche name Brett McLean assistant coach, replacing Dave Hakstol
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The Colorado Avalanche announced that Brett McLean has been named assistant coach, replacing Dave Hakstol, who accepted the head coaching job with the NCAA's Arizona State men's hockey program. -- NHL.com
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