Halloween, hilarity and Hollywood horror highlight things to do in Pueblo this weekend
Friday, Oct. 27
Yard Sale at St. Francis Xavier Church
1725 Spruce St. | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 27, 28 and 29 | Shop yard sale items and concession stands.
Community Sensory Trunk or Treat at Pueblo Regional Center
270 W. John Powell Blvd, Pueblo West | 2-5 p.m. | The free event will feature a petting zoo, bounce house, face painting, food trucks and more. There will be allergy, metabolic and non-food treat options available. For details, contact Jadea Pineda at 719-412-0774.
ZooBoo at Pueblo Zoo
3455 Nuckolls Ave. | 2-6 p.m. Friday for members only, and again from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, for the public | Visitors should dress in costume for the Halloween event which features trick-or-treat stations, candy, a scavenger hunt, plus spooky crafts and games. Teal pumpkins will contain allergen-free treats. For the safety of others, fully-covered adult masks or heavy makeup, balloons, weapons and weapon-like items such as hatchets, baseball bats, or swords are prohibited. Full information and schedules are available at pueblozoo.org/zooboo. Cost is free for members, $5 for children ages 3-17, or $14 for non-member adults.
A Crash Course in Hollywood and Horror at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center
210 N. Santa Fe Ave. | 6-9:30 p.m. | The event will include a big screen viewing of the 1968 horror cult classic, “Night of the Living Dead,” directed by the late George A. Romero. Participants should come dressed in costume, participate in mobile horror trivia and visit the cash bar. The film will be followed by an analysis of the movie and Romero’s use of horror as social commentary. Admission is $8 for students, $10 for members, and $12 for nonmembers. Those who pay cash get a $1 discount. No Halloween masks, large bags, or prop weapons will be allowed.
50th Jubilee Celebration at St. Joseph Catholic Church
1145 S. Aspen Road | The Celebrate Search 50th Jubilee will include a 6-9 p.m. Oct. 27 social, a 6-9 p.m. Oct. 28 Sacred Feast, and a 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, prelude music and celebration mass. For details email searchjubilee23@gmail.com.
Hilarity Ensues: Standup Comedy at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | 7 p.m. | The standup comedy group from Denver will include headliner Katie Bowman, Manny Crespin, Garrett Waller and Host Brad Calli. Cost is $12 in advance at blobackgallery.com or $15 at the door.
"The Haunting of Hill House" at Impossible Playhouse
1201 N. Main St. | Showtimes are 9 p.m., (with 7:30-8:30 p.m. costume party and reception) Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m., Oct. 28, and 2 p.m., Oct. 29 | Closing weekend is 7:30 p.m., Nov. 3-4 | Director Marlo Angel-Hartman leads the Impossible Players in this PG-13 rated, but very scary play. Tickets range from $15-$10 and advance tickets are on sale at impossibleplayers.com.
Saturday, Oct. 28
Chess tournament at City Park
George L. Williams Hall, 801 Goodnight Ave. | Registration 9 a.m., first round 9:30 a.m. | Chess players of all strengths are invited to participate. Tournament is usually complete by early afternoon. Cost is $10 per player. Prizes ranging from $10 to $30 will be awarded. Call John Shriver at 719-821-2402 or Liz Nickovich at 719-696-0497 for details.
Trick-or-Treat event at Lowes
2900 W. Pueblo Blvd. | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Bring your cad bag, come dressed in costume and get free candy. The event is free. Register in store or online at lowes.com/l/shop/lowes-events.
Kids' Victorian Halloween at Rosemount Museum
419 W. 14th St. | 11 a.m. to when the candy runs out or 2 p.m. | Visitors walk through the mansion at their own pace on a self-guided tour. Children will receive a trick-or-treat bag and will get treats and prizes as they make their way through the many rooms in the mansion. A costume contest will be held and prizes will be awarded in four age categories including ages 2-5, 6–12, 13-18 and family. Admission is $3 for children 3 and older.
Bestselling author talk at Rawlings Public Library
100 E. Abriendo Ave. | 11 a.m. | New York Times best-selling author Shelby Van Pelt, author of the “Remarkably Bright Creatures” will talk about her debut novel. It follows the intertwined lives of Tova, a widowed cleaner at the local aquarium, and one of the aquarium’s residents, a curmudgeonly giant Pacific octopus named Marcellus. This unlikely friendship ultimately helps Tova to uncover a 30-year-old family mystery. The event is free and open to the public.
Trunk or Treat at El Centro del Quinto Sol
609 E. Sixth St. | 4-7 p.m. | Children are invited to dress in costume and attend the trunk or treat event free of charge.
Halloween Train Rides at Pueblo Railway Museum
200 W. B St. | 4-8 p.m. | The Cemetery Express Train will feature a special haunted railcar. The family-friendly event will include a chance to visit the Steel City Cafe food truck. Cost is $15 for locomotive rides, $10 for caboose rides or free for children 3 and younger.
Potato sale at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church
421 Clark St. | After 4:30 p.m. Saturday and 8 am.-noon Sunday | The Knights of Columbus will sell a 50-pound sack of potatoes for $20. Cash only. The fundraiser benefits charitable activities by the church and the council. For more information contact Jesus Chavira at 719-281-1241.
Fright Night Rock Show at The Red Barn
3320 Arena Road | 5-11 p.m. | Music by Decades, Diaballica, and Sabbatar with acoustics from Daniel Topash. Costume contest with a cash prize, plus food and spirits vendors. Cost is $20 in advance at sabbartar.rocks, $25 at the door or $40 for VIP tickets.
Sunday, Oct. 29
Breakfast Fundraiser at Shrine of St. Therese
300 Goodnight Ave. | 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The Knights of Columbus breakfast will feature pancakes, waffles, eggs, sausage, biscuits and gravy, coffee and orange juice. Cost is $8 per person and takeout is available.
Little Witches & Wizards Walk at Pueblo Weisbrod Museum
31001 Magnuson | 1-4 p.m. | This family-friendly Halloween event features an indoor venue with candy stations, a costume contest, plus free popcorn and punch. Children 6 and younger are admitted free of charge.
Tuesday, Oct. 31
Trunk or Treat at Pueblo Police Department
200 S. Main St. | 4-7 p.m. | Children are encouraged to dress in costume to attend the Halloween event and get free candy.
Thursday, Nov. 2
Dia de los Muertos at El Pueblo History Museum
301 N. Union Ave. | 5-8 p.m. | Celebrate the lives of passed loved ones. Share photos, art, poetry or stories. Please bring photos to add to the community altar. The event is free.
Friday, Nov. 3
"Home is Where the Art is" exhibit at Steel City Art Works
216 S. Union Ave. | 5-8 p.m. | Enjoy First Friday Art Walk talking with the featured artists about their paintings, mixed media, ceramic and furniture art. Shop one-of-a-kind gifts during special sales throughout the month. The gallery is open free to the public 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Indigenous Fusion at Pueblo Heritage Museum
201 W. B St. | 11 a.m.-9 p.m. | Enjoy First Friday with an art exhibit, Native People's Exhibit, cultural dances and Pueblo Rocks family activities with rock snake painting. Bring an item for the Dia de los Muertos community altar. The event is free and open to all ages.
Saturday, Nov. 4
Holiday ornament decorating at Lowes
2900 W. Pueblo Blvd. | 10 a.m. | Each customer receives a one-of-a-kind ornament that young do-it-yourselfers can customize with fun character decals. The event is held in the garden/seasonal area. The event is free. Register in store or online at lowes.com/l/shop/lowes-events.
Sunday, Nov. 5
Christmas Holiday Sale at Gifts by Two
1528 W. Northern | 1-4 p.m. | Visit vendors for early holiday shopping. For information, call 719-542-1493.
Pueblo Chorale Society's Fall Concert at CSU Pueblo
2200 Bonforte Blvd., Hoag Hall | 3 p.m. | "A Harvest Of Harmonies" will be performed under the direction of Steven Volk. The East High School Les Jongleurs will join the concert. Cost is $5 for students, $10 for military or seniors, or $12 for adults. Tickets are available online at PuebloChoraleSociety.org or at the door.
Wednesday, Nov. 8
Snow White ballet at Pueblo Memorial Hall
1 City Hall Place | Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. | Based on a fairy tale by The Brothers Grimm, the ballet of Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs plays off the Disney animated movie and sets it to the music of Polish composer Bogdan Pavlovsky. Leading the cast is Kateryna Kukhar, prima ballerina and dance judge for "Dancing With the Stars." The performance will inspire audiences young and old alike with bright costumes and scenery, technical dance and comedic acting that brings the love story to life. Cost ranges from $33 to $81. Tickets are on sale at pueblomemorialhall.com.
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