Denver7 Things To Do

7 best things to do in Colorado this weekend: Oct. 16-18, 2026

Northern Colorado

Thompson School District weighs school changes

Local

Jax Gratton friends push for change as Lakewood oversight panel returns

Local

Season's first significant snow brings hope for struggling mountain businesses

Local

Denver unveils plan for neighborhood growth near proposed new Broncos stadium

Crime

Colorado Bureau of Investigation's No. 1 most wanted sex offender arrested

Local

Denver committee advances speed camera change

Denver7 Sports

Shiffrin takes a more off-script approach in shifting focus beyond slalom

Denver Nuggets

Healthy Nuggets roster runs it back, banking on Nikola Jokic and experience

State

Ice Castles won’t return to Colorado this year after state’s record-low snowpack

Local

Colorado families want action in 2027 to protect kids online

Eastern Plains

19-year-old dies after pickup strikes CSP vehicle, semi on I-70 east of Byers

Crime

Man suspected of stealing campaign signs in Vail arrested, police say

Health News

Colorado health officials: Get the flu vaccine now ahead of Halloween, holidays

Dougco

Video shows DougCo deputies stop wrong-way driver on I-25

Local

Vehicle found partially submerged in Bowles Lake in Bow Mar removed from water

Today's Forecast

Denver metro rain, mountain snow overnight; soggy morning, afternoon clearing

Local

RTD cuts costs, but still faces $148 million deficit in proposed 2027 budget

Colorado Avalanche

Martin Necas had 2 goals, Nate MacKinnon had a big fight, Avs beat the Stars

Crime

Luis Arebalo arrested in connection with shooting of Thornton police officer

Denver7 | Gives

Denver nonprofit dedicated to disaster recovery gets Denver7 Gives surprise

Local

Snow in sight, mountain crews share preparations ahead of forecasted storms

Denver7 Investigates

Denver mayor won’t rule out data center ban

Denver7 Investigates

After Denver7 Investigates' LazyDays story, more RV owners come forward

Denver Broncos

Broncos QB Bo Nix is emphasizing the importance of enjoying victories

Northern Colorado

CSU parents question emergency alerts after shooting

Local

Colorado nonprofit launches survey to gather community input on youth safety

Denver

DOTI says installation of Alameda Lane Repurposing project is complete

Mountains

Photos: Ice, snow, poor visibility force closure of Trail Ridge Road in RMNP

Local

Aurora 8th grader takes over Colorado governor's office for a day

Crime

Wellington man charged after threatening to shoot people at park: Deputies

World

Vatican says pope has lung cancer and lower lobe of his right lung was removed

Denver7 Everyday Hero

Denver7 Everyday Hero raises money to fight childhood cancer

Vail Mountain & Beaver Creek to begin snowmaking operations after 1st snowfall

Money

Kroger to lay off 3,000 corporate employees over 3 years as it leans into AI

Colorado Avalanche

Avs turn to tennis in offseason, 'hot topic' rages over who rules on court

Local

Denver airport introduces Express Pay option for faster parking exits

Boulder County

Boulder County cement plant to lay off a least 70 employees next month

Scripps News Life

Interactive: Why retirees are afraid to spend the money they saved

Today's Forecast

Late night rain in Denver metro; soggy on plains, snowy in mountains Wednesday

Aurora | Arapahoe County

Aurora protesters stage sit-in demanding police chief Todd Chamberlain be fired

Local

Denver Health NICU Reunion Celebrates Tiny Babies, Big Milestones

Origins of Aspen Acres Fire revealed in investigative report by CDFPC

Denver Broncos

Broncos defense keeps Denver competitive while offense remains shaky

Crime

Suspect injured in shooting involving police at CSU Fort Collins Campus

Health News

CDPHE urges vaccination against flu as state sees early rise in hospitalizations

Denver Nuggets

Denver Nuggets reveal throwback uniforms honoring 50 years since ABA merger

Local

CPW accepting applications to join the state's Sportsperson's Roundtable

Crime

Suspect hurt after shooting involving Adams Co. deputies, possible hotel arson

Today's Forecast

Seasonal, partly cloudy in Denver Tuesday; chilly, rainy mid-week

Local

Colorado drivers seeing car insurance costs climb more than 36% in four years

Local

Person trespasses onto DIA airfield, detained by Denver police

Local

Lafayette makes it easier to turn homes into short-term rentals during Sundance

Local

Hidden cost of motherhood: Former Denver7 anchor reflects on career, sacrifice

Crime

Officer injured during shooting in Thornton, police searching for suspect

Denver Broncos

Broncos keep Chargers winless with key stop in 4th-quarter rally in 23-17 win

Denver Broncos

Defense and Wil Lutz's field goals help Broncos surge past winless Chargers

Dougco

Castle Rock passes ordinance banning sale of kratom

Local

Colorado Red Cross volunteers deploy to help communities after Hurricane Isaias

Denver7 Investigates

Families won big against LazyDays — but may never get paid

Today's Forecast

Hot start to the week, then fall-like air moves in

Colorado Avalanche

Nylander ties a career high with 5 points, Maple Leafs beat Avs, 6-3

Local

Elbert County residents express concern over proposed solar project

News

State patrol looking for witnesses for possible crash east of Colorado Springs

Local

Gov. Jared Polis issues executive order intended to lower gas prices in Colorado

Aurora | Arapahoe County

Aurora group urges voters to study ballot measure 3B before Election Day

Aurora | Arapahoe County

Overland Trailblazers fight to end 17-game losing streak under new coach

Politics

Colorado Democrats have different opinions on Amendment 87, graduated income tax

South Metro

City of Littleton considers six month moratorium on data centers

Colorado Avalanche

Matvei Michkov scores 2 goals and Flyers beat Avalanche 3-2 for 2nd straight win

Local

Denver voters head to the polls early as officials predict major turnout

State

Boulder firebombing attack suspect will change plea on federal charges

Northern Colorado

Effort underway to save bees inside a damaged tree

Local

Many Colorado candidates chose not debate this election cycle

Crime

4 arrested on child-sex crimes in Ft. Collins; there may be more victims: PD

Denver Broncos

Sean Payton stands by Bo Nix amid a season-long funk: 'No' QB change for Broncos

Community

Whale of a Used Book Sale returns to Jeffco Fairgrounds Oct. 22-25

Crime

Suspect in custody after suspicious device is found in Lakewood, police say

Denver7 Traffic

Yearly sun glare detours on EB I-70 at Floyd Hill scheduled to begin in November

Crime

18 arrested, including 4 minors, in organized crime sting across Denver metro

Community

Día de los Muertos returns to Civic Center Park on Oct. 24

Denver7 Sports

Jalen Hurts likely out for the season after blood clots found in his lungs

Today's Forecast

Mostly sunny, mid-70s on tap in Denver metro this week

Local

Court considering case against Amendment 87 two weeks before Election Day

News

Service member dies after rappelling incident at college football game

America Votes

Denver election officials prepare for 80% turnout as voting centers expand

Politics

Colorado congressional candidate reports wave of antisemitic attacks online

College Sports

The Miami Hurricanes are No. 1 in AP Top 25 for 1st time since '02

College Sports

Dampier throws 3 TD passes as #11 Utah withstands Colorado rally for 27-24 win

Dougco

How Douglas County plans to ensure Ballot Issue 7A votes are correctly counted

Aurora | Arapahoe County

2 homes heavily damaged in Aurora, no one hurt, officials say

Denver Broncos

Former Broncos executive John Beake, who helped land John Elway, dies at 87

Today's Forecast

A streak of warm, dry weather stays with us this week

America Votes

Victor Marx speaks one-on-one with Denver 7 at event as Election Day nears

Local

Arvada Safeway closure leaves food bank concerned about food supply

Local

The destination was their art: DPS students get special trip through DIA

Local

2 injured in Denver shooting near 32nd and Arapahoe

Local

Sinkhole reported in Brighton near 22nd and Bridge; crews shut off water

Local

Family shares breast cancer journey at More Than Pink Walk

Today's Forecast

Warm weather for Sunday with increased cloud cover

Colorado Avalanche

Nathan MacKinnon has goal and 3 assists, Lehkonen scores twice as Avs win 5-2

Crime

CSU student charged after police shooting near campus microbiology building

Crime

Pueblo officers shot in weekend standoff were hit by fellow officers, police say

Local

How South Broadway spots are gearing up for the Halloween parade

Aurora

Aurora leaders to vote on indefinite data center moratorium Monday

Crime

Driver in crash that killed Kremmling family of 5 may have been asleep: Docs

Denver Broncos

NFL removes Broncos linebacker Jonathon Cooper from Commissioner Exempt List

Health News

Jeffco resident could have exposed travelers at DIA to measles, CDPHE says

State

Colorado Springs woman accused of killing children in house fire denied bond

National Politics

Katie Zacharia reportedly leaving as Trump’s press secretary

Health News

Colorado confirms first pediatric flu death as hospitalizations see early rise

Crime

Driver in fatal Ft. Collins crash 'gunned it' to get out of parking spot: Docs

Colorado Rockies

Banana Ball returning to Coors Field in May 2027 for two games

Today's Forecast

Beautiful weather on the way this weekend after freezing conditions overnight

Local

Orange, blue and one-of-a-kind: The art behind Broncos game-day posters

College Sports

Texas State rushed for school-record 503 yards in 66-27 romp over CSU

Denver Broncos

Broncos super fans cheer on favorite team surrounded by memories

Denver Broncos

Broncos beat the Seahawks 17-14 in OT on McMillian's pick, Lutz's FG

Local

Critics of Centennial's Measure 2A urge caution to voters before making decision

Local

Denver Scholarship Foundation alum shares how DFS impacted his life

Denver7 Investigates

Aurora spent $1.7 million on private security at vacant apartments tied to gangs

Eastern Plains

Teen takes on 62-mile run for crash victims' families

Local

Boulder braces for Sundance as passes go on sale and homeowners rush to host

National News

Family identifies bystander who stopped school shooter in Bend, Oregon

Denver7 Sports

CHSAA threatens to suspend Lutheran High School over racist behavior at games

Today's Forecast

First freeze of the season tonight for Denver and the plains

Local

CBI releases new documents on Megan Trussell independent review

Loveland Ski Area begins snowmaking operations for 2026-27 season