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🔥 Top 3 Things To Do This Week

🎃 Fruita Trick-or-Treat Street — FREE — Friday, 3:00–6:00 PM — Downtown Fruita

Downtown Fruita transforms into a Halloween destination as local businesses hand out candy to costumed kids. Bring the family, grab your treat bags and enjoy an afternoon of Halloween fun.

🩰 Colorado West Ballet: Frankenstein — $28–$94 — Friday, 7:00 PM & Saturday, 2:00 and 7:00 PM — Asteria Theatre

Colorado West Ballet brings Mary Shelley's classic horror story to life in a haunting Halloween-themed production. Costumes are encouraged, and audience members can meet the cast after each performance.

🤠 Aaron Watson with Special Guest Jake Watson — Ticketed — Thursday, 8:00 PM — Warehouse25sixty-five

Texas country favorite Aaron Watson brings his independent country sound to Grand Junction, joined by special guest Jake Watson.

📅 Mesa County Event Calendar

MONDAY - 26

  • 🌽 Moon Farm Fall Attractions — $8 Suggested Donation (Ages 4+), Pumpkins Extra — 10:00 AM–7:00 PM — Moon Farm, Fruita

    Enjoy classic fall activities, seasonal attractions and Halloween displays during the final week of October.

    📬 From Our Readers

    Artwork by Dianne Aguirre.

    We love hearing from our readers! This week's featured submission takes us through the vineyards of the Grand Valley, as seen through the eyes of visiting artist Dianne Aguirre.

    🎨 Dianne Aguirre: Grand Valley Vineyard Art Show — FREE — Monday–Friday, 6:00–10:00 PM — Sampson Center for the Arts, 1224 Orchard Avenue

    Reno artist Dianne Aguirre brings the beauty of Grand Valley wine country to life through paintings inspired by her own drone photography. Explore artwork featuring local vineyards, meet the artist, and hear the stories behind her creations at this free, five-night exhibition.

  • 🎶 CMU Music Faculty Gala — Ticketed — 7:30 PM — Love Recital Hall, Moss Performing Arts Center

    Colorado Mesa University's music faculty takes the stage for an evening of solo and chamber performances spanning a variety of musical styles.

TUESDAY - 27

  • 🏃 Trick, Track, Treat Youth Open Track Meet — $8 — Registration 5:00 PM, Meet 5:30 PM — Lincoln Park / Stocker Stadium

    Young runners can show off their speed and Halloween costumes at this fun track meet for kids of all abilities.

  • 🙏 Healing Rooms of the Grand Valley — FREE — 6:30–8:30 PM — 1333 N. 23rd Street, Grand Junction

    A welcoming, non-denominational place to receive prayer and encouragement for physical, emotional, spiritual or financial needs. No appointment necessary.

  • 🎬 American Vampires: Film & Behind-the-Scenes Screening — $10 Students / $15 General Admission — 6:30 PM — Asteria Theatre

    Catch a special screening of the locally produced horror film American Vampires, followed by documentaries about its making and the CMU Tech students involved. The film previously sold out the Avalon Theatre. Rated R for language and gore.

WEDNESDAY - 28

  • 🍬 Graff Dairy Trick-or-Treat Street — FREE — 4:00–7:00 PM — Graff Dairy, 581 29 Road

    Graff Dairy teams up with local businesses for an afternoon of candy, costumes and family-friendly Halloween fun.

  • 🎷 CMU Jazz Ensemble — Admission Details Online — 7:30 PM — Asteria Theatre

    Enjoy an evening of live jazz performed by Colorado Mesa University's student musicians.

THURSDAY - 29

  • 🐾 Chip or Treat Pet Microchip Clinic — Pay What You Can — 1:00–4:00 PM — Roice-Hurst Humane Society, 362 28 Road

    Get your cat or dog microchipped just in time for Halloween. Walk-ins are welcome, and families can pay whatever they can afford.

  • 🎤 Six Appeal: Vinyl to Vocal — $39 + Fees — 7:00 PM — Avalon Theatre

    The award-winning vocal group Six Appeal takes audiences through decades of familiar hits using nothing but six voices and plenty of personality.

  • 🤠 Aaron Watson with Jake Watson — Ticketed — 8:00 PM — Warehouse25sixty-five

    The Texas country singer-songwriter brings his live show to Grand Junction for one night.

FRIDAY - 30

  • 🎨 Día de los Muertos Ofrenda Open House — FREE — Friday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM — Cross Orchards Historic Site

    Explore colorful, artist-created ofrendas honoring loved ones ahead of Sunday's community celebration.

  • 🍬 Fruita Trick-or-Treat Street — FREE — 3:00–6:00 PM — Downtown Fruita

    Participating downtown businesses welcome costumed kids for an afternoon of trick-or-treating.

  • 🚒 Palisade Trick-or-Treat Street & Touch-a-Truck — FREE — 3:00–6:00 PM — Downtown Palisade

    Downtown businesses host trick-or-treating alongside a Touch-a-Truck experience and other Halloween festivities for families.

  • 🩰 Colorado West Ballet: Frankenstein — $28–$94 — Friday, 7:00 PM & Saturday, 2:00 and 7:00 PM — Asteria Theatre

    A haunting ballet adaptation of the classic Frankenstein story, with opportunities to meet the dancers following each performance.

  • 🧟 Romeo and Juliet: A Zombie Adaptation — $32.60 Adults / $27.17 Students & Seniors — Friday–Saturday, 7:00 PM — The Art Center

    Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers find themselves in a post-apocalyptic Verona filled with rival families and the living dead.

  • 🎬 Junktown Film Festival — Approximately $9–$13 — 7:00 PM, Doors 6:00 PM — Avalon Theatre

    Celebrate independent filmmaking with a collection of short films from Western Colorado and around the world. Recommended for ages 15 and older.

  • 🎸 Metalachi — $23.83 Advance Including Fees — 8:00 PM — Mesa Theater

    Heavy metal meets mariachi in a one-of-a-kind concert blending rock anthems, Mexican musical flair and plenty of humor.

  • 🎃 The Oxymorons Halloween Costume Party — Ticketed — 8:00 PM — Warehouse25sixty-five

    Put on your favorite costume and dance the night away with local favorites The Oxymorons.

  • 🎃 Halloween Hip-Hop & EDM Party at The Bloom Room — $20 — 9:00 PM — The Bloom Room, 445 Pitkin Avenue

    Celebrate Halloween with live DJs ENTRADA, Sobear and DJ Silent Night, a laser show and a costume contest featuring a cash prize for the best costume.

SATURDAY - 31

  • 🐴 Spooktacular Halloween Horse Show — Admission Details Online — 8:00 AM Start — Saturday–Sunday — Mesa County Fairgrounds

    Riders and horses get into the Halloween spirit at this two-day themed horse show featuring trail and jumping events.

  • ⛳ Caprock Academy Halloween Golf Tournament — Italy Fundraiser — $400 per Team of Four — Check-in 9:00 AM / Shotgun Start 10:00 AM — Adobe Creek Golf Course, Fruita

    Still a few spots left for teams! Golfers can enjoy a Halloween-themed tournament while supporting Caprock Academy seniors raising money for their Italy trip.

  • 🎃 Halloween at Harley — FREE Activities — 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — Teddy Morse's Grand Junction Harley-Davidson, 2747 Crossroads Boulevard

    Bring the kids for Halloween trick-or-treating, temporary tattoos, coloring activities and costume contests with prizes. A fun daytime Halloween stop for the whole family.

  • 🐕 Pit Bull Kisses Halloween Dog Costume Party — FREE Admission — 11:00 AM–2:00 PM — Whitewater Hill Vineyards

    Bring your costumed pup for live music, food, giveaways and Halloween fun benefiting Roice-Hurst Humane Society. All breeds welcome!

  • 🍬 Halloween Harvest #4 — Admission Not Confirmed — Market Noon–5:00 PM / Trunk-or-Treat 5:00–7:00 PM — Los Colonias Park

    Celebrate Halloween with a community pop-up market, music and a massive trunk-or-treat hosted with local car clubs. Bring the kids in costume for an afternoon of family fun!

  • 🧡 B's Boo Bash — Admission Not Listed — 6:30–8:00 PM — 2702 Patterson Road, Grand Junction

    A special Halloween celebration for local teenagers featuring music, food, games, a car show and trunk-or-treating. Created to honor a local teen and promote connection, belonging and mental health awareness.

  • 🎸 Halloween A-Go-Go 3 — $20 Advance / $30 Door ($25 in Costume) — Doors 7:00 PM — Copeka Coffee, 1012 N. 5th Street

    Local musicians celebrate Halloween with live tribute performances inspired by The Cure, Primus, Bikini Kill and more. Costumes encouraged. All ages welcome.

  • 🎃 Halloween at Mesa Theater — Ticketed — 8:00 PM — Mesa Theater, 538 Main Street

    Rock out on Halloween night with live performances from Zolopht, Ricky Bobby & The Hellcatfury, and Superfox, plus a costume contest. Ages 18+.

  • 🎧 Aliens & Outlaws Halloween EDM Dance Party — $20 General Admission / $25 VIP Seating — 8:00–11:45 PM — Warehouse25sixty-five

    Celebrate Halloween with electronic dance music, costumes and a late-night party atmosphere.

SUNDAY - 01 - ⏰ Don't Forget! Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 1. Remember to set your clocks back one hour!

  • 🏃 30th Annual Rim Rock Marathon & Half Marathon — Registration Required — Marathon 7:30 AM / Half Marathon 9:00 AM — Colorado National Monument

    Runners take on one of Western Colorado's most scenic race courses along Rim Rock Drive. This year's event marks the race's 30th anniversary.

  • 🌼 Día de los Muertos Festival — FREE — 12:00–4:00 PM — Cross Orchards Historic Site

    Celebrate the Day of the Dead with colorful ofrendas, art, cultural traditions and family-friendly activities honoring loved ones.

  • 💃 Fiesta Hispana — FREE — 4:00–8:00 PM — EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum

    Enjoy traditional dance, food, community awards and a celebration of Hispanic culture and bilingual education.

⭐ Good News Mesa County ⭐

The Grand Junction Kiwanis Club awarded $48,100 to 23 local nonprofit organizations supporting children and families. The funds were raised through the club's annual Pancake Day fundraiser.

Following community concerns about a possible closure, city officials have reversed course. The city and a nonprofit partner are working toward an agreement to keep the Senior Center operating.

Alisha Wenger, executive director of the Community Food Bank, received the inaugural YES Award in recognition of her leadership and dedication to fighting hunger in Mesa County.

🏈 This Week in Sports 🏈

WEDNESDAY — 28

THURSDAY — 29

FRIDAY — 30

SATURDAY — 31

🔜 Coming Up Soon

  • 🤠 Chayce Beckham — November 5, 8:00 PM — Warehouse25sixty-five

    The American Idol winner and country hitmaker behind "23" brings his live show to Grand Junction.

  • 🎄 Holiday House Bazaar — November 6, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM & November 7, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM — First United Methodist Church

    Handmade gifts, holiday decorations, baked goods, books, soup and the Victorian Tea Room.

  • 🎸 Black Jacket Symphony: Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet — November 6, 7:30 PM — Avalon Theatre

    Experience Bon Jovi's iconic album performed live, followed by a collection of the band's greatest hits.

  • 😂 Jimmy Failla: Escape From New York Tour — November 7, 6:30 PM — Avalon Theatre

    The nationally touring comedian brings his stand-up comedy show to Grand Junction.

  • 🎭 Broadway's The Wiz — November 17–18, 7:30 PM — Asteria Theatre

    The touring Broadway musical brings Dorothy's adventure to life with a vibrant mix of soul, gospel, rock and funk.

📬 Have something to share? Know about a great local event, an inspiring community story, or something new happening in Mesa County? Just hit reply! We love hearing from our readers, and your submission might be featured in an upcoming issue.

Event details are subject to change. Please confirm times, locations, and availability with the event organizer before attending.

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See you next week,
Adam
Mesa County Digest

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