Festivals in Denver, CO tonight and this week

A Veterans Day ride from Project Hero, with three routes from easy to 24 miles and lunch honoring the more than 30,000 miles Denver veterans have logged.

Elevated & Embodied, a one day retreat to manifest miracles, with Jayne Sanders on Scientific Hand Analysis and food by Eva Safar. $111 to $155; limited spots.

Veterans Day Parade in Longmont.

A Thanksgiving pie pick-up party where you grab your pie, enjoy a drink and catch up with friends, hosted by Chicago Title and All My Sons Moving.

Annual celebration welcoming incoming officers and directors and recognizing members. $40.

Veterans Day Celebration in Highlands Ranch.

A Native American Heritage Month program with assistant curator Christie Wildcat, exploring History Colorado's Native American and Indigenous collections. It focuses on the histories of Tribal Nations connected to Colorado and the objects that hold their stories.

A gathering of paranormal investigators, witches and the spiritual community at Four Mile Historic Park with XX Paranormal Communications, for connection, conversation and spooky fun.

A fun-filled evening raising funds for the Hyland Hills Foundation, featuring a gourmet dinner, a silent auction, and holiday bingo with prizes. $100.

Haunted Pub Tour: a spirited jaunt to three of the most haunted pubs in Old Town, with tales of local drinking history and the souls that wander them.

Friday Open Studio Worktime at 4929 Broadway in Boulder, Colorado.

A tree lighting celebration at The Shops at Northfield, an open-air retail town center on the Stapleton International Airport redevelopment in Denver, anchored by Target, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and an 18-screen Harkins Theatres.

A western-themed celebration honoring veterans and service members, hosted by Mt. Carmel Veterans Service.

A festive party to start the holidays early, put on by CLAS.

An adult parlor show at Four Mile Historic Park where illusionist Mark Weidhass tells true ghost stories and shows artifacts said to carry strange energies. The evening also includes a séance honoring Harry Houdini.

A Hawaiian-themed luau celebration with kava at Peak.

A guided walking tour sharing local ghost stories and history, exploring the Old Town area above ground and descending into the basements of several buildings.

A retro après ski party at Carboy Winery to kick off the Colorado ski and snowboard season, with a live DJ and a local winter forecast.

A Veterans Day event in Denver that starts with 5K and 10K runs, then a parade with marching bands and military vehicles and a family festival.

An opportunity to network with other female entrepreneurs, hear their stories and connect with industry experts.

A festival celebrating the banjo, an instrument with deep African roots, with daylong workshops led by performers and Swallow Hill teachers. It ends with an evening concert by banjo all-stars, for pickers and listeners alike.

A grand opening celebration for a new family daycare and Montessori-inspired preschool, with free pancakes, music and a tour.

An extended 4 hour class on Thanksgiving sides: chef instructors walk you through making really good side dishes, plus a talk on roasting the turkey.

A family festival at the Lucky Strike Promenade featuring games and activities.

A closeout celebration for Parkside West at Baseline, with tours of newly completed homes, food and drinks.

A card and collectibles show with more than 100 vendor tables for buying, trading and gaming. Pokémon, sports cards and original art from local artists are among the offerings.

A cards and collectibles expo with 100+ vendor tables, plus trading, art and gaming.

Cherry Creek Shopping Center Tree Lighting in Denver, Colorado.

A showcase of engineering projects by first-, second- and third-year students, built by mixed-major teams to tackle real-world challenges.

The Alpine Village Grand Opening Party at Rare Bird, with all-day happy hour, live DJs and cozy rooftop vibes.

Winterfest at Orchard Town Center in Westminster, Colorado.

FACC Thanksgiving at Bahay Kubo, 1900 Harlan St in Edgewater, which the Filipino American Community of Colorado calls the heart and home of its community.

The Thanksgiving Giving Tree: pick an ornament to give a local family a turkey and all the fixings.

A drive where you adopt a gift to brighten someone’s holiday season.