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Thursday, October 16th, 2025
Good morning, Denver. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 16th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Denver Botanic Gardens will host Ghosts in the Gardens from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m. on October 17, 18, 19, and 30, featuring spooky storytelling—blending local history with eerie fall activities for families—while offering special access to the Waring House. Ticket prices are $29 for members and $34 for nonmembers, and all proceeds will support education programs. Denver7
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Autumn colors in the Rockies and Denver are less bright this year because a long drought has caused leaves to dry and drop early+ experts warn that the overall fall display may be short. Visitors still enjoy pockets of yellow and red in local parks while local arborists note the change in the season. Colorado Public Radio
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