Colorado’s Weekend of Weird and Wonderful: Top 5 Events That Made You Question Reality – CV Lifestyle Top 5 for 10/6/2024

This past weekend, Colorado outdid itself with events that ranged from heartwarming to downright bizarre. Let’s take a look at the top five stories that will make you wonder if you were living in the same state as everyone else:

The Tarantula Mating Festival: Love is in the Hair
Ah, La Junta, where the air was filled with excitement—and a lot of legs—as tarantulas emerged for their annual “find-a-mate-or-die-alone” journey. Hundreds of thrill-seekers flocked to witness the miracle of nature, or, as I like to call it, Spider Tinder. Highlights included a hairy leg contest (spoiler alert: the humans lost) and a screening of “Arachnophobia” to really set the mood. If you missed this eight-legged spectacle, don’t worry—you can always catch the leftover nightmares.
8th Annual Northern Colorado Down Syndrome Walk: Heartwarming with a Side of Bounce Houses
Over in Windsor, the 8th Annual Northern Colorado Down Syndrome Walk melted hearts and lifted spirits as 1,500 attendees gathered for the kind of community event that makes you believe in humanity again. Between the scenic walk, food trucks, and inflatables, it was a festival of fun and inspiration. Jillian Ball, the guest ambassador, gave a speech that had everyone tearing up—for all the right reasons, not because someone stole the last taco from the food truck.
Denver Life Magazine’s October Issue: Because We All Need to Know What William H. Macy is Doing
Denver Life Magazine dropped its latest issue, chock-full of stories about Colorado’s rich culture—or, more accurately, reasons for us to feel out of touch with what’s “in” these days. The highlight? Actor William H. Macy’s apparent connection to the state, which, let’s be honest, is the Colorado equivalent of spotting Bigfoot. They also featured Denver Walls, a festival that blends street art with digital media because, clearly, spray paint and Wi-Fi were just meant to be together.
Cider Days Festival: When Life Hands You Apples, Make Hard Cider
Over in Lakewood, the Cider Days Festival took fall festivities to new heights, serving up apple pies, cider tastings, and enough live music to drown out your sugar rush. Whether you were there for the pie contests or just there for the cider to forget the pie contest you lost, it was a day packed with family fun. And let’s be real, nothing says “community spirit” like drinking questionable amounts of apple juice in various fermented forms.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s: A Step in the Right Direction (Literally)
Over in Boulder and Greeley, thousands came together for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, proving that sometimes putting one foot in front of the other is more than just a metaphor. This annual event raised money, awareness, and hope, with each step symbolizing progress in the fight against a disease that affects so many. If you weren’t walking, you were probably cheering them on—or at least trying to avoid accidentally joining in because you got caught up in the moment.

That’s it – the CV Lifestyle Top 5 for today. Colorado continues to be the place where you can witness everything from giant spiders on the prowl to inspirational community events. Whether you’re drinking cider, reading about Macy, or just trying to avoid tarantulas, there’s never a dull moment in this state.