2025 Chile Festival, George Lopez stand-up show among Things to Do in Pueblo this weekend

The Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival, George Lopez at Pueblo Memorial Hall, Back to School public train ride at the Pueblo Railway Museum, All Pueblo Sings at the Center for Inner Peace, Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West, Goth Yoga and Polyam Meet-Up events at The Ethos, Author Ernesto Sagás at Pueblo Community College, Queertastic Halloween Book Faire & Silent Book Club at The Ethos, 'Raquel’s Purple Pineapple Adventures' at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Freethought Friday Social at First Unitarian Society, Cult Classic Movie Night at The Ethos, Oktoberfest at the Pueblo Union Depot, Magic of Motown at Pueblo Memorial Hall, Worldwide Day of Play at the Buell Children’s Museum , Goth Night at The Ethos, National Literacy Month at First Unitarian Society, 'Witch Trials: Accusation to Exoneration' exhibit at Pueblo Community College, Lit Happens Book Club: 'The Violin Conspiracy' at The Ethos, Passing Pages Writing Workshop & First Thursday Open Mic at The Ethos, 'Colors of Autumn' exhibit at Steel City Art Works, 'A Fine Monster You Are!' at Impossible Playhouse, Toy Bowl 2025 at CSU Pueblo, PCC Block Party at Pueblo Community College, On the horizon:

Friday, Sept. 19

The Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival

Union Avenue Historic District, Downtown Pueblo | Sept. 19-21 | 3 p.m. to midnight Friday, 10 a.m. to midnight Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday | The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce and Visit Pueblo will host the 31st Annual Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival in Downtown Pueblo. Since 1994, this beloved celebration has honored Pueblo’s world-famous green chile while spotlighting local farmers, fresh produce, and small businesses across the region. Special events include a kickoff concert party, the Chile & Salsa Showdown, the Chihuahua & Friends Parade, a jalapeño eating contest, and the Pueblo Chile Balloon Fest. For more information and the full schedule of events, visit pueblochilefestival.com.

George Lopez at Pueblo Memorial Hall

1 City Hall Place | Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. | Renowned stand-up comedian George Lopez takes the stage at Pueblo Memorial Hall for a special, one-night-only performance. Because Lopez's performance comes during the annual Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival, all tickets purchased will include entry into the festival. Tickets range from $46.50 to $98.50 and can be purchased at pueblomemorialhall.com

Saturday, Sept. 20

The Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival, George Lopez at Pueblo Memorial Hall, Back to School public train ride at the Pueblo Railway Museum, All Pueblo Sings at the Center for Inner Peace, Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West, Goth Yoga and Polyam Meet-Up events at The Ethos, Author Ernesto Sagás at Pueblo Community College, Queertastic Halloween Book Faire & Silent Book Club at The Ethos, 'Raquel’s Purple Pineapple Adventures' at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Freethought Friday Social at First Unitarian Society, Cult Classic Movie Night at The Ethos, Oktoberfest at the Pueblo Union Depot, Magic of Motown at Pueblo Memorial Hall, Worldwide Day of Play at the Buell Children’s Museum , Goth Night at The Ethos, National Literacy Month at First Unitarian Society, 'Witch Trials: Accusation to Exoneration' exhibit at Pueblo Community College, Lit Happens Book Club: 'The Violin Conspiracy' at The Ethos, Passing Pages Writing Workshop & First Thursday Open Mic at The Ethos, 'Colors of Autumn' exhibit at Steel City Art Works, 'A Fine Monster You Are!' at Impossible Playhouse, Toy Bowl 2025 at CSU Pueblo, PCC Block Party at Pueblo Community College, On the horizon:

The Pueblo Railway Museum.

Back to School public train ride at the Pueblo Railway Museum

200 W B St.| 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Join the museum for a public train ride event behind the Pueblo Union Depot. Tickets are $15 for a ride in the engine and $10 for a ride in one of the cabooses. Children under 3 ride the train free. Cash or check preferred, but credit cards accepted. Train ride tickets can only be purchased during the event. Purchase tickets at the gift shop, a converted caboose behind the Union Depot, near the passenger boarding area. Trains depart every 20 minutes, so there will be multiple opportunities during the event to ride the train. There is no admission fee to attend the event itself; the charge is only for the train ride.

All Pueblo Sings at the Center for Inner Peace

740 W. 15th St. | 2-3 p.m. | Join All Pueblo Sings for a community sing-along open to the public, all ages and families. The sing-along is held at the Center for Inner Peace but is not a church event. For details, call Al Colletti at 719-744-9315 or Marcia Beachy at 719-542-0156.

Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West

395 S. Angus Ave. | 7-10 p.m. | Join Matt Mason for an evening of country music. Admission is free.

Wednesday, Sept. 24

Goth Yoga and Polyam Meet-Up events at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6-8 p.m. for the meet up, 8-9 p.m. for Goth Yoga | The Polyamorous Meet-Up night is held the last Wednesday of every month. All polycules and poly singles are welcome for the free event to mingle with like-minded folk, play a board game, or chat over a tasty beverage. For ages 18 and older. The yoga is an immersive night of movement and bone-chilling music. Bring a yoga mat and towel. Cost is $10 per person.

Wednesday, Sept. 24

Author Ernesto Sagás at Pueblo Community College

900 W. Orman Ave., Hoag Theater | noon-1 p.m. | In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, PCC welcomes Colorado State University Fort Collins professor Ernesto Sagás as he discusses his book “Latino Colorado: The Struggle for Equality in the Centennial State.” He will examine the challenges and successes of Latinos in Colorado from the 19th century to the present. Admission is free and the public is welcome.

Thursday, Sept. 25

Queertastic Halloween Book Faire & Silent Book Club at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 5-8 p.m. for the book fair, 6-8 p.m. for Silent Book Club |Join The Ethos for some spooky queer fun at the Queertastic Halloween Book Faire, featuring a costume contest, spooky queer reads, button making, and library card sign-up. Also enjoy the Silent Book Club, a free monthly event where you can find a new book and read in peace. All ages welcome.

'Raquel’s Purple Pineapple Adventures' at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center

210 N. Santa Fe Ave | 1-3 p.m. | Creede Repertory Theatre's Young Audience Outreach Tour celebrates its 42nd season with “Raquel’s Purple Pineapple Adventures” – the story of 10-year-old Raquel who goes, against her will, to summer school in order to improve her reading skills. The show features a book and lyrics by Noemi de la Puente, and music by Fernanda Douglas. It is free to student groups in kindergarten through sixth grade for the 1 p.m. show on Sept. 25. Student groups can RSVP by emailing [email protected].

Friday, Sept. 26

Freethought Friday Social at First Unitarian Society

110 Calla Ave. | 7 p.m. | Pueblo Humanists, a secular community, will gather for its monthly Freethought Friday social for refreshments and conversation. Members and guests are welcome to bring snacks, soft drinks, or adult beverages to share. The building is handicap accessible. The group also meets on the second Thursday of the month at a different location to hear a speaker and discuss the topic. For details, email [email protected] or call 720-235-2345.  

Cult Classic Movie Night at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 7:30 to 10 p.m. | This month's presentation is a vampire movie celebrating teen angst, brotherhood, and Chinese food. There will be a special shout-out to anyone who can prove their name is Michael (singular, no last names).

Saturday, Sept. 27

The Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival, George Lopez at Pueblo Memorial Hall, Back to School public train ride at the Pueblo Railway Museum, All Pueblo Sings at the Center for Inner Peace, Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West, Goth Yoga and Polyam Meet-Up events at The Ethos, Author Ernesto Sagás at Pueblo Community College, Queertastic Halloween Book Faire & Silent Book Club at The Ethos, 'Raquel’s Purple Pineapple Adventures' at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Freethought Friday Social at First Unitarian Society, Cult Classic Movie Night at The Ethos, Oktoberfest at the Pueblo Union Depot, Magic of Motown at Pueblo Memorial Hall, Worldwide Day of Play at the Buell Children’s Museum , Goth Night at The Ethos, National Literacy Month at First Unitarian Society, 'Witch Trials: Accusation to Exoneration' exhibit at Pueblo Community College, Lit Happens Book Club: 'The Violin Conspiracy' at The Ethos, Passing Pages Writing Workshop & First Thursday Open Mic at The Ethos, 'Colors of Autumn' exhibit at Steel City Art Works, 'A Fine Monster You Are!' at Impossible Playhouse, Toy Bowl 2025 at CSU Pueblo, PCC Block Party at Pueblo Community College, On the horizon:

Oktoberfest at the Pueblo Union Depot

132 W B St. | 1-11 p.m. | Join the Pueblo German American Club for its 55th annual Oktoberfest celebration, a long-standing tradition in southern Colorado featuring food, beer, live entertainment and family fun. Tickets are $10 and available in advance at pueblogermanamericanclub.com/oktoberfest, or at the door on the day of the event. Children ages 12 and under are admitted free. The event will be held rain or shine.

Spiritual Alchemy Through Art and Writing Workshop at the Buell Children’s Museum

210 N. Santa Fe Ave.| 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. | This one-day workshop is presented by award-winning author and artist Vickie Leigh Krudwig. The workshop will help participants understand the connection between the arts and spirituality and unlock their greatest creative potential through a variety of hands-on activities, as well as deal effectively with the inner critic. All materials will be provided. Bring your own brown bag lunch. Tickets are $95 or $85.50 for museum members. For more information, contact the Buell Children’s Museum at 719-295-7210. To register online, go to my.sdc-arts.org/2607/2608.

The Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival, George Lopez at Pueblo Memorial Hall, Back to School public train ride at the Pueblo Railway Museum, All Pueblo Sings at the Center for Inner Peace, Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West, Goth Yoga and Polyam Meet-Up events at The Ethos, Author Ernesto Sagás at Pueblo Community College, Queertastic Halloween Book Faire & Silent Book Club at The Ethos, 'Raquel’s Purple Pineapple Adventures' at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Freethought Friday Social at First Unitarian Society, Cult Classic Movie Night at The Ethos, Oktoberfest at the Pueblo Union Depot, Magic of Motown at Pueblo Memorial Hall, Worldwide Day of Play at the Buell Children’s Museum , Goth Night at The Ethos, National Literacy Month at First Unitarian Society, 'Witch Trials: Accusation to Exoneration' exhibit at Pueblo Community College, Lit Happens Book Club: 'The Violin Conspiracy' at The Ethos, Passing Pages Writing Workshop & First Thursday Open Mic at The Ethos, 'Colors of Autumn' exhibit at Steel City Art Works, 'A Fine Monster You Are!' at Impossible Playhouse, Toy Bowl 2025 at CSU Pueblo, PCC Block Party at Pueblo Community College, On the horizon:

Memorial Hall's stage can be seen in this 2020 file photo.

Magic of Motown at Pueblo Memorial Hall

1 City Hall Place | Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. |Take a journey through Motown’s best, including: The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson and more. Tickets range from $37.15 to $99.65 and can be purchased at pueblomemorialhall.com.

Worldwide Day of Play at the Buell Children’s Museum

210 N. Santa Fe Ave| 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Join the museum for Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play. It’s a full day of fun with activities and art projects for kids of all ages. Enjoy everything from classic board games and outdoor play to hands-on learning games and creative art stations throughout the museum. The event is included with regular admission and is free for members. Admission is $12 for adults, or $10 for children ages 3 to 16. For more information, visit my.sdc-arts.org/admission/1748.

Goth Night at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 7-11 p.m. | Embrace your inner darkness and become the creature of the night you were destined to be while listening to old school industrial, '80s throwbacks, Electronic Dance Music and more with DJ Garnet. Cost is $5 online or $10 at the door. Patrons ages 15 and under must have adult supervision after 9 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 28

National Literacy Month at First Unitarian Society

110 Calla Ave. | 10:30 a.m. | Carol Meadows will lead a program about National Literacy Month. Members and guests are encouraged to bring a book or the title of a book that has heavily impacted or inspired them to love reading. The public is welcome and the building is handicap accessible. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 720-235-2345. 

Wednesday, Oct. 1

'Witch Trials: Accusation to Exoneration' exhibit at Pueblo Community College

900 W. Orman Ave., Library | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday through Oct. 31 | What does it mean to be called a witch? This thought-provoking exhibit explores the dark history of witch trials and how fear, rumor and misinformation fueled centuries of persecution. Through powerful posters and curated articles, unpack the historical and modern-day myths surrounding witches. Discover how accusations destroyed lives and how communities are confronting and correcting the past. The exhibit continues throughout October in the PCC Library. Admission is free and the public is welcome.

Lit Happens Book Club: 'The Violin Conspiracy' at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6-7 p.m. | When a rising Black classical musician’s priceless violin is stolen just before a major competition, he must untangle a web of secrets and racism to get it back. A compelling mystery with heart and high stakes is the focus of this book club event.

Thursday, Oct. 2

Passing Pages Writing Workshop & First Thursday Open Mic at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6-7:30 p.m. for the workshop, 6-9 p.m. for the open mic | A free, all-ages open mic in which music, poetry, and spoken word are welcome; PG offerings only please. Sign up is at 6 p.m. with performances from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Also join instructor Yma for the first night of a weekly writing workshop during October that explores death, life and dying. Cost is $12 per class or $50 for all five. Sign-up is available online.

Friday, Oct. 3

The Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival, George Lopez at Pueblo Memorial Hall, Back to School public train ride at the Pueblo Railway Museum, All Pueblo Sings at the Center for Inner Peace, Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West, Goth Yoga and Polyam Meet-Up events at The Ethos, Author Ernesto Sagás at Pueblo Community College, Queertastic Halloween Book Faire & Silent Book Club at The Ethos, 'Raquel’s Purple Pineapple Adventures' at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Freethought Friday Social at First Unitarian Society, Cult Classic Movie Night at The Ethos, Oktoberfest at the Pueblo Union Depot, Magic of Motown at Pueblo Memorial Hall, Worldwide Day of Play at the Buell Children’s Museum , Goth Night at The Ethos, National Literacy Month at First Unitarian Society, 'Witch Trials: Accusation to Exoneration' exhibit at Pueblo Community College, Lit Happens Book Club: 'The Violin Conspiracy' at The Ethos, Passing Pages Writing Workshop & First Thursday Open Mic at The Ethos, 'Colors of Autumn' exhibit at Steel City Art Works, 'A Fine Monster You Are!' at Impossible Playhouse, Toy Bowl 2025 at CSU Pueblo, PCC Block Party at Pueblo Community College, On the horizon:

“Red Apples and Crab Apples” by Lynette Green

'Colors of Autumn' exhibit at Steel City Art Works

330 S. Union Ave., McLaughlin Building |5-8 p.m.| Steel City Art Works will host an opening reception for “Colors of Autumn,” as the gallery observes the stunning, seasonal colors and adds new, vibrant art to match. Stop by and visit with the artists and enjoy complimentary refreshments. The show will hang all month and the gallery is open free to the public from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon - 4 p.m. Sunday.

'A Fine Monster You Are!' at Impossible Playhouse

1201 N. Main St. | 7:30 p.m. Oct. 3-4, Oct. 10-11, and Oct. 17-18; 2 p.m. matinee Oct. 12| Join the Impossible Players for "A fine Monster You Are!" by Monk Ferris. Tickets cost $20.03 and can be purchased online at impossibleplayers.com.

Saturday, Oct. 4

The Pueblo Chile & Frijoles Festival, George Lopez at Pueblo Memorial Hall, Back to School public train ride at the Pueblo Railway Museum, All Pueblo Sings at the Center for Inner Peace, Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West, Goth Yoga and Polyam Meet-Up events at The Ethos, Author Ernesto Sagás at Pueblo Community College, Queertastic Halloween Book Faire & Silent Book Club at The Ethos, 'Raquel’s Purple Pineapple Adventures' at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, Freethought Friday Social at First Unitarian Society, Cult Classic Movie Night at The Ethos, Oktoberfest at the Pueblo Union Depot, Magic of Motown at Pueblo Memorial Hall, Worldwide Day of Play at the Buell Children’s Museum , Goth Night at The Ethos, National Literacy Month at First Unitarian Society, 'Witch Trials: Accusation to Exoneration' exhibit at Pueblo Community College, Lit Happens Book Club: 'The Violin Conspiracy' at The Ethos, Passing Pages Writing Workshop & First Thursday Open Mic at The Ethos, 'Colors of Autumn' exhibit at Steel City Art Works, 'A Fine Monster You Are!' at Impossible Playhouse, Toy Bowl 2025 at CSU Pueblo, PCC Block Party at Pueblo Community College, On the horizon:

Pueblo law enforcement officers line up on offense across from the Pueblo Bikers United defense during the 45th annual Toy Bowl at the ThunderBowl on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024.

Toy Bowl 2025 at CSU Pueblo

ThunderBowl, Troy Avenue | noon | See the 46th annual Toy Bowl game featuring the Pueblo Bikers United vs. Pueblo law enforcement. Cost is $5 or a new, unwrapped toy for distribution among local children.

PCC Block Party at Pueblo Community College

900 W. Orman Ave., courtyard | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | PCC students and the community are invited to the school’s free celebration of its people and culture as part of Hispanic Heritage Month. Enjoy music, games, a lowrider car and motorcycle show and more. Food trucks will be on site. Current PCC students eat free and can register to win one of five $1,000 scholarships.

On the horizon:

Enter the 'Own Your Own' art exhibit at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center

210 N. Santa Fe Ave | Registration ends Oct. 7 | Submit your work for the 2025 Own Your Own curatedexhibition. This historic annual holiday sale is one of the most popular in the Southern Colorado area. Cost is a $15 one-time entry fee. Find out more at sdc-arts.org/exhibition/own-your-own-2025-call-artists.

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