Singles Events in Denver: The Next Two Weeks
Denver singles skew active, and the calendar shows it: speed dating in Denver from RiNo to Capitol Hill, a rooftop harvest mixer, a free dog-parent singles social, run clubs, salsa socials and two free fall festivals in the next two weeks. If you are looking for singles events in Denver or low-pressure ways to meet singles in Denver that do not involve shouting across a brewery, these twenty picks cover every age band from twenty-somethings to 50-plus.
This edition covers Thursday, October 15 to Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The list is refreshed every Sunday with a new rolling two-week window, so expired events disappear and new ones take their place. Every event below is labeled: a Singles event exists to help you meet a partner, while a Singles-friendly event is a social night where arriving alone is normal and conversation is easy. Audience labels (age ranges, LGBTQ+ and more) come straight from each organizer’s listing. Prices and times are as listed by the organizer; check the event page before you go, because popular speed dating nights sell out one gender’s tickets first.
Denver Singles Events at a Glance
| Event | Date | Type | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50+ Date Night in Larimer Square - Cityswoon - Ages 50-65 | Thu, Oct 15 | Singles event | $43.45 |
| 45-55 Speed Dating (RiNo) | Fri, Oct 16 | Singles event | $5.00–$28.52 |
| Denver Halloween Singles Mixer 2026 | Sat, Oct 17 | Singles event | $12.50–$23.17 |
| Date Night in Dairy Block - Cityswoon - Ages 30-45 | Wed, Oct 21 | Singles event | $43.45 |
| Harvest Rooftop Mixer Denver: Singles Networking & Speed Dating Night | Thu, Oct 22 | Singles event | $5–$89 by ticket tier (a $0 tier was also listed, shown as sold out) |
Singles Events in Denver (Dating Events and Mixers)
1. 50+ Date Night in Larimer Square | Cityswoon | Ages 50-65
When: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 7:00 PM · Where: Osteria Marco, 1453 Larimer St (Larimer Square / Downtown) · Cost: $43.45 Type: Singles event · Good for: Ages 50–65
A Cityswoon hosted date night where singles check in by phone and are live-matched for a series of short mini-dates at the restaurant.
2. 45-55 Speed Dating (RiNo)
When: Friday, October 16, 2026, 7:00 PM · Where: The Gallery and Bar, 3246 Larimer St (RiNo / Five Points) · Cost: $5.00–$28.52 Type: Singles event · Good for: Ages 45–55
A speed dating night where singles rotate through short one-on-one dates at a RiNo gallery bar.
3. Denver Halloween Singles Mixer 2026
When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 7:00–9:00 PM · Where: Wonderyard Garden + Table, 2200 Larimer St (Five Points / Ballpark) · Cost: $12.50–$23.17 Type: Singles event · Good for: Ages 21+
A free-mingle Halloween singles mixer hosted by DateFaster with name tags, hosts, and a Two Truths & a Lie icebreaker game; no timed rounds.
4. Date Night in Dairy Block | Cityswoon | Ages 30-45
When: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 7:00 PM · Where: Poka Lola Social Club, 1850 Wazee St (Union Station / Dairy Block) · Cost: $43.45 Type: Singles event · Good for: Ages 30–45
A Cityswoon hosted date night where singles check in by phone and are live-matched for a series of short mini-dates.
5. Harvest Rooftop Mixer Denver: Singles Networking & Speed Dating Night
When: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7:00–10:00 PM · Where: Le Méridien Denver Downtown, 1475 California St (Downtown / Central Business District) · Cost: $5–$89 by ticket tier (a $0 tier was also listed, shown as sold out) Type: Singles event · Good for: All singles
A rooftop singles networking and speed dating night at a downtown hotel, including a Polaroid exchange and a closing social.
6. Date Night 2.0 in Larimer Square | Cityswoon | Ages 43-55
When: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 7:00–9:30 PM · Where: Rhein Haus Denver, 1415 Market St (Larimer Square / Downtown) · Cost: $43 Type: Singles event · Good for: Ages 43–55
Singles go on roughly eight live-matched mini-dates via the Cityswoon platform, with phone check-in and hosts on hand.
7. Fall into Connection: Singles Event
When: Friday, October 23, 2026, 6:45–7:45 PM · Where: Washington Park Community Center, 1955 E Arizona Ave (Washington Park) · Cost: not listed Type: Singles event · Good for: Ages 30–50; LGBTQIA+ explicitly welcome
A “Cosmic Connections” intentional singles experience using astrology and Human Design compatibility, with October bingo, a sound bath, and cider, kombucha, and tea served.
8. Denver Singles Event: Sunset Speed Dating (Spooky Edition) Ages 30-45
When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, 7:00 PM · Where: Welton Room cocktail + kitchen, 2590 Welton St (Five Points) · Cost: not listed Type: Singles event · Good for: Ages 30–45
A Halloween-season “spooky edition” speed dating night hosted by Jigsaw Dating at a Five Points cocktail bar.
9. ON LEASH, OFF APP | Denver Dog-Parent Singles Social
When: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 3:00 PM · Where: Recess - LoHi, 2715 17th St (LoHi / Highland) · Cost: Free Type: Singles event · Good for: All singles
Single dog owners meet other dog parents in person, with their dogs, at a LoHi venue; hosted by The Social Walk Denver.
10. Denver Speed Dating for Singles Age 40s/50s ♥ Colorado
When: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 4:00 PM · Where: Left Hand RiNo Drinks & Eats, 4180 Wynkoop St (RiNo) · Cost: $43.45 Type: Singles event · Good for: Ages 40s–50s
A Pre-Dating speed dating event where singles rotate through a series of short dates at a RiNo taproom.
11. Midweek Date Night in Capitol Hill | Cityswoon | Ages 35-49
When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 7:00 PM · Where: Vesper Lounge, 233 E 7th Ave (Capitol Hill) · Cost: $43.45 Type: Singles event · Good for: Ages 35–49
A Cityswoon hosted midweek date night where singles check in by phone and are live-matched for a series of short mini-dates.
Singles-Friendly Events in Denver (Social Nights Where Meeting People Is Easy)
12. Glow at the Gardens
When: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 5:30–9:00 PM (also runs October 16–18 and October 21–24, same hours) · Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St (Cheesman Park) · Cost: $37 adults / $35 seniors / $29 children (advance online tickets only) Type: Singles-friendly · Good for: All singles
An after-dark walk through luminaria-lit garden paths and hand-carved pumpkin displays, with live performers throughout the grounds.
13. Oktoberfest – The Denver Wiesn
When: Friday, October 16, 2026, 1:00–9:00 PM (also October 17–18 and October 22–25, same hours) · Where: National Western Center (Elyria-Swansea) · Cost: Free (VIP packages extra) Type: Singles-friendly · Good for: All singles
A Bavarian festival with German food and beer, live music, folk dancing, an artisan market, and a 108-foot observation wheel.
14. Tennyson Fall Fest
When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM · Where: Tennyson Street between W 39th Ave and W 43rd Ave (Berkeley) · Cost: Free Type: Singles-friendly · Good for: All singles
A street festival with 150+ local businesses, food trucks, live music, and a pet parade and costume contest.
15. Dance Social Saturdays at La Rumba
When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, beginner salsa lesson 8:00 PM, social 9:00 PM–1:30 AM (recurs weekly on Saturdays) · Where: La Rumba, 99 W 9th Ave (Golden Triangle) · Cost: $10 without lesson / $15 with lesson Type: Singles-friendly · Good for: All singles
A beginner salsa lesson followed by a late-night Latin dance social where attendees rotate partners on the dance floor.
16. Run Club – Odell Sloan’s Lake
When: Sunday, October 18, 2026, 9:30 AM (recurs weekly on Sundays) · Where: Odell Brewing Sloan’s Lake Brewhouse & Pizzeria, 1625 Perry St (Sloan’s Lake) · Cost: not listed Type: Singles-friendly · Good for: All singles
A weekly group run club that meets at the brewery taproom for a morning run and post-run socializing.
17. Salsa Tuesday at Highlands Event Center
When: Tuesday, October 20, 2026, group class 7:00 PM, social 8:30 PM (recurs weekly on Tuesdays) · Where: Highlands Event Center, 3550 Federal Blvd (Highland) · Cost: Free social (class price not listed) Type: Singles-friendly · Good for: All singles
A Black Belt Salsa group class followed by a free salsa social dance.
18. Trivia Night @ Odell Brewing Sloan’s Lake
When: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 7:00–9:00 PM (recurs weekly on Wednesdays) · Where: Odell Brewing Sloan’s Lake Brewhouse & Pizzeria, 1625 Perry St (Sloan’s Lake) · Cost: not listed Type: Singles-friendly · Good for: All singles
A team trivia night hosted by Shut Up and Drink, with $30, $20, and $10 brewery gift cards for the top three teams.
19. Make New Friends, A Fill The Gap Speed Friending Night For Middle Aged Women
When: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 6:00–8:00 PM · Where: Hopscotch Beer Garden at Denargo Market, 3380 Denargo St (RiNo) · Cost: $23 (first drink included) Type: Singles-friendly · Good for: Women, typically ages 30–50
Guided one-on-one speed-friending rounds with conversation prompts, capped at 25 attendees. Note: this one is friendship-focused rather than dating-oriented.
20. Five Alarm 5k & Chili Cook-Off @ Bierstadt Lagerhaus | Denver | 2026 CO BRS
When: Sunday, October 25, 2026, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM (start waves at 10:00 and 10:30 AM) · Where: Bierstadt Lagerhaus, 2875 Blake St (RiNo) · Cost: $42 for the 5K run/walk ($65 with T-shirt); $10 chili-tasting-only ticket; free to enter as a chili competitor or volunteer Type: Singles-friendly · Good for: All singles
A 5K-ish fun run that starts and ends at the brewery with a beer at the finish line, followed by a chili cook-off with up to 30 competitors; part of the 2026 Colorado Brewery Running Series.
How to Make the Most of Singles Events in Denver
Arrive early. The first twenty minutes of any mixer or speed dating night are when the room is loosest and introductions are easiest. Book ticketed dating events ahead: organizers balance numbers, and the side that books late is the side that gets waitlisted. For singles-friendly nights, give yourself a small job: join a trivia team that is short a player, take the beginner lesson before the social, or volunteer for the setup shift. A shared task turns small talk into a real conversation. And go twice. The second visit to the same run club, class or trivia night is when familiar faces become actual prospects.
Frequently Asked Questions About Singles Events in Denver
What are the best singles events in Denver this week? The strongest options in this window are the 11 labeled singles events above, led by speed dating nights and mixers built for introductions. The singles-friendly picks, from trivia to run clubs, suit anyone who prefers meeting people sideways, through an activity.
What is the difference between a singles event and a singles-friendly event? A singles event is organized for dating: speed dating, singles mixers, lock and key parties and matchmaking nights. A singles-friendly event is a general social event, like a trivia night, class or festival, where lots of people attend solo and talking to strangers is part of the format.
Are singles events in Denver free? Some are. Many singles-friendly picks on this list are free, including run clubs, trivia nights and festivals, while ticketed dating events in Denver typically run from about $10 to $50. Every listing shows its price as published by the organizer.
Do I need to book speed dating in advance? Almost always, yes. Speed dating organizers cap and balance attendance, and popular nights sell out days ahead, often for one gender before the other. Use the event link in the listing to book.
How often is this list updated? Every Sunday. Expired events are removed, recurring events roll to their next date, and new events are added so the list always covers the coming two weeks. For the other nine cities, see the national guide to the best singles events in America.
Last updated October 14, 2026. Event details can change; confirm time, venue and availability on the organizer’s page before heading out.