STEP INTO THE PAST: Historic Denver’s 34th Annual House Tour takes place Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. in Denver’s Curtis Park neighborhood. The event includes 13 properties and highlights a variety of architectural styles including Italianate and Queen Anne, as well as stunning interiors and unforgettable outdoor spaces. Tickets are $10-$15 at area King Soopers stores or online at . For more information call 303-534-5288.
TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE: The South Pearl Street boutiques Polkadot and La-Di-Da have merged and are celebrating from 5-9 p.m. today with an in-store party and sale featuring 25 percent off the entire selection of jewelry, handbags, clothing, accessories, housewares, baby gifts and products crafted by local designers. Sip select wines from Divino and peruse new stock from the likes of Bella Sera Baby, Virgins Saints & Angels, Elegant Baby, Anesha Jewelry by Amy Kahn, Nicole Lorentz, Hobo, Il Parcel and Jules Smith Designs. 1577 S. Pearl St., 303-282-4307,
STICK OR TREAT: The maker of Duck brand duct tape has launched the annual “Stick or Treat” Halloween costume contest in which entrants are challenged to create an original costume entirely out of duct tape. Last year, mother-daughter team Rebecca and Kayla Cord of Louisville, Ky., won first place (and the $500 prize) by creating a “Little Bo Peep and One Sheep” costume complete with bonnet, staff and a tiny flock. Their creation consisted of 11 rolls of blue, white, red and black duct tape. Simply post a picture of your duct tape costume online at by Oct. 30 for consideration, or mail a photo to: “Stick or Treat” Halloween Costume Contest, Henkel Corp., 32150 Just Imagine Drive, Avon, OH 44011-1355. | Elana Ashanti Jefferson
