La Vista Motel and El Piñon Host Halloween Party with DJ Ari, Costume Contest, and Haunted Stay Discount
Saturday, October 31 at La Vista Motel on East Colfax, with a free night’s stay for the top costume
DENVER, CO — La Vista Motel and El Piñon are throwing a Halloween party on Saturday, October 31, from 7 to 11 p.m. Entry is free, costumes are encouraged, and DJ Ari will be spinning records from open to close.
At 9:30 p.m., a staff-judged costume contest takes over the dance floor. Entering is free, and sign-up sheets will be available at the door and at the bar starting at 7 p.m. Entrants will each get a free drink ticket for their next visit to El Piñon, valid through the end of the year. Sign-ups close at 9 p.m., and each contestant will get a walk-up moment on the runway lane by the DJ booth. First place wins a one-night stay at La Vista Motel, and second place wins a gift card to El Piñon.
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For partygoers who want to make a full weekend of it, La Vista is offering 20% off room stays from October 30 through November 1 with the code Haunted20. Rooms can be booked at lavistadenver.com.
“Halloween is a great excuse to get the neighborhood together,” said Nathan Beal, Owner of La Vista Motel. “We wanted a party that’s free and easy to jump into, whether you show up in a full costume or just come for the music. We can’t wait to see what people come up with for the contest.”
The celebration continues on Sunday, November 1 for Día de los Muertos, when El Piñon adds a classic margarita to its Sunday drink specials. The lineup is $6 mimosas, Bloody Marys, Bloody Marias, and now classic margaritas.
EVENT DETAILS
What: Halloween Party with DJ Ari and costume contest
When: Saturday, October 31, 7 to 11 p.m. (costume contest winner announced at 9:30 p.m.)
Where: El Piñon at La Vista Motel, 5500 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80220
Admission: Free, no tickets required
Room Offer: 20% off stays October 30 through November 1 with code Haunted20 at lavistadenver.com
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About La Vista Motel
La Vista Motel is a 23-room boutique motor lodge located at 5500 E. Colfax Ave. in Denver, Colorado. Originally built in 1956 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the property was fully restored by developer Nathan Beal and reopened in December 2025. Designed throughout in a midcentury modern style, La Vista offers self-entry guest rooms individually decorated with original artwork and vintage-inspired furnishings, alongside El Piñon, an on-site coffee shop, craft cocktail bar, and event venue open to the public daily. Situated on Colfax Avenue, the longest continuous street in the United States, La Vista serves as a gateway to both the Rocky Mountains and the cultural heart of East Denver. Visit lavistadenver.com and elpinon.co.
