Cool Science Carnival Day is a wildly popular Colorado Springs event held each year at UCCS that is totally free. This year it's Saturday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. We'll be among dozens of local presenters and, as such, have representatives from Chefs' Kitchen on hand staging fun culinary demonstrations. Each year Cool Science Carnival Day hosts thousands of kids primarily from kindergarten to eighth grade, but it's a blast for all ages. We'd love to see you there, so come on over and say hi!

Plus, Cool Science Carnival Day kicks off the two-week Cool Science Festival -- with events held all across the city. This year We're Cookin' Now! is hosting two Halloween-themed festival classes on Saturday, Oct. 17 at Chefs' Kitchen (1753 South Eighth Street, Colorado Springs), both led by Chef Amy McCoombs: No Tricks, Just Treats! Boo-tiful Cupcakes for ages 4-12 from 9:30-10:40 a.m. ($39),…