For our annual Summer Guide, we rounded up all the coolest events during Denver's hottest season. If you can't find fun over the next few months, don't blame us!
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Want to take a walk on the city's mild side? See "The Ten Best Dog Parks in Metro Denver." Need to beat the heat? We have suggestions in "The Five Best Places to Make a Splash in Denver."
Love music? Don't miss "The Best Music Festivals in Colorado This Year." You'll find more music events in our comprehensive concert calendar.
Now keep reading for hundreds of other events this summer:
July events
July 17-20: Cherry Creek North Sidewalk Sale: Look for the red balloons during this annual sale, when dozens of retailers, restaurants, fitness studios, art galleries, salons, spas and more will offer unbeatable discounts. Thursday, July 17, through Sunday, July 20, free admission. Cherry Creek North, from First to Third avenues between University and Steele streets, cherrycreeknorth.com.July 18-19: Tennyson Street Fair: Live music and more than 100 local artisans, restaurants, food trucks and breweries will be featured during this street fair in the Berkeley neighborhood. Friday, July 18, 4 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, July 19, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., free. Tennyson Street from 41st to 43rd avenues, tennysonstreetfair.com.
July 18-20: Pearl Street Arts Fest: Explore a beautiful outdoor gallery featuring traditional watercolors and oils, functional pieces, breathtaking sculptures and other works from more than a hundred artists. Friday, July 18, 3 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; free. Pearl Street Mall and 14th Street between Spruce and Lawry lanes, Boulder, boulderdowntown.com.
July 19-20: Summerfest: This 45th annual foothills festival will showcase more than a hundred arts and crafts vendors, local bands, a beer and cocktail garden, food trucks and fun kids' activities. Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; $5 (free for children ages 10 and under). Buchanan Field, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen, evergreenarts.org.
July 19-20: Lake Dillon Arts Festival: An exclusive show featuring up to 95 artists offering a high-quality selection of fine art and crafts. Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. Dillon Town Park, 120 Buffalo Street, Dillon, coloradoartshows.com.
July 24: The Big Eat: This annual party benefiting EatDenver will feature unlimited bites and sips from more than 75 regional vendors, plus live music. Thursday, July 24, 6 to 9 p.m., $110.80. The Galleria, 1400 Curtis Street, eatdenver.com.
July 25-27: Breckenridge Food and Wine Festival: Experience more than 300 wines from across the globe along with specialty food vendors and live music. Wine-pairing dinner: Friday, July 25, 6:30 p.m.; Grand Tasting: Saturday, July 26, 2 to 6 p.m. (VIP 12:30 to 6 p.m.); Brunch and Vines: Sunday, July 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.; $87.35 ($230.91 VIP grand tasting ticket; $431.34 all-access pass). Multiple venues, Breckenridge, rockymountainevents.com.
July 25-27: Avon Arts Celebration: Sip wine and craft spirits at this fine-arts show held between Vail and Beaver Creek. Friday, July 25, through Sunday, July 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. Harry A. Nottingham Park, 1 Lake Street, Avon, coloradoartshows.com.
July 26: Mile Long Table: Nonprofit organization Longer Tables will bring 5,280 guests from all walks of life together for a shared meal at America's longest table, spanning 5,280 feet. Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., minimum donation of $5.28. Auraria Campus, 1201 5th Street, milelongtable.org.
July 26-27: Cheesman Park Art Fest: Peruse a wide array of mediums and price points from more than 150 national artists while enjoying local food trucks and a dynamic lineup of musicians. Saturday, July 26, and Sunday, July 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., free. South side of Cheesman Park, 1599 East Eighth Avenue, dashevents.com.
July 26-August 3: Denver Days: During this eight-day period, permit fees for up to fifty park picnics or residential block parties will be waived on a first-come, first-served basis. Saturday, July 26, through August 3, free to apply. Multiple venues, learn more about registration at denvergov.org.
July 27: Colorado Craft Walk: A tribute to Colorado’s thriving craft culture, with free-flowing wine, beer and spirit samples, local bites and live music. Sunday, July 27, 2 to 5 p.m., $55 ($100 VIP ticket grants access at 1 p.m.). Dairy Block alleyway, 1800 Wazee Street, coloradowinewalk.com.
July 31: Surf Seafood Championship: This new food festival will feature bottomless samples from twenty local seafood restaurants, plus creative cocktails, wine pairings and live music. Thursday, July 31, 7 to 10 p.m., $167.14-$280.33 (VIP options include early entry at 6 p.m.). McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee Street, surfseafoodfest.com.
The Vail Wine Classic will include several culinary events between August 7-10.
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August events
August 1: Taste of La Receta: This intimate culinary showcase will feature more than nine emerging food concepts from graduates of Mi Casa Resource Center's entrepreneurship program. Friday, August 1, 6 to 8 p.m., $50. City Park, 2001 Steele Street, micasaresourcecenter.org.
August 1-3: Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk: A three-day fundraiser and up to sixty-mile journey to end breast cancer. Friday, August 1, through Sunday, August 3; must raise at least $750, $1,800 or $2,300 to walk one, two or three days, respectively. Finish Line Festival at Tivoli Quad, 1000 Larimer Street, the3day.org.
August 1-3: Dashiki Festival: A colorful extravaganza celebrating the rich traditions, music, dance, fashion and cuisine of African and Afrocentric cultures. Friday, August 1, through Sunday, August 3, free. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 West Florida Avenue, dashikiday.com.
August 2: Denver’s Back to School Fest: Backpacks and school supplies, health clinics, vaccinations and even haircuts will be offered free at this community-driven event featuring fun family entertainment. Saturday, August 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. National Western Center, 5115 Race Court, nationalwesterncenter.com.
August 2: Freedom Festival: An inaugural celebration honoring Colorado’s military community, featuring a ruck march and run, food vendors, veteran resources, a beer garden and live entertainment. Saturday, August 2, 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., $30 ($45-$70 race registration). Salisbury Equestrian Park, 11920 North Motsenbocker Road, Parker, coloradoveteransproject.org.
August 2: Heritage Fire: An outdoor feast featuring live-fire cooking, family farms, local chefs and free-flowing beverages in beautiful Snowmass Village. Saturday, August 2, 4:15 to 7 p.m., $99 ($150 VIP tickets grant entry at 3:30 p.m.). Snowmass Base Village, 110 Carriage Way, Snowmass Village, heritagefiretour.com.
August 6-10: Boulder County Fair: This 156th annual celebration will feature a parade, carnival rides, classic fair foods, live entertainment, a kids' petting zoo, a livestock sale, and grandstand events like bull riding and a CPRA rodeo. Wednesday, August 6, through Sunday, August 10, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m., free admission. Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont, bouldercountyfair.org.
August 7-10: Vail Wine Classic: Enjoy grand tasting sessions, reserve bottles during Best of Fest, somm-led seminars, lifestyle events and wine-paired meals throughout the weekend. Thursday, August 7, through Sunday, August 10; times and ticket costs vary. Multiple venues, Vail, vailwineclassic.com.
August 8-10: Carnation Festival: This signature summer event in Wheat Ridge will feature a parade, fireworks, carnival rides and games, a car show, vendor booths, food and drinks, and live music. Friday, August 8, through Sunday, August 10, free admission ($35-$40 unlimited rides wristband available). Anderson Park, 4355 Field Street, Wheat Ridge, thecarnationfestival.com.
August 9: Denver International Festival: The historic Five Points neighborhood will host a day of global food, live music and more than 25 cultural performances. Saturday, August 9, noon to 8 p.m., free admission. Five Points, 2736 Welton Street, denverinternationalfest.com.
August 9: Rugged Recess: Compete in flip cup relays, tug-of-war, cornhole tournaments and obstacle courses during this adult field day and music fest mashup. Saturday, August 9, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., $85. Buchanan Park Field, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen, ruggedrecessgames.com.
August 9-10: Estes Park Wine Festival: Enjoy unlimited wine tastings, retail and food vendors, live music and more at this tenth annual event. Saturday, August 9, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, August 10, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., $44.43-$135.05. Bond Park, 170 MacGregor Avenue, Estes Park, estesparkwinefestival.com.
August 15-24: Breckenridge International Festival of Arts (BIFA): Ten days of daring performances, installations and nature-immersive art, including the country's premiere of the firefly-inspired light show Spark. Friday, August 15, to Sunday, August 24, times vary, free and ticketed events. Multiple venues, Breckenridge, breckcreate.org.
August 16: Live at the Vineyards: Now in its twentieth year, this fundraiser for nonprofit radio station KUVO will feature live jazz performances, natural Balistreri wine and a gourmet feast from more than twenty local food vendors. Saturday, August 16, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., $80 ($125 VIP ticket grants entry at 5:30 p.m.). Balistreri Vineyards, 1946 East 66th Avenue, kuvo.org.
August 21: Summer Scream: In support of Denver Film, this event at Lakeside Amusement Park will feature an open bar and unlimited rides. Thursday, August 21, 6 to 11 p.m., $69.37 per ticket ($237.61 for a four-pack). Lakeside Amusement Park, 4601 Sheridan Boulevard, denverfilm.eventive.org.
August 21: Chicken Fight: Enjoy endless chicken samples from more from forty local restaurants, a craft cocktail competition, live country and bluegrass tunes, plus unlimited rides. Thursday, August 21, 6 to 10 p.m., $89 (the $119 First Taste ticket and $149 VIP pass both grant entry at 5 p.m.). Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Circle, chickenfightfest.com.
August 21-23: Breckenridge Wine Classic: This annual event's schedule includes sommelier-curated lunches and dinners, scenic wine hikes and grand tasting sessions with more than 100 global wines. Thursday, August 21, through Saturday, August 23, times and ticket costs vary. Multiple venues, Breckenridge, breckenridgewineclassic.com.
August 22-September 1: Colorado State Fair: A tradition since 1872, this end-of-summer celebration will feature a pro rodeo, performances from renowned musicians and comics, monster trucks and a demolition derby, livestock shows, carnival rides and more, including samples of Pueblo’s famed chiles. Friday, August 22, through Monday, September 1, free and ticketed events. Colorado State Fairgrounds, 1001 Beulah Avenue, Pueblo, coloradostatefair.com.
August 23: Olathe Sweet Corn Festival: Nosh on free all-you-can-eat roasted Olathe sweet corn at this 35th annual event, which will also feature a 5k fundraiser run, live music, vendors and more family entertainment. Saturday, August 23, 10 a.m. till the cows come home, free ($30 5k registration). Montrose Rotary Amphitheater, Shanes Way, Montrose, olathesweetcornfest.com.
August 23-24: Summer Art Market: This signature event from the Art Students League of Denver will feature more than 175 local artists, art-making demonstrations, kids' activities, food vendors and more. Saturday, August 23, and Sunday, August 24, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $7-$10 (free for children 12 and under). Art Students League of Denver, 200 Grant Street, asld.org.
Film on the Rocks is a favorite summertime series.
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Ongoing events
ARTArt District on Santa Fe Signature Events: First Friday Art Walk, on the first Friday of every month, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Third Friday Collectors' Night: Every third Friday of the month, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Sundays on Santa Fe: Every last Sunday of the month, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; August First Friday: On the first Friday in August, Santa Fe Drive will close to traffic from Sixth to Eleventh Avenues, 5:30 to 10 p.m. Art District on Santa Fe, Santa Fe Drive between 13th and Alameda avenues and Kalamath and Inca streets, denversartdistrict.org.
Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art: Exhibitions: Pieced Together, through August 17; Divine Rest Nests: An Invitation, through September 1; Look at Us Now, through October; Intimacy with a (non) site, through March 2026. Events: Summer Art Market, July 19 and August 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donation-based admission. 1750 13th Street, Boulder, bmoca.org.
Center for Visual Art: Reconnect 2025: MSU Denver Alumni Exhibition, through August 2; Materializing Change, through August 2; Dance of Resistance, August 15-October 25. Free admission. 965 Santa Fe Drive, msudenver.edu.
Clyfford Still Museum: Held Impermanence (Artists Select: Katherine Simóne Reynolds), through September 14. Admission: $15-$18 (free for youth 17 and under). 1250 Bannock Street, clyffordstillmuseum.org.
Denver Art Museum: Exhibitions: Charles Sandison: Chamber, through August 10; Kent Monkman: History Is Painted by the Victors, through August 17; Confluence of Nature: Nancy Hemenway Barton, through October 19. Events: Uncorked: Delight at the Denver Art Museum, June 6, 6 to 11 p.m.; Free Day at the DAM, June 10, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Untitled: Artist Takeover, July 25, 6 to 10 p.m.; Kent Monkman: History Is Painted by the Victors Spotlight Talks, weekly on Tuesdays through August 12, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Admission: $22-$30 (free for youth 18 and under). 100 West 14th Avenue Parkway, denverartmuseum.org.
Denver Botanic Gardens: Contemporary Fiber: Botanicals, through September 28; Blue Grass, Green Skies, June 7-September 14. Admission: $16 ($11.75 children ages 3 to 15). 1007 York Street, botanicgardens.org.
Green Box Arts Festival: Headlined by renowned artist Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics and the Colorado Ballet, this multi-week event will also feature a range of performances, exhibitions, classes and more. Friday, June 27, through Saturday, July 12, event times vary, free and ticketed experiences. Multiple venues, Green Mountain Falls, greenboxarts.org.
MCA Denver: The Future Is Present, The Harbinger Is Home, through August 24. Admission: $5-$14 (free for youth 18 and under; penny entry for Colorado residents every first Saturday of the month). 1485 Delgany Street, mcadenver.org.
McNichols Building: Colorado Perspectives: Visions in Photography, through July 9; Fiber Art Today, through August 30. Free admission. 144 West Colfax Avenue, mcnicholsbuilding.com.
Museo de las Americas: AfroMexican Journey: Yanga, Slavery, and Freedom, through July 13; Accidentally on Purpose, July 24-September 28. Admission: $8 (free for children 13 and under). 861 Santa Fe Drive, museo.org.
RedLine Contemporary Art Center: Exhibitions: Youth Art Mentoring Annual Exhibition, through June 29; High Walls: Artists Navigate Structures of Confinement, August 15-October 12. Admission: $5 suggested donation. 2350 Arapahoe Street, redlineart.org.
THEATER
Central City Opera: Enjoy a dynamic blend of comedy, heart and timeless music at this year's festival featuring The Barber of Seville, The Knock and Once Upon a Mattress. All shows in repertory on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays through Sundays from June 28 to August 3. Times vary; tickets start at $33.45. Central City Opera House, 124 Eureka Street, Central City, centralcityopera.org.
Colorado Shakespeare Festival: Professional productions on the CU Boulder campus have celebrated Shakespeare’s legacy since 1958. Through August 10: The Tempest, select dates and times, $26-$96. July 5-August 10: Richard II, select dates and times, $22-$89. July 27: Doctor Faustus, $37-$76 (waitlisted). University Theatre Building, 1595 Pleasant Street, Boulder, cupresents.org.
Creede Repertory Theatre: An award-winning company producing high-quality productions from a mountain town's 1930s venue. Xanadu, through September 7; The 39 Steps, through September 20; The Fantasticks, June 21-September 14; Silent Sky, June 28-September 6; The Tempest kid show, July 25-27. Dates and times vary; main-stage balcony tickets start at $25, and orchestra tickets start at $38 (children's tickets generally 50 percent off). Creede Repertory Theatre, 124 North Main Street, Creede, creederep.org.
Lakewood Cultural Center: Performance Now Theatre Company will present 42nd Street, a razzle-dazzle musical comedy. Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, June 13 to June 29; all shows at 2 or 7:30 p.m., $29-$54. Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood, lakewood.showare.com.
Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre: A performing arts venue presenting professional productions of Broadway musicals. Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical, June 6-August 30; Guys and Dolls, June 20-August 29; Footloose, July 5-August 28. Dates and times vary, $48-$68 ($38-$58 for children). Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre, 800 Grand Avenue, Grand Lake, rockymountainrep.com.
Theatre Aspen: Enjoy world-class entertainment and arts programming produced in an engaging, intimate and personal way. Driving Miss Daisy, June 12-28; Mamma Mia!, July 5-August 2; Million Dollar Quartet, August 8-23. Dates and times vary, $55-$148. Theatre Aspen Hurst Theatre, 470 Rio Grande Place, Aspen, theatreaspen.org.
Vintage Theatre: See contemporary musicals, plays and more in the Aurora Cultural Arts District. Torch Song, through June 29; Follies in Concert, June 20-29; Do You Wanna Go?,: June 22-July 3; Absurd Hero: The Musical, July 18-21. Dates and times vary, $15-$39 ($20 children ages 12 and under). Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton Street, Aurora, vintagetheatre.org.
FILM
EPRD Summer Movie Nights: This recurring Evergreen event will feature inflatable activities, yard games, food trucks, ice cream and more family fun, including movies under the stars. June 18: Finding Nemo; July 2: Wicked; July 16: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone; August 1: Shrek. All events at 4 p.m., screenings at dusk, free. Buchanan Park Ball Fields, 32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen, evergreenrecreation.com.
Flix and Kicks: A foam party, magic wand making and more children's activities followed by family-friendly films. June 26: Wonka; July 10: Despicable Me 4; July 24: Wicked; August 7: Inside Out 2 plus a drone show. All events at 5:30 p.m., screenings at 7 p.m., free. Carmichael Park, 650 East Southern Street, Brighton, brightonco.gov.
Film on the Rocks: Each film in this outdoor series will be preceded by live entertainment. June 23: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl; June 30: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory; July 7: Legally Blonde; August 18: Shrek 2. All events at 7 p.m., $25. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, redrocksonline.com.
Dive-In Movies: Family-friendly films screened poolside at Elitch Gardens' water park. June 27: Tangled; July 11: Despicable Me 4; July 25: Toy Story; August 1: Lilo & Stitch. All shows start around 6:30 p.m. and are included with $54.99-$69.99 admission ($74.99-$154.99 season pass). Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Circle, elitchgardens.com.
MCA Denver Cinema Sundays: Classic films screened in partnership with Denver Film. June 15: Paris, Texas; June 22: Pulp Fiction; June 29: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. All shows at 2:30 p.m., $13. Holiday Theater, 2644 West 32nd Avenue, mcadenver.org.
Movie Nights at Infinity Park: Catch free family flicks on select Mondays, along with PG-13 and R-rated movies on certain Fridays throughout the summer. June 16: Shrek, 7 p.m.; June 27, The Fast and The Furious, 8:30 p.m.; July 2: Armageddon, 7 p.m. (followed by fireworks at 9:15 p.m.); July 14: Toy Story, 7 p.m.; July 25: Bridesmaids, 8:30 p.m.; August 4: Madagascar, 7 p.m.; free. Infinity Park, 950 South Birch Street, Glendale, infinityparkatglendale.com.
Movies and Music in the Park: Picnic in Golden while enjoying live music, followed by a family-friendly movie on a giant outdoor screen. July 11: Moana 2; August 8: Air Bud. All events at 7 p.m., free. Parfet Park, 719 10th Street, Golden, visitgolden.com.
Movies Around Town: Free outdoor movie nights at some of Arvada's favorite parks. June 27: The Goonies; July 18; Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice; August 8: Happy Gilmore; August 29: People's Choice vote winner TBD. All shows at dusk, free. Multiple venues, arvadaco.gov.
Movies at McGregor: Bring a blanket to lay on the lawn or choose a table in the plaza for hit movies on a 66-foot LED screen. June 27: A League of Their Own, 6 p.m.; July 4 Double Feature: Top Gun, 2 p.m. and Top Gun: Maverick, 4 p.m.; July 24: Wicked, 6 p.m.; August 13: Mean Girls, 6 p.m.; August 23 Double Feature: Shrek, 3 p.m. and Shrek 2, 5 p.m.; free. McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee Street, mcgregorsquare.com.
Music at the Movies: Enjoy free concerts and family-friendly movies at various parks in Aurora. June 25: Grease sing-a-long, Aqua Vista Park, 18700 East Wagon Trail Circle, Aurora; July 9: IF, Country Lane Park, 10099 East Colorado Avenue, Aurora; July 23: Captain America: Brave New World, Mission Viejo Park, 3999 South Mission Parkway, Aurora. Concerts at 5 p.m., screenings at 6 p.m., free, auroragov.org.
DANCE
Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival: Offering two weeks of professional-level immersions, classes, workshops, performances and networking with aerialists from across the country. Sunday, July 27, through Friday, August 8, $190 per class ($380 per immersion). Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Studio, 3022 Sterling Circle, Boulder, frequentflyers.org.
Swingin’ Denver: Swingin’ Under the Stars: Instructors will guide a beginner Lindy Hop lesson from 7:30 to 8 p.m., then turn things over to rotating swing bands. Saturdays, 7:30 to 10 p.m., through August 30, free. Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th Street, swingindenver.com.
Vail Dance Festival: A world-class showcasing of international dance stars, workshops and more events daily from July 25 to August 5. July 25: Opening night with New York City Ballet, American Ballet Theatre and more, 7:30 p.m.; July 26: Alonzo King’s Lines Ballet, 7:30 p.m.; July 27: UpClose: Song & Dance, 6 p.m.; July 28: Balanchine Celebration, 7:30 p.m.; July 29: Paul Taylor Dance Company, 7:30 p.m.; July 30: Watching Dance with Heather Watts, 11 a.m. and The Center Will Not Hold, 6 p.m.; July 31: Dancing in the Park, 5:30 p.m.; August 1: International Evenings of Dance I, 7:30 p.m.; August 2: International Evenings of Dance II, 5 p.m., and International Evenings of Dance III, 8 p.m.; August 3: A.I.M. by Kyle Abraham, 6 p.m.; August 4: NOW: Premieres, 7:30 p.m.; August 5: Dance for $20.25 with BalletX, 6 p.m.. Free and ticketed events, multiple venues, Vail, vaildance.org.
Wheeler Opera House: A historic Aspen venue with a range of dynamic programming. June 13: SOULSKIN Dance presents BEAUTY: A Psychedelic Ballet, 7:30 p.m., $48; August 28: DanceAspen Shifting Forms, 7 p.m., $38-$65. Wheeler Opera House, 320 East Hyman Avenue, Aspen, wheeleroperahouse.com.
MARKETS
Clayton Community Days: A monthly celebration featuring live music, local vendors, interactive art workshops and more family-friendly programming. Every first Saturday of the month through October 4, noon to 6 p.m., free, 3840 York Street, claytoncommunitydays.com.
Dairy Block After Dark: Evening Bazaar: Shop from local artists, makers and culinary concepts during this night market, which will also feature live music, drinks and unique activations. Saturdays, June 21, July 19 and August 16, 5 to 10 p.m., free. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee Street, dairyblock.com.
Denver Street Fairs: An exciting free event for anyone who loves handmade art, craft fairs and local shopping. Father’s Day Weekend: Saturday, June 14, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, June 15, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; in front of Coors Field, 2020 Blake Street. Midsummer Arts Festival: Saturday, August 2, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, August 3, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Cherry Creek, East Eighth Place and Colorado Boulevard, free, artisanmarkets.co.
Havana Street Night Market: A global celebration of food, culture and community, with vendors selling wares from around the world. Every last Saturday of the month through September 27, 6 to 10 p.m., free. Leezakaya, 2710 South Havana Street, Aurora, onhavanastreet.com.
Northglenn Artisan Fair: Enjoy music and food while browsing wares from local makers and artists. Saturdays, June 14, July 13, August 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. Northglenn Marketplace, 341 West 104th Avenue, Northglenn, coloradomarkets.com.
A Paris Street Market: A vintage, antique and artisan market now in its 25th season. Every first Saturday of the month through October 4, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., free. Aspen Grove, 7301 South Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, aparisstreetmarket.com.
RiNo Summer Art Market: This monthly festival will feature fifty unique RiNo artists and small businesses each month, plus live music, free crafts, a DIY screen-printing station and more. Saturdays, June 14, July 26 and August 23, 4 to 8 p.m., free. RiNo Art Park, 1900 35th Street, rinoartdistrict.org.
Tangerine Sky Market Arvada: Unique handcrafted finds from artisans and small businesses, plus food truck fare. Saturdays, July 5, August 2, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. Arvada Marketplace, 7310 West 52nd Avenue, Arvada, coloradomarkets.com.
Tangerine Sky Market Aurora: Shop from more than fifty local crafters and artisans. Sundays, July 6, August 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., free. Highpoint Marketplace, 18648 East Hampden Avenue, Aurora, coloradomarkets.com.
Urban Market at Union Station: A mix of local arts and crafts including jewelry, furniture and unique treasures, plus live music and entertainment. Weekends, July 5 and 6, July 19 and 20, July 26 and 27, August 9 and 10, and August 16 and 17, noon to 6 p.m., free. Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop Street, denverunionstation.com.
Experience outdoor activities, culinary events, concerts, markets and more in Colorado this summer.
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Bear Creek Lake Park: In addition to swimming, paddle sports, archery, camping and more, this Lakewood open space offers a free, family-friendly campfire program with various educational themes, including local wildlife and outdoor skills. Most Saturdays through July 26, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m., free with a $10-$15 vehicle day pass. Bear Creek Lake Park, 15600 West Morrison Road, Lakewood, lakewood.org.
Colorado Brewery Running Series: Start and end group runs at local craft breweries. June 28: Milieu Fermentation 5k, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; July 6: New Image Brewing Wheat Ridge half marathon and 5k, 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; July 12: Odell Brewing Fort Collins 5k, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; July 19: WeldWerks Brewing 5k and 10k, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; July 26: Rocky Mountain Tap 5k, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; August 8-9: Snowmass Tree-O 2k, 5k, 10k and 17k challenge in partnership with the New Belgium Ranger Station, race times vary; August 23: Resolute Tap & Cellar 5k, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; event prices vary. Multiple venues, breweryrunningseries.com.
Colorado Rapids: Home games June 14: Orlando City SC; June 25: LA Galaxy; July 4: Sporting Kansas City; July 12: Vancouver Whitecaps FC; July 31: Santos Laguna; August 3: Club Tijuana; August 16: Atlanta United FC. Tickets: $23-$449.25. Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, coloradorapids.com.
Colorado Rockies: Home games June 20-22: Arizona Diamondbacks; June 24-26: Los Angeles Dodgers; July 1-3: Houston Astros; July 4-6: Chicago White Sox; July 18-20: Minnesota Twins; July 21-23: St. Louis Cardinals; August 1-3: Pittsburgh Pirates; August 4-6: Toronto Blue Jays; August 14-17: Arizona Diamondbacks; August 18-21: Los Angeles Dodgers; August 29-31: Chicago Cubs. Tickets: $10.50-$207.50. Coors Field, 2001 Blake Street, mlb.com.
Denver Broncos: Pre-season home game, August 16: Arizona Cardinals, 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $39-$276, ticketmaster.com. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant Street, denverbroncos.com.
High Liner Walk Series: Explore various segments of the 71-mile High Line Canal Trail, from Greenwood Village to Aurora. Sundays through September 7, 7:30 a.m., free. Various meeting locations, highlinecanal.org.
Snowmass Rodeo: This celebration of rodeo action has been a Snowmass tradition for more than fifty years. Every Wednesday at 7 p.m., June 18 through August 20, $28.52 ($12.51 for children ages 3 to 13). 2735 Brush Creek Road, Snowmass Village, snowmassrodeo.org.
Yoga on the Lawn: Release your inner yogi with free vinyasa yoga on the sloping green lawn at Ruby Hill Park, every Saturday in August and September 6 and 20, 9 a.m., free. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 West Florida Avenue, levittdenver.org.
Yoga on the Rocks: Start your day with warrior poses in one of the world's most awe-inspiring venues. Most Saturdays through August 9, 7 to 8 a.m., $37.65-$87.71. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison, redrocksonline.com.
MUSEUMS/ATTRACTIONS
Colorado Renaissance Festival: Take a tour through the artisan village, revel with entertainers and enjoy food fit for a king. Saturdays and Sundays, June 14-August 3, 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., $32 ($15 for children ages 5 to 12). Colorado Renaissance Festival, 650 Perry Park Avenue, Larkspur, coloradorenaissance.com.
Denver Botanic Gardens: Enjoy lush gardens with plants from all corners of the world, along with lectures, art exhibits, summer concerts and the annual Fête des Fleurs fundraising gala on Friday, August 22, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. General admission: $16 ($11.75 for youth ages 3 to 15). 1007 York Street, botanicgardens.org.
Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms: A 700-acre native plant refuge and working farm in southern Jefferson County that offers tours, children's programming and special events including the Lavender Festival on Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission: $13 ($7 for youth ages 3 to 15). 8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, botanicgardens.org.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science: View dazzling gems and minerals, prehistoric finds, Egyptian mummies and more permanent displays, plus temporary exhibits including Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia, on view through August 24. General admission: $25.95 ($20.95 for youth ages 3 to 18). 2001 Colorado Boulevard, dmns.org.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance: Explore habitats housing more than 2,500 animals, attend demonstrations, learn about the attraction's wildlife conservation efforts and check out summer adult nights on June 5, July 3 and July 31 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. General admission: $26 ($19 for youth ages 3 to 15). 2300 Steele Street, denverzoo.org.
Elitch Gardens: All ages will be thrilled by this world-class theme and water park featuring games and arcades, poolside movie screenings and more family fun. General admission: $54.99-$69.99 ($74.99-$154.99 season pass). 2000 Elitch Circle, elitchgardens.com.
History Colorado Center: Immersive experiences reflecting Colorado's rich cultural heritage, plus temporary exhibits including Where Is Denver’s Chinatown? Stories Remembered, Reclaimed, Reimagined, on view through September 1, and The 90s: Last Decade Before the Future, on view through October 26. General admission: $15 (free for youth ages 18 and under). 1200 Broadway, historycolorado.org.
Lakeside Amusement Park: Embrace nostalgia at this family-friendly, neon-lit amusement park featuring a merry-go-round, roller coasters, bumper cars and much more. General admission: $25-$35 ($15-$25 for those under 48 inches tall). 4601 Sheridan Boulevard, lakesideamusementpark.com.
Meow Wolf Convergence Station: A surreal, interactive art experience that transports visitors to otherworldly dimensions. General admission: starting at $39. 1338 First Street, meowwolf.com.
Water World: Plunge into the wave pool, splash down dozens of slides and take part in summertime events like the 28th annual Belly Flop Competition happening on Sunday, June 29, from 12 to 1 p.m. General admission: $30.99-$51.99 ($25.99-$46.99 for children under 47 inches tall). 8801 Pecos Street, Federal Heights, waterworldcolorado.com.
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum: See wartime aircrafts and aviation artifacts at the former Lowry Air Force Base site, plus limited-time exhibition 2theXtreme through September 7. Museum admission: $19.95 ($12.95 for youth ages 4 to 16). 7711 East Academy Boulevard, wingsmuseum.org.
These listings are from our annual Summer Guide, inserted in the June 5 issue of Westword; find more events at westword.com/arts.
