While the inaugural Cities Summit of the Americas is officially over, one last event lingers. This is also El DÃa del Niño,, with free admission to cultural institutions around town. And the Avs could keep their playoff chances alive tonight!
Keep reading for six of the best free events in Denver:
Great Western Alpaca Show
Sunday, April 30, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
National Western Complex
Hundreds of alpacas and alpaca fans, as well as fiber art enthusiasts, will flock to the National Western Complex this weekend for contests, demonstrations, craft sales and even alpaca yoga (from noon to 1 p.m. Saturday). There's also a costume contest at noon today, as well as more youth competitions starting at 1 p.m. Admission is free (but parking is $10 per car). Get more details here.
Frisco Adventure Free Terrain Park
Daily, 10 a.m. to dusk
621 Recreation Way, Frisco
While the Frisco Adventure Park tubing hill has closed for the season, a free skiing and snowboarding terrain park is now open at the facility. As the weather warms, enjoy a skate park, disc golf, dirt-bike track and more! Adventure at your own risk! Find out more here.
Firefly Handmade Spring Market
Sunday, April 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
1000 block of Old South Gaylord Street
Spring gift-giving occasions are on the horizon, and Boulder’s Firefly Handmade is rolling back onto Old South Gaylord Street in time for Mother’s Day and proud graduates receiving their diplomas. More than eighty curated vendors will allow shoppers lots of choices, and live music and a pop-up bar on the street will keep it lively; when your dogs get tired (we mean your feet, though this is a dog-friendly market), slip into one of the local restaurants lining the street. Learn more here.
Fábrica de Arte Américas
Sunday, April 30, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Slate Denver Warehouses, 1250 Welton Street
Grand Opening: Wednesday, April 26, 5 p.m.
While politicians from across the Americas meet at the Colorado Convention Center for the Cities Summit of the Americas, regular folks can enjoy a spectrum of free cultural events and pan-American festivities at the Fábrica de Arte Américas warehouse. Inside, explore art exhibits, including Cities and Their Faces, a photo exhibition by artists from twenty nations, as well as an interactive video-mapping show from Mexico. Or shop for designer fashion items from Caravana Americana, and find live music and pop-up bars in the courtyard on Friday and Saturday. Ticketed events will happen after 4 p.m. daily; RSVP or find details and tickets here.
DÃa del Niño
Sunday, April 30, times vary by location
Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock Street
Denver Art Museum, 100 West 14th Avenue Parkway
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Boulevard
Denver Public Library, 10 West 14th Avenue Parkway
Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele Street
History Colorado, 1200 Broadway
When DÃa del Niño, or Children’s Day, comes up in Mexico, Denver museums, libraries and attractions get in on the game, offering celebrations on a convenient April SCFD Free Day, so that families can enjoy the festivities free of charge. This year, seven metro locations are jumping on the bandwagon with some variation of cultural performances, storytelling, mural-painting, family activities and bilingual experiences. Visit venue websites to make plans and RSVP.
Book Launch Party
Sunday, April 30, 2 to 5 p.m.
Manchester Party Room, 2030 East 11th Avenue
The Denver branch of the League of American Pen Women is hosting an authors' book-signing party, with numerous writers reading from their work. Admission is free; find out more here.
plan ahead:
2023 Mayoral Palooza
Monday, May 1, 6 p.m.
Sie FilmCenter, 2510 East Colfax Avenue
This job interview and governance carnival for Denver's two final mayoral candidates is being hosted by All In Denver, Warm Cookies of the Revolution, Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, Youth on Record and more. The event, which builds on the groundbreaking 2019 Mayoral Palooza, will include participatory budgeting and other activities for Denver residents, helping them determine what they want in a mayor. The main program will spotlight the two candidates, who will participate in a job interview to demonstrate their knowledge of the needs of Coloradans, as well as their guiding ethics and core values. Admission is free; register here.
Do you know of a great free event in Denver? We'll be updating this list throughout the week; send information to [email protected].
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