Mile High Holiday: 4/20 Events in Denver This Year

The Mile High City more than lives up to its name on 4/20, from an annual smokeout celebration at Civic Center Park to smaller cannabis-friendly parties and shows around town. And this year, celebrating 4/20 in a social setting has never been easier, thanks to these newly licensed cannabis venues in Denver. Whether you just want to have a sesh with friends or go to a cannabis-friendly concert, art show, or stand-up comedy set, here are over a dozen things to do on 4/20 in Denver.

Juicy 420
Friday, April 18, 4 to 9 p.m.
High Society Dispo & Lounge
7667 Washington Street
Start 4/20 weekend at High Society with a party from Juicy Colorado. The cannabis bar and extraction brand are teaming up to host DJs, art vendors, food trucks and spliffagami and hash sculpture contests. Music and beats will be provided by Eternal Wutang Killa beez, ghost.wav, Affliction Music, David Gittings and Sarah Nelson, Dj Thriller, Dj Pookie, DJ Chris Diablo, Smitherzzz, Coco On Demand Performer and DJ Cody Coconut, so take in the tunes while you smoke a joint or take a dab, and enjoy the show. Tickets (21+) are $23.68 for general admission and $56.10 for VIP.

Denver Cannabis Week: Devin the Dude
Friday, April 18, 6 p.m
Tetra Lounge
3039 Walnut Street
Tetra Lounge, Rooster and Event House & Co. are hosting three days of cannabis-filled fun on 4/20 weekend, starting with a night of live music, glass-blowing, food and more. Talk to industry vendors, rub shoulders with longtime growers and get toasty in front of a show headlined by Devin the Dude. Entry (21+) is $30, with a $60 three-day pass to Denver Cannabis Week and VIP options available. No cannabis is for sale at Tetra, but you can bring your own to enjoy and rent pieces to smoke or vape out of. Learn more and buy tickets at denvercannabisweek.com.

Shroomski Con
Saturday, April 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Stampede
2430 South Havana Street, Aurora
This is a Bicycle Day party for psychedelics — hey, close enough — and if anyone can ride a Bicycle Day party into the sunset, it's Shroomski Magazine. The all-day celebration incorporates psychedelic art, fashion and industry, with installations, an edible grading competition and fashion showcase meant to "push boundaries and explore new dimensions of creativity." Newbies and seasoned psychonauts alike are welcome to attend. General admission tickets are $35.96, while admission and judge passes for the edibles competition are $115.54. Find out more with Shroomski.

Camp 420
Saturday, April 19, 3 p.m.
Longmont location shared after registration
Hosted by CGL and a long list of cannabis brands and personalities, like Izzy and McCarterGetsHigh, this day (and night, if you want to be a camper) of 4/20 Eve fun on the Front Range includes a live DJ, podcast recording with McCarterGetsHigh, and a performance by Magic Beans. After the show, you can set up a camping space nearby for a small fee, too. Anyone familiar with the names involved knows what to expect during this cannabis celebration, but you can learn more and buy tickets and register for campsites (21+) at cglpresents.com.

Cosmic Cannabis Carnival
Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20
The Coffee Joint
1130 Yuma Court
Colorado's first licensed cannabis lounge, the Coffee Joint, is throwing a two-day party on 4/20 weekend, and part of that celebration is in honor of psychedelics, too. Saturday's party celebrates Bicycle Day (which is kind of the 4/20 of magic mushrooms) with a mushroom growing class at noon, psilocybin community members on hand to chat and a long list of deals at the attached dispensary, 1136 Yuma. Sunday's 4/20 party includes a live podcast recording, penny samples at the dispensary next door and some of 1136 Yuma's "best deals of the year." Learn more about the weekend plans by calling the Coffee Joint (21+) at  (720) 583-4657.

Denver Cannabis Week: Ky-Mani Marley
Saturday, April 19, noon to 11:55 p.m.
Tetra Lounge
3039 Walnut Street
Ky-Mani Marley center stage on the second day of Cannabis Week, an all-day party full of cannabis brand vendors, live music, food, art and more. Entry (21+) is $30, with a $60 three-day pass to Denver Cannabis Week and VIP options available. No cannabis is for sale at Tetra, but you can bring your own to enjoy and rent pieces to smoke or vape out of. Learn more and buy tickets at denvercannabisweek.com.

4Twenty Kiki Ball
Saturday, April 19, 7 to 11 p.m.
High Society Dispo & Lounge
7667 Washington Street
Fashion meets the high holiday during the 4Twenty Kiki Ball at High Society. Each $32.04 ticket gets you inside the cannabis bar, where dispensary products are available for purchase or consumption. There are six different shows planned, from face and nails to sex siren, with music from DJ Pristal and Princess Mya Dior taking care of MC duties. Find out more and buy tickets (21+) on highsociety.bar.

4/20 Rhinestoned Burlesque Show
Saturday, April 19, 9 to 10:30 p.m.
The Sexploratorium
1800 South Broadway
Join host Alice Galmoure and her cast of smoky, sexy performers at this 4/20-themed burlesque and drag show. Filled with "psychedelic spectacle, groovy vibes and just the right amount of raunchy humor to keep the party rolling all night long," the 4/20 Rhinestoned Burlesque Show promises laughs, giveaways, surprises and munchies, according to organizers. Tickets to the show (18+) can include makeup tutorials, mocktails or show attendance only. (No cannabis use is allowed at this event.)

420 High Tea
Sunday, April 20
Pure Elevations Spa
185 South Santa Fe Drive
Denver's only cannabis-friendly spa is taking reservations for you to experience a THC spin on English tea time this 4/20. Soak in sunny weather, sip on infused English teas, and snack on scones, finger desserts and sandwiches at Pure Elevations this Sunday. Guests at Pure cannot bring in their own cannabis to consume, but you're free to peruse Pure's cannabis bar, complete with fine hash, pre-rolls, edibles and more dispensary products. Learn more about the spa at pureelevations.com and call Pure at 720-534-0879 to book a table (21+).
CannaQueer 420 Market
Sunday, April 20, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Rainbow Dome
1660 Federal Boulevard
Looking to stock up on accessories, art and other trinkets before the bong drops at 4:20 p.m.? Check out Colorado CannaQueer Collective’s first-ever 420 Market at the Rainbow Dome, a queer-centric events hub near Mile High Stadium. 420 Market organizers promise a lineup of vendors with cannabis-adjacent goodies, an inclusive space and activities like tarot readings. (No cannabis use is allowed at this event.)

Taste Buds: Crema Coffee and Lazercat Hash
Sunday, April 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Tetra Lounge
3039 Walnut Street
Extraction is the name of the game at Groovy Gravy's 4/20 cafe pop-up, and we're not just talking pot. Cannabis and coffee beans are extracted and presented to guests in three different ways, with rosin provided by Lazercat and coffee from Crema Coffee. The pop-up will be split into two different sessions, with booking slots available at 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tickets (21+) are 75.84 apiece and include three pairings in total; Denver Cannabis Week three-day pass holders can attend for an additional $38.92.

Denver Cannabis Week: T.J. Miller
Sunday, April 20, noon to 9:55 p.m.
Tetra Lounge
3039 Walnut Street
4/20 marks the last day of Denver Cannabis Week, but don't be sad: a handful of comedians will provide plenty of laughs at Tetra Lounge during Tokes & Jokes day. Performers include Lexy Panterra, T.J. Miller and more; as on Friday and Saturday's sessions, cannabis brand vendors and food trucks will be on the scene. Entry (21+) is $30, with a $60 three-day pass to Denver Cannabis Week and VIP options available. No cannabis is for sale at Tetra, but you can bring your own to enjoy and rent pieces to smoke or vape out of. Learn more and buy tickets at denvercannabisweek.com.

High-Land Cow Paint Party
Sunday, April 20, 3 to 5 p.m.
Painting With a Twist
7134 West Alaska Drive, Lakewood
Want to be part of 4/20 but can't or don't want to get high? Join the reefer madness by painting a High-Land cow at Painting With a Twist, a sip-and-paint class in Lakewood. With a joint in its mouth and smoke plumes and weed leaves in the background, this moppy-haired bovine would make a great addition to the smoking den. Tickets range from $39 to $59, depending on the size of canvas, and include materials and instruction. (No cannabis use is allowed at this event.)
Mile High 420 Festival
Sunday, April 20, 2 to 9 p.m.
Civic Center Park
Denver's largest and oldest 4/20 celebration returns to Civic Center Park at 2 p.m. on April 20. With Tommy Chong coming back to host the onstage fun and musical performances from Cordae, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Conway the Machine, Kaliii, Na-kel Smith and Souls of Mischief, this year promises another banger of a show. As with previous years, cannabis use is not allowed under the event's official policy, but we'll leave that one up to you. There will also be food tents, merchandise vendors and alcohol areas (where no smoking is allowed). Tickets (21+) are $25, while VIP passes are $175 at milehigh420fest.com.

420 on the Rocks
Sunday, April 20
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
18300 West Alameda Parkway, Morrison
What would a 4/20 weekend in Denver be without a Wiz Khalifa show? Headlining this year's edition of 420 Rocks, the Taylor Gang leader will be joined by Larry June, Ab-Soul, Chevy Woods, DJ Bonics. Find tickets to the all-ages show at
redrocksonline.com/events/wiz-khalifa-773364. Doors open at 4 p.m., and the show starts at 5 p.m.

Blaze N Bingo: 420 Edition
Sunday, April 20, 7 to 10 p.m.
High Society Dispo & Lounge
7667 Washington Street
Whether you had to work in the afternoon or want to keep the fun going, Blaze N Bingo is here. Minor Misdemeanor and guest co-host Juiccy Misdemeanor will host a special 4/20 edition of drag bingo at High Society Dispo & Lounge, where you can buy and consume cannabis products. Each $45.29 ticket comes with a weed goodie bag, and bingo winners go home with "the best prizes in the industry," according to organizers. Register to attend (21+) at eventhi.io/events/blaze-n-bingo-420-edition-11687.