Events

Denver dining looks different this summer than ever before.

Colorado’s first free, family STEM festival returns, bringing music, trivia, games and more to Denver. Teachers, students and their parents will experience over 55 interactive exhibits that bring STEM education to life. 

The Great American Beer Festival takes over Denver’s Colorado Convention Center Oct. 3-5, but craft beer fans can get excited now with the changes announced for 2019:

After Arapahoe Basin Ski Area ended its pass partnership program with Vail Resorts then joined the the rival Ikon Pass, Vail Resorts has added 17 new ski resorts to its Epic Pass portfolio.

The Big Eat, happening June 20, has many differentiators that make it one of the most-anticipated food festivals of the year.

Spring – or at least warmer weather – is finally within sight as evidenced by City Park Jazz’s summer lineup announcement. The beloved free concert series starts June 2 and continues on most Sundays from 6-8 p.m. – rain or shine – until Aug. 4.

Denver’s largest single-day music festival has just announced an expanded lineup, which is bigger than ever to commemorate its 25th anniversary. Westword Music Showcase, to be held June 29 in the Golden Triangle, will feature national acts including CHVRCHES, Bishop Briggs, Jai Wolf and The Knocks. As always, there will be a healthy showing of local acts.

Half a millennium after Leonardo da Vinci died, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is paying homage to his enduring influence with a new exhibit, “Leonardo da Vinci: 500 Years of Genius.”

Capping off Colorado Craft Beer Week is an event like no other: The Big Reveal. On March 23, 100 attendees will blindly sample 20 IPAs from 20 different Colorado breweries before voting on their favorite.

From Chainsmokers performing at the X Games in Aspen to Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats headlining Vail Snow Days, globally recognized musicians are no strangers to the Colorado mountains during winter.

Though Denver is more than 1,300 miles away from beautiful New Orleans, Denver spots are putting on some great events on March 2 in anticipation of Mardi Gras.

If coffin racing, brain freeze contests, parade of hearses, live vultures, frozen T-shirt contests and ice turkey bowling sound like a fun time, have I got a festival for you! Head to Nederland, for the annual Frozen Dead Guy Days March 8-10.

‘Tis the season to bundle up and be dazzled by the twinkling holiday light displays around Denver. We’ve gathered a list of some of our favorites to add to your holiday agenda this year:

For the 17th year in a row, the skies of Downtown Denver will be lit up with fireworks on New Year’s Eve to ring in the New Year.

Stockpile your blue shells, bombs and banana peels and get ready to drive in a real-life Mario Kart race when Mushroom Rally hosts a one-day race in Denver on April 6.

Pull on your Wranglers and dust off your Stetsons because the National Western Stock Show stampedes into town, kicking off with a parade on Jan. 10.

For nearly 45 years, the 9News Parade of Lights has dazzled spectators and participants in Denver. 2018’s event, which takes place on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, should be no different.

Watch climbers race up a 15-meter wall in six seconds, scale the most technically challenging peaks in the world and explore Antarctica’s unconquered frozen towers during REEL ROCK 13, a collection of the year’s best climbing films.

Live like royalty and learn the “sport of kings” at The Broadmoor during World Falconry Day on Nov. 16.

From escape room-like haunted houses and cornfield freak shows to horror-themed literature readings and ghost hunting tours, Denver has plenty of ways to get your Halloween fix this month. Here are a few upcoming scary events:

Since 1969, Denver has been hosting its own celebration of the German beer-filled event, Oktoberfest. This weekend, Sept. 21-23, and the next, Sept. 28-30, around 50,000 Coloradans will gather on Larimer Street dressed in lederhosen, chicken hats and beer maid costumes for the second-largest Oktoberfest celebration in the country.

For centuries, Colorado has been enriched and positively impacted by the Latinos who call it home. Now through Oct. 15, celebrate their rich culture and history during Hispanic Heritage Month with these events:

In less than a month, beer lovers can buy tickets for the 37th annual Great American Beer Festival, held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. You won’t want to miss this marquee festival, located in one of the nation’s best brewing cities. Here are some key features of September’s event:

Celebrate the Year of the Dog at the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival July 28-29. The annual celebration of Asian and Asian-American heritage is the country’s largest pan-Asian dragon boat festival.

Whether your dad is a sports fanatic, festival junkie or film buff, you’re sure to find the perfect way to celebrate him next weekend in Denver. From barbecue and music festivals to museum exhibitions and film screenings, here are some dad-friendly events happening Father’s Day weekend.

Yes, running and beer can sometimes get along. Especially when runners get the chance to enjoy a beer AFTER their run. Skyline Beer Garden is brewing the perfect evening for a city with so many running enthusiasts and fantastic breweries.

Blankets and buttered popcorn will replace footballs and field goals when the Denver Broncos host a family movie night on July 13.

If you’re trying to be creative this year – or just can’t find a last minute reservation – Denver has no shortage of non-brunch Mother’s Day ideas.

Nothing beats a cold beer in the springtime. But who says beer and bacon can’t go hand in hand? On May 12, the worlds of beer and bacon will collide at the Denver Bacon and Beer Classic. Held at Sports Authority Field, this event won’t let your taste buds down.

Denver is truly a runner’s dream, and Runner’s World happens to agree. In fact, the publication recently named Denver a top 10 running city, telling readers to put the annual Colfax Marathon on their bucket lists.