Denver family events
Fresh plans around Denver, from this weekend's highlights to events worth planning ahead for.
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Festivals & Big Events
- Free WorkWell Yoga ClassesBoulder · Student Recreation Center
- Adult Nights at Bright NightsDenver · Four Mile Historic Park
- Colorado Dragon Boat FestivalDenver
- Affordable Arts FestivalLittleton · 5900 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO, United States, Colorado 80120
- A Taste of Colorado 2026Denver · Civic Center Park
Summer Markets
- Second Saturdays at Belmar - SeptemberLakewood · Second Saturdays at Belmar
- Second Sundays at Central Park in Boulder - SeptemberBoulder · Second Sundays at Central Park in Boulder
- The Denver Street Fairs, It’s Fall Y’all!Denver · The Denver Street Fairs on 11th and Speer
- Second Saturdays at Belmar - OctoberLakewood · Second Saturdays at Belmar
- Second Sundays at Central Park in Boulder - OctoberBoulder · Second Sundays at Central Park in Boulder
Art & Design
Summer Must-Dos
- Fête des FleursDenver · Denver Botanic Gardens Events: Public
- PhishDenver · Dick's Sporting Goods Park
- Bristlecone Construction Cornhole Tournament & FundraiserLittleton · Clement Park
- Chatfield Run & PaddleLittleton · Chatfield State Park
- Brunch at Hudson Gardens for a Great CauseLittleton · The Hudson Gardens & Event Center
Family & Kids
Date Night & Music
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Kick-Off at the Rec
Fall Kick-Off | Aug. 20-29 Start the semester strong with free activities at the Rec! Aug. 1-31: Early Bird Be Fit Pass Sale - $65 Aug 20-21: 12-2 p.m.: Poolside Kick-Off - Free snow cones while supplies last!Aug.
Boulder · Student Recreation CenterStudent Recreation Center
CultureFamilyfreeFree
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The Denver Food + Wine Festival
Savor the best of Colorado's restaurant scene at the Denver Food + Wine Festival, August 26 - 29, 2026!
Denver · Auraria Campus - Tivoli QuadAuraria Campus - Tivoli Quad
FestivalFamilyDate
Free
Free WorkWell Yoga Classes
WorkWell has partnered with Fitness & Wellness to offer faculty and staff free weekly yoga classes. This all-level class allows participants to go at their own pace.
Boulder · Student Recreation CenterStudent Recreation Center
SportsFamilyfreeFree
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Denver Food + Wine Festival
Grand Tasting, the Shake + Brake food-truck showdown, and Colorado chefs in Denver.
Denver · AurariaTivoli Quad
FoodFoodiesFestival
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Adult Nights at Bright Nights
Secure your spot at Four Mile's exclusive adults-only 21+ Bright Nights experience. Denver's original lantern festival experience returns!
Denver · Four Mile Historic ParkFour Mile Historic Park
FestivalFamilyLive
Free
Kick-Off at the Rec
Fall Kick-Off | Aug. 20-29 Start the semester strong with free activities at the Rec! Aug. 1-31: Early Bird Be Fit Pass Sale - $65 Aug 20-21: 12-2 p.m.: Poolside Kick-Off - Free snow cones while supplies last!Aug.
Boulder · Student Recreation CenterStudent Recreation Center
CultureFamilyfreeFree
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Club Freeski Informational Meeting
Interested in joining Club Freeski? Come to our Info Meeting to learn everything you need to know about getting involved! Whether you're looking to compete, stay active or build community, Sport Clubs have a lot to offer!
Boulder · Student Recreation CenterStudent Recreation Center
CultureFamily
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Fête des Fleurs
Enjoy an elegant black-tie evening, where vibrant florals set the stage for celebrating the Fête des Fleurs. All contributions champion the Gardens' core outreach programs.
Denver · Denver Botanic Gardens Events: PublicDenver Botanic Gardens Events: Public
CultureFamilyOutdoor
Free
Sloth Run DENVER/AURORA
Description The Sloth Run - Slow Is the New Fast! Sloths will get there!Tired of high-speed races and intense competition?
AuroraAurora
CultureFamilyfreeFree
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Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
Please save the date for the 2026 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival: August 29 & 30, 2026 | Sloan's Lake Park, Denver We're pleased to confirm.
DenverDenver
FestivalFamilyOutdoor
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Affordable Arts Festival
A local festival at 5900 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO, United States, Colorado 80120. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Littleton · 5900 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO, United States, Colorado 801205900 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO, United States, Colorado 80120
FestivalFamilyLive
Free
A Taste of Colorado 2026
Denver's largest Labor Day weekend festival fills Civic Center Park with 50+ Colorado restaurants, multiple music stages, family activities, and the city's biggest pre-fall street scene.
Denver · Civic Center ParkCivic Center Park
FestivalFamilyfreeFree
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The Outsiders
The winner of the 2024 Tony Award® for Best Musical is THE OUTSIDERS . This classic coming-of- age story takes you to Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1967, where Ponyboy Curtis, his best friend Johnny Cade, and their family of Greaser.
Denver · Buell TheatreBuell Theatre
ArtsFamilyLive
Free
National Chocolate Day Run for Chocolates DENVER/AURORA
Description Ready, Set, Chocolate! Join Us for the Sweetest Run of the Year - The Chocolate Run!Lace up your running shoes and bring your sweet tooth-because this isn't your average race.It's a deliciously fun event for all.
AuroraAurora
CultureFamilyfreeFree
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Hi Points Festival
Hi points festival is "A five points festival." Consider us the neighborly expression of our wonderful city through music, community, and art.
DenverDenver
FestivalFamilyLive
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Second Saturdays at Belmar - September
Join us every Second Saturday of the month, July through October at the beautiful Belmar Plaza in Lakewood, Colorado! This handmade only art festival is presented by Artisan Markets. Find [...].
Lakewood · Second Saturdays at BelmarSecond Saturdays at Belmar
FestivalFamilyOutdoor
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Marian Festival
A local festival at St Mary Catholic Parish (Littleton, CO). The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Littleton · St Mary Catholic Parish (Littleton, CO)St Mary Catholic Parish (Littleton, CO)
FestivalFamilyLive
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Second Sundays at Central Park in Boulder - September
Join us every Second Sunday of the month, May through October at the beautiful Central Park in Boulder, Colorado! This handmade only art festival is presented by Artisan Markets. Find [...].
Boulder · Second Sundays at Central Park in BoulderSecond Sundays at Central Park in Boulder
FestivalFamilyOutdoor
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Bristlecone Construction Cornhole Tournament & Fundraiser
An outdoor event at Clement Park in Littleton. The organizer has the latest start time and weather updates.
Littleton · Clement ParkClement Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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The 56th Annual Denver Oktoberfest
The Denver Oktoberfest has been a staple two weekend festival in Downtown Denver since 1969.
DenverDenver
FestivalFamilyLive
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Chatfield Run & Paddle
An outdoor event at Chatfield State Park in Littleton. The organizer has the latest start time and weather updates.
Littleton · Chatfield State ParkChatfield State Park
OutdoorsFamilyOutdoor
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The Denver Street Fairs, It’s Fall Y’all!
Join us as we celebrate the first weekend of Fall with a handmade only art festival presented by Artisan Markets! Discover beautiful, unique art, live music, and local craftsmanship in [...].
Denver · The Denver Street Fairs on 11th and SpeerThe Denver Street Fairs on 11th and Speer
MusicFamilyLive
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Brunch at Hudson Gardens for a Great Cause
Arts and culture at The Hudson Gardens & Event Center in Littleton. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Littleton · The Hudson Gardens & Event CenterThe Hudson Gardens & Event Center
CultureFamilyOutdoor
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Doors Open Denver: Destination Downtown
A four-day citywide exploration of downtown Denver's architecture, landscapes, and public spaces.
Denver · Downtown DenverDowntown Denver
CultureFamily
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STOMP Out Epilepsy and SUDEP Walk/Run
Arts and culture at Hudson Gardens in Littleton. The organizer has the latest hours and entry details.
Littleton · Hudson GardensHudson Gardens
CultureFamilyOutdoor
Free
Pick Up a Free Gift From CU Presents Box Office
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at CU Presents Box Office. Stop by the CU Presents Box Office in the lobby of the University Club Building to grab a free voucher good for $10 off of tickets and learn how non-music majors can be invovled.
Boulder · University ClubUniversity Club
CultureFamilyfreeFree
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Pumpkin Festival
Celebrate fall at Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms, a treasured October tradition for the entire family.
Littleton · Denver Botanic Gardens Events: PublicDenver Botanic Gardens Events: Public
FestivalFamilyLive
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Littleton Museum Harvest Festival
A local festival at Littleton Museum. The organizer has the latest hours, admission, and daily schedule.
Littleton · Littleton MuseumLittleton Museum
FestivalFamilyIndoor
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Second Saturdays at Belmar - October
Join us every Second Saturday of the month, July through October at the beautiful Belmar Plaza in Lakewood, Colorado! This handmade only art festival is presented by Artisan Markets. Find [...].
Lakewood · Second Saturdays at BelmarSecond Saturdays at Belmar
FestivalFamilyOutdoor
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Second Sundays at Central Park in Boulder - October
Join us every Second Sunday of the month, May through October at the beautiful Central Park in Boulder, Colorado! This handmade only art festival is presented by Artisan Markets. Find [...].
Boulder · Second Sundays at Central Park in BoulderSecond Sundays at Central Park in Boulder
FestivalFamilyOutdoor
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Cement Gardens
Pouya, Paleface Swiss, Freddie Dredd, Ramirez, PeelingFlesh, Kxllswxtch, Fat Nick, Druidess.
Morrison · Red Rocks AmphitheatreRed Rocks Amphitheatre
CultureFamilyOutdoor
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Glow at the Gardens
Experience Denver's most luminous fall celebration! Glow at the Gardens™ weaves together the spooky, silly and spirited for an autumnal event like.
Denver · Denver Botanic GardensDenver Botanic Gardens
CultureFamilyOutdoor
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Pumpkin Harvest Festival
Named the 2025 Best Fall Festival Runner - Up by Colorado Parent Magazine! Tickets for the 2026 Pumpkin Harvest Festival will be on sale soon.
Denver · Four Mile Historic ParkFour Mile Historic Park
FestivalFamilyLive
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Glow at the Gardens
Experience Denver's most luminous fall celebration! Glow at the Gardens™ weaves together the spooky, silly and spirited for an autumnal event like no other.
Denver · Denver Botanic Gardens Events: PublicDenver Botanic Gardens Events: Public
CultureFamilyOutdoor
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Denver Film Festival
Denver's longest-running celebration of cinema-filled with diverse and thought-provoking films from all over the world is back.
DenverDenver
FestivalFamilyLive
Free
Mile High Tree
Stop by the Mile High Tree on the Tivoli Quad at the Auraria Campus to catch its free nightly light and music shows.
Denver · Auraria Campus - Tivoli QuadAuraria Campus - Tivoli Quad
CultureFamilyfreeFree
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Denver Christkindlmarket
A winter wonderland awaits you at the Denver Christkindlmarket. Located at Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus, this authentic German-style holiday.
Denver · Auraria Campus - Tivoli QuadAuraria Campus - Tivoli Quad
CultureFamilyFood
$40-$225
The Nutcracker
Colorado Ballet's holiday production follows Clara and the Nutcracker Prince with Tchaikovsky's score performed live.
Denver · Ellie Caulkins Opera HouseEllie Caulkins Opera House
ArtsFamily
Free
New Year's Eve Fireworks
For more than two decades, the city has been celebrating the new year with fireworks over downtown. There will be two free shows, 9 p.m.
Denver · 16th Street16th Street
FestivalFamilyfreeFree
New here? Start with Denver
If you are new to Denver, CO, start with the kind of day you want instead of a giant list: family-easy, adult/date, group-friendly, or weather-safe.
Family plans should be easy to enter, easy to leave, and clear about bathrooms, food, weather, and parking.
- Check age fit.
- Keep drives short.
- Pick food before the main stop.
Adult plans work best with one timed anchor and a nearby place for food or a walk.
- Check hours.
- Book if needed.
- Keep the route walkable.
Groups need one clear meet-up point and a plan that still works if people arrive late.
- Share the map.
- Pick one anchor.
- Have a backup nearby.
Weather-safe plans should stay close to the original area so the day does not fall apart.
- Check closures.
- Avoid long outdoor walks.
- Use official pages for changes.
What is coming up by place
Major venueStudent Recreation CenterBoulder · Student Recreation Center
Major venueCivic Center ParkDenver · Civic Center Park
Major venueBuell TheatreDenver · Buell Theatre
Major venueThe Hudson Gardens & Event CenterLittleton · The Hudson Gardens & Event Center
Major venueRed Rocks AmphitheatreMorrison · Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Major venueEllie Caulkins Opera HouseDenver · Ellie Caulkins Opera House
