60 upcoming events near Denver — concerts, theater, markets, library programs and more. Free to browse; each links to the source.
Food festivals
June 5 to 7, 2026
Fri 11 a.m. to Sun 6 p.m.
Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4610 E. Alameda Ave. · Denver, CO
Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4610 E. Alameda Ave.
Eat authentic Greek food, watch dancing and enjoy free shuttles at the 60th annual Denver Greek Festival.
Tastings
June 2026
River North Brewery, Washington Street Taproom · Denver, CO
River North Brewery, Washington Street Taproom
Try porters and dark beers at this tap takeover at River North Brewery.
Community & civic
June 28, 2026
Downtown Denver · Denver, CO
Downtown Denver
Celebrate Pride with stages, the Gayborhood and a family area at Denver's downtown PrideFest.
Food festivals
July 3 to 5, 2026
Fri-Sat 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sun 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Cherry Creek North · Denver, CO
Cherry Creek North
Browse fine art, hear live music and sample food at one of Denver's signature summer festivals in Cherry Creek North.
Music & concerts
July 3 to 5, 2026
Denver, CO
This juried fine-art festival fills the Cherry Creek neighborhood with 250 artists, live music, food, and kids' activities over the holiday weekend. It is free to walk through and one of the city's biggest summer draws.
Music & concerts
July 24 to 26, 2026
RiNo Art District · Denver, CO
RiNo Art District
Hear 200-plus shows across 12-plus venues at Denver's Underground Music Showcase in its new RiNo home.
Tastings
August 22, 2026
Denver, CO · Denver, CO
Denver, CO
Sample whiskeys and tequilas at this Social Scene summer tasting festival.
Food festivals
September 4 to 7, 2026
Starts 11:00 AM
Civic Center Park · Denver, CO
Civic Center Park
Spend Labor Day weekend grazing dozens of food vendors with live music across multiple stages in Civic Center Park.
Community & civic
October 10 to 11, 2026
Denver, CO
The country's largest beer festival comes back to Denver in October, pouring from breweries all over the nation. It is a ticketed event that sells fast, so plan ahead if you want to go.
Theater & film
October 31 to November 9, 2026
Denver, CO
The Denver Film Festival runs for about ten days each fall, centered at the Sie FilmCenter on Colfax. It brings new films, guests, and screenings to town as the weather cools.
Markets
Friday, June 26, 2026
Colorado Convention Center · Denver, CO
Colorado Convention Center
Browse artisan brands and local makers at this summer pop-up market at the Colorado Convention Center.
Community & civic
Ongoing, 2026
Citywide, Denver · Denver, CO
Citywide, Denver
Browse the city's running calendar of local concerts, theater, festivals and more on the Denver 365 events listing.
Senior programs
Summer 2026 session
Denver recreation centers · Denver, CO
Denver recreation centers
Join wellness, exercise and leisure activities built for adults 50-plus through Denver's Active Older Adults program.
Lifelong learning
Ongoing, 2026 terms
University of Denver · Denver, CO
University of Denver
Pick from hundreds of courses, lectures and webinars for adults 50-plus through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at DU.
Classes & arts
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Woods Boss Brewing Company · Denver, CO
Woods Boss Brewing Company
Hand-build your own plant pot or vase at this pottery workshop at Woods Boss Brewing Company.
Classes & arts
Friday, June 26, 2026
6:30 PM
Paint, Sip, Denver · Denver, CO
Paint, Sip, Denver
Follow a certified Bob Ross instructor through a relaxed paint and wine class in Denver.
Tastings
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails · Denver, CO
Side Pony Coffee & Cocktails
Join a relaxed evening wine club tasting at Side Pony Coffee and Cocktails.
Lifelong learning
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. · Denver, CO
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd.
Join a 21-plus adults-only program at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science on June 13.
Pickleball & rec
Ongoing drop-in, 2026
Various Denver public courts · Denver, CO
Various Denver public courts
Show up and put your paddle in the queue for free drop-in pickleball at public courts around Denver.
Tastings
Monday, June 1, 2026
Happy hour
Mile High Station · Denver, CO
Mile High Station
Taste crisp Portuguese Vinho Verde wines at this happy-hour tasting at Mile High Station.
Senior programs
Ongoing, 2026
JCC Denver · Denver, CO
JCC Denver
Connect with peers through older-adult programming that blends activities and community at JCC Denver.
Music & concerts
Select nights, summer 2026
Evenings
Denver, CO
On select summer nights, Red Rocks shows a movie on a big screen with live music beforehand, all under the stars. It is a one-of-a-kind way to see a film, so check the lineup and grab tickets early.
Dance & fitness
Monday, June 29, 2026
Glendale, Colorado · Denver, CO
Glendale, Colorado
Practice your swing steps at this Modern Swing Monday social dance in Glendale.
Theater & film
Through 2026 season
Denver Performing Arts Complex · Denver, CO
Denver Performing Arts Complex
See the musical Next to Normal staged at the Denver Performing Arts Complex.
Music & concerts
Saturday, June 6, 2026
7:00 PM
Folsom Field, Boulder · Denver, CO
Folsom Field, Boulder
Catch Mumford & Sons live at Folsom Field near Denver on June 6.
Music & concerts
Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Red Rocks Amphitheatre · Denver, CO
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Watch cellist Yo-Yo Ma perform at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
Music & concerts
Series, summer 2026
Denver, CO · Denver, CO
Denver, CO
Unwind at a sunset-inspired, non-alcoholic jazz series presented by The Orchestrator and supported by Denver Arts & Venues.
Pickleball & rec
Ongoing, 2026
Cook Park and Bear Valley Park · Denver, CO
Cook Park and Bear Valley Park
Play free outdoor pickleball on public courts at Cook Park and Bear Valley Park in Denver.
Tastings
Thursday, June 4, 2026
6:00 PM
Gallery 1261 · Denver, CO
Gallery 1261
Sip your way into summer at this Mr. B's Wine and Spirits tasting in the Civic Center area, with wines poured all evening.
Markets
Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., through Oct. 31
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy, 2250 S. Quitman Way · Denver, CO
Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy, 2250 S. Quitman Way
Pick up fresh produce, with SNAP benefits accepted, every Saturday at Southwest Denver's farmers market through October.
Classes & arts
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Schoolyard Beer Garden · Denver, CO
Schoolyard Beer Garden
Shape clay with a drink in hand at this beginner-friendly Sip and Sculpt pottery workshop.
Markets
Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
City Park, Denver · Denver, CO
City Park, Denver
Shop local produce and goods every Saturday morning at the City Park Farmers Market.
Music & concerts
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street · Denver, CO
Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street
See soul singer Allen Stone perform amid the gardens at Denver Botanic Gardens.
Pickleball & rec
Ongoing, 2026
Denver Metro courts · Denver, CO
Denver Metro courts
Find and join scheduled pickleball games across Denver Metro using the free PlayTime Scheduler tool.
Pickleball & rec
Ongoing, 2026
Denver recreation centers · Denver, CO
Denver recreation centers
Play indoor pickleball on 13 courts at Denver Parks and Recreation centers.
Classes & arts
Spring 2026 exhibition
Denver Art Museum · Denver, CO
Denver Art Museum
See timeless style up close in this spring 2026 fashion-archive exhibition at the Denver Art Museum.
Music & concerts
Saturday, June 6, 2026
12 to 2 PM
Barfly · Denver, CO
Barfly
Enjoy a live jazz brunch set from Stephen Brooks at Barfly.
Lifelong learning
Ongoing, 2026
Denver Public Library locations · Denver, CO
Denver Public Library locations
Drop in on talks, lectures, presentations and tech classes hosted across Denver Public Library branches.
Tastings
Saturday, June 20, 2026
1:00 PM
River North Brewery, Washington Street Taproom · Denver, CO
River North Brewery, Washington Street Taproom
Taste specialty stouts, fresh releases and barrel-aged favorites at River North Brewery.
Outdoors & nature
Recurring, 2026
Denver area · Denver, CO
Denver area
Find hiking groups geared toward the over-50 crowd through Denver-area Meetup listings.
Theater & film
Summer 2026
Doors 6 p.m.
Sculpture Park, Denver · Denver, CO
Sculpture Park, Denver
Bring a chair for free outdoor movie nights at Sculpture Park in Denver Film's annual Sunset Cinema.
Music & concerts
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Red Rocks Amphitheatre · Denver, CO
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Hear the band Third Day mark its 30th anniversary live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre.
Markets
Saturdays, May 2 to October 10, 2026
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Denver, CO
This Saturday market runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the east side of the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, May through October. It is a long-running spot for local growers and makers.
Community & civic
Dates vary, check the calendar
Denver, CO
The Denver Zoo runs big seasonal events, including a summer-long celebration that ran May 25 through September 7 for its 130th anniversary, plus its winter Zoo Lights walk. Check the calendar before you visit since dates shift each year.
Senior programs
Recurring, 2026
Senior Planet center, Lowry · Denver, CO
Senior Planet center, Lowry
Mingle over food and drinks at a social event for older adults at the Senior Planet center in Lowry.
Music & concerts
Through summer 2026
Levitt Pavilion Denver, Ruby Hill Park · Denver, CO
Levitt Pavilion Denver, Ruby Hill Park
Hear 50 free concerts all summer at Levitt Pavilion, including Lettuce, Inspector and Rainbow Girls.
Community & civic
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Five Points neighborhood · Denver, CO
Five Points neighborhood
Join the 15th annual street festival and parade with live music in Denver's historic Five Points neighborhood.
Senior programs
2026 session
Eisenhower Recreation Center · Denver, CO
Eisenhower Recreation Center
Hear about senior resources from the Office of Aging over a provided lunch, then stay for BINGO.
Dance & fitness
Wednesdays
8:00 PM to midnight
Mercury Cafe Ballroom, 2199 California St. · Denver, CO
Mercury Cafe Ballroom, 2199 California St.
Dance West Coast Swing every Wednesday night at the Mercury Cafe Ballroom for ten dollars.
Music & concerts
Sunday, June 7, 2026
4:00 PM
Doubletree Hotel, Park Hill · Denver, CO
Doubletree Hotel, Park Hill
Spend a relaxed Sunday afternoon with live jazz at the Doubletree Hotel in Park Hill.
Tastings
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Apple Blossom · Denver, CO
Apple Blossom
Explore wines from the country of Georgia at this launch-party tasting in Denver.
Dance & fitness
Summer 2026 session
Denver recreation centers · Denver, CO
Denver recreation centers
Sign up for classes, clubs and gentle-fitness leagues across more than ten program areas in Denver's summer rec guide.
Outdoors & nature
Ongoing, 2026
Front Range trails · Denver, CO
Front Range trails
Meet fellow hikers and climbers on outings led by the Denver Group of the Colorado Mountain Club.
Music & concerts
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street · Denver, CO
Denver Botanic Gardens, York Street
Hear John Craigie and Blind Pilot in the intimate garden concert setting at Denver Botanic Gardens.
Lifelong learning
Thursday, January 22, 2026 (recurring)
6:00 to 9:00 PM
Denver Museum of Nature & Science · Denver, CO
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Catch mini lectures and up-close science in an after-hours experience built for curious adults at the Nature & Science museum.
Theater & film
Ongoing, 2026
Sie FilmCenter · Denver, CO
Sie FilmCenter
Catch independent and classic films year-round at Denver's only nonprofit movie theater, the Sie FilmCenter.
Outdoors & nature
Recurring, 2026
Denver-area trails · Denver, CO
Denver-area trails
Join beginner to advanced group hikes to lakes and peaks with the Denver Hiking Meetup Group.
Music & concerts
First Friday, October 2 to 6, 2026
5:30 to 7:00 PM
Cousins Plaza, Sonny Lawson Park · Denver, CO
Cousins Plaza, Sonny Lawson Park
Take in free live jazz in the historic Five Points neighborhood at this First Friday festival.
Classes & arts
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Painting with a Twist, Lakewood · Denver, CO
Painting with a Twist, Lakewood
Paint a guided canvas with a drink at this Classpop paint and sip near Denver.
Outdoors & nature
November to January (evenings)
4:30 to 9 p.m.
Denver, CO
Through the winter the Botanic Gardens light up the grounds with LED displays you walk through on evening visits. It runs from late November into January, with a few closed nights around the holidays.
