It’s been a long haul, but downtown Denver’s 16th Street is finally — we hope — finished. A Grand Opening takes place Saturday & Sunday, May 31 & June 1, 2025 with the 16th Street Summer Kickoff. This FREE celebration from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. features live music, food trucks, art, games, giveaways, and family-friendly activities. An added attraction: the IFSC Speed Climbing World Cup. [Read more…] about 16th Street Summer Kickoff: Music, Food, Adventure Zone & More May 30 & June 1. Plus Watch World Cup Speed Climbing
Havana Street Night Market Heats Up Aurora This Summer
The Havana Street Night Market is back for another round of fun in 2025. This is the ultimate night market experience packed with amazing food, diverse vendors, and non-stop entertainment. The Market is held outside Leezakaya in Aurora, the last Saturday of the month from May to September. Hours are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. [Read more…] about Havana Street Night Market Heats Up Aurora This Summer
Commerce City Hosts Ginormous Memorial Day Parade May 26
One of the largest Memorial Day parades in the nation is held in Commerce City. More than 100 entries including antique and classic cars, motorcycles, floats, horses, bands and marching units will travel the 1.5 mile parade route on Monday, May 26, 2025. Prior to the parade, the city will host a ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Park at 8:45 a.m. to honor those who have given their lives in service to our country. [Read more…] about Commerce City Hosts Ginormous Memorial Day Parade May 26
Denver Library Used Book Sale Returns To Historic Elitch Theatre May 30 to June 1
Attention, bibliophiles! This is the one you have been waiting for: Denver Public Library’s Used Book Sale, has returned, running the weekend of May 30 to June 1, 2025, at the Historic Elitch Theatre. Thousands of books will be sold at bargain basement prices — typically $3 or less for most items.
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Free Admission to 12 Central Colorado Attractions
Looking for a fun, family getaway that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? Take a road trip and see the Colorado nobody told you about. Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties have joined forces to create Our Journey, a website that showcases interesting things to do on Colorado’s Central Plains.
You can visit 12 museums and attractions from Memorial Day through Labor Day for FREE simply by mentioning the password “Our Journey” when you get to each attraction. [Read more…] about Free Admission to 12 Central Colorado Attractions
Thornton’s Rhythms & Reels Fill Saturday Nights With Music & Movies
The city of Thornton’s Rhythms & Reels is a series of live concerts (rhythms) and movie screenings (reels) at various parks in Thornton throughout the spring and summer. This FREE family-friendly event combines the best of live musical entertainment and outdoor movie magic. The series takes place from May 31 to July 26, 2025. [Read more…] about Thornton’s Rhythms & Reels Fill Saturday Nights With Music & Movies
Central Park Concerts at Founders Green June 7 to August 2
Central Park has its own outdoor amphitheatre and continues to host some of Denver’s most well-known bands at Founders Green. Concerts on The Green run June 7 to August 2, 2025, on select Saturdays and begin at 6 p.m. It’s a great way for the entire family to enjoy music under the stars. The stage is at 29th Ave. & Roslyn St. in the heart of the community. [Read more…] about Central Park Concerts at Founders Green June 7 to August 2
Mobile Concert Series Spreads Music Across Greenwood Village
Grab a blanket and have a picnic as you join music fans for the Mobile Concert Series — four concerts in Greenwood Village. Each Thursday in June the concert will move to a different park in the city. From country to funky, the series features a different style of music each week. All shows start at 6 p.m. [Read more…] about Mobile Concert Series Spreads Music Across Greenwood Village
Parker Arts Free Summer Concerts in Discovery Park
Summertime has never sounded so good in Parker. The city’s new amphitheater hosts the Discovery Park Summer Concert Series. The FREE concerts starting at 6:30 p.m. are most Thursdays in June and July. The venue features an open-space design and a number of amenities, such as interactive water fountain for the kids. Bring your picnic baskets, your lawn chairs and your beach blankets. [Read more…] about Parker Arts Free Summer Concerts in Discovery Park
Free Summer Concerts At Clement Park June 5 to August 14
Littleton plays host to Concerts in Clement Park, a series of FREE evening concerts on Thursdays at 7 p.m. Performances are held at the Grant Family Amphitheater. Bring your family and friends to picnic in the park and enjoy this wide range of talent. Blankets or lawn chairs are allowed. No glass containers. [Read more…] about Free Summer Concerts At Clement Park June 5 to August 14
Northglenn’s Free 2025 Summer Concert Series Fills Thursday Nights
This year’s Northglenn Summer Concert Series features party bands that focus on a music genre and decade from funk to disco to techno. Concerts run Thursday from June 5 to July 17, 2025, at 7 p.m. at Festival Lawn (the grass area between the Northglenn Recreation Center’s main doors and the Veterans Memorial). [Read more…] about Northglenn’s Free 2025 Summer Concert Series Fills Thursday Nights
Highlands Ranch Summer Concert Series 2025
Music fills Thursday nights at the Highlands Ranch Summer Concert Series from June 5 through July 31, 2025. Bring a picnic dinner (or money to purchase food truck treats) to Highland Heritage Regional Park, with the music starting at 6:30 p.m. Sorry, no dogs or glass containers allowed. Admission is FREE and open to the public. [Read more…] about Highlands Ranch Summer Concert Series 2025
Littleton Museum 2025 Summer Concert Series June 4 to July 23
Music fills the Wednesday night air at the Littleton Museum Summer Concert Series running June 4 through July 23, 2025. Performances run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are open to the public. The concerts are FREE with first-come, first-served open seating. You are welcome to bring your own blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic basket of snacks. [Read more…] about Littleton Museum 2025 Summer Concert Series June 4 to July 23
Concerts at the Crescent on Tuesdays in Greenwood Village June 3 to August 5
Concerts at the Crescent takes place on Tuesday evenings from June 3 through August 5, 2025, at the Crescent Amphitheater in Greenwood Village. Bring your friends, family and a picnic dinner. A local food truck will be on site each week. The park opens at 5 p.m. The FREE concerts start at 6 p.m., ending around 8 p.m. For a map to the venue, scroll to the bottom of the post. [Read more…] about Concerts at the Crescent on Tuesdays in Greenwood Village June 3 to August 5
Free City Park Jazz Summer Concerts For 2025
For more than 125 years jazz music has wafted across Denver’s City Park. This summer is no exception with City Park Jazz, Sundays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 1 through August 3, 2025, at the Bandstand by City Park Pavilion on Ferril Lake. Though it may have “jazz” in the title, this year’s event features a mix of styles. The 10-concert series is FREE with about 5,000 music fans attending each performance. For a map to the location, scroll to the bottom of this post. Here’s the calendar: [Read more…] about Free City Park Jazz Summer Concerts For 2025