Things To Do

More than 80 emerging and established Colorado artists and crafters show their wares at the Handmade in Colorado Expo. The two-city event takes place in Downtown Denver and Estes Park over different weekends and will feature a vast array of independent designers producing original handcrafted goods from a wide array of media including metals, paper, glass, fibers, food, fabricated objects, clay, paint, wax, gems and more. [Read more…] about Handmade in Colorado Expo Sets Up In Estes Park & Denver Union Station

Though it’s only mid-August, store shelves already seem to be lined with holiday goods. That means the MHOTC elves need to get in gear and pull together our Fall & Holiday Craft Shows page, including interactive map. But we need your help. If you know of any holiday craft show(s) at your school, church, community center or any other spot, for that matter, please let us know as soon as possible. [Read more…] about Know Of Any Fall or Holiday Craft Fairs? Tell Us.

Palisade peaches, Olathe sweet corn, Rocky Ford melons — Colorado grows a bounty of produce recognized nationwide. And, as anyone who has driven on the Eastern Plains can attest, we are a state that owes its heritage, at least in part, to hardworking farmers. While you can shop “Colorado Proud” in most grocery stores, you can also pick your own fruits and veggies. Some fields are open now, others hold off until later in the season. [Read more…] about 7 Farms and Orchards Where You Can Pick Your Own In 2025

More than 175 local artists will bring their wares before the public during the Art Students League of Denver’s Summer Art Market, Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24, 2025. Whether your home looks like a museum or you’re a novice collector, you can pick some terrific pieces — paintings, sculptures, ceramics, fiber art, mixed media — at reasonable prices. [Read more…] about Art Students League Summer Market Boasts 175+ Artists August 23 & 24

Here’s another chance to shop from local artists. Visit RiNo Art District’s Summer Art Market on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at RiNo ArtPark. Enjoy live music, shop prints, clothes and goods from more than 50 local makers, try your hand at crafting and participate in a DIY screen-printing station (for the first 200 attendees). Entry is FREE.
[Read more…] about RiNo Art District’s Summer Art Market Aug. 23: Local Artists, Make Free Crafts, Food & Music

Two Denver area LEGO Stores are holding a mini-build. On Sunday, August 10, 2025, from noon to 2 p.m., build a LEGO Boombox for FREE and take it home with you. This “make and take” event is intended for those six years and older. The LEGO Boombox model will be available on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last, so get there early. [Read more…] about Today! Build A LEGO Boombox For Free & Take It Home August 10

How do we love our family, our community, and ourselves? Celebrate the end of Kerrie Joy’s time as Adams County during a night of poetry, music, and food exploring love in all its dimensions. This event is free is on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Anything Wright Farms. [Read more…] about Join ‘Unstudied Adams County’ – A Night of Poetry with Kerrie Joy August 16

Downtown Golden transforms into an open-air art gallery on Saturday & Sunday, August 9 & 10, 2025, during the Golden Fine Arts Festival. Traditionally, more than half of the 100 participating artists travel to Golden from outside of the state of Colorado. You’ll find works in ceramic arts, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography and sculpture. [Read more…] about Golden Fine Arts Festival Showcases 100+ Artists August 9 & 10

A magical world is coming to the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds on Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24, 2025. Princesses, fairies, mermaids, and, of course, real unicorns will be on hand for the Unicorn Festival. All activities, entertainment and events are included with admission — inflatables, unicorn petting, storytimes, meeting a mermaid, photos with a princess, 20-foot tall slide, obstacle course, a Creation Station to make magic wands and much more. [Read more…] about It’s A Magical World: Unicorn Festival at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds August 23 & 24

Colorado Parks and Wildlife joins the celebration of Colorado’s acceptance into statehood with FREE entry to all Colorado State Parks (that includes 42 state parks and 300 state wildlife areas) on Monday, August 4, 2025. Park entrance fees are waived, but activities like fishing and camping will still require a valid license, permit or reservation. [Read more…] about Free Entry To All Colorado State Parks On Monday, August 4

For 97 years, Littleton residents have been holding a community celebration. This year’s Western Welcome Week is actually a 10-day fest, August 8 to 17, 2025. The event schedule is jam-packed spanning more than 40 events from a fishing derby to a hometown pig roast benefiting dozens of local nonprofits. Some highlights for true cheapskates: [Read more…] about Western Welcome Week in Littleton is Jam-Packed With Free Things To Do August 8-17

The Market at the Center is a monthly community market hosted in collaboration with CSU Spur’s Second Saturdays. This isn’t your typical vendor fair. Instead, organizers are building an event that celebrates culture, creativity, and connection, with a focus on equity, inclusion, and the rich diversity of our region. Each Market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Read more…] about The Market at the Center Brings Community Fair To National Western Center

Loveland is a true arts lover’s paradise the second weekend in August. The 40th annual Sculpture in the Park, the largest outdoor juried sculpture show in the United States, returns to Loveland Friday to Sunday, August 8 to 10, 2025. Considered a mecca of international talent, the annual show and sale transforms beloved Benson Sculpture Garden into an art lover’s dream come true with more than 2,000 sculptures created by 160 award winning artists from around the world for viewing and purchase. [Read more…] about Loveland’s Sculpture in the Park is Largest Juried Outdoor Show in the U.S.