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Harry Potter: The Exhibition Comes To Denver This Summer

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Harry Potter: The Exhibition celebrates all things Harry Potter by bringing to life some of your favorite moments, characters, locations, and beasts from the film series, as well as the extended Harry Potter universe. Get up close to authentic props and costumes, practice your Quidditch skills, pot a Mandrake, and more in this unforgettable experience. The exhibit opens in the South Broadway District on June 26, 2026, with tickets on sale now. [Read more…] about Harry Potter: The Exhibition Comes To Denver This Summer

Anythink Libraries Summer Community Concert Series Runs July Through September

Anythink Libraries continues its Community Concert Series this summer. It transform parks and public spaces into neighborhood celebrations filled with live music, dancing and community connection. The three-concert series will feature internationally acclaimed and Colorado-based musicians performing world music, Latin rock and cumbia-inspired sounds in Northglenn, Arvada and Thornton from July through September. [Read more…] about Anythink Libraries Summer Community Concert Series Runs July Through September

Enter to Win Family 4-Pack of Tickets to Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live

Congratulations to our winner Viola! Get ready to rev your engines, Denver! Following the success of Glow-N-Fire (winner of the Pollstar Family Show of the Year award!), Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is thrilled to continue the momentum by introducing an all-new truck to the tour: Rhinomite — the dynamite Rhino themed truck. Charging horn-first into challenges, Rhinomite is on a mission to destroy the competition. [Read more…] about Enter to Win Family 4-Pack of Tickets to Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live

Up! Up! and Away! Frederick in Flight June 26 to 28

The Town of Frederick celebrates the many forms of flight with its annual Frederick in Flight — including hot air balloon lifts, tethered balloon rides, a Glow Party with beer garden and food trucks, and tons of FREE fun for the whole family Friday to Sunday, June 26 to 28, 2026. [Read more…] about Up! Up! and Away! Frederick in Flight June 26 to 28

Downtown Denver’s Cherry Blossom Festival On June 27 & 28

Celebrate Japanese-American culture, food, music, crafts and dance at Denver’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival, Saturday & Sunday, June 27 & 28, 2026. FREE performances start each day at 11 a.m. and include martial arts, folk dancing, Japanese drumming, Japanese Enka (traditional) songs, and lots more. [Read more…] about Downtown Denver’s Cherry Blossom Festival On June 27 & 28

Coohills Beats on the Creek 2026 Summer Concert Series Offers Six Shows

Spend the summer dancing the night away with Coohills’ Beats on the Creek 2026 Summer Concert Series. Tuesdays from July 7 to August 11, 2026, Coohills restaurant hosts musical acts on a bridge over Cherry Creek in LoDo. Admission onto the bridge, which opens at 6 p.m., is $10 and benefits First Descents. Bands perform from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Coohills Beats on the Creek 2026 Summer Concert Series Offers Six Shows

Denver Film Society and Denver Arts & Venues Host Sunset Cinema Series

A fun night under the stars! Sunset Cinema returns to The Denver Performing Arts Complex (at the intersection of 14th and Curtis St.) This summer, the Denver Film Society has a great lineup of films made possible by Denver Arts & Venues and pre-show entertainment presented by fantastic local groups. Admission is FREE.

Denver PrideFest 2026 Is One Of The Best In The Nation

The annual Denver PrideFest is a FREE celebration of community, family and culture on 16th Street (due to construction in Civic Center Park) and recognized as one of the top 10 of its kind in the country. The event is Sunday, June 28, 2026. Even with the move downtown, you can expect all the Pride classics you know and love like Latin Stage, The Gayborhood, and the youth and family area. [Read more…] about Denver PrideFest 2026 Is One Of The Best In The Nation

‘Crosscurrents’ Offers Free Music & Fun On The South Platte

Crosscurrents is a FREE riverside music festival on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Confluence Park. Festival Headliner is Neil Frances. Besides live music, there will be a Kids Zone, plenty of food trucks and fun things to do along (and hopefully in) the South Platte River. [Read more…] about ‘Crosscurrents’ Offers Free Music & Fun On The South Platte

AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp: 8 Weeks of Family-Friendly Flicks with Cheap Tickets

Summertime is all about camping! However, you don’t need to camp outdoors to have fun. Families can camp out at AMC Theatres this summer for lots of fun and adventure. Families can enjoy lots of family-friendly movies at a discounted price. The largest theatrical exhibitor in the U.S. is bringing back its AMC Summer Movie Camp for summer 2026. [Read more…] about AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp: 8 Weeks of Family-Friendly Flicks with Cheap Tickets

Free Fridays at Mile High Flea Market

Never been to Mile High Flea Market? Now you have no excuse. Admission will be FREE on Fridays — May 29, June 26, July 24 & August 21, 2026. Mile High Flea Market houses a traditional flea market — open to anyone who wants to sell, a four-season farmers market, covered shops, food and beer stands, live music and more. Open every weekend year-round, today the Market boasts more than 2,500 weekend sellers. [Read more…] about Free Fridays at Mile High Flea Market

Ticket Deal – 50% Off! Colorado Music Festival Is Affordable Way To Hear Magnificent Music

The Colorado Music Festival brings magnificent music right to the heart of Colorado. Under the guidance of renowned conductor Peter Oundjian, the Festival fills the summer with uplifting evenings in Boulder’s historic, all-wood Chautauqua Auditorium from July 9 to August 9, 2026. General admission tickets start at $40. Youth and student tickets are $10. Read on for a special promo code to get 50% off tickets! [Read more…] about Ticket Deal – 50% Off! Colorado Music Festival Is Affordable Way To Hear Magnificent Music

Enjoy Landmark Theatres’ Family Friendly Film Series with $2 Tickets — 3 Screenings Every Week

As if you need another reason to seek out air-conditioning during the summer heat, Landmark Theatres is now offering families one more option for an inexpensive cinematic adventure with its Family Friendly Film Series for Summer 2026 — from June 20 to August 12, 2026. Best of all (besides the air-conditioning!), tickets are only $2. [Read more…] about Enjoy Landmark Theatres’ Family Friendly Film Series with $2 Tickets — 3 Screenings Every Week

Lakewood Celebrates Independence Day With Big Belmar Bash. Music, Food, Kids’ Fun & Drone Show

All of Lakewood heads to Belmar to celebrate Independence Day (a day early) at the Big Belmar Bash on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. There’s fun for all ages. Bring your dancing shoes to enjoy the live bands. Little ones will be entertained with kids’ activities. Local vendors will showcase unique goods and a wide variety of food and drinks will satisfy any craving. [Read more…] about Lakewood Celebrates Independence Day With Big Belmar Bash. Music, Food, Kids’ Fun & Drone Show

10 Best Places To Picnic In And Around Denver

Almost any day is perfect for a picnic in and near Denver, as long as it’s not raining or the temperature is below 50-degrees that is. Many parks offer swaths of plush grass, picnic tables, grills and even shelters in case the sun it beating down or one of those afternoon sprinkles happens. These 10 spots should be on your picnic list, and in case you don’t have time to whip up a basket of sandwiches, we added some quick stops nearby for food and supplies. [Read more…] about 10 Best Places To Picnic In And Around Denver

Englewood SunSET Free Concert Series Thursdays in July

Popular local musicians take to the stage at CityCenter Englewood Amphitheater on Thursdays in July for the SunSET Concert Series from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic to this FREE outdoor event. There will also be food trucks at each performance. [Read more…] about Englewood SunSET Free Concert Series Thursdays in July

Free Night of Outdoor Adventure at Children Museum’s Joy Park

Explore 60,000 square feet of outdoor adventure space including Adventure Forest for FREE at the Children Museum’s Joy Park at its Denver Marsico Campus. They’re keeping the exhibit open after hours from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (or sunset) on Fridays: May 22, June 19, July 17, August 21 & September 25, 2026, thanks to a collaboration with Denver Parks & Recreation. [Read more…] about Free Night of Outdoor Adventure at Children Museum’s Joy Park

17 Mile House Farm Open House on June 27. Register Now For ‘Quilts of Valor’

The 17 Mile House is a 160-year old farm which served as a resting stop for pioneers traveling on the Cherokee/Smoky Hill wagon trails in the 1860s. You can visit for FREE during monthly Open House events. The next one is Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon. The June Open House honors local veterans with the Quilts of Valor Foundation. [Read more…] about 17 Mile House Farm Open House on June 27. Register Now For ‘Quilts of Valor’

Denver Bazaar Comes To Larimer Square Every Third Sunday Through October

Shop local every third Saturday at Larimer Square with Denver BAZAAR from June 20 to October 17, 2026. Denver BAZAAR is hosting a monthly Saturday pop-up market on this historic block in the heart of Denver. This is not a daytime market. This is a Saturday night out that happens to have great shopping. [Read more…] about Denver Bazaar Comes To Larimer Square Every Third Sunday Through October

Juneteenth Music Festival Fills The Streets Of Five Points

Denver’s Juneteenth Music Festival is back in a big way on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the Historic Five Points neighborhood. This is one of the largest Juneteenth celebrations in the United States, with a parade and street festival featuring hundreds of vendors, live music and delicious food. Headliner is Juvenile. [Read more…] about Juneteenth Music Festival Fills The Streets Of Five Points

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