This August, Stanley Marketplace (2501 Dallas St.) in Aurora is celebrating a major milestone — it’s 10th anniversary. The public market has been the go-to place for many diners and shoppers looking for a unique meal or treasured trinket. With so many different vendors, there’s always something new to find and enjoy. Plus, it’s the perfect spot for a leisurely weekend afternoon with friends and family!
Photo: Stanley Marketplace
Stanley Marketplace is celebrating its 10th anniversary with three days of music, tastings, makers and community — from August 21 to 23, 2026.
Here’s what’s planned for the celebratory weekend:
Friday, August 21
Live Music in the Field
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. · The New Field
A community celebration on the new field, with live music and family activities all evening. Pull up a spot, grab a drink, and settle in as the weekend gets going.
Creator Market
5 p.m. to 9 p.m. · Inside the Marketplace
A small creator market featuring local artists and their handcrafted goods, curated by CR38TED. Come meet the makers, browse their work and find something special to take home.
Saturday, August 22
Taste of Stanley (Ticketed Event)
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. · Throughout the marketplace
Enjoy bites from the marketplace’s popular restaurants, beer samples, whiskey tastings, retail discounts — the best of Stanley Marketplace packed into one afternoon. It’s an opportunity to experience a little of everything Stanley has to offer. More than 30 independent Stanley Marketplace businesses are participating.
Plus, there will be live music all afternoon on the West Patio from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ticket holders also get up to 20% off in-store purchases at participating retailers during the event, along with a commemorative Stanley Marketplace tote to carry it all home.
Tickets for Taste of Stanley are $50. Purchase tickets here.
Live Screenprinting with Abstract
11 a.m. to 7 p.m. · Outside Denver Biscuit Company (near the SE entrance)
Three designs from local artists, printed live all day by Abstract. Watch them come to life and walk away with something made on the spot. A portion of every screenprint goes back to the artist.
Tees will be sold for $20
Totes will be sold for $15
Bring your own item and the screenprint is just $10
Taste of Stanley ticket holders get $5 off during the event’s ticketed time.
Old School Cool Vintage Market
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. · West Patio
Curated vintage finds take over the west patio. Dig in. You never know what you’ll leave with.
Flower Bar & Farm Tours
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. · Village Farm (NW corner of the Field)
Village Exchange Center will be selling fresh-cut flowers grown at Village Farm at Stanley, along with a vegetable stand and farm tours to learn more about their mission.
Sunday, August 23
TINTZ Cars & Coffee
9 a.m. to noon
Coffee, sunshine, and a lot of good-looking cars. Come admire the lineup or roll in with your own.
Silent Disco Yoga
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Headphones on, the rest of the world off. Flow through a session set to your own private soundtrack. A community wellness morning brought to you by Your Whole Life Vision, powered by Sound Off Colorado.
Bonez & Brekkie
9 a.m. · The New Field
The first-ever pack walk on the new field, hosted by Bonez 4 Budz. Bring your dog and start the morning with the neighborhood, plus breakfast sandwiches from Denver Biscuit Company and coffee from Logan House. (The event is currently full, but check back for more pack walks soon.)
Want More Fun Things To Do?
Look at our full events calendar, where you can type in any date, or check out what’s happening over the next few days right here:
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