Weekend Activities Around Denver and Beyond | Denver Gazette

Discover Denver’s essential weekend events every Thursday, curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment in the city. Whether you’re into art galleries, pottery or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email [email protected].

SATURDAY

A beautiful day for butterflies, bees, education and live music outside at the Pollinator Palooza (“Bee the Change”) to conclude a special month about the importance of nature’s pollinators. The Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster, Saturday from 12 noon to 8 p.m. Butterfly releases, pollinator marketplace, garden tour, beer garden and sustainable food trucks. $10.95+ butterflies.org/pollinator-palooza/

SATURDAY-AUG 4

Summer in Colorado and the sounds of professional opera float through the mountains at the opening of Central City Opera Mining era tradition from 1878. On the historical stage: ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ by Gilbert and Sullivan, ‘The Girl of the Golden West’ by Puccini and ‘Street Scene’ by Kurt Weill. Also programs and performances every five weeks. tinyurl.com/mrya8hzv

SATURDAY

An afternoon at Coors Field and no baseball this time. It’s for all those fishermen, Troutfest Colorado presented by Colorado trout unlimited. And it’s free. From 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM it’s all about enjoying the outdoors, celebrating summer, fun for the youngsters and eating baseball food. Register at forelfestcolorado.com

FRIDAY SUNDAY

Heavenly scents everywhere and purple fields around Palisade this weekend during the annual Colorado lavender festival. Friday: farm tours and lunch; Saturday, 9am to 4pm, festival time at Riverbend Park with vendors, cooking demonstrations, seminars, food and lavender products; Sunday farm visits and shops open. coloradolavender.org/annual-lavender-festival

SUNDAY

Calling cosplay enthusiasts. Sunday is one Meow Wolf Makers: Cosplay Workshop partnership with Fab Expo Denver, 2 p.m. The Invitation: Meow Wolf “invites enthusiasts to unleash their inner hero, villain and everything in between” at the Perplexiplex at Convergence Station. Fabric scraps, googly eyes, acrylic paint, heat guns, rotary blades and other sample maker materials are included. $15, for ages 14 and up. It leads into the Fan Expo Denver convention July 4-7. meowwolf.com

SATURDAY

Have you ever wondered what Big Blue Bear is peeking at? Here is a rare opportunity to tour Colorado Convention Center Public Art right in the bear’s window. The majority of the art selected is from Colorado artists. Meet at 11 a.m. Saturday 700 14th St. Admission $5, free for children 10 and under, children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. artsandvenuesdenver.com/events/detail/colorado-convention-center-public-art-tour-8

SATURDAY

Love flight? An exciting one Aerobatics Showcase is the highlight Saturday at Exploration of Flight, 13005 Wings Way, Englewood. Aerobatic planes will be there with their pilots. Bring your questions about how those pilots trained to do their daring entertainment. Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $12.95. wingmuseum.org/events/aerobatics-showcase

SATURDAY

Go Hawaiian at the 16th Annual Halau Kalama Lei day at the Castle Rock Fairgrounds. A fundraiser, 5:30-10 p.m. Saturday, with a catered Hawaiian barbecue, Polynesian dancers, drumming, a silent auction and a spectacular finale with fire. Tickets $50+. tinyurl.com/472n3dwr

SATURDAY SUNDAY

The world comes to Union Station for the Mile high global bazaar. See products, hear entertainment, and taste foods from around the world at this weekend market. Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 17:00. denverunionstation.com/events/mile-high-global-bazaar-at-union-station

SATURDAY

The big beautiful beer festival summer event in Winter Park with beer, Bluegrass and Bazaar. Colorado breweries, vendors, music, Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. Tickets: tinyurl.com/4bm5n6mm.

FRIDAY

Open an American Broadway Songbook of old favorites on stage in the natural beauty of the Vail Music Festival, 6:00 PM Tickets $34+. [email protected]