Events & Weekend Guides

Listen up, Northern Colorado! If you thought summer was winding down, you are completely mistaken. August is officially packed to the brim with high-energy festivals, world-class art shows, cold beer on the river, and some of the wildest community traditions in the state taking over Fort Collins, Loveland, and Greeley all month long! Whether you want to eat your weight in roasted sweet corn, put on a wild costume for a bike parade, or grab some fresh Palisade peaches, we have

Listen up, Larimer County! Whether you are in Loveland, Fort Collins, Windsor, or anywhere in Northern Colorado, make sure you send this to your group chat immediately so you don't miss out. We know we already hyped up the fair, but they just dropped a massive update that completely changes the game for this weekend. We are talking about the Larimer County Fair at The Ranch Events Complex, running from July 31st to August 4th. Not only are general admission and parking comple

August baseball in Denver The weather is perfect, the skyline views from Coors Field Click to open side panel for more information are unmatched, and the energy in the lower downtown area is absolutely electric. But if you are just buying a ticket, walking to your assigned seat, and buying an $18 domestic beer, you are doing game day completely wrong. The true Coors Field Click to open side panel for more information experience isn't just about the nine innings; it is abou

August at Red Rocks Amphitheatre is the absolute peak of Colorado summer. The August 2026 lineup is completely stacked—we are talking massive shows like Mt. Joy, Slightly Stoopid, Train, Reggae on the Rocks, and Goose all hitting the monoliths this month. But let’s be brutally honest: if you are just showing up at 7:00 PM expecting to pull into a prime spot and stroll right in, you are making a massive rookie mistake. You are going to be walking uphill for two miles, missing

Listen up, Northern Colorado! No matter where you are in the state, it is absolutely worth the drive to check this out. If your weekend plans involve staying inside or hitting the exact same coffee shop, we are officially stepping in to upgrade your Saturday. We are talking about the Tour de Corgi, and it is completely taking over Old Town Fort Collins. This isn't just a casual walk in the park—this is a massive, high-energy festival and parade featuring hundreds of short-leg

Listen up, Colorado! If you are looking for the ultimate VIP night out that actually supports an amazing cause, you need to clear your calendar immediately. If your idea of a premium weekend involves standing in line at the same crowded downtown club or paying for overpriced drinks at a basic bar, we are officially intervening. We are talking about the Denver Zoo "Flock Party", and it is completely taking over the massive 80-acre campus on Saturday, August 22nd. They are shut

Image: Colorado Capsule Project Listen up, Colorado! If you've ever wanted to leave your mark and literally become a piece of local history, this is your moment. We are constantly telling you about the best weekend events and food drops, but this one is completely different. This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to send a message to the future. We are talking about the Great Colorado Time Capsule. To celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and Colorado’s 150th anniversary of stat

Listen up, Colorado! If you are sitting on your couch trying to figure out what to do this weekend, we are officially intervening. Stop scrolling, grab your keys, and get ready to head to Aurora because we just found the absolute perfect summer vibe. We are talking about the massive Viva La Isla Del Encanto Festival, and it is completely taking over Bicentennial Park right now. They are bringing the ultimate Puerto Rican and Caribbean energy straight to the Rockies, and the a

Listen up, Northern Colorado! If your current weekend plans involve sitting on the couch and complaining that there is nothing to do, we are officially intervening. It is time to get outside, eat something deep-fried, and experience a massive piece of Colorado culture right in our own backyard. We are talking about the 2026 Larimer County Fair, and it is completely taking over The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland. This isn't just a couple of tents in a parking lot—this is a m

Listen up, Northern Colorado! If your idea of a Friday night out consists of hitting the exact same restaurant, ordering the exact same appetizer, and going home at 8:00 PM, we are officially intervening. It is time to step up your game and actually experience the insane culinary scene we have in our own backyard. We are talking about the Fort Collins Foodie Walk. Once a month, the absolute best independent culinary shops in historic Downtown Fort Collins keep their doors ope

Listen up, Colorado! If you're trying to figure out what to do tonight and your plans involve sitting at the exact same neighborhood bar, we are officially intervening. We just found the absolute coolest, high-energy event happening right now, and you need to get off the couch immediately. We are talking about Illuminate Littleton, a massive street takeover happening right in the heart of Downtown Littleton. They are completely shutting down Main Street and transforming it in

The wait is over. The massive, 130,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shop in Loveland is officially open! From a giant indoor aquarium to crazy crowds, here is why you need to go.

Listen up, Fort Collins! If you're visiting Colorado or you're a local trying to figure out how to spend your Saturday, you absolutely need to check this out. If your current plans involve sitting inside or doing the exact same weekend routine, we are officially stepping in. We are talking about the massive Poudre River Fest happening on Saturday, August 8th, and it is completely taking over the iconic New Belgium Brewing. This is a totally free, high-energy, family-friendly

Listen up, Denver! If you’re sitting around trying to figure out what to do on July 31st, we are stepping in to save your night. Cancel whatever boring dinner plans you had line up. We just found the ultimate mid-summer cheat code for anyone who loves high energy, killer street food, and vibrant city nights. We are talking about the Civic Center Night Market, and this time around, it is completely inspired by traditional Asian night markets! Imagine walking into Civic Center

Listen up, Denver! If your idea of a weekend cookout involves standing around a tiny grill flipping basic hot dogs, you are doing summer completely wrong. We just found the ultimate weekend cheat code for anyone who respects a perfect sear, cold beer, and loud country music. We are talking about the 2026 Colorado Beef Festival, and it is taking over the MSU Denver campus for a massive, full-day celebration of Colorado’s legendary ranching heritage. This isn’t a polite, sit-do

Listen up, Denver! If you are looking for something completely mind-blowing to experience in Colorado, you need to put this on your calendar right now. This is rare, and you may not get another chance to see it. If your weekend plans currently involve another generic trip to the mall or sitting at the same old coffee shop, we are officially stepping in. We are talking about Bodies – The Science Within, a world-famous exhibition that has completely taken over the Denver Pavili

Listen up, Denver! If your idea of a weekend date night is hitting the exact same crowded patio, paying cover, and drinking an overpriced glass of house wine, we are officially intervening. We just found the most unique, high-energy tasting event of the season, and it is going to completely upgrade your weekend. We are talking about the 2026 Downtown Aquarium Denver Wine Fest. Imagine taking an upscale, exclusive wine festival and dropping it directly into an underwater playg

Listen up, Colorado! If you have ever wanted to dress up in a completely ridiculous costume, ride your bike through the middle of the street with thousands of other locals, and end up at a massive brewery party, this is your moment. We are talking about the undisputed king of Fort Collins summer events: Tour de Fat. Put on by the absolute legends at New Belgium Brewing, Tour de Fat is a completely unhinged, high-energy celebration of bikes, beer, and pure eccentric fun. This

Listen up, Colorado! If you think you need to wait until October to get a little weird, you are dead wrong. We just found the ultimate weekend cheat code for anyone who loves high energy, insane costumes, and pure, unfiltered creativity. But we have some bittersweet news: this is the 10th and absolute final Monster Day in Greeley. The masterminds at Distortions Unlimited are putting a stake in it, which means this is your last chance to experience the most epic, massive, mons

Listen up, Denver! If you are tired of fighting for a table at the same three overcrowded downtown restaurants every single weekend, it is time to upgrade your game. We just found the ultimate foodie cheat code of the summer, and it is going to completely wreck your diet in the best way possible. We are talking about The Big Eat 2026, hosted by the legends over at EatDenver. This isn't one of those massive, oversold corporate food festivals where you wait in line for 45 minut