Events & Weekend Guides

Listen up, Colorado! If you are visiting the state or if you are a local looking for something wildly unique to do this weekend, we just found the absolute perfect event. If your current plans involve sitting on the couch or hitting the exact same crowded patio you went to last week, cancel them right now. We are heading up to Frederick for the 14th Annual Chainsaws & Chuckwagons Festival at Centennial Park. This isn't just a basic food truck rally. We are talking about maste

Forget the Mainstream: Blucifer's First Rodeo is the Most Authentic Music Fest of the Summer Listen up, Denver! If you are tired of dropping half your paycheck on corporate music festivals just to stand in a dirt field and watch a screen, we have the ultimate weekend cheat code for you. The real heartbeat of Denver's music scene isn't in massive arenas—it’s in the dive bars, the local venues, and the backyards. We are talking about Blucifer’s First Rodeo (Bluce), an absolutel

Ditch the Kids: The Ultimate 21+ Water Park Party is Taking Over Denver Listen up, Denver! Are you tired of dodging screaming toddlers every time you want to hit the wave pool? Yeah, us too. If your current summer weekend plans involve sitting at the same crowded downtown patio, we are officially intervening. Elitch Gardens is locking the gates, kicking out the kids, and throwing the most exclusive, high-energy summer night out in the city: GLOWTOPIA Adult Night. Imagine crui

Stop Waiting in Line: This Downtown Food Tour is the Ultimate Weekend Cheat Code Listen up, Denver! If you think you’ve already seen and tasted everything the 16th Street Mall has to offer, you are dead wrong. We just found the absolute best weekend cheat code for foodies, and it is going to completely blow your mind. We’re talking about the 16th Street Mall Food Tour hosted by the absolute legends at Delicious Denver. They take you on a two-and-a-half-hour culinary journey r

Get Off the Couch: The 2026 Erie Balloon Festival is Ready to Light Up the Sky! Listen up, Colorado! If your weekend plans currently involve staring at a screen and wondering where the vibe went, we are officially stepping in. Rockstar King Media is here to tell you that the single coolest spectacle in Northern Colorado is touching down right in Erie, and you’d be crazy to miss it. We’re talking about the 2026 Erie Balloon Festival, and trust us—this isn't your average, sleep

If you spend your free time rolling dice, leveling up stats, or burning through hours of Progression Fantasy audiobooks, clear your schedule right now. LitRPG Con is officially back for its massive sophomore show, and it is taking over the Grand Hyatt Denver for an entire weekend of panels, tabletop gaming, exclusive book drops, and late-night chaos. Whether you are a hardcore Dungeon Crawler Carl fan or just looking for a cool spot to run a D&D campaign this weekend, this is

If you can’t afford a flight to Paris this weekend, we have the next best thing right in the heart of Denver. The Denver French Fest (Denver’s official Bastille Day celebration) is taking over Fillmore Plaza in Cherry Creek North this weekend, July 10th-12th. This is not your average street fair. They are completely transforming the plaza into a high-end French Market complete with live jazz, incredible street food, and flowing wine. And yes—Entry is 100% FREE. What You Need

If you are looking for the absolute best energy in Denver this weekend, stop scrolling. We’ve got your plans locked in. The Colorado Black Arts Festival is officially back for its massive 40th Anniversary, and they are taking over the west end of Denver’s City Park for three straight days of live music, insane food, and local culture. And the best part? Entry is 100% FREE. What You Need to Know: 📅 Dates: Friday, July 10th – Sunday, July 12th, 2026 📍 Location: City Park West