Denver Area - North Central Colorado

Denver Area Calendar of Events

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For more information on these events you may contact:
Arvada Visitors Center
Aurora Chamber of Commerce
Broomfield Chamber of Commerce
Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
Discover Brighton
Elizabeth Area Chamber of Commerce
Metro North Chamber of Commerce
Parker Chamber of Commerce
South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce

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February - 2024

February 22-25
Frozen Toes Rendezvous 2024 @ South Platte Valley Historic Park in Historic Fort Lupton - Start getting your woolins and buffalo robes together; campers must be in pre-1840s dress after 6pm on Friday night and throughout the rendezvous: Thursday-Sunday February 22-25, 2024

May - 2024

May 4
TheBigWonderful Derby Party @ Belleview Station, Denver - Get down and DERBY for a day filled with live bluegrass, BAZAAR, and horse racing – 149th Kentucky Derby Day: Saturday from 12-6pm May 4, 2024 - TheBigWonderful Derby Party

June - 2024

June 15-27
Colorado Heritage Railroad Week @ Broomfield Depot Museum – A Special Open House Celebrating Broomfield’s Historic Railroad Depot, Features Tours and Activities: Saturday from 11am-4pm, June 22, 2024 - Colorado Heritage Railroad Week

June 22
27th Annual Edgewater Music Festival Summer of Love @ Citizen's Park, Edgewater - Featuring live music, food trucks, a beer garden, retail vendors, face painting and a kids zone play area with inflatable bounce houses and games: Saturday from 2-10pm June 22, 2024

July - 2024

July 13
20th Annual Castle Rock WineFest @ Butterfield Park in Castle Rock – Come sip & savor some of the finest wines from 24 wineries with over 180 wines, fabulous food trucks, artisan vendors, and live music, fabulous food trucks, artisan vendors, and live music: 2-7pm July 13, 2024 - 20th Annual Castle Rock WineFest

July 14
3rd Annual Greenland Pack Burro Race @ Larkspur - WPBA sanctioned race with two courses 4 and 8.5 miles of rolling meadows stretch to spectacular views of Pikes Peak on this beautiful trail: Sunday from 10am-3pm July 14, 2024 - 3rd Annual Greenland Pack Burro Race

July 25-28
Arapahoe County Fair @ 118th Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora - Annually the last weekend of July - CPRA Rodeo and Fireworks Friday night - Carnival rides, daily motor sports, canine entertainment, petting farm - craft & food vendors - beer and wine tents: Thursday-Sunday July 25-28, 2024 - Arapahoe County Fair

July 26-31
Douglas County Fair & Rodeo @ Downtown Castle Rock - Carnival, Outdoor Concerts, Petting Zoo, Llama Show, Marketplace, Vintage Car Club of Castle Rock Car Show, and Rodeos on Weekend Nights: Hours vary by day: July 26-August 4, 2024

July 27
Douglas County Fair & Rodeo Parade @ Downtown Castle Rock – Originated in 1955 and a staple of the summer’s liveliest County Fair Parade starts on the south end of Castle Rock, and flows down Wilcox to 4th, to Perry, and ends at the Castle Rock Fire Department: Saturday from 9:30am-12pm July 27, 2024 - Douglas County Fair & Rodeo Parade

August - 2024

August 1-4
Douglas County Fair & Rodeo @ Downtown Castle Rock - Carnival, Outdoor Concerts, Petting Zoo, Llama Show, Marketplace, Vintage Car Club of Castle Rock Car Show, and Rodeos on Weekend Nights: Hours vary by day: July 26-August 4, 2024

August TBD
Sloan’s Lake Beer Fest @ Denver – Say goodbye to summer! 15+ breweries will line Raleigh Street in the Sloan’s Lake neighborhood - live DJ - costume contest - food trucks: Saturday from 3-7pm August TBD, 2024 - Sloan’s Lake Beer Fest

August 3-4
Colorado Scottish Festival's Diamond Jubilee @ Denver Polo Club - Family-Friendly celebration with Scottish athletics, Bagpipe and Dance Competitions, Scottish and Irish Music, Whisky tastings, Celtic Merchandise, Beer and Food Vendors, Children’s Activities: Saturday 9am-8pm and Sunday 9am-5pm, August 3-4, 2024 - Colorado Scottish Festival's Diamond Jubilee

September - 2024

September 7-8
Castle Rock Artfest @ Downtown Castle Rock & Festival Park - Delight in the artistic impressions of more than 110 artists from across the United States, displaying a wide range of works from life-size sculptures to photography and jewelry. Live main-stage entertainment featuring popular musicians: Saturday from 9am-6pm and Sunday from 10am-5pm September 7-8, 2024 - Castle Rock Artfest

October - 2024

October 10-12
Great American Beer Festival @ Colorado Convention Center - YOU MUST BE 21+ - The 41st Annual; Celebrate The Nation’s Always-Growing Craft Beer Culture - the Largest Beer Festival in the Country - 3,500 beers - Largest Collection of US Beer Ever Served - Privately Judged Competition: Thursday-Saturday from 5:30-10pm October 10-12, 2024 - Great American Beer Festival

October 13
Archery 101 @ Barr Lake State Park – Introduction to Archery - Limit 15 Students - Minimum Age 10+ - Learn Safety and Proper Techniques - Practice on the Archery Range – Registration Required: Sunday from 1-3pm October 13 and November 10, 2024 - Archery 101

October 17
Full Moon Hike - Hunters Moon @ Barr Lake State Park - Explore Barr Lake at Dusk! A Short Brisk Evening Walk With a Park Naturalist - Registration Required - Moon Walk Programs Designed for Adults and Families with Age 6+ Children - Meet in Front of The Nature Center - Hike Up To 3 Miles: Thursday from 5-6:30pm October 17, 2024 - Full Moon Hike - Hunters Moon

October 20
Sunday Morning Yoga at the Gazebo @ Barr Lake State Park - WHAT: Sunday from 9-11am October 20 and November 3, 2024 - All Ages and Yoga Levels Welcome - Bring a Mat and Water Bottle - Registration Required - Meet at the Bridge by the Nature Center to Take Golf Carts to The Gazebo - Sunday Morning Yoga at the Gazebo

October 26
Princess and Archery Day @ Barr Lake State Park - Meet The Scottish Princess, - Shoot on the Archery Range - Face Painting, Crafts, Snacks - Falconer Presentation Live Bird - Registration Required: Saturday from 10am-2pm October 26, 2024 - Princess and Archery Day

October 30
Weekday Birding Hike @ Barr Lake State Park - Naturalists Candice and Tim Lead the Walk - Birder From Novice to Experienced - Over 370 Species of Birds are Seen at Barr Lake - Registration Encouraged: Wednesday from 8:30-10am October 30, 2024 - Weekday Birding Hike

October 31
Adams County Sheriff’s Office Trunk or Treat @ Clear Creek Valley Park - A fun-filled evening of trick-or-treating, Helping Hen and Sweet. Daruma will serve up dinner to go with the treats you collect, and a DJ will provide music and entertainment: Thursday from 4-7pm October 31, 2024

November - 2024

November 3
Sunday Morning Yoga at the Gazebo @ Barr Lake State Park - WHAT: Sunday from 9-11am November 3, 2024 - All Ages and Yoga Levels Welcome - Bring a Mat and Water Bottle - Registration Required - Meet at the Bridge by the Nature Center to Take Golf Carts to The Gazebo - Sunday Morning Yoga at the Gazebo

November 10
Archery 101 @ Barr Lake State Park – Introduction to Archery - Limit 15 Students - Minimum Age 10+ - Learn Safety and Proper Techniques - Practice on the Archery Range – Registration Required: Sunday from 1-3pm November 10, 2024 - Archery 101

November 11
Veterans Day Celebration @ Barr Lake State Park - Veterans GET IN FREE AT ALL COLORADO STATE PARKS! Barr Lake is Serving Veterans a FREE Bowl of Hot Chili - We Thank All Our Veterans and Active Duty Military Personnel For Your Service: Monday from 11am-1pm November 11, 2024 - Veterans Day Celebration

November 15
Full Moon Hike - Beaver Moon @ Barr Lake State Park - Explore Barr Lake at Dusk! A Short Brisk Evening Walk With a Park Naturalist - Registration Required - Moon Walk Programs Designed for Adults and Families with Age 6+ Children - Meet in Front of The Nature Center - Hike Up To 3 Miles: Friday from 4-5:30pm November 15, 2024 - Full Moon Hike - Beaver Moon

November 16
Weekend Birding Hike @ Barr Lake State Park - Naturalists Lead Walk - Birder From Novice to Experienced - Over 370 Species of Birds are Seen at Barr Lake - Registration Encouraged: Saturday from 9-10:30am November 16, 2024 - Weekend Birding Hike

November 23
Castle Rock Starlighting @ Downtown Castle Rock & Festival Park - Step into a Norman Rockwell scene as we light the star on top of Castle Rock and enjoy the fireworks, caroling, dancing, visit Santa Claus, kids activities, food vendors, hot chocolate, and the iconic chili supper at the Firehouse: Friday from 2pm-6pm November 23, 2024 - Castle Rock Starlighting

November 28-30
26th Annual Sand Creek Massacre Spiritual Healing Run/Walk @ the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site - Honor the victims and survivors of the Massacre on the 155th Anniversary by healing ancestral homelands, sponsored by the Northern Cheyenne Tribe (MT), the Northern Arapaho Tribe (WY), and the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes (OK). Thursday, November 28 - Sunday, December 1, 2024

November 29
Great Waddle Walk-Off/Fresh Air Friday @ Barr Lake State Park - Enjoy a Peaceful Stroll Around the Reservoir - Dogs Welcome, Except The Wildlife Refuge - After Your Hike Enjoy Hot Soup While it Lasts - Sponsored By Friends of Barr Lake - Registration Required: Friday from 10-11am November 29, 2024 - Great Waddle Walk-Off

December - 2024

December 1
26th Annual Sand Creek Massacre Spiritual Healing Run/Walk @ the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site - Honor the victims and survivors of the Massacre on the 155th Anniversary by healing ancestral homelands, sponsored by the Northern Cheyenne Tribe (MT), the Northern Arapaho Tribe (WY), and the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes (OK). Thursday, November 28 - Sunday, December 1, 2024

December 6
Happy Holidays Toddler Party @ Barr Lake State Park - Ring in the Holidays Toddler Style - Kids Help Decorate the Park Christmas Trees – Snacks - Lulu's Farm in Brighton Donating the Tree - Registration Required: Friday from 10am-Noon December 6, 2024 - Happy Holidays Toddler Party

December 12
Weekday Birding Hike @ Barr Lake State Park - Naturalists Candice and Tim Lead the Walk - Birder From Novice to Experienced - Over 370 Species of Birds are Seen at Barr Lake - Registration Encouraged: Wednesday from 8:30-10am December 12, 2024 - Weekday Birding Hike

December 14
Weekend Birding Hike @ Barr Lake State Park - Naturalists Lead Walk - Birder From Novice to Experienced - Over 370 Species of Birds are Seen at Barr Lake - Registration Encouraged: Saturday from 9-10:30am December 14, 2024 - Weekend Birding Hike

December 21
13th Annual Holiday Trail and Chili Cook-off with Santa @ Barr Lake State Park - Stroll Along Lighted Trail - Animated Inflatables - Crafts, Hot Cocoa, Apple Cider & Snacks - Meet SANTA in the Nature Center After the Hike - Signup For The Chili Contest (pay $5 When You Enter Your Chili) – Judge & Taste $1 to Taste Them All - Registration Required: Saturday from 5-8pm December 21, 2024 - 13th Annual Holiday Trail and Chili Cook-off with Santa

January - 2025

January 9-12
Denver International Sportsmen's Expositions @ Colorado Convention Center: America's Premier Hunting, Fishing and Sportsman Travel Show - Free Seminars - Contests - Exhibitor Include Destinations, Products - Services - Tour Recreational Vehicles - Begin Your Next Outdoor Adventure - Newcomer to Expert, Youth to Senior, Man and Woman: Thursday-Friday from 12-7pm - Saturday from 10am-7pm - Sunday from 10am-4pm January 9-12, 2025 - Denver International Sportsmen's Expositions

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