Events in Auraria, Denver

The Auraria Campus sits at 1050 10th St Plaza, Denver, CO 80204, and its programming is posted on three separate calendars rather than one. This Auraria Denver Events Guide starts at that address and takes the pieces in order: who shares the grounds, where each calendar lives, how to arrive, and which two places to pair with a visit.

Three institutions on one set of blocks means Auraria campus events come from more than one host. A student event, a cultural program or a community lecture can start at any of the three colleges, so no single listing holds everything. One trip with the calendars in hand can reach programming from all three schools, and the campus is built to be read as one place rather than as three separate addresses.

Three pages carry the Auraria events calendar, and each covers a different slice. The special events page on the Auraria campus site lists campus programming and is the first stop. The UC Denver calendar carries the Auraria Creates 2026 entry, which shows how an Auraria event appears on a college calendar. MSU Denver publishes its own events calendar.

Each college posts its own dates and details, so the full picture of Auraria Denver events comes from reading the three pages side by side. The special events page covers the campus as a whole. The UC Denver and MSU Denver calendars carry the college-level listings. Check each event's own listing for who can attend before planning a trip.

The campus has a wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking. It is reached by major highways, bike paths, bus stops and two RTD light rail stations, as listed on the campus site.

That mix lets a visitor choose a way in before leaving home: ride a bike path, take a bus to a stop at the campus, or come in by light rail. For those who drive, payment for parking is required at all times and is enforced 24 hours a day. Choosing transit or a bike path before leaving home removes the parking question entirely.

Two places pair well with a campus visit. Hours can change, so confirm with each venue before going.

Meow Wolf Denver is at 1338 1st Street. The Meow Wolf site describes a surreal, walk-through art experience with many interactive rooms, bizarre sculptures and a story arc. It is open Mon-Thu 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri-Sat 10 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m.-10 p.m., and it is good for children. Parking is paid street parking, and it has a wheelchair accessible entrance and seating.

Tivoli Brewing Beer Garden is at 900 Auraria Pkwy. The outdoor beer garden, listed on the Auraria event venues page, allows well-behaved dogs to join their owners for a pint. It is open Mon-Thu 2 p.m.-9 p.m. and Fri-Sun noon-9 p.m. Parking is a paid garage, and the entrance is wheelchair accessible.

The campus site also places Larimer Square, DCPA, Ball Arena and Empower Field at Mile High within walking distance, along with Meow Wolf. A plan that works: start at a campus event, then move to Tivoli in the afternoon or Meow Wolf in the evening.

Which calendars list Auraria campus events? The special events page on the Auraria campus site, the UC Denver calendar and the MSU Denver events calendar each list events for the Auraria Campus.

Where is the Auraria Creates 2026 listing? It is on the UC Denver calendar.

How do I get to the campus? By major highways, bike paths, bus stops or two RTD light rail stations. Parking requires payment at all times.

Is the campus accessible? Yes: the entrance and the parking are both wheelchair accessible.

• Civic Center Denver Events Guide: Park, Events, Transit: another campus-and-park area with its own events and transit notes.
• Santa Fe Arts District Denver Events Guide: Walks and Fall Shows: a walking guide with fall shows.
• Lower Highlands Denver Events Guide: Ice Cream, Run Club, Bridge: a neighborhood guide to LoHi.

• https://aurariacampus.edu/
• https://www.ahec.edu/
• https://aurariacampus.edu/services-departments/special-events/
• https://calendar.ucdenver.edu/event/auraria-creates-2026-3/2026-04-07
• https://www.msudenver.edu/university-events/events-calendar/
• https://www.ahec.edu/services-departments/event-services/event-venues
• https://meowwolf.com/visit/denver?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp

Updated 2026-10-14: Linked Meow Wolf Denver and Tivoli Brewing Beer Garden with their hours; added the 24-hour paid parking rule and a calendar and access FAQ.

Photos: Meow Wolf Denver: Raye Twist; Meow Wolf Denver: Ashutosh Anil