Things to Do in Denver This Weekend

Denver's music scene never sleeps. Red Rocks, Ball Arena, Mission Ballroom, Fillmore, Ogden, and Bluebird Theater all load up on weekend shows. Check our concert calendar for this Saturday and Sunday.

• •Buy tickets early — Red Rocks sells out months ahead
• •Many venues have day-of-show deals on StubHub
• •Small venues (Bluebird, Hi-Dive) often have $10–$15 shows

Weekend food festivals, brewery taproom events, rooftop happy hours, chef pop-ups, and wine tastings make Denver's food scene one of Colorado's best. RiNo and LoDo are packed with options.

• •Denver Restaurant Week runs twice a year (Jan + Aug)
• •LoHi and Capitol Hill have the best brunch scenes
• •Check brewery taprooms for free weekend entertainment

Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver Zoo, Children's Museum, Downtown Aquarium, and Elitch Gardens all offer weekend programming. Most neighborhoods host free outdoor festivals in summer.

• •Denver Museum of Nature & Science free days fill up — RSVP online
• •Elitch Gardens is cheaper online than at the gate
• •City Park is free and great for weekend picnics

First Fridays in RiNo transform gallery row into a walkable art party. The Denver Art Museum, MCA Denver, and Clyfford Still Museum offer rotating weekend exhibitions. Theater and comedy also run strong.

• •First Friday in RiNo is free and perfect for gallery hopping
• •Denver Art Museum is free for Colorado kids under 18
• •Lannie's Clocktower hosts weekend jazz brunch

Denver is surprisingly generous with free weekend events. City Park, Washington Park, Cheesman Park, and Sloan's Lake all host free concerts, festivals, and markets throughout the year.

• •Check our Free Events page for this weekend's zero-cost options
• •Denver Farmers Markets (Union Station, Cherry Creek) are free to browse
• •Summer outdoor concert series at venues like Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Thirty minutes from world-class hiking, skiing, and mountain biking. Denver weekend warriors head to Estes Park, Mount Evans, Rocky Mountain National Park, or the Front Range foothills.

• •Rocky Mountain National Park requires timed entry permits in summer
• •Clear Creek Canyon and Evergreen are 45-min drives with easy access
• •Bear Creek Lake Park offers kayaking, biking, and camping