Denver - August 6, 2025

Labor Day, Local Eats & Dinosaur Fossils

Explore summer finales, can’t-miss performances, eco-friendly...

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Labor Day Weekend

A Summer Finale to Remember

Denver is packed with outdoor activities, blockbuster museum exhibitions and family-friendly fun during and after this Labor Day weekend. Also enjoy major cultural events such as the Denver Food + Wine Festival, Beethoven and Brews and the 25th Annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival the following weekend.

Plan Your Long Weekend

Performing Arts

On Stage Now: Big-Time Musicals

Some fantastic performing arts shows are on the roster in August, such as Cirque du Soleil’s “Echo,” “Moulin Rouge! The Musical,” and Phamaly Theatre Company’s "Pippin." See what’s ahead in the fall.

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Seafood Restaurants

Where to Find the Best Coastal Bounty

Denver might be landlocked, but the seafood is flown in daily. From longstanding oyster bars to high-end fish houses, Denver’s seafood scene is a real catch.

Dive Into Denver's Seafood

Guys Getaway

An Action-Packed Itinerary

Make Denver your basecamp and have the ultimate guys getaway weekend in a city filled with endless fun, from pro sports to outdoor recreation.

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Larimer Square

High-Proof Fun

Global Traveler shows how you can experience the history of Larimer Square, Denver’s oldest commercial block, while enjoying tasty craft cocktails.

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Sustainable Travel

How to Have an Eco-Friendly Time in Denver

From hotels to restaurants, check out these standouts that go above and beyond for the environment.

Travel Green

Dinosaurs

Go Fossil Hunting

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science recently discovered a significant dinosaur fossil under its own parking lot. Find out why it’s one of the premier natural history museums in the country.

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Upcoming Events

in the Mile High City

SEPT. 14
Pacific Nations Cup

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Denver is excited to host Pacific Nations Cup, the third biggest annual rugby event in the world. Watch 6 teams from Fiji, Tonga, Canada, Samoa, Japan and the U.S. during 3 games, all in 1 day at DICK's Sporting Goods Park.