Watch fireworks and drone shows over the city, jam to live music outside and move between events happening across Fourth of July weekend. On July 3, stop by Red, White & Rock! at Hudson Gardens or stroll through the Cherry Creek Arts Festival. Spend the fourth at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park for international rugby, then stay into the evening for concerts, food stands and a fireworks show over the stadium. See the full lineup of events and choose what fits your weekend.
Can't-miss concerts fill outdoor venues across Denver in the summer — from Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre to Coors Field, City Park and Denver Botanic Gardens — with artists taking the stage most nights through the season. Browse the full lineup and plan a night around a show.
Hiking trails within 30 to 60 minutes of Denver cover everything from calm creek-side paths to steep summit climbs. Wander along the water in Lair o’ the Bear Park, loop Lake Ladora at Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge or climb through red-rock formations at Roxborough State Park. Compare routes and choose a trail that matches your pace.
Order a spritz on a rooftop deck before a Rockies game, settle into a shaded courtyard for brunch or catch live music from a picnic table at a neighborhood beer garden. Across Denver, patios range from downtown terraces with skyline views to gardens strung with twinkling lights after sunset. Post up near a volleyball court with a cold beer or linger over dinner beneath cottonwood trees as the evening cools off.
Discover what paintings sound like at the Clyfford Still Museum in Denver. Experience original sonic interpretations of Clyfford Still’s vibrant paintings in a dynamic new exhibition. Kids 17 and under are always free!
Art, Culture, Cuisine and Pride in the Mile High City
Passport Magazine heads to Denver for Pride, exploring dance floors on Colfax, rooftop cocktails downtown and museums across the Golden Triangle. The guide moves through Five Points, RiNo and Santa Fe with recommendations for LGBTQ+ nightlife, standout restaurants, design-forward hotels and day trips into the Rockies.
Stroll around Sloan’s Lake with the skyline in view, cool off at a sandy swim beach near the foothills or spend the afternoon floating through one of the region’s water parks. This guide rounds up Denver’s best lakes, reservoirs, pools and swimming spots for walking, kayaking, paddleboarding, beach days and escaping the summer heat.
Denver’s rooftop season comes with mountain views, heated pools, DJs and cocktails above downtown streets. This guide rounds up hotels across downtown, RiNo and Cherry Creek where you can swim, order drinks by the pool or head upstairs for rooftop bars that stay busy through sunset.
For a limited time, History Colorado Center displays original documents from the National Archives. Stand a few feet from a 1787 draft of the U.S. Constitution marked with handwritten notes and view an original engraving of the Declaration of Independence. Reserve a timed-entry ticket in advance before the collection moves on.
In June, Five Points hosts one of the country’s largest Juneteenth celebrations with a parade, live music, local vendors and community events along Welton Street. The multi-day celebration includes the Juneteenth Music Festival, family activities and the Juneteenth Hop, where bars and venues across the neighborhood host jazz, soul and hip-hop performances.
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