☀️Good morning, Bucket Listers!
Get ready for a week full of community events in Denver! From September 23-30, there’s something for everyone, whether you want to explore local exhibitions, catch a free concert, or enjoy seasonal festivals. Check out our picks below to make the most of your week in the city.
Food & Community Gatherings
Longer Tables Littleton
📍Main Street | Wednesday, Sept. 24, 6-9 p.m.
Come to Longer Tables Littleton for an evening of community connections! For this event, a mile of tables will stretch down Main Street, inviting residents from all walks of life to take a seat and share a meal. It’s a special evening you won’t want to miss!
Morrison CiderFest
📍150 Spring St. | Saturday, Sept. 27, 10 a.m.-sunset
Celebrate the first weekend of fall the right way with Morrison CiderFest! Enjoy delicious cider and fall activities for all ages. There will be an artisan market, beer garden, food trucks, bounce houses, horse & wagon rides, and live music all day.
National Good Neighbor Day
📍Everywhere | Sunday, Sept. 28
Celebrate National Good Neighbor Day however you see fit! This day encourages stronger communities by fostering better relationships between neighbors. Whether you want to bake some treats for your neighbors, say hi to them on the street, or host a block party, there’s no better way to feel connected to your community.
Park Hill Home Tour & Street Fair
📍Forest Pkwy., between Montview Blvd. and 17th Ave. | Sunday, Sept. 28, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Come to Forest Parkway this weekend for the Park Hill Home Tour & Street Fair! At this event, attendees can tour several beautiful homes in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood, featuring a mix of architectural styles and showcasing innovative design. The event also includes a Street Fair with local vendors, food trucks, entertainment, and activities for families.
Denver Oktoberfest Weekend Two
📍2200 Larimer St. | Friday, Sept. 26-Sunday, September 28
Denver brings Oktoberfest to downtown with beer steins, bratwurst, live music, and wiener dog races! This street party has plenty of free fun and ticketed upgrades. Join the celebration September 19-21 and 26-28.
Music & Performance
Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas
📍Boettcher Concert Hall | Thursday, Sept. 25, 7-9 p.m.
The Mexican Cultural Center and the Colorado Symphony are excited to present the ninth edition of Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas! This year’s program shines a spotlight on Afro-Mexican culture and rhythms. Admission is free to this signature event of Denver’s Hispanic Heritage Month, so come and check it out!
Levitt Pavilion Free Concert Series: Satin Jackets with Diastrata
📍Levitt Pavilion | Friday, Sept. 26, 6-9 p.m.
Come see Satin Jackets and Diastrata at the second-to-last show of Levitt Pavilion’s Free Concert Series! Satin Jackets’ sound combines elements of house music and disco, creating a modern feel-good sound. Bring some friends and a picnic and enjoy the show!
Mortified at The Federal Theatre
📍Federal Theatre | Friday, Sept. 26, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
Mortified is a live show where adults share the hilarious awkwardness of their teenage years through journals, artwork, and more! The series has been called “a cultural phenomenon” by Newsweek and has been celebrated for years by This American Life. Now, the hit show comes to Denver for one night only at the Federal Theatre.
Levitt Pavilion Free Concert Series: The Slackers with Volores and 5150
📍Levitt Pavilion | Sunday, Sept. 28, 4-7 p.m.
Come see The Slackers, Volores, and 5150 at the last show of Levitt Pavilion’s Free Concert Series! This series is aimed at making live music accessible for everyone, so as always, it’s free and open to all. There will also be food trucks on-site for anyone craving a bite to eat.
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Art & Culture
Doors Open Denver: Architecture and Nature in Harmony
📍895 Albion St. | Thursday, Sept. 25-Sunday, Sept. 28, various times
Come to Doors Open Denver: Architecture and Nature in Harmony, a four-day event that includes insider tours, open houses, and more. This event spotlights the powerful connection between Denver’s built environment and its natural surroundings. This fall showcase is a must-do for the first weekend of fall!
Butterfly Pavilion’s Spiders Around the World Exhibition Opening Day
📍Butterfly Pavilion | Friday, Sept. 26, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Discover spiders from across the globe during Butterfly Pavilion’s newest exhibition! With no glass barriers, guests can get a closer look at these fascinating creatures. The exhibit opens September 26 and runs through Halloween.
The Bookies Bookstore: Storytime with Author Teresa Argenbright
📍The Bookies Bookstore | Saturday, Sept. 27, 10:30-11 a.m.
Bring the kids to The Bookies Bookstore for a special storytime with author Teresa Argenbright. She’ll be sharing her book in a fun, interactive session. It’s a quick and easy weekend outing for young readers and their families.
Place Setting Art Exhibition at Nkollectiv Opening Day
📍Nkollectiv Gallery at EASEL | Tuesday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m.-Sunday, Oct. 26, 4 p.m.
Nkollectiv Gallery presents Place Setting, an exhibition exploring ideas of identity, belonging, and unfamiliar spaces. Artists bring their perspectives through clay, mixed media, printmaking, and encaustic works. The show runs September 30 through October 26.
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