The Weekender Guide (July 5-7)

Welcome to Your Denver Weekender Guide!

Discover the best events happening in Denver every weekend with our curated Weekender Guide. From live music to food festivals, we handpick the most exciting activities so you can plan your weekends with ease. Say goodbye to FOMO and hello to unforgettable adventures in the Mile High City. Stay tuned every Thursday for the latest recommendations and start making your weekend plans today! 🥳

Where to watch July 4th fireworks in Denver?

Colorado Rockies Fireworks at Coors Field

Date: July 4 and July 5
Time: After baseball
Cost: Free and paid options

Elitch Gardens Fireworks

Date: July 5
Time: Shortly before 9 p.m. park closing
Cost: Free and paid options

Indy Eve at Civic Center Park

Date: July 3
Time: Gates open at 5 p.m.
Cost: Free

Park Hill Parade

Date: July 4
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free

Arvada - 4th of July Fireworks Display

Date: July 4
Time: 9 p.m.
Where: Stenger Soccer Complex, 11200 W. 58th Ave.

Aurora - 4th of July Spectacular

Date: July 4
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Where: Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy.

Aurora - 4th of July Community Fireworks Viewing Party

Date: July 4
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Where: Autism Community Store, 14095 E. Exposition Ave.

Brighton - 4th of July Music & Fireworks

Date: July 4
Time: Fireworks at dusk
Where: Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern St.

Broomfield - Great American Picnic

Date: July 4
Time: 9:15 p.m.
Where: Broomfield County Commons Park, 13200 Sheridan Blvd.
Cost: Free

Castle Rock - Independence Day Fireworks Show

Date: July 4
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free

Commerce City - Colorado Rapids' 4th Fest

Date: July 4
Time: Fireworks after the game
Where: Dick's Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way
Cost: Tickets start at $40

Englewood - Independence Day Fireworks

Date: July 4
Time: 5-10 p.m.
Where: Belleview Park and Cornerstone Park, 5001 S. Inca Dr.
Cost: Free

Golden - 4th of July Festival

Date: July 4
Time: Festivities begin at 11:30 a.m.
Where: Lions Park, 1300 10th St.
Cost: Free

Highlands Ranch - July 4 Fireworks

Date: July 4
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Where: Highland Heritage Regional Park, 9651 S. Quebec St.
Cost: Free

Northglenn - July 4th Festival

Date: July 4
Time: Noon-9:30 p.m., fireworks at dusk
Where: EB Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11701 Community Center Dr.
Cost: Free

Parker - July 4th Fireworks Show

Date: July 4
Time: 9:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Where: Fireworks will launch from just north of Salisbury Park.

Lakewood - Big Belmar Bash

Date: July 3
Time: Music and activities start at 5 p.m., drone light show at 9:15 p.m.
Where: Belmar Shopping District, 7337 W. Alaska Dr.
Cost: Free

Littleton - Red, White, and You

Date: July 3
Time: 5-10 p.m. with fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave.
Cost: Free

Thornton - 4th of July in Thornton

Date: July 4
Time: Festivities start at noon, parachutists jump and fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
Where: Carpenter Park fields, 11000 Colorado Blvd.
Cost: Free

Westminster - July 4th Fireworks

Date: July 4
Time: 9:15 p.m.
Where: Westminster City Park, 10455 N. Sheridan Blvd.
Cost: Free

Friday, July 5

Food & Drink

Time: 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Fourth of July Weekend at 54thirty

Le Méridien Denver Downtown

Time: 12:00 PM to 12:30 AM

Kids & Families

Middle School Makers FriYays: Self-Portraits

American Museum of Western Art - The Anschutz Collection

Price: $10

Time: 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

Fan Expo Denver

Colorado Convention Center

Price: $24+

Time: 10:00 AM

Independence Day Fireworks

Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park

Price: General Admission

Time: 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Rooftop Rodeo at Estes Park

1125 Rooftop WayEstes Park, CO 80517

Price: $12 - $35

Time: 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Art, Culture, and Comedy

First Friday: Celebrating the Life of Frida Kahlo

Museo de las Americas

Price: Free

Time: 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Artist In Person Charles Fazzino

2727 E 3rd Ave. Denver, CO 80206

Price: Free

Time: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Central City Opera's 2024 Summer Festival

124 Eureka Street Central City, CO 80427

Price: Varies

Art at the Gardens Tour

Denver Botanic Gardens

Price: $5 - $16

Time: 10:00 AM

Entertainment

Red, White, and...

1380 S. Public Road. Lafayette, CO 80026

Price: $29

Time: 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM

Dark Star Orchestra

Levitt Pavilion Denver

Price: $36+

Time: 6:00 PM

First Friday Films

2101 Arapahoe St Unit 1Denver, CO 80205

Price: Free

Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM

90s Game Night: A Live Game Show Experience

Number Thirty Eight

Price: $25 for Spectators, $150 for 2

Time: 7:30 PM

Saturday, July 6

Food & Drink

All-American Buffet Tailgate for the Colorado Rockies Game

The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa by Marriott

Price: $75

Time: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Globeville Summer Market

72 E 45th Ave Denver, CO 80216

Price: Free

Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Boulder County Farmers Market

13th Street and Arapahoe Avenue Boulder, CO

Price: Free

Daily Happy Hour at Painted RiNo Kitchen + Bar

3601 Brighton Boulevard Denver, CO 80216

Time: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Kids & Families

Independence Celebration

Four Mile Historic Park

Price: $8 - $10

Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

MAD LIBrarians

1001 Arapahoe Ave Boulder, CO 80302

Price: FREE, Pay-What-You-Can

Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Mile High Yoyo Club Jamboree 2: Electric Bugaloo

9995 E Colfax Ave. Aurora , CO

Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Mozart Under Moonlight

Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities

Price: $32+

Time: 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM

Art, Culture, and Comedy

Fun at the Firehouse

Denver Firefighters Museum

Price: $15.00 per child (includes Fun at the Firehouse program and museum admission). Accompanying adults and seniors are free with paid museum admission (adults: $9, seniors: $8)

Time: 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM