7 best things to do in Colorado this weekend: Sept. 20-22, 2024
DENVER — Every weekend, Denver7 compiles a list of some fun events you might enjoy. Here are our picks for the 7 best things to do in the Denver metro area and beyond this weekend. Have a fun event you'd like to showcase? Send an email to .
Pull out the lederhosen for the first weekend of Denver Oktoberfest
From keg bowling to stein hoisting, live music and more, there's something for Oktoberfest pro's and first-timers. Grab your stein, throw on your lederhosen and join the beginning of a two-weekend party which starts Friday. It's all happening at Larimer and 21st Street in the Ballpark District. More info. here .
Celebrate the spiciness of chiles at the Pueblo Chile and Frijoles Festival
Experience the taste of green chile in its many forms – smoking on a stick, chopped into a tortilla, or served as green salsa. Partake in cooking competitions, dancing, live music, arts and crafts and a farmers' markets. It's happening Friday-Sunday in Historic Downtown Pueblo. Ticket and information here .
The Northglenn Pirate Festival returns for another year of sword fighting, crafts, drinks (beer, rum and mead), music, "Piractical demonstrations," character appearances and more. Pirate Night – geared more for adults, is happening from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pirate Fest, which is for the whole family, is happening Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. More info. here .
Get in the spirit of the fall season at the Autumn Gold Festival in Estes Park
Autumn Gold is a festival of beer, brats and bands! Enjoy a freshly grilled brat with all the fixings plus a cold brew (or a glass of wine) while listening to five award-winning, Front Range (and globally acclaimed) bands. It's all happening at Bond Park this Saturday and Sunday starting at 11 a.m. More info. here .
Broomfield Days is Broomfield's biggest event of the year where friends and neighbors come together to celebrate what makes living in this community so special. The day begins with a community pancake breakfast, followed by runners lining up for the Mayor's Cup 5K and Fun Run before the Broomfield Days Parade comes down Midway Boulevard. It happens Saturday.
If you're down for a party on Hispanic Heritage Month, head to Chautauqua in Boulder this Sunday for the fourth annual Festival Del Sol. The festival celebrates Colorado's Latino community's many contributions to the social and economic vitality of the region including art, culture, entertainment and food. More info. here .
The Riverdale Dragon Boat Regatta will feature dragon boat races, performances, food trucks, artists, and vendors to Celebrate Colorado's rich Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander heritage. It happens Sunday at Riverdale Regional Park, next to the Adams County Fairgrounds. More info. here .
BONUS –
Annual GiveSPORTS Equipment Drive
In partnership with A Precious Child and Colorado Honda Dealers, Kroenke Sports Charities invites the public to support underserved local youth by dropping off new or gently used sports equipment at the event. It happens Saturday at Ball Arena from 9 to 11 a.m. in the RAV4 Parking Lot (located between 9th & 11th St., between Chopper Cir. & Auraria Pkwy.). More info. here .
Walk to end Alzheimer's in Denver
