January

Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade
303-331-4113

More than 30,000 people attend this march annually to honor the great civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. The event features a parade, cake and other festivities.

National Western Stock Show & Rodeo
303-297-1166

Saddle up and make you way to this exciting event featuring more than 15,000 animals, the rodeo, auctions and bull riding.

Denver Kids Expo
303-400-3470

Gather the whole family and make you way to the Denver Merchandise Mart where a host of activities from family entertainment to interactive exhibits are available around every corner.

February

Buffalo Bill’s Birthday Celebration
303-526-0744

This annual celebration is like no other with look-a-likes, country and western music, gunfighters, Pin-the-Tail on the Buffalo, Buffalo-Chip Tossing Contest and foods that range from buffalo steaks to rattlesnake meat!

Be My Denver Valentine Treasure Hunt
303-875-7603

Looking for something unique to do with your Valentine? Clues lead couples to different locations in downtown Denver from popular venues to romantic settings.

Colorado Garden & Home Show
303-932-8100

This annual event is a must attend for any home owner featuring the best in spring landscaping, patio and outdoor projects and everything in between.

National Arenacross Series
303-830-8497

For three days in February motorsports are the master as race fans gather and engines roar.

All About Kids Expo
303-282-5073

The name of this event says it all. Families will appreciate all of the games, music and child-friendly exhibits that can be found at the All About Kids Expo.

March

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
303-321-7888

The St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been known to last as long as four hours and is the cities biggest annual parade. some of the many attractions include floats, marching bands, leprechauns, clowns, horses and stagecoaches.

Denver March Pow-Wow
303-934-8045

The Denver March Pow-Wow attracts Native Americans from across the nation and Canada. The Native American culture is celebrated with costumed dancers, drum performances, storytelling, vendor booths and more.

April

Earth Day at Denver Botanic Garden
720-865-3500

Celebrate the earth and it's many wonders at Denver Botanic Gardens where it's easy to appreciate natural fresh clean green beauty. Admission is free on Earth Day!

May

Cinco de Mayo
303-534-8342

Cinco de Mayo celebrates Hispanic culture and this event is no exception attracting 400,000 visitors each year with a parade, more than 200 crafts and food vendors, live music, a carnival midway and a children’s play area.

Downtown Denver Arts Festival
303-330-8237

Thousands of people convene at the Denver Pavilions in Downtown Denver as more than 125 artists in Colorado showcase their visual arts and crafts. Free admission.

Java Fest
303-326-8386

This annual event is about coffee and features the Ethiopian coffee ceremony, coffee sampling and vendors as well as live entertainment, bocce ball and croquet.

June

Greek Festival
303-388-9314

This is a Greek culture at it's finest with baklava and other Greek food favorites as well as art exhibits, live music and traditional dance.

Juneteenth
303-832-3770

Help Denver celebrate the end of slavery in Texas with a parade, gospel extravaganza, entertainment and scrumptious food.

CHUN Capitol Hill People's Fair
303-830-1651

The diversity of Denver comes together and is celebrated through food, entertainment, family fun, massages, face-painting, henna body art, tarot reading and a large selection and variety of handmade crafts.

July

Denver Black Arts Festival
720-309-2302

Celebrate the spirit of African American Arts, culture, and traditions with music, dance, visual arts, theater, film, paintings, drawings, photography and sculptures!

Birdhaus Bash Garden Party & Auction
720-865-3533

More than 150 creative birdhouses will be presented and auctioned at this annual event featuring live entertainment, complimentary food and drink and special entertainment for kids.

Colorado Irish Festival
303-561-4007

Get your green so you don't get pinched and make you way to this traditional favorite featuring Irish everything from food to dance to storytelling.

KidSpree
303-326-8386

This event is the largest of its kind in Colorado and it's all about the kids and having fun. The event features more than 60 hands-on activities such as a petting zoo, live entertainers, sports activities, face painting, arts and crafts and much much more!

Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
303-832-4600

Located at Lakewood's Sloan's Lake Park patrons from around the area gather to experience Asian culture at its finest with dragon boat races, performing artist, a Marketplace, children's activities and the Taste of Asian Food Court.

August

River Flicks
303-455-7109

Every Wednesday in August people from around the area gather to view family movies in a nice outdoor setting. Free and open to the public with festival style seating.

Grand Prix of Denver
888-827-7333

This week long festival will thrill you! Complete with race cars, motorcycles, action sports, rock music, and street parties! This is the annual event you won’t want to miss!

Colorado State Fair
719-561-8484

Action of a all kinds can be had at the Colorado State Fair with midway rides, concerts, contest, parades, animal exhibits, arts and crafts and more!

September

A Taste of Colorado-Festival of Mountain and Plain
303-295-6330

Food from some of the best restaurants in the area, beverages, carnival rides, six outdoor stages with live musical entertainment, cooking demonstrations, arts, crafts, and children’s activities round out this annual event.

El Grito de la Independencia Fiesta
303-534-8342

During the middle of September, along Santa Fe Drive jubilation abounds as the Mexican independence from Spain is celebrated with live music on three stages, authentic Mexican foods and children's attractions.

Larimar Square's Oktoberfest
303-685-8143

Find out what the German spirit is all about with oopah bands, bratwurst, booths with German goods, children's activities and German beer.

Vintage Harvest Festival
719-276-5191

It's time to take in the harvest and reap its rewards. The Vintage Harvest Festival brings together local produce, grape crushing, a Mexican buffet, belly dancers and fine arts.

October

Great American Beer Festival
303-447-0816

The Great American Beer Festival features more than 1,000 beers representing about 300 breweries from across the nation. Both commercial breweries and microbreweries have booths at the event and enter the competition.

Fright Fest at Six Flags Elitch Gardens
303-595-4386

Fun for the whole family as the Gardens turn into a “scream park”. Free trick or treating for the kids and entertaining haunted houses for those who really like spooky things!

Great Pumpkin Harvest Festival
720-865-0800

Enjoy the yesteryear kind of autumn fun with pumpkins, scarecrows, music, horse rides, food, beverages, pie eating contest and a cake-walk!

November

Denver International Wine Festival
Denver, 303-664-5700

If you enjoy food and fine wine, this is the festival for you! More than 16 countries and 70 wineries will be represented here during this event.

Denver Holiday Food and Gift Festival
503-526-1080

Rated one of the top 25 shows in the nation, this decorated holiday shopping festival has over 400 vendors offering clothes, jewelry, crafts, art, food, and more! Santa also makes his very first appearance of the year at this holiday fest!

Starz Denver Film Festival
303-595-3456

More than 175 films will be shown at this annual festival such as independent films and documentaries, international feature films, shorts, children's films and animation. Many times the actors, producers, writers and directors are on hand to answer questions.

December

Holiday Miniatures Show
303-355-0950

Located at the Abend Gallery, many artists participate in this annual event featuring miniatures. Free admission.

Zoo Lights-Wild Lights
303-376-4800

Wild Lights takes place at the Denver Zoo, where lighted sculptures of animals and lighted pathways illuminate the zoo throughout the month of December. Also featured are storytellers, carolers, Santa Claus and holiday goodies such as hot cider, hot chocolate and roasted chestnuts.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks Downtown
303-534-6161

Beautiful colors fill the skies as the New Year is celebrated. An early show at 9 for families and a late show at midnight for the official start of the New Year!

Other Events:

Colorado Renaissance Festival
June-August
303-688-6010

The Colorado Renaissance Festival features more than 200 artisans, as well as street performers, food vendors and more. You’ll see knights jousting on horseback and other shows within this recreated 16th-century England.

Film on the Rocks
June-August
303-697-4939

Patrons gather at the Red Rocks Amphitheater during the summer months for live entertainment followed by the feature film. Many great food and drink specials are offer at the ampitheater.