By Cassidy Ritter, especially for Denverite
Happy Labor Day weekend, Denver residents!
Enjoy time outdoors this weekend at a Colorado Rockies game, a local farmers market or the 102nd annual Windsor Harvest Festival. This weekend is also your last chance to visit Water World and Elitch Gardens for the 2024 season.
If you want to get out of Denver, you can visit the Boulder Art Festival, the Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off, a hot air balloon event, or the Colorado State Fair in Pueblo.
Whatever you do, make it a great weekend!
Notes: Events marked with * will take place virtually or outdoors.
Friday, August 30
Just for fun
*Last Fridays. Larimer Square, 1430 Larimer St. 4pm-8pm No protection.
Children and family
After-school fun day on Friday. Green Valley Ranch Library branch, 4856 N. Andes Ct. 3:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m. Free. Ideal for children from kindergarten to eighth grade.
Comedy and Theatre
Jeff Dye. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 19:15 And 21:45 $25-30.
Greg Fitzsimmons. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 19:30 And 21:45 28 US dollars.
*Cinema in The Sky: Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour. Halcyon, 245 Columbine St. 20:30 Free (Halcyon guest), $25 (includes popcorn and pool access).
Art, culture and media
GOSSAMER. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Suite A. 11am-5pm Free.
Living room. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. 12pm-6pm Free.
Opening reception by Tom Everhart. Fascination St. Fine Arts, 2727 E. 3rd Ave. 6pm-9pm Free.
Food and Drink
Grand opening of Tea Street Parker. 16524 Keystone Blvd., Parker. Start 6pm No protection.
Music and nightlife
*Alley Soundscapes: Chuck & Dylan. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 5pm-7pm Free.
Music in the suburbs. Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Suite 860, Littleton. 6-8pm Free.
*Alternative TentacleFEST. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 6pm Free (general admission, lawn seating), $35 (VIP tickets). Advance registration is required.
*Rezz Rocks VI. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 6pm Prices vary.
*Hozier. Fiddler’s Green Amphitheater, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village. 19:30 Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
*Baltimore Orioles vs. Colorado Rockies. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. 18:40. Prices vary.
Saturday, August 31
Just for fun
*Dashiki Festival. Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W. Florida Ave. 3:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Free (general admission, lawn seating), $35 (VIP tickets). Advance registration is required.
*102nd Annual Windsor Harvest Festival. Windsor park locations vary by event. 6:30 a.m.–9:20 p.m. Free admission).
Comedy and Theatre
Jeff Dye. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 18:30 And 9pm $25-30.
Free comedy night. Max Taps Highlands Ranch, 2680 E. County Line Road, Suite A, Highlands Ranch. 19:30–22:00 No protection.
Greg Fitzsimmons. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 19:30 And 21:45 28 US dollars.
Art, culture and media
GOSSAMER. Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave., Suite A. 11am-5pm Free.
Living room. Union Hall, 1750 Wewatta St., Suite 144. 12pm-6pm Free.
“Sister Rosetta” closing ceremony. Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, 2401 Welton St. 2-4pm Free.
Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8pm-10pm $15-28.52.
Ho’olaule’a 2024 Hawaiian Cultural Festival. Civic Green Park, 9370 Ridgeline Blvd., Littleton. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free.
Food and Drink
*City Park Farmers Market. City Park Esplanade, East Colfax Avenue and Columbine Street. 8am-1pm No protection.
*Glendale Farmers Market. 4601 E. Kentucky Ave. 8am-1pm No protection.
*University Hills Farmers Market. University Hills Plaza, 2500 S. Colorado Blvd. 9am-1pm No protection.
*Cherry Creek Fresh Market. Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 1st Avenue and University Boulevard. 9am-2pm No protection.
Grand opening of Tea Street Parker. 16524 Keystone Blvd., Parker. Start 11am No protection.
Hatch’s green chile brunch. Stir Cooking School, 3215 Zuni St. 11am-2pm $109. Pre-registration is required.
Cloud Cone weekends. Little Man Central Park, 10195 E. 29th Drive. 3pm-9pm Prices vary.
A World of Taste: Saudi Arabia. Cook Street, 43 W. 9th Ave. 6pm $132. Advance registration is required.
Music and nightlife
*Alley Soundscapes: The Deva Yoder Band. Dairy Block, 1800 Wazee St. 6-8pm Free.
*Dierks Bentley. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 7pm Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
CSU Rams Watch Party vs. Texas Longhorns. DNVR Bar, 2239 E. Colfax Ave. 13:00–15:30 No protection.
*Baltimore Orioles vs. Colorado Rockies. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. 18:10. Prices vary.
*FC Dallas vs Colorado Rapids. Watch on Apple TV. 18:30
Sunday, September 1st
Just for fun
*102nd Annual Windsor Harvest Festival. Windsor park locations vary by event. 7am-5pm Free admission).
Comedy and Theatre
Bryan Kellen. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7pm 14 US dollars.
Elliot Woolsey. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 7pm 14 US dollars.
Food and Drink
*People + Products. Belleview Station, Newport Street and Chenango Avenue. 9am-1pm No protection.
*South Pearl Street Farmers Market. 1400 and 1500 blocks of Old South Pearl Street between Arkansas Avenue and Iowa Avenue. 9am-1pm No protection.
Drag Bingo Brunch. Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St., Suite 100. 11am-1pm No protection.
Music and nightlife
*2024 Summer Music Series. Stanley Marketplace West Patio, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 12-2pm Free.
Goatstatic Dance. Aspen Grove, 7301 S Santa Fe Drive, Suite 450. 6-8pm Free.
*Gregory Alan Isakov. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 7pm Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
*Broncos 2024 7K. Empower Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St. Free (attendance), race sold out.
Yoga for Baby Goats. Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Suite 450, Littleton. 9 o’clock 18.10 USD.
*Baltimore Orioles vs. Colorado Rockies. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. 13:10. Prices vary.
Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. 16:30 Prices vary.
Friday-Sunday
Just for fun
*Bright Nights. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 19:00-24:00 (Friday and Saturday) and 7pm-11pm (Sunday). $13-$45.
Children and family
The Discovery of Teen Rex. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9am-5pm Free (members), $20.95 (ages 3-18), $22.95 (seniors 65+), $25.95 (adults). All ages.
Art, culture and media
Spirit Guides: Fantastic Creatures from the Workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles. Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, 1007 York St. 9am-7pm Free (members and children under two), $11.50 (children three to 15 and students), $12 (seniors and military), and $15.75 (adults).
Arts of Africa Gallery. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10am-5pm Free (members, guests under 18), $15-22 (adults, students, teachers and seniors).
Monday, September 2
Just for fun
*102nd Annual Windsor Harvest Festival. Windsor park locations vary by event. 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Free admission).
*Labor Day Memorial Car Show. Applebee’s Grill + Bar, 10625 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. 10am-3pm No admission, $10 (for each car entering).
*Last day of Water World’s 2024 season. Water World, 8801 N. Pecos St., Federal Heights. 10am-5pm $14.99–$46.99.
Last day of the 2024 season at Elitch Gardens. Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Circle. 10:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. 49.99 USD.
Children and family
The Discovery of Teen Rex. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9am-5pm Free (members), $20.95 (ages 3-18), $22.95 (seniors 65+), $25.95 (adults). All ages.
Art, culture and media
Spirit Guides: Fantastic Creatures from the Workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles. Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, 1007 York St. 9am-7pm Free (members and children under two), $11.50 (children three to 15 and students), $12 (seniors and military), and $15.75 (adults).
Arts of Africa Gallery. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10am-5pm Free (members, guests under 18), $15-22 (adults, students, teachers and seniors).
Food and Drink
Happy hour all day. Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St. 10am-9pm No protection.
Music and nightlife
*Gregory Alan Isakov. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 7pm Prices vary.
The trip is worth it
Saturday
Artisan Street Fair Fort Collins. Colorado Markets FOCO, 222 Linden St., Fort Collins. 10am-3pm No protection.
*28th Annual Shelby American Collection Car Show and Party. Shelby American Collection, 5020 Chaparral Ct., Boulder. 2pm-7pm 89.61 USD.
Saturday and Sunday
*Boulder Art Festival. Along Pearl Street Mall in Boulder. 11am-7pm (Saturday) and 11am-6pm (Sunday). Free.
Saturday to Monday
*Starts on Labor Day in Colorado Springs. 5-10am And 3:30 p.m.–10:00 p.m. (Saturday and Sunday) and 5-9am (Monday). Prices vary depending on event/activity.
The whole weekend
2024 Louisville Art Association National Art Exhibition and Sale. 10am-8pm (Friday), 10am-6pm (Saturday and Sunday), 11am-6pm (Monday). No admission.
*Colorado State Fair. Colorado State Fairgrounds, 1001 Beulah Ave., Pueblo. Times vary. Prices vary.
