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Free, and actually good.
Every free major event in the Denver Metro right now: festivals, parades, markets, and concerts that cost exactly nothing.
Jun 11 - Sep 24 · Carpenter Park
People + Produce Farmers Market: Thornton
Thursday evenings at Carpenter Park: Colorado farms, local makers, prepared food, and live music. We make local happen.
Jun 14 - Sep 27 · Belleview Station
People + Produce Farmers Market: Belleview Station
Sunday market at Belleview Station: Colorado farms, local makers, and a reason to be outside in the DTC every weekend.
Sat, Jun 20 · Larimer Square
DENVER BAZAAR at Larimer Square
An open-air shopping party on Denver's most historic block: local makers, food, cocktails, and live music filling Larimer Square for one summer Saturday.
Sat, Aug 1 · Highland Bridge
DENVER BAZAAR at Highland Bridge: Colorado’s 150th Birthday Celebration
Downtown Denver’s big party for Colorado’s 150th birthday: 150+ local makers, 150 themed experiences, food, drinks, and music across Commons Park and Highland Bridge on August 1, 2026.
Jun 14 - Aug 9 · City Park Pavilion, Ferril Lake
City Park Jazz: Free Sunday Concerts
Ten free Sunday evening concerts on Ferril Lake, celebrating 40 years even after losing the historic bandshell to fire.
Jun 19 - Jun 21 · Welton Street, Five Points
Juneteenth Music Festival
Three days in historic Five Points: a parade, a hundred-plus street stands, and a music crawl through Welton Street venues.
Sat, Jun 20 · West 32nd Avenue, Highland Square
Highlands Street Fair
The long-running free street fair takes over West 32nd with live music, 100+ booths, and food trucks.
Jun 27 - Jun 28 · Sakura Square
Denver Cherry Blossom Festival
The 52nd annual celebration of Japanese-American heritage: taiko drumming, dance, food, and a marketplace at Sakura Square.
Sun, Jun 28 · 16th Street
Denver PrideFest & Pride Parade
One of America's biggest Pride celebrations moves to the new 16th Street for 2026, parade and festival in a single huge day.
Jul 3 - Jul 5 · Cherry Creek North
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
260 juried artists from around the world take over Cherry Creek North for July 4th weekend.
Sat, Jul 4 · Levitt Pavilion
Flobots: Free July 4th at Levitt Pavilion
Denver's own Flobots play a free Independence Day show in Ruby Hill Park.
Jul 10 - Jul 12 · City Park West
Colorado Black Arts Festival
The 40th annual celebration of African American art, food, and culture, including the Boogaloo Celebration Parade.
Aug 15 - Aug 16 · Parfet Park
Golden Fine Arts Festival
A 30-year juried art show in downtown Golden, with Clear Creek a block away.
Aug 29 - Aug 30 · Sloan's Lake Park
Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
50+ dragon boat teams race across Sloan's Lake at one of the largest festivals of its kind in the US.