Denver, this weekend.

Friday, Sep 11 · Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Changing Landscapes: Inside Venice, Mesa Verde and Rapa Nui at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Changing Landscapes, an immersive exhibition on climate change at three World Heritage sites, runs at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science from June 12, 2026, through January 3, 2027.

Friday, Sep 11 · Clayton Members Club and Hotel Rooftop

SHEEP Pop-Up by Chef Kelly Whitaker

A fire-and-ember rooftop tasting pop-up from chef Kelly Whitaker on the Clayton Hotel in Cherry Creek, running July 8 through October 4, 2026.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Belmar

Downtown Lakewood Farmers Market

The Downtown Lakewood Farmers Market runs every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through September 24, 2026, in the Belmar district.

Saturday, Sep 12 · 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.

Sunday, Sep 13 · Olde Town Square

Arvada Farmers' Market

The Arvada Farmers' Market runs every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. through September 27, 2026, in Olde Town Square at Olde Wadsworth Boulevard.

Sunday, Sep 13 · Orchard Town Center

Orchard Farmers' Market

The Orchard Farmers' Market runs every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through September 27, 2026, at Orchard Town Center in Westminster.

Saturday, Sep 12 · On Havana Street

Havana Street Night Market

Aurora's Havana Street Night Market returns on the last Saturday of each month through September 26, 2026, running 6 to 10 PM near Havana and Yale.

Sunday, Sep 13 · Four Mile Historic Park

Bright Nights at Four Mile Historic Park

Bright Nights, the after-dark lantern festival at Four Mile Historic Park, runs Wednesdays through Sundays from August 8 to November 8, 2026, 7 to 11 PM.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Town Center at Aurora

Mershop's Market Days at Town Center Aurora

Mershop's Market Days brings local makers and live bands to Town Center at Aurora on Saturdays through September 26, 2026, free from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Friday, Sep 11 · The People’s Building

Brindlewood at The People’s Building

The People’s Building in Aurora stages the play Brindlewood, running September 3 through 13, 2026.

Friday, Sep 11 · Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities

Misery at the Arvada Center

The Arvada Center stages the stage thriller Misery, adapted from the Stephen King novel, September 4 through October 11, 2026.

Sunday, Sep 13 · MCA Denver at the Holiday Theater

Denver Film CO 150 Films Series at the Holiday Theater

Sunday: Things to Do in Denver When You’re Dead (1995)

Denver Film’s CO 150 Films Series screens Colorado-made classics on Sundays at MCA Denver’s Holiday Theater from September 6 to September 20, 2026, opening with Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Hudson Gardens

G-Scale Garden Railroad at Hudson Gardens

Saturday: 9 AM to noon

Hudson Gardens runs its G-Scale Garden Railroad free to the public from 9 AM to noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays through October 1, 2026, in Littleton.

Friday, Sep 11 · Buell Theatre, Denver Performing Arts Complex

The Outsiders at the Buell Theatre

The national tour of The Outsiders, winner of four 2024 Tony Awards including Best Musical, plays the Buell Theatre at the Denver Performing Arts Complex September 8 to 27, 2026.

Friday, Sep 11 · Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities

pARTy and Rigsby Revisited: The Arvada Center Turns 50

The Arvada Center marks its 50th anniversary with two free gallery shows opening the same night, September 10, 2026: pARTy: Celebrating 50 Years in the Main Gallery and Rigsby Revisited: 50 Years Later in the Upper Gallery, both running through November 8.

Sunday, Sep 13 · The Bug Theatre

SAW The Musical at the Bug Theatre

SAW The Musical, the unauthorized parody of the horror franchise, runs Wednesdays through Sundays at Denver’s Bug Theatre from September 10 to October 11, 2026.

Friday, Sep 11 · Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Brandi Carlile at Red Rocks

Brandi Carlile plays a three-night Red Rocks residency September 11 to 13, 2026, with Stephen Wilson Jr. supporting.

Friday, Sep 11 · Denver Coliseum

Colorado Minerals, Fossils & Gems Show

The free Colorado Minerals, Fossils & Gems Show fills the Denver Coliseum with more than 300 dealers from September 11 to 20, 2026.

Friday, Sep 11 · Tuft Theatre at Swallow Hill Music

Downey Chase and Cole Scheifele at Swallow Hill

Songwriters Downey Chase and Cole Scheifele share the Tuft Theatre stage at Swallow Hill Music on September 11, 2026.

Friday, Sep 11 · Baldoria on the Water

La Feria del Tequila y Mezcal at Baldoria on the Water

La Feria del Tequila y Mezcal pours agave spirits all-inclusive at Baldoria on the Water in Lakewood on September 11, 2026.

Friday, Sep 11 · National Western Center

Global Dance Festival

Colorado’s longest-running electronic music festival returns September 11 and 12, 2026 at the National Western Center, with Tiësto and Kygo headlining.

Friday, Sep 11 · Fillmore Auditorium

Jack Harlow at the Fillmore Auditorium

Jack Harlow plays the Fillmore Auditorium on September 11, 2026 on his Monica tour.

Friday, Sep 11 · Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center

An Evening with Liane Moriarty

Bestselling novelist Liane Moriarty, author of "Big Little Lies" and "Nine Perfect Strangers," appears for a ticketed evening talk at the Hyatt Regency DTC Sept. 11, 2026.

Friday, Sep 11 · Participating Downtown Littleton restaurants

Downtown Littleton Restaurant Week

Downtown Littleton runs a ten day restaurant week September 11 to 20, 2026, with food and drink specials at participating restaurants and bars around Main Street.

Friday, Sep 11 · Denver Improv

Marlon Wayans at the Denver Improv

Marlon Wayans headlines the Denver Improv on September 11, 2026, with multiple shows.

Friday, Sep 11 · Stanley Marketplace

Pawstoberfest at Stanley Marketplace

Pawstoberfest brings a dog friendly Oktoberfest to the West Patio at Stanley Marketplace in Aurora on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 5 to 8 PM, hosted by Cheluna Brewing Co. and Boardz 4 Budz with DJ Alleycat.

Friday, Sep 11 · ReelWorks Denver

Sasha with Francesca Lombardo at ReelWorks Denver

Progressive house pioneer Sasha headlines ReelWorks Denver with Francesca Lombardo on September 11, 2026.

Friday, Sep 11 · Swallow Hill Music

The Sweet Lillies at Swallow Hill

Colorado string band The Sweet Lillies play a hometown show at Swallow Hill Music on September 11, 2026.

Friday, Sep 11 · Hudson Gardens

Tacos, Tequila and Traditions at Hudson Gardens

Tacos, Tequila and Traditions runs Friday, September 11, 2026 from 5 to 9:30 PM at Hudson Gardens in Littleton, with tastings cooked by the Hispanic Restaurant Association and dancing by Ballet Folklorico Patria Mexicana, tickets $85 to $90.

Friday, Sep 11 · Ball Arena

Tame Impala at Ball Arena

Tame Impala perform at Ball Arena on September 11, 2026.

Saturday, Sep 12 · St. Cajetan's and Lawrence St Plaza, Auraria Campus

Amor a la Mexicana Fest

Amor a la Mexicana Fest pours tequila and mezcal from more than 30 agave brands at St. Cajetan's on the Auraria Campus on September 12, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 10 PM.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Tuft Theatre at Swallow Hill Music

Antje Duvekot and Seth Glier at Swallow Hill

Folk songwriters Antje Duvekot and Seth Glier play the Tuft Theatre at Swallow Hill Music on September 12, 2026.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Stanley Marketplace

Beabadoobee PYLON Listening Party at Wax Trax

Wax Trax Records hosts an official early listening party for Beabadoobee’s album PYLON at Stanley Marketplace in Aurora on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 4 to 5 PM.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Cherry Creek North galleries and studios

Second Saturday Art Walk: Fall into Fashion

Cherry Creek North runs the Fall into Fashion edition of its Second Saturday Art Walk on September 12, 2026, free from 10 AM to 1 PM across the district’s galleries and studios.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Circle Sound

Circle Sound Fest 2026

Circle Sound Studio hosts an eight-hour outdoor festival at its Lakewood lot on Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 2 to 10 PM, topped by Cracker guitarist Johnny Hickman with Crazy Sloth.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Dairy Block

Colorado Wine Walk at Dairy Block

A Colorado Wine Walk takes over the Dairy Block alley in LoDo on September 12, 2026, pouring state wineries.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Levitt Pavilion Denver

Cool Vibes Reggae Fest

Cool Vibes Reggae Fest brings The Wailers to Levitt Pavilion Denver for a free September 12, 2026 outdoor show with Stylie, Vana Liya, and Link & Chain.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Denver Art Museum

37th Annual Friendship Powwow at the Denver Art Museum

The Denver Art Museum hosts its 37th annual Friendship Powwow and American Indian Cultural Celebration, free to attend, on September 12, 2026.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Denver Art Museum

SCFD Free Day at the Denver Art Museum

The Denver Art Museum gives free general admission on September 12, 2026, one of its SCFD community free days.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Denargo Market

Denver BrunchFest

Denver BrunchFest returns for its 9th year at Denargo Market on September 12, 2026, with bottomless drinks and food sampling from noon to 4 PM.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Stanley Marketplace

Divine Time Metaphysical Fair at Stanley Marketplace

The Divine Time Metaphysical Fair runs September 12-13, 2026 at Stanley Marketplace in Aurora, 11 AM to 5 PM both days, bringing readers, healers, and metaphysical goods to the former hangar's halls.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Russell Park Honoring Firefighters

Fall Artisan Market at Russell Park

Westminster's Fall Artisan Market runs Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Russell Park Honoring Firefighters, 7290 Bradburn Boulevard.

Saturday, Sep 12 · West 32nd Avenue (Julian to Perry)

Denver Highlands Oktoberfest and Market

The third annual Denver Highlands Oktoberfest and Market closes West 32nd Avenue for a free street festival on September 12, 2026.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Mission Ballroom

Insane Clown Posse at Mission Ballroom

Insane Clown Posse bring the Juggalo faithful to Mission Ballroom on September 12, 2026.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Belmar

Lakewood Food & Wine

Lakewood Food & Wine brings area restaurant and winery tastings to Belmar on September 12, 2026.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Swallow Hill Music

Livingston Taylor at Swallow Hill

Folk veteran Livingston Taylor, five decades into his touring career, plays Swallow Hill Music in Denver on September 12, 2026.

Saturday, Sep 12 · MCA Denver

MCA Denver Fall Exhibition Opening: Roni Horn and Deborah Jack

MCA Denver opens its fall season September 12, 2026 with an evening celebration for new exhibitions by Roni Horn and Deborah Jack, both running into February 2027.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Olde Town Arvada

Olde Town Shindig

The free Olde Town Shindig fills the streets of historic Arvada with live music and makers on September 12, 2026, starting at noon.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Park Hill Masonic Lodge grounds

Park Hill Fall Arts Fest

Park Hill Fall Arts Fest brings roughly 70 artists to the Park Hill Masonic Lodge grounds at 4819 Montview Blvd on September 12 and 13, 2026, free to walk in.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre

Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson at Fiddler's Green

Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson co-headline Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre on September 12, 2026.

Saturday, Sep 12 · Chaffee Park

Sunnyside Music Festival

Sunnyside Music Festival fills Chaffee Park on September 12, 2026, with live music across multiple stages and free admission in Denver's Sunnyside neighborhood.

Saturday, Sep 12 · City Park Pavilion and Bandshell

Taste of Ethiopia Festival

A free two-day Ethiopian cultural festival at City Park on September 12 and 13, 2026, with food, live performances, and a marketplace.

Sunday, Sep 13 · The Bug Theatre

Pedro Gonzalez Live in Denver at the Bug Theatre

Spanish-language comedian Pedro Gonzalez performs at Denver's Bug Theatre on September 13, 2026 at 7 PM.

Sunday, Sep 13 · The People's Building

Pomegranate Sounds Presents Vibronics at The People's Building

UK dub producer Vibronics plays The People's Building in Aurora on September 13, 2026, a Pomegranate Sounds soundsystem night on East Colfax.

Sunday, Sep 13 · Mission Ballroom

Violent Femmes at Mission Ballroom

Acoustic-punk veterans Violent Femmes play Mission Ballroom on September 13, 2026.