June 3rd – Highlands Street Fair – Highlands Square
“This quintessential summer event is a celebration for all ages, with three stages, a bike parade, slack-line instruction, kid’s art area, local vendors, beer garden, craft cocktails and more. One of Highlands Square’s largest events of the year, the Highlands Street Fair attracts Highlands Square residents, local Denverites, and visitors to enjoy Highlands Square’s laid-back, family-friendly vibe.” Learn More about the Highlands Street Fair
June 3rd-4th – Capitol Hill People’s Fair – Civic Center Park
“The People’s Fair is one of the largest two-day festivals in the country with over 200,000 fairgoers, and it’s one of Colorado’s longest-running outdoor urban festivals featuring handmade arts & crafts, food from local restaurants, kids’ activities, live local entertainment, and more! Special features of the People’s Fair include a wine pavilion adjacent to the jazz stage, the Mural Project, Fine Art Avenue located on 14th Ave., and an ever-evolving kids and Family Area with kids craft projects, sports activities, a carnival, and much more.” Learn More about the Capitol Hill People’s Fair
June 3rd-4th – Denver Chalk Art Festival – Larimer Square
“More than 200 professional, amateur, and student artists will delight and amaze Denverites with their incredible talents in what has become one of the city’s most treasured events. Over the course of two days, the artists will take to the street armed with vivid pastel chalks and spend hours on their hands and knees recreating major masterpieces or sharing original works of art. Spectators will watch as the intricate chalk paintings come to life and spread out to adorn four downtown blocks in and around Larimer Square. Visitors will enjoy live music, food and beverages while also having the rare opportunity to interact with the artists as they work.” Learn More about the Denver Chalk Art Festival
June 12th – Film on the Rocks: Bridesmaids – Red Rocks Park
“The people have spoken and the Fan Favorite Wedding Film is…. BRIDESMAIDS! So dust off that favorite item of clothing tucked in the back of the closet and compete for BFF status. Much like THE 40-YEAR-OLD VIRGIN and SUPERBAD before it, BRIDESMAIDS ushered in a new wave of comedy shepherded by Judd Apatow. Only this time, it is the comedic genius of Kristen Wiig along with her costars – including an Oscar® nominated performance by Melissa McCarthy – that brought on a renaissance of female driven funny.” Get Tickets to Film on the Rocks: Bridesmaids
June 16th-18th – Denver Greek Festival – 4610 E. Alameda Ave
“Come eat, drink and dance like a Greek at the 2016 Greek festival on the grounds of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral (the big gold dome). Whether you are nine or 99, there is something fun to do at the Greek festival. For the younger kids, there are fair rides, games and toys. In the past festivals, younger children have also enjoyed dancing on the stage with the live musicians. For the adults, there is shopping to be done, food to be sampled, and traditional music and dancing to enjoy.” Tickets & More Info on the Denver Greek Festival
June 24th – Westword Music Showcase – Golden Triangle
“The Westword Music Showcase returns to the Golden Triangle on Saturday, June 24! Our 23rd annual festival will be bigger and better than ever, with national headliners including Americana powerhouse Shakey Graves, energetic New Orleans natives The Revivalists, Australian electronic band Cut Copy, Bob Moses, COIN plus more National acts to be announced; and 100 of the best bands and artists from metro Denver performing at a dozen venues in the Golden Triangle.” Buy Tickets to the Westword Music Showcase
June 24th-25th – Coors Light South Platte RiverFest – Denver
“This two day festival is Denver’s premier urban RiverFest. Activities will include stand up paddleboard demos, a variety of riverside recreational activities, a kid’s zone, live music, beer, food vendors, water sport vendors, and more! The Coors Light South Platte RiverFest benefits The Greenway Foundation. For over the past 40 years, The Greenway Foundation has worked to reclaim, restore, and revitalize the South Platte River and its tributaries in Denver. These efforts have led to the construction of over 100 acres of riverside parks, over 100 miles of interconnected greenway trails, and the elimination of over 250 sources of direct pollution into our urban waterways.” More Info on the South Platte Riverfest
June 24th-25th – Cherry Blossom Festival – Denver
“Japanese culture and heritage are showcased in this annual event. Dance, taiko drums, and martial arts are featured on the outdoor stage, while inside the Denver Buddhist Temple are food sales, exhibits, and demos. Free admission.” More Info on the Cherry Blossom Festival
Have a great time in June!