Enjoy these great May Events!
And a few June things to do!
May 10 – 11: Sloan’s Lake Spring Bazaar
“Spring is in full bloom, and Sloan’s Lake Spring BAZAAR is the perfect place to celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend in style! 🌷✨ Join us May 10 & 11 from 11 AM – 5 PM for a vibrant outdoor market featuring 80+ local vendors, handcrafted cocktails, craft beer, and plenty of treats for moms of all kinds—including the beloved Dog Moms! 🐾💖 Whether you’re shopping for the perfect Mother’s Day gift, treating yourself to a spring refresh, or simply soaking in the sunshine with your pup by your side, Sloan’s Lake Spring BAZAAR has everything you need to sip, shop, and celebrate the amazing moms in your life!” More Info!
May 17 – 18: Denver Colfax Marathon
“There is a distance for your goal! Aim high and go for Denver’s only Marathon, go on your personal safari with 1 mile of the Half Marathon going through Denver Zoo, or Denver’s most fun 10 Mile race. Get a group of 5 together for the Marathon Relay and pick your favorite part of the course. The finish line is waiting for you with your unique finisher medal, live band, lunch, drinks, photos, and more! Come see why runners make this an annual tradition and keep coming back!” More Info!
May 24: Denver Arts Festival
“The summer arts festival season officially opens with the 26th Annual Denver Arts Festival, Memorial weekend May 24 & 25 at Conservatory Green in the Northfield neighborhoods of Central Park. Experience fine art and fine crafts from over 150 Colorado and national Artists. You can make a day of it with plenty of art to experience, food trucks, wine, beer and spirits plus free live music both days. There is the Kids Art Zone where kids of all ages can create their own painting to take home with them. Come see why this festival has been one of the top ranked shows in the country. We know you will find some amazing art to take home with you.” More Info!
May 29 – June 1: Outside Festival
“Khruangbin, Lord Huron, Sylvan Esso, Trampled by Turtles, Neal Francis, Waxahatchee, Husbands, Hazlett and other artists to be announced will perform on Saturday, May 31 and Sunday, June 1. In addition to live music, the Outside Festival has two full days of events with adventure film screenings, athlete panels and signings, climbing experiences, yoga classes, workshops, gear demos, a kids’ zone, exciting food options, and a variety of immersive brand engagements. The Outside Summit, a precursor to the Festival and the outdoor industry’s premier networking event attended by over 500 influential leaders, will return on Thursday, May 29, with a full day of programming on Friday, May 30, plus exclusive gatherings and Festival access over the weekend.” Get Tickets & More Info!
Also see these June things to do!
June 1 – August 3: City Park Jazz
“City Park Jazz is a “celebration of community” that began in 1986 featuring only local musicians. Sunday evenings throughout the summer sees anywhere from 8,000 to 12,000 neighbors from City Park neighborhoods — and all over Colorado —enjoying the amazing talent that calls the Centennial State home, all free of charge. A handful of carefully selected vendors and food trucks round out this family-friendly festival atmosphere!” More Info!
June 4 – 8: Denver Fringe Festival
“The Denver Fringe Festival is a performance art festival like no other! June 4-8, four days of bold, original performing arts from local and national performers at performance venues throughout RiNo/Five Points – new plays and solo shows, comedy and improv, cabaret and burlesque, magic, circus arts, dance, aerial, immersive experiences and more!” Get Tickets & More Info!
June 7 – 8: Denver Chalk Art Festival
“The popular street painting festival in the cultural center of the Golden Triangle features more than 200 artists using the streets as a unique canvas, and then using chalk to create fantastic and colorful paintings at the viewer’s feet. These street paintings range from original artwork to reproductions of classics. A longtime favorite of many locals and visitors to Denver, the Chalk Art Festival’s home in the Golden Triangle Creative District is perfectly situated near museums, galleries, and other creative organizations, notably adjacent to anchors Denver Art, Clyfford Still and Kirkland Museums. DCAF is free to attend and encourages professional and emerging artists to participate. This event promises to be fun for the entire family! DCAF will showcase a mural and unbelievable 3-D drawings guests must see to believe. The Youth Challenge will feature groups of students from local schools and organizations who are invited to compete for art supplies that will go directly to their respective visual art programs. Guests can also take young artists to the dedicated Kids Corner, where they have a chance to create their own masterpieces. DCAF will have an array of food vendors, tasty libations, and live music throughout the festival.” More Info!
June 9: Film on the Rocks – 2001: A Space Odyssey
“Denver Film Presents – Film on The Rocks: 2001: A Space Odyssey. Pre-show performances by Big Dopes and Al Jackson Hosted by Janae Burris. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison, CO Ages: All Ages.” Get Tickets!
June 15: Juneteenth Music Festival
“Each year Denver’s Historic Five Points Neighborhood transforms into a hub of entertainment and celebration for the community in honor of Juneteenth, the day when the last of the nation’s enslaved people learned of their freedom.” More Info!
From all of us at the New Era Group…
Have an marvelous May and June!