Centennial to o er free concerts, festivals this summer

BY TAYLER SHAW TSHAW@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

When making your summer plans, are you hoping to hear live musical performances, partake in local cuisine, or get your face painted?

e City of Centennial has stacked its calendar with free events for people of all ages to enjoy this summer and fall. Here is a look at what is to come: ese informal gatherings bring together neighbors with their city council district representatives.

District summer socials roughout the month of June, the city will host district summer socials, which will have live music, food trucks and family-friendly activities, such as face painting and yard games.

From 6-8 p.m. ursday, June 15, District 4 will hold its summer social at Indian Ridge Elementary, located at 16501 E. Progress Drive.

From 6-8 p.m. ursday, June 22, District 3 will hold its summer social at the Centennial Center Park, located at 13050 E. Peakview Ave.

Centennial Under the Stars

2023 e city’s annual celebration and concert, Centennial Under the Stars, is returning to Centennial Center Park from 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12. e band Libélula will perform as the live opener before the headliner, 6 Million Dollar Band, takes the stage. 6 Million Dollar Band describes itself as an 80s dance band. e event will feature local vendors, food trucks and family-friendly activities.

Centennial Chalk Art Festival Artists will decorate e Streets at SouthGlenn, located at 6851 S. Vine St., from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, as part of the annual Centennial Chalk Art Festival.

More than 30 chalk artists are expected to participate this year. In addition to admiring the artwork, attendees can enjoy live music, visit local vendors and participate in activities for the whole family.

Sip in Centennial

For the rst time, the City of Centennial will host a “Sip in Centennial” event, combining its former Brew-N-Que and Whiskey Warmer events into one celebration. e event will be from 1-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Centennial Center Park.

ere will be beer and liquor tastings, food trucks, live entertainment and yard games for community members to enjoy.

Sip in Centennial is free to attend but there will be tickets for purchase to participate in the alcohol tastings. Residents can get an alert when tickets go on sale by subscribing to the city’s special events noti cations: centennialco. gov/Government/Departments/ Communications/Noti cations.