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Cinco De Mayo | May 5

The Cinco de Mayo “Celebrate Culture” Festival is produced by NEWSED Community Development Corporation who is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization. Through our programming we conduct economic development in poor communities and provide affordable housing opportunities to low and moderate income familiesand individuals. In addition, we promote business development throughout the city of Denver. Established in 1973, NEWSED’s mission is “to promote and develop economic, community programs and projects that raise the income, educational, and political levels of Denver residents”

Denver Arts Festival | May 27-28

WHERE: Stapleton’s Northfield Area A fine arts and fine crafts festival that continues to be dedicated to supporting Colorado artists while also showcasing a select group of national artists.

First Friday Art Walks | First Friday of Year-round

WHERE: Sante Fe Art District Find the pulse of Denver’s vibrant creative community year-round on the first Friday of each month in The Mile High City’s neighborhood seven art districts.

Denver Chalk Art Festival | June 3-4

WHERE: 1430 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.

Capitol Hill People’s Fair | June 3-4

WHERE: Civic Center Park, Broadway and Colfax Ave. 4 Stages, 80+ bands & performers at Civic Center Park!

Juneteenth Music Festival | June 17

WHERE: 26th & Welton St. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the United States. Dating back to 1865, it was on June 19th that the Union soldiers, led by Major General Gordon Granger, landed at Galveston, Texas with news that the war had ended and that the enslaved were now free. Juneteenth today celebrates African American freedom and achievement, while encouraging continuous self-development and respect for all cultures.

Denver PrideFest | June 17-18

WHERE: Civic Center Park, Broadway and Colfax Ave. One of the ten biggest Pride Fests in the U.S., this free weekend event in Civic Center Park features a parade, live music, food, and dance, all celebrating the local gay and lesbian community.

Cherry Blossom Festival | June 24-25

WHERE: Sakura Matsuri in LoDo on Lawrence Street between 19th and 20th Streets.

A celebration of Japanese-American culture, food, music and dance, Downtown Denver’s Cherry Blossom Festival offers a taste of the Far East in the Mile High City.

Cherry Creek Arts Festival | July 1-3

WHERE: Cherry Creek North from 2nd to 3rd Aves., on the seven streets between Columbine and Steele Sts. Over Forth of July Weekend, 350,000 visitors enjoy the visual, culinary and performing arts and interactive activities for the hole family. Meet and talk with international visual artists, sample fine cuisine, and enjoy live musical performances and artist demonstrations.

Colorado Black Arts Festival | July 7

WHERE: City Park West, 17th Ave. and Colorado Blvd.

Boasting three stages filled with jazz, rhythm and blues, gospel, reggae, and hiphop, this free festival in Denver City Park celebrates African American heritage with a parade, special exhibits, a marketplace, children’s arts programming, and socio-civic organizations.

Winter Park Jazz Festival | July 15-16 WHERE: Winter Park

The Winter Park Jazz Festival is one of Colorado’s most notable and highly anticipated Summer events. Some of the biggest names in music grace the stage in Hideaway Park in downtown Winter Park

Colorado Dragon Boat Festival | July 29-30

WHERE: Sloan’s Lake Park, 1700 S. Sheridan Blvd.

Set sail for summer fun at Sloan’s Lake Park, where vibrantly decorated dragon boats race in an exciting pan-Asian sport. This weekend-long event also features music, cultural exhibits, and delicious Asian cuisine.

Festivals & Attractions Golden Fine Arts Festival | Aug. 19-20

WHERE: Historic Downtown Golden The 26th Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival, presented by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, is one of the largest and most prestigious juried art shows in the country. The 2-day Festival features over 130 artists from 20 states, including many from Colorado. Artists will be juried in various media categories such as painting, sculpture, jewelry, and photography. The GFAF has free admission and will include food vendors, live music, locally brewed beer, and free art activities for children. We invite you to join us for this wonderful art show located adjacent to beautiful Clear Creek.

A Taste of Colorado | Sept. 1-4

WHERE: Civic Center Park, Broadway and Colfax Ave. A Taste Of Colorado is the end-of-summer celebration of community pride and spirit in the Denver region. Held every year over Labor Day Weekend in Civic Center Park, A Taste of Colorado puts the spotlight on the diversity of Colorado cuisine. Delight your taste buds with creations from the state’s favorite restaurant and food establishments.

Garden of the Gods

1805 N. 30th St., Colorado Springs Located 60 miles from Denver, the awe-inspiring Garden of the Gods features gigantic 500-foot high red sandstone rock monuments at the base of Pikes Peak.

Farmers’ Markets

The many farmers’ markets spread throughout the Mile High City aren’t just about locally grown farm-fresh produce, delicious baked goods and good-to-the-last bite prepared foods - though you’ll find more than enough of those things. Each Denver Farmers’ Market is a festive, weekly street fair with live entertainment, family friendly activities and a vibrant crowd of locals.

U.S. Mint Tour

320 W. Colfax Ave. Learn how to make money! The U.S. Mint produces 50 million coins a day, each one stamped with a little “D” for Denver. Free tours show every step in the process of turning a dull, blank, metal slug into shiny pocket change.

Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) Free Days

Colorado residents can enjoy the following cultural attractions for free on select days throughout the summer: “http://scfd.org/p/free-days-calendar.html” http://scfd.org/p/free-days-calendar.html

Always take the scenic route!

Denver Skate Park

19th and Little Raven Sts. The expansive Denver SkatePark - one of the most renowned skate parks in the country - is filled with bowls for all levels of skating skill. Admission is free. Helmets are required.

National Center for Atmospheric Research

1850 Table Mesa Dr., Boulder Learn about global warming, the 21st century’s hottest topic, at the National Center for Atmospheric Research. See a hailstone the size of a softball, watch as a miniature tornado is whipped up in front of your eyes, and get an up close look at how lightning is created.

Red Rocks Amphitheatre & Park

18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison Carved from towering red rock monuments, Red Rocks Amphitheatre & Park isone of the world’s most renowned concert venues. When there’s no concert, the free Visitor Center has a museum Performers’ Hall of Fame, while the surrounding park has hiking trails that weave in, around and over the colorful red rocks.

Denver Story TrekURS

Ever wonder about the stories of the places you pass? On Denver Story Trek you’ll explore the stories behind Denver’s historic landscapes and landmarks on an interactive, self-guided tour of the city. It’s simple to use and free!

Littleton Historical Museum www.littletongov.org/museum

Travel back in time at the Littleton Museum and get a glimpse into Colorado’s pioneer past. Located on 39 acres, the museum consists of two living history farms (one from the 1860s and one from the 1890s), with a working farm, a blacksmith shop and more than 40,000 historically Colorado artifacts.

Colorado State Capitol Tour

200 E. Colfax Ave. Tour magnificent, gold-domed Colorado Capitol Building. Stand at exactly a mile high on the steps, see Allen True’s beautiful murals, listen in on the Colorado General Assembly, and check out the gorgeous Rose Onyx wainscoting.

Free tours are Available 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Mondays through Fridays.

Festivals & Attractions MillerCoors Brewery Tour

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“Taste the Rockies!” Coors Brewery, the world’s largest brewing site still uses the same Rocky Mountain spring water that Adolph Coors discovered in 1873. Free tours show every step in the brewing process, and end with free samples for those over 21.

Celestial Seasonings Tour

www.celestialseasonings.com See how Celestial Seasonings, the largest specialty tea manufacturer in North America, blends, packages and ships its teas, then enjoy free samples of every variety they make, and discover a gallery of original artwork from their famous tea boxes.

Great Divide Brewery Tour

www.greatdivide.com Get a behind-the-scenes look at Denver’s craft beer world on a free tour at the Great Divide Brewery in downtown Denver. Tours take place at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Monday - Friday and each hour starting at 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Dinosaur Ridge

www.dinoridge.org See some dinos - or what’s left of them anyway.

Dinosaur Ridge features famous Jurassic dinosaur bones, such as Stegosaurus and Apatosaurus, discovered in 1877, and Cretaceous dinosaur footprints. A guidebook is available f or use on self-guided tours.

Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Museum

www.coloradosports.org Housed in Sports Authority Field At Mile High Stadium (home of the Denver Broncos), The Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Museum honors the legacies of The Mile High City’s greatest sports heroes, and features the Gallery of Legends, a “Great Moments in Colorado Sports” exhibit and a section celebrating the achievements of girls and women in Colorado Sports.

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Denver Branch’s Money Museum

1020 16th St. The Money Museum offers an opportunity to learn about the Federal Reserve Bank. And, best of all, it’s free! Walk-ins are welcome and groups can make advance reservations. Photo ID required for visitors 18 and older. On your way out, don’t forget to get your bag of shredded money.

Colorado is yours to explore!

Lariat Loop Byway

Retrace the motoring adventures of the early 1920s and experience the thrill of foothills exploration at the dawn of the Age of Motorcars on this 40-mile scenic circle in the foothills west of Denver. The Lariat Loop takes motorists to several popular attractions, including Buffalo Bill’s Grave & Museum, the Colorado Railroad Museum and the Mother Cabrini Shrine.

Denver Parks & Lakes

Denver’s city parks are beautiful. Confluence Park, located within walking distance Of downtown, offers sandy shores for sunbathing, a kayak practice route, and bike paths. Up in the Highlands neighborhood, explore Sloan’s Lake Park, an urban oasis with the enormous Sloan’s Lake taking center stage.

Estes Park

At the entrance to the legendary Rocky Mountain National, the historic resort village of Estes Park offers shopping and dining - as well as the hotel that inspired Stephen King’s The Shining!

Boulder

A recent study pegged Boulder as the “happiest” city in America. You’ll find out why when you stroll past the shops, cafes and street performers on the Pearl Street Mall, or take a hike on the city’s 200 miles of trails.

Peak To Peak Scenic & Historic Byway

Less than an hour from Denver, the 55-mile-long Peak To Peak Scenic & Historic Byway provides matchless views of the Continental Divide. From Black Hawk to Estes Park, the pleasantly winding road - the oldest scenic byway in Colorado meanders through valleys and ridges, with shimmering aspens visible throughout the entire route.

Denver Bike Trails

Denver is home to a massive network of more than 850 miles of paved, off-road trails that crisscross throughout the seven county metro area, making it a two-wheeled paradise. Paved trails connect to hundreds of additional miles of dirt trails, offering mountain bike adventures.

Free Live Music!

Denver Day of Rock | May 27 WHERE: Downtown Denver

Denver Day of Rock is a one-day music festival benefiting the work of Amp the Cause.

This free event features five stages of live music along Denver’s 16th Street Mall on Memorial Day weekend. Denver Day of Rock unites the community through music and family friendly entertainment while also raising funds to help Amp the Cause continue to support non-profits in our community.

City Park Jazz | Sunday evenings in June, July, August WHERE: City Park, 17th Ave. and Colorado Blvd.

City Park Jazz heads into its 30th season with a great lineup of FREE Sunday concerts in the park. Spanning 10 weeks across June, July and August, the collection of local musicians in this year’s lineup crosses cultures, styles and genres in a way that reflects the musical and cultural diversity of Denver.

Skyline Park Lunch Time Concerts | Fridays, July-Aug. WHERE: Skyline Park at 16th and Arapahoe

As you check out the shopping and dining options on the 16th Street Mall, you may hear the sound of live music emanating from Skyline Park. You’ve stumbled upon a free lunch-hour concert series held every Friday, July through August. The concerts begin at 12p.m.

Civic Center Park’s Independence Eve | July 3

WHERE: Civic Center Park, Broadway and Colfax Ave.

Join us for Independence Eve presented by Anadarko, the seventh-annual free community celebration featuring a concert, light show and fireworks display on Sunday, July 3, 2016, in Denver’s Civic Center Park (Colfax & Broadway) beginning at 8:00 p.m.

All Summer MOVIES IN THE PARKS

Spread out a blanket in one of Denver’s gorgeous parks for a FREE, family friendlymovie at dusk. http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-holiday-events/outdoor-summer-movies/

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