Everything Fun to Do in Denver This Weekend
These are all your local must-hit food and music festivals, events, movies, markets, deals, and concerts to help you make the most of your weekend.
Whether you like raging parties (it’s Mardi Gras!), calmer Disney magic, or amazing dinners, Denver’s got you this weekend. From Mardi Gras parades and parties to a new Disney immersive experience to the first-ever Mile High Asian Food Week, there’s a pretty diverse group of activities going down this weekend. Need more ideas? There’s also an underwear run, an outdoor short film fest, a new brewery, and a whole lot of sporting events. Here’s where to live it up this weekend in Denver.
Saturday, 7 pm - midnight
Greenwood Village
Here are just a few of the things you can expect at the Denver Mardi Gras party at the DoubleTree by Hilton Denver Tech Center: 12,000 beads, a pool party within the party, marching bands, burlesque performers, Cajun food, and selfie stations courtesy of the Denver Selfie Museum.
Cost: From $49
Friday - Sunday
All around Denver Metro
The first-ever (and hopefully to be repeated) Mile High Asian Food Week will be quenching your cravings for dumplings, noodles, sushi, and much more through Sunday. Created to celebrate our thriving AAPI food scene, restaurants and trucks like Lucky Noodle, Urban Village Grill, Pho King Rapidos, and Manila Bay will be offering special menus and deals.
Cost: Free entry
Saturday, 12 - 4 pm
Capitol Hill
Every February, thousands of people across America strip down to their skivvies and run a “brief” mile through the city. Join them this weekend for Cupid’s Undie Run, kicking off and ending at Stoney’s Bar & Grill. Even better, the run raises money for the research of neurofibromatosis, a rare genetic disorder that needs a cure.
Cost: $45
Saturday, 12 pm
Lowry
Denver Beer Co. is going big with their newest location in Lowry. Like 125-person capacity inside and 360 outside big. To celebrate, they’re throwing a party with live music and specialty beer releases, best enjoyed on one of their two patios.
Cost: Free entry
Sunday, 12 - 2 pm
Dairy Block
It’s like Mardi Gras, but tinier. And probably colder. Dairy Block will host its fifth annual Petite Parade, where all the vibrant, over-the-top floats are the size of a shoebox. Prizes will be awarded for Most Original Float, Best Team Theme, and more, so get building.
Cost: Free entry
Friday - Sunday
West RiNo
If you like to let it go, experience whole new worlds, and never talk about Bruno, then we have the show for you! Disney Animation: Immersive Experience opens at Lighthouse Immersive, bringing the magical world of Disney to Denver on a mega scale. From learning about the history, to jumping into the worlds of your favorite characters, to trying your hand at animation, this is new way to experience Disney.
Cost: $39.99
Friday - Sunday
RiNo
RiNo walls are already filled with awesome street art, and this week the art will be put into action. Five artists created five short films that will be shown on the neighborhood’s exterior walls this week. Stop by the Side Stories large-format outdoor film installation festival for some extra weekend entertainment.
Cost: Free entry
Friday, 7 pm, Saturday & Sunday, 8 pm
Downtown
The Colorado Mammoth take on the Panther City Lacrosse Club Friday night, bringing that Big Lacrosse Energy to Ball Arena. Then, the Avs play the Calgary Flames Saturday, followed by even more action Sunday when the Nuggets go up against the LA Clippers. Go cheer on the home team.
Cost: From $30
Allyson Reedy is a Thrillist contributor.