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How to Celebrate Black History Month 2026 in Denver

Each February, Black History Month honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans to the country. Here’s how you can celebrate throughout the Denver metro area with lectures, dramatic performances, music and more, both before and after Black History Month! 'Godspeed' WHEN: Jan…

Denver’s Biggest Events for 2026

Start planning now for exciting events and festivals in Denver. Scroll down our month-by-month list andchoose from annual favorites, splashy debuts and exclusive showings. Make a night of it and take advantage of great hotel deals. …

Only in Denver: Coors Field

Coors Field: pitchers hate it, batters love it. That’s because the home of the Colorado Rockies is Major League Baseball’s highest-altitude ball field, a fact that can change the game for the better or for the worse depending on whether you’re in the batter’s box or on the pitcher’s mound. A…

How to Be a Baseball Fan in Denver

Opening Day in early April is an annual rite of spring in Denver, as throngs of baseball fans flock downtown to mark the end of another winter in the Mile High City. Here's how to experience baseball at its finest. Coors Field: Home of the Colorado Rockies The Colorado Rockies play their home…

Top 5 Reasons to Visit Denver This Winter

Looking for something new and exciting? Wintertime is a magical time of year to visit Denver with special events, culinary delights, outdoor recreation and world-class attractions for the whole family. Here's how to plan your winter trip to Denver. 1. Special Events These special events are sure…

Ultra-Unique Denver Spa Treatments

Tired of spa menus that all blur together? Denver’s wellness scene is anything but basic. Local spas are leaning into creativity — with treatments that feature regional ingredients like evergreen, hops, and minerals, plus on-trend touches like cold plunges and infrared saunas. You’ll find luxe…

Where to Rent Outdoor Gear in Denver

Whether you have a couple of hours, a few days or a blissful week to spend in Denver, there are outdoor adventures galore. And you can rent all sorts of gear, from kayaks to motorized scooters, without having to pack a huge suitcase or buy expensive stuff. Here's a rundown to get you going…

Only in Denver: Lakeside Amusement Park

One of the most historic parks in the country, Lakeside Amusement Park, is half attraction, half museum of mechanical, thrill-generating Americana. Its creators were inspired by the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition — a.k.a. the Chicago World's Fair — where the fairgrounds were nicknamed "White…

How to Explore the South Platte River by Bike

A disastrous flood in 1965 sparked a restoration initiative on the South Platte River, which resulted in the network of paved trails for walking and bicycling, parks, and ecological improvements that you see today. Consisting of the Mary Carter Greenway and the South Platte River Trail, the 35-mile…