Things to Do in Denver in May

May brings some of the most comfortable weather of the year to Denver, with warmer temperatures, low humidity and plenty of sunshine. Snow still caps the mountain peaks to the west, while patios, parks and trails across the city come back into full use. And the events calendar fills in just as quickly. Festivals move outdoors, concerts return to Red Rocks and venues across downtown, and baseball season is in full swing at Coors Field. If you’re planning a trip, May gives you a full lineup of things to do in Denver.

Sports Events

Colorado Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves (May 1–3), Colorado Rockies vs. New York Mets (May 4–6), Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (May 15–17), Colorado Rockies vs. Texas Rangers (May 18–20), Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants (May 29–31) 

Colorado Rapids vs. St. Louis City (May 9), Colorado Rapids vs. FC Dallas (May 23) 

Denver Summit FC vs. Orlando Pride (May 16) 

Colorado Avalanche Playoffs (TBD) 

Denver Nuggets Playoffs (TBD)
 

Outdoor Wellness

Bierhalle Brawl at Bierstadt (May 1) 

Sunrise Vinyasa Yoga at the Gardens (Every Tuesday and Thursday) 

Wings Over the Rockies Space Race 5K (May 10) 

Denver Colfax Marathon (May 16–17) 

Yoga at the Downtown Aquarium (May 23) 

Outside Days (May 28–31)
 

Arts & Culture: Performances

Dracula: A Comedy of Terrors (through May 10) 

Next to Normal (May 1–3) 

Hadestown (May 5–10) 

The Traitors Improvised (May 9) 

MJ the Musical (May 13–17) 

Improvised Shakespeare (May 27–30) 

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child (May 30–June 21)
 

Arts & Culture: Music

David Guetta at Red Rocks (May 5) 

John Butler with Band at Mission (May 8) 

Yungblud at Red Rocks (May 11) 

Denver Ska Fest 2 at Mission (May 16) 

Star Wars Return of the Jedi in Concert at Boettcher (May 22–24) 

Santana at Red Rocks (May 27–28) 

Morgan Wallen at Empower Field (May 29–30)
 

Free Days

First Fridays (May 1) 

Pay What You Wish at Clyfford Still Museum (May 1) 

Denver Art Museum (May 12)  

CELL (May 15) 

Joy Park (May 22) 

Molly Brown House (May 7) 

CO Railroad Museum (May 7) 

Four Mile Historic Park (May 29–30)
 

Biggest Events

Cinco de Mayo Festival (May 2–3) 

SeriesFest: Season 12 (May 6–10) 

Outdoor Movies

Civic Center EATS (May 13)

Bodies: The Science Within (May 15–June 28) 

Denver Arts Festival (May 23–24) 

Freedom Plane (May 28–June 14) 

Market in the Park-et (May 31)