Father's Day is Sunday, June 20, 2027, which means it's time to start planning a special day for your dad in the Mile High City! Here are a few ideas to get you started, plus great hotel deals if you're traveling to Denver to spend time with Dad.
Father's Day Weekend Events & Activities
Civic Center EATS
WHEN: TBA 2027
WHERE: Civic Center Park
Every Thursday from mid-May through mid-October, Civic Center EATS transforms Civic Center Park into a lunchtime extravaganza with Denver's best food and fashion trucks and live music. It's your chance to savor a variety of cuisines while supporting our city's small local business scene and the Civic Center Conservancy's mission to restore and enhance Civic Center Park, Denver's only National Historic Landmark.
For the Culture Cookout
WHEN: TBA 2027
WHERE: Cheesman Park
The For The Culture Cookout is a Denver Pride-Juneteenth gathering rooted in celebration, connection and unity. Join us at Cheesman Park for an all-ages celebration featuring delicious food, musical performances and DJs, local vendors, community resources and a vogue night.
Juneteenth Parade
WHEN: TBA 2027
WHERE: 26th Street, From Williams to Welton
Be a part of one of Denver's longest-running parades, dating back to the 1950s! Nearly 3,000 people march in the Juneteenth Parade to honor the struggles and social progress achieved through marches and demonstrations organized for freedom, justice and equality in our country's history.
Juneteenth Music Festival: 15th Annual Street Festival
WHEN: TBA 2027
WHERE: Five Points
Each year, Denver's Historic Five Points neighborhood transforms into a hub of entertainment and celebration for the community in honor of Juneteenth, the day when the last of the nation’s enslaved people learned of their freedom. Attend the Juneteenth Music Festival's 15th Annual Street Festival, directly following the Juneteenth Parade, for an engaging, interactive session designed for makers and innovators. This is Denver’s premier Juneteenth event, attracting 20,000+ attendees for a free street festival with a day-long celebration of freedom with live performances, vendors, food and family-friendly activities.
Highlands Street Fair
WHEN: TBA 2027
WHERE: 32nd & Irving to 32nd & Perry
Join your community at the 43rd annual Highlands Street Fair, a free, family-friendly event along W. 32nd Avenue. Enjoy live music, local food, shopping and a lively neighborhood atmosphere from morning through evening. It’s the perfect way to spend a summer day with friends, family and the vibrant Highlands community.
Spirit Colorado Festival
WHEN: TBA 2027
WHERE: RiNo Art District
Spirit Colorado is a vibrant outdoor summer festival showcasing the state’s best food, drink, music and art. Guests can enjoy tastings from award-winning chefs, sip local wines and spirits, and take in live bands alongside real-time graffiti art. Every ticket supports Volunteers of America Colorado’s work helping individuals and families overcome homelessness, hunger and hardship.
Edgewater Music Festival
WHEN: TBA 2027
WHERE: Citizen’s Park, Edgewater
Celebrate summer at the Edgewater Music Festival, a beloved local tradition now in its 29th year, featuring a full day of live music, food and community fun. The lineup includes standout performances from Los Mocochetes, The Duke Street Kings, Velvet Daydream and Wild Love Tigress, alongside local vendors and family-friendly activities. It’s the perfect way to experience Edgewater’s vibrant spirit and enjoy a lively day outdoors.
1940s WWII Summer Ball
WHEN: TBA 2027
WHERE: Boulder Airport, Boulder
Step back in time at Boulder Airport’s unforgettable 1940s-themed dance, where vintage planes, classic cars and immersive set designs create a nostalgic summer night under the stars. Dance to the live sounds of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, enjoy swing lessons and explore interactive experiences like re-enactor camps and a Casablanca-inspired hangar. With period attire, lively music and a one-of-a-kind atmosphere, it’s a magical evening of history, romance and timeless fun.
Juneteenth Hop
WHEN: TBA 2027
WHERE: Multiple venues along Welton Street
Finish the Juneteenth weekend in the heart of Denver’s Historic Five Points with the Juneteenth Hop—a one-of-a-kind bar and venue crawl celebrating culture, community and live entertainment. Journey through a collection of local bars, breweries and cultural spaces along Welton Street, each featuring curated live performances that showcase the rich traditions of jazz, soul, hip-hop and beyond.
Flatiron Sounds Music Festival
WHEN: TBA 2027
WHERE: Chautauqua Park, Boulder
Enjoy a day of free live music at Chautauqua’s 3rd annual Flatiron Sounds Music Festival! Catch an incredible lineup featuring Neal Francis, Lindsay Lou, Armchair Boogie, Blessing Chimanga and Pick & Howl, plus food vendors, cold beer from 4 Noses Brewing Company and an artisan market.
Fitness & Professional Sports
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Spa Treatments
Oakwell Beer Spa
Give your dad the gift of relaxation with a spa treatment experience at this unique wellness spot that combines a day spa with a craft beer bar. He'll receive complimentary drinks, gourmet chocolates, a private spa suite and a full-body massage.
Music, Film & Performing Arts
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre Concerts
No summer in Denver is complete without at least one — or two, or five — trips to the awe-inspiring Red Rocks Amphitheatre, just 15 miles from downtown Denver. More than 70 million years in the making, the 9,450-seat venue is flanked by enormous 300-foot red sandstone rock formations and always boasts a star-studded musical schedule.
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Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre Concerts
Grab a blanket and take a seat on the lawn or buy a reserved seat at this beautiful venue just south of Denver in Greenwood Village. Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre has a variety of acts coming up this spring and summer.
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City Park Jazz
The City Park Bandstand and Pavilion turns into a swinging, open-air jazz club on Sundays from June to August from 6–8 p.m., as music lovers of all ages congregate for City Park Jazz. Bring a blanket or folding chair — but be prepared to spend plenty of time on your feet, too. City Park Jazz encourages dancing. Best of all, these concerts are free.
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Arvada Center Outdoor Amphitheater & Front Porch Concerts
The Arvada Center's Outdoor Amphitheater offers exceptional acoustics in an intimate setting perfect for enjoying live music featuring national and local artists. The amphitheater features a weather-friendly covered seating area with close-up views of the stage and delicious concessions, including burgers, sandwiches, beer and wine. And on Wednesday evenings from July to September, the Front Porch Series presents local solo and duet musical acts, food and brews in a shady, beer-garden setting on the front plaza.
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Museum Exhibitions
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Outdoor Fun
Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park
Head to the only downtown theme and water park in the country for roller coasters, water slides, family entertainment and much more!
Water World
Beat the heat, relax in the park's beautifully landscaped 64 acres — and ride some serious waterslides. Water World is opening just in time for Memorial Day weekend fun!
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
Carved from towering red rock monuments, Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre in Morrison is one of the world's most renowned concert venues. The surrounding park has hiking trails that weave in, around and over the colorful red rocks.
Farmers' Markets
The Mile High City's more than 20 farmers' markets aren't just about locally grown produce, delicious baked goods and prepared foods — though you'll find those in abundance! Each market is a festive, weekly street fair, many with live entertainment and family-friendly activities.
Denver Zoo
With over 3,500 animals on 84 gorgeous acres, Denver Zoo is an amazing experience year-round. Your donation helps to provide world-class care for the lions, giraffes and elephants, as well as other wild animals and wild places, from the Rockies to Mongolia.
Denver Botanic Gardens
One of the top five botanic gardens in the nation, Denver Botanic Gardens is an oasis in the city, offering year-round events, a children’s garden, lifelong learning opportunities and research to preserve Colorado’s precious natural resources. Meanwhile, Chatfield Farms, located in nearby Littleton, takes pride in its exemplary nature preserve and gardens. Located on 750 acres, this picturesque site includes display gardens and a historical farm with a rustic barn.
Hudson Gardens
Enjoy thirty acres of natural beauty offering recreational, educational, and social opportunities for all ages.
Museum of Outdoor Arts
Despite the name, MOA's Englewood collection includes both outdoor sculptures and indoor exhibits, including the always-popular Cabinet of Curiosities.
Outdoor Movies
Catch everything from classic drive-in flicks to blockbuster movies in the park or even films at iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre!
City Parks
No matter where you find yourself in The Mile High City, you’re likely only a few steps away from a lush and relaxing green space. Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to explore Denver's more than 5,000 acres of traditional parks and parkways, as well as an additional 14,000 acres of spectacular mountain parks in neighboring counties that are maintained by the City and County of Denver.
Lesser-Known, Hidden-Gem Parks
If you’re looking for a quiet spot to have a picnic, take in great views or experience a different side of the city, check out these lesser-known Denver parks.
How to Explore the South Platte River by Bike
Take a two-wheeled tour through the heart of the city along this beautiful river. You'll cruise by some of the city's biggest attractions.
Denver's Best Urban Hikes
Denver is a city with boundless outdoor fun and has an ideal location next to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. While the Mile High City is conveniently close to major peaks for hiking, there's actually no need to head into the mountains when Denver's regional trail system encompasses hundreds of miles for all ages and abilities to explore.
How to Explore the Colorado Trail in Waterton Canyon
Many people think that Denver’s prettiest, closest and most accessible bit of mountain scenery is Waterton Canyon. This is the start of the famous Colorado Trail, one of the great long-distance hikes (or mountain bike rides) of the Rocky Mountains.
Pet-Friendly Denver
Denver is home to dozens of pet-friendly activities and destinations, including dog-friendly hotels and dog parks. Find the best on-leash and off-leash fun for your best friend.
Street Art
Denver street artists have been busy brightening (and enlightening) the urban landscape for decades by making canvases of the city’s alleyways, building exteriors, warehouses, garage doors and storefronts. Grab your camera and take a stroll past some of the city's favorite murals.
Outdoor and Patio Dining
There’s no better way to soak up summer than on one of The Mile High City’s splendid patios. From skyward rooftop terraces to lushly landscaped gardens, these are the ultimate spots to eat and drink alfresco in Denver.
Denver Beer Trail
Denver is a mecca for craft beer. But with 100 brewpubs, breweries and tap rooms in the metro area, where do you begin? Let the Denver Beer Trail be your guide with this sampling and interactive map.