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Things to do in Denver this weekend [September 25th - 28th]

September 25, 2025

Hey Denver,

It’s about time for leaf-peepin’, and there is great post on reddit here that has some solid guidance for both residents and your friends from out of town. I’d also like to bring to your attention, the best damn TheBigWonderful beer fest in Denver is happening this weekend, go buy a ticket and have an absolute blast.

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Have a wonderful weekend, and now onto the show:

THURSDAY - SEPTEMBER 25th

‘Latin Beats: Sonidos de las Américas’ Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall @ 7PM This free concert celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and Latin culture’s influence in music, fusing traditional, classical, and contemporary sounds with the Colorado Symphony’s orchestrations.

Kali Uchis @ Ball Arena @ 8PM With Thee Sacred Souls

Bonnie Raitt @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 7:30PM With Jimmie Vaughan & The Tilt-A-Whirl Band

Marilyn Manson @ Fillmore Auditorium @ 7PM With Seven Hours After Violet

SABAI @ The Church Nightclub @ 10PM With AU5 & The Broken Skylina

Anella @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Ray Reed, Norfside Mike, & Salvatore

FRIDAY - SEPTEMBER 26th

Fourth Friday @ Olde Town Arvada @ 5PM
Embrace all of Olde Town’s creative endeavors from art to live music to craft beverages and more all day every fourth Friday of the month.

Candlelight: Rock Favorites on Strings @ Trinity UMC @ 6:30PM Your favorite rock hits reimagined in classical sound! Featuring selections by Queen, Bon Jovi, Ozzy Osbourne, The Beatles, & more.

PEARLESQUE Live Jazz & Burlesque Extravaganza @ The Pearl Denver @ 7:30PM Dress to the nines and join for a night of dancing, live jazz, games, and glitzy performances.

bare: a pop opera @ The Elitch Theatre @ 7:30PM bare is a heartbreaking, contemporary rock musical that follows a group of high school seniors at a Catholic boarding school in the 1990s as they navigate the complex terrain of self-discovery, love, and identity.

Alestorm @ Summit @ 6PM With Gloryhammer & Glyph

Deathpact @ Mission Ballroom @ 9PM With A Hundred Drums, Deadcrow, Pierce, & Bernzikial

Iniko @ Gothic Theatre @ 8PM With Bryan Breeding & Evolution of the Revolution

Cherub @ Fox Theatre @ 8PM With Louis Futon & SESSY

High Fade @ Aggie Theatre @ 8PM With Midnight Thirty & Rosebay

Autumn Kings @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Moonspit & Thousand Frames

SATURDAY - SEPTEMBER 27th

🍺🍺🍺 TheBigWonderful Beer Fest @ 16th Street @ 2PM Sip your way through 16+ varieties of local and regional brews, ciders, seltzers, and more - plus enjoy local artisan vendors and live bluegrass performances. Only $25 for unlimited samples or $40 for both sessions. 🍺🍺🍺

Havana Street Night Market @ Leezakaya @ 6PM The Havana Street Night Market is closing out the 2025 season with one last unforgettable night on Saturday. Join a celebration of food, culture, and community with diverse vendors, street food favorites, and a high-energy lineup of performances.

Colorado Avalanche Fan Fest @ Ball Arena @ 11AM Fans are invited to attend an open practice, skills competition and more!

Bourbon Boulevard @ Dairy Block @ 6PM Celebrate National Bourbon Heritage Month in style with a night of live music and an incredible selection of whiskeys from across the country.

Morning Yoga @ DMNS @ 8AM Enjoy a rejuvenating yoga session perfect for all abilities and skill levels.

The Rad Dirt Fest @ Trinidad, CO Gravel riders of all levels, from beginners to advanced can choose from three bike course options (40, 70, or 110 miles) through the remote and rugged Spanish Peaks for a unique off-road experience.

‘Stayin’ Alive: The Bee Gees and Beyond’ Concert @ Boettcher Concert Hall @ 7:30PM Get ready to dance in your seat as world-renowned a cappella sensation Rajaton bring their smooth harmonies to the songs that lit up the disco era.

The Jazz Room: A Journey to the Heart of New Orleans @ The Church Nightclub @ 6PM / 8PM Travel back in time to 1920s New Orleans as talented live jazz band brings a night of soul, passion, and rhythm.

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer @ Trinity UMC @ 6:30PM Hear Hans Zimmer’s best soundtracks from ‘Inception,’ ‘The Lion King,’ ‘Interstellar,’ ‘The Dark Knight,’ and more.

Big Gigantic @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre @ 6PM With Maddy O'Neal, Gramatik, Cherub, DENM, Jennifer Hartswick, ProbCause, & Lady Blackbird

Carcass @ Aggie Theatre @ 7PM With Brujeria, Necrot, & Hedonist

Swans @ Bluebird Theater @ 8PM With Little Annie & Paul Wallfisch

Christian Kuria @ Globe Hall @ 8PM With Allysha Joy & Kayla Marque

SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 28th

VegFest Colorado @ Auraria Campus Tivoli Quad @ 11AM VFCO brings together food trucks, 85+ vendors, free educational presentations, live music, kids activities, morning yoga & more!

TEDxBoulder: Dreams & Reality @ Chautauqua @ 2PM TEDxBoulder brings together innovative thinkers, thought leaders, and change-makers whose insightful talks encourage audiences to explore new frontiers of knowledge and understanding.

Cherub @ Aggie Theatre @ 8PM With Louis Futon & SESSY

Born of Osiris @ Bluebird Theater @ 6:30PM With The Browning, Axty, Lost in Separation, & Under Auburn Skies

All Weekend

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - Fall Plant & Bulb Sale @ Denver Botanic Gardens York Street Find the spring blooms you’ve been dreaming of from the hundreds varieties of bulbs, plants, and custom seed mixes.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY - ‘Goodnight Moon: A Fiber Tale’ Performance @ Dairy Arts Center Boulder’s own Impact Playback Theatre Ensemble brings to life your favorite children’s story in a unique imaginative and interactive performance.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Elk Fest @ Estes Park This family-friendly festival celebrates Estes Park’s resident elk and offers a vendors market, live music, food trucks, bugling contests, performances and more!

SATURDAY & SUNDAY - Evergreen Elk & Art Festival @ North Shopping Center ColoradoArtShows brings their selection of award-winning artists to Evergreen, providing residents with opportunities to support local artists and enjoy the lively creative atmosphere.

All weekend - Denver Oktoberfest @ Larimer Street Enjoy unlimited beer and wine, food from local vendors, and live entertainment during this year’s Oktoberfest. Ends 9/28.

All weekend - Breckenridge Bluegrass & Beer Festival @ Main Street Station Taste your way through a wide array of samples from local and national craft breweries, listen to live bluegrass, enjoy delicious food and gorgeous mountain views.

All weekend - ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Musical @ Vintage Theatre Don’t miss this new adaptation of the classic Sondheim fable about friendship, compromise, and the high price of success. Ends 10/19.

All weekend - ‘Lady Day at Emerson's Bar and Grill’ Musical @ Arvada Center Step into the world of jazz legend Billie Holiday in this soul-stirring musical experience that transports you to a smoky, intimate bar in 1959. Ends 11/2.

All weekend - ‘Schoolhouse Rock Live!’ Musical @ Aurora Fox Art Center This high-energy musical brings the classic animated series to life on stage, combining clever lyrics and unforgettable melodies with a live-action twist. Ends 10/18.

All weekend - ‘The Happiest Man on Earth’ Play @ Singleton Theatre Based on The New York Times best-selling memoir by Eddie Jaku, this powerful and magnificent new play tells a remarkable story of survival, revealing a paradox of joy built on a foundation of grief. Ends 11/2.

All weekend - ‘Eureka Day’ Play @ Curious Theatre Hilarious, razor-sharp, and all-too-timely, ‘Eureka Day’ is a satire about privilege, parenting, and the minefield of modern communication in an age of misinformation and moral conviction. Ends 10/5.

All weekend - ‘The Mousetrap’ Play @ Arvada Center Full of the red herrings and plot twists that Agatha Christie is famous for, this classic whodunit mixes thrills, intrigue, twists, and a dash of English silliness. Ends 10/12.

All weekend - ‘Alabama Story’ Play @ John Hand Theater CFU Set in the Deep South during the Civil Rights Movement, this new production follows a white librarian persecuted for fighting against a segregationist senator and censorship. Ends 10/26.

All weekend - ‘Miss Manhattan’ Musical @ Dairy Arts Center This new musical is inspired by the tragic yet compelling true story of Audrey Munson, America’s “first supermodel,” whose statues adorn the New York City skyline. Ends 9/28.

Ongoing

Ongoing - Cherry Creek Fresh Market @ 9AM Saturdays only* Shop Colorado products in season like farm flowers, fresh fruit & veggies, local greens, culinary herbs, French cheeses, vegan & gluten-free products, and much more! . Ends 10/11.

Ongoing - Farmers Market @ Old South Pearl Street @ 9AM Sundays only* Shop Colorado-grown produce and locally-made products, plus enjoy live musical performances. Ends 11/4.

Ongoing - The Omni Market @ West Ellsworth Boulevard at Broadway Saturdays & Sundays* Centered around vintage fashion and handmade goods, this market brings together independent sellers with a shared love for the worn, the rare, and the one-of-a-kind. Ends 11/23.

Ongoing - Fright Fest @ Elitch Gardens NEW - Colorado’s largest and most popular Halloween event is back for six weekends of hair-raising fun! Ends 11/2.

Ongoing - ‘Wild Fall’ Experience @ Denver Zoo NEW - With creepy-crawly Animal Ambassadors, pumpkin carving, and Bigfoot sightings, Denver Zoo’s special Fall adventure is fun for all ages. Ends 10/31.

Ongoing - Corn Maze @ Chatfield Farms Explore the 7-acre corn maze with this year’s special Colorado wildlife theme. Ends 11/2.

Ongoing - Bright Nights Exhibition @ Four Mile Historic Park For 10 weeks, larger-than-life sculptures will illuminate the night across 12 acres at Four Mile Historic Park. Ends 10/5.

Ongoing - ‘Sweet & Lucky: Echo’ Immersive Theater Experience @ DCPA Off-Center at Broadway Park A groundbreaking new work of immersive theatre, this experience allows you to follow through a warehouse of memories, where vignettes of a couple’s life materialize out of thin air—like pages of a scrapbook springing to vivid life. Ends 10/13.

Ongoing - ‘Titanic: An Immersive Voyage’ Exhibition @ Exhibition Hub Art Center
Embark on an interactive tour of the Titanic with incredible life-sized re-creations of the ship’s interior, immersive video animations, and 3D views that place you onboard of the ship. Ends 10/12.

Ongoing - ‘Shiki Dreams’ Immersive Experience @ Colorado Mills Mall Traditional art and digital technology come together in this magical immersive experience, taking you on a journey of discovery alongside Shiki, a mystical yeti and leader of the Spirits of the Forest. Ends 12/29.

Ongoing - Bounce Empire Experience over 50 thrilling amusement attractions at Bounce Empire, the world's largest inflatable amusement park! Ends 11/30.

Ongoing - ‘Beat The Bomb’ Experience
The World’s Craziest Team Game is coming to Denver! Step into a real life video game and get blasted with paint, foam, and slime if you lose.

Ongoing - ‘Novo Ita: Propagation’ Immersive Exhibition @ Spectra Art Space
Discover the story of Novo Ita through tactile exploration, puzzles, and augmented reality quests in this interactive experience that combines real botanical gardens & immersive art. Ends 9/27.

Ongoing - ‘BEYOND: Laser Light Experience’ Immersive Exhibition @ International Church of Cannabis Visit this mind-expanding, 360º audio-visual immersive experience, plus enjoy a retro arcade lounge, art gallery, movie theater, and a garden with multiple Instagram picture moments. Ends 30/04/2026.

Ongoing - ‘Discovering Teen Rex’ Exhibition @ DMNS Take an extraordinary journey into our prehistoric past as DMNS unveils a remarkable fossil discovered by a crew of inquisitive young dino hunters in North Dakota.

Ongoing - ‘Roni Horn: Water,Water On the Wall, You’re the Fairest of Them All’ Exhibition @ MCA Presenting works in a range of mediums – including sculpture, photography, drawing, and bookmaking – Roni Horn’s solo exhibition is the first to focus exclusively on the concept of water. Ends 2/15/2026.

Ongoing - ‘Deborah Jack: The Haunting of Estuaries’ Exhibition @ MCA The multi-medium exhibition features tumbling waters and fauna from the shorelines of four places: Maine, Louisiana, Brazil, and the island of St. Maarten, offering an exploration of humanity’s relationship to water. Ends 2/15/2026.

Ongoing - ‘What We’ve Been Up To: Landscape’ Exhibition @ DAM Featuring acquisitions from the past 17 years, the exhibition features never-before-seen photographs of diverse landscapes, helping viewers see and appreciate other times and places and consider where the world has been and what it is becoming. Ends 12/7.

Ongoing - ‘The Tangled Self’ Exhibition @ DAM Colorado artist Sadie Young invites visitors to step inside enormous mouths of towering monsters, dodge playful tube creatures, and discover hidden surprises in this colorful installation.

Ongoing - ‘Confluence of Nature: Nancy Hemenway Barton’ Exhibition @ DAM This exhibition presents multidisciplinary works by artist Nancy Hemenway Barton, each an exploration of her travels around the world, from Bolivia to Benin. Ends 10/8.