Weekend things around Denver and beyond
Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy bouncy amusement parks, mariachi music, or viewing and creating art, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email listings@gazettedev.gazette.com.
FRIDAY-AUG. 31
Get those fantasy minds geared up for the opening of Bubble Planet, An Immersive Experience. Journey the bubble’s themed nine rooms take a trip through “optical illusions, multi-sensory displays”…and a place where “reality merges with imagination.” Exhibition Hub Art Center, 3900 Elati St. Hours and tickets, $26.90 adults, $20.90 children, at bubble-planet.com
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Fun for the grown ups with a combination of games, chalk artists and area wineries at Chalk Lines and Vines, Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets starting $40 online and $50 at the door. arapahoecountyeventcenter.com/chalklinesandvines
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Thousands of pounding feet down the city streets for the weekend Denver Colfax Marathon with races including the marathon, half marathon, urban 10 miler and 5K.Two days, eight races and a Health & Fitness Expo. A Marathon Relay raises money for charities. Run or watch the action. runcolfax.org
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
All ages, religious beliefs and backgrounds are invited to experience the first weekend Klez Kolorado Festival celebrating all things Jewish. Presented by Mizel Arts and Culture Center and the Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center at JCC Denver Ranch Camp, 21441 N. Elbert Road, Elbert. jccdenver.org.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Northglenn’s 7th annual Food Truck Carnival is a weekend packed with 20+ food trucks, a carnival, live music, cocktails and Colorado brews. Bar proceeds benefit Northglenn Community Foundation for people in need. The setting is E.B. Rains Park and Civic Center Campus near the new Northglenn Recreation Center. Free to attend. Carnival passes $35 for an all-day pass or $3-$6/ride. 4-9 p.m. Friday; noon-9 p.m. Saturday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday. For more information: 303-254-7600.
FRIDAY
One of the newest works of public art is unveiled during a Block Party in the Plaza by Biennial of the Americas outdoors on the 16th Street Mall – Pedestrian Mall, 1550 Wewatta St. It’s a temporary installation through Oct. 27 and the public party, with art activities, food and music is 4-9 p.m. Friday. Horizon Drift is colorful textile panels commissioned by Tulsa artist Rachel Hayes.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Plan your gardens with the experts at the Colorado State University Denver Extension Master Gardener Plant Sale, Harvard Gulch Park, 888 E. Iliff Ave., 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Available: Heirloom and modern tomato and New Mexico chile plants, native plants, annuals and perennials. denver.extension.colostate.edu/upcoming-events
SATURDAY
A month of celebration begins Saturday with a Pride Kickoff Party at 40 West Arts District, 6501 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood. For ages 18+, it runs 6 to 9 p.m. and features drag performers and entertainers as well as a silent auction. facebook.com/events/354494140925529
SUNDAY
Denver Jewish Chamber of Commerce Spring Fling at Cheesman Park is a Sunday special, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with activities, games, music, soccer and Krav Maga martial arts. Free. Cajun food tickets $20. Registration: admin@denverjewishchamber.com.
THURSDAY-SATURDAY
The best in Colorado State Watercolor Exhibition is hanging through June 29 at Curtis Center for the Arts, 2349 E. Orchard Road, Greenwood Village. coloradowatercolorsociety.org