FRIDAY-SUNDAY

It’s the big “OPA!” and has been for 58 years. The Denver Greek Festival is the full weekend at Assumption of Theotokos, Greek Orthodox Metropolis Cathedral of Denver, 4610 E. Alameda Ave., starting at 11 a.m. Packed with activities of all things Greek from amazing food to dancing, a boutique, so much history and tours of the cathedral. Hear choir performances and live music entertainment. General admission $5, senior discount. thegreekfestival.com

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

Breathtaking art transforms the streets at the Denver Chalk Art Festival, the work of 200 artists along the Golden Triangle Arts District neighborhood, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. South of Civic Center Park, cross streets of 12th & Bannock and near the Denver Art Museum and art galleries. See amazing creations by featured chalk art masters along with many emerging artists. See 3D drawings and the Youth Challenge for student groups competing for art supplies for their schools and organizations. denverchalk.art

SUNDAY

These 300 cars are guaranteed to make you go “Awww.” The 42nd annual Colorado Concours d’Elegance & Exotic Sports Car Show is on the grounds of Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe in Littleton, and the featured classic for 2025 is the Ford Mustang Pony Car. Show time 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Proceeds benefit Ability Connection Colorado’s Creative Options for Early Childhood Education Center, Head Start and Early Head Start in Aurora. Adult admission $10 at the gate or $9  online at ColoradoConcours.org. 

SATURDAY

Walk or run with the animals at the Into the Wild Running Festival to benefit the Wild Animal Refuge in Keenesburg. The 40,000 acres have more than 1,000 rescued lions, tigers, bears, wolves and a whole variety of other large carnivores. The festival includes a number of family activities. To register for any of the three run or walk events: runintothewild.org

SATURDAY-AUG. 10

A 60-year professional theater tradition, the iconic Colorado Shakespeare Festival opens  Saturday with “The Tempest,” followed by “Richard II” on July 5. Finishing the season July 27, “Doctor Faustus” is already sold out. Renovations are being completed on the traditional outdoor theatre building, moving this season’s performances to Roe Green Theatre at University of Colorado Boulder. tinyurl.com/53mf6sks

SATURDAY

A busy day in Arvada highlighted by the Indigenous culture experiences at the Arvada Powwow. Powwow dancing, music, storytelling and an opportunity to sample Native American food. Presenters are the Arvada Center, Rocky Mountain Indian Chamber of Commerce and Tatanka Ska Ventures. See the art competition and art market. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Arvada Center Sculpture Field, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Register for free tickets at arvadacenter.org/events/arvada-powwow. Another option, the free Arvada Summerfest, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ralston Park Addition, 64th Avenue and Quail Street (north of Arvada West High School). Pet swimsuit competition and parade, beer garden, and kids activities.

SATURDAY

Swallow Hill provides the music for the Indiewood Street Festival at South Broadway and West Hampden in Englewood, 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday. Headliner Kiltro and featuring Yarn, Rootbeer Richie & The Reveille, Sunstoney and Barbara. Food trucks, craft beer and local vendors. swallowhillmusic.org › concerts

 THURSDAY-SUNDAY

 Active community volunteers happily share why they’ve been so busy putting together the Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo with its Saturday parade, Red, White and Blue PRCA Rodeo, four rodeo performances and a concert night. elizabethstampede.com. Arena at Casey Jones Park, Elizabeth.

SATURDAY

Fun on Main Street Louisville starting at 8:30 a.m. with a Fun Run and Dog Jog followed by Summerfest activities including vendors, a spaghetti eating contest, kids activities and Best Louisville Tastes. louisvillechamber.com