Winston Downs Community Association

16th Street Grand Opening October 4. 11am
2025-10-04 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | CO
The Downtown Denver Partnership, the City and County of Denver and RTD are thrilled to invite you to the 16th Street Grand Opening on October 4, 2025, to celebrate the completion of the 16th Street revitalization project, exactly 43 years after its inaugural opening in 1982. We’d love to invite you to join us for a momentous day of community celebration beginning at 11 a.m. as we usher in a new era for 16th Street. Highlights include:

REI Scavenger Hunt throughout 16th Street
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with a Guerrilla Fanfare Brass Band Parade & Remarks
“Local Heroes” Music Lineup on the Main Stage with beloved Denver bands and DJs
16th Street Deals of the Day
16th Street Birthday Party with special treats and exclusive 16th Street merch

Park Hill Park Opening - Open to Public
2025-10-28 15:30 - 18:00 | Park Hill Park, 4141 E. 35th Ave, Denver, CO

Denver Museum of Nature & Science- Winter Night Lights
2025-11-20 16:00 - 2026-01-04 18:30 | Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205
Step into a magical winter night

Step into a whimsical winter wonderland where a dazzling holiday adventure comes alive. This is the Museum like you’ve never seen it before as a piece of the familiar turns into the fantastical through an immersive journey of light, sound and surprise.
Thursday, Nov. 20-Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026
First entry time 4:15 p.m. daily
21+ Nights: Dec. 4, Dec. 11, Dec. 18
*All Magical Winter Nights ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be rescheduled.

https://www.dmns.org/exhibitions/temporary-exhibitions/magical/

View Final Vision for Park Hill Park (former Golf Course)
2026-01-22 17:30 - 19:30 | CO
View the Final Vision for the Park: January 22
Join us for an Open House at Smith Elementary School! Stop by anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. to get updates on the Park Hill Park Framework process, including the final framework vision plan and next steps. All ages are welcome to join the discussion!

Thursday, January 22, 2026
5:30 – 7:30 PM stop by anytime
3590 Jasmine St. Denver, CO 80207

Do you have a memorial tree at the park?
If you were involved in planting a memorial tree at the park before the land was owned by the City, or know someone who was, please reach out to Denver Parks and Recreation to learn the latest on the status of the trees and ensure we can work together as the park is built out. Please email laura.morales@denvergov.org or add your information here.

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Free Admission Buffalo Bill Museum
2026-02-04 10:00 - 17:00 | CO
Free admission First Wednesday from now through April. Feb 4, Mar 4, Apr 1 Open 10a to 5pm
Find us here: 987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road, Golden, CO 80401
The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave is one of the most popular cultural and historic attractions in the Denver and Golden metro areas. Over 80,000 guests tour the museum annually and half a million people visit the gravesite and enjoy the breath-taking views from the museum’s observation deck.
Come learn about William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, one of the most famous people of his time, and his Wild West show. See for yourself why he wanted to be buried on top of Lookout Mountain.

Please join First Gentleman Marlon Reis in the upcoming Speaker Series focusing on wildlife rehabilitation.
2026-02-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Governors Residence, 400 E 8th Ave,, Denver, CO
First Gentleman Marlon Reis is hosting regular educational events at the Governor’s Mansion. Experts on wildlife rehabilitation will share their insights, with plenty of time for audience Q&A afterwards.
Please join the upcoming Speaker Series focusing on wildlife rehabilitation.

WHEN: Thursday, February 19th, 10:30am-12:00pm
WHERE: The Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion, 400 E 8th Ave, Denver, CO, 80203
ABOUT: Join us to learn more about wildlife rehabilitation.
Please submit the RSVP form if you plan to attend.

Denver Mayor's Office Invitation to Celebrate Black History Month
2026-02-27 17:00 - 19:30 | Montbello Flex Property, 12005 E. 45th Ave, Denver, CO

Free Admission -Buffalo Bill Museum
2026-03-04 10:00 - 17:00 | CO
Free admission First Wednesday from now through April. Mar 4, Apr 1 Open 10a to 5pm
Find us here: 987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road, Golden, CO 80401
The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave is one of the most popular cultural and historic attractions in the Denver and Golden metro areas. Over 80,000 guests tour the museum annually and half a million people visit the gravesite and enjoy the breath-taking views from the museum’s observation deck.
Come learn about William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, one of the most famous people of his time, and his Wild West show. See for yourself why he wanted to be buried on top of Lookout Mountain.

Governor's Speaker Series focusing on Animal Consciousness and Human Flourishing.
2026-03-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Governors Residence, 400 E 8th Ave,, Denver, CO
First Gentleman Marlon Reis is hosting regular educational events at the Governor’s Mansion. Experts on animal consciousness and human flourishing will share their insights, with plenty of time for audience Q&A afterwards.
Please join the upcoming Speaker Series focusing on Animal Consciousness and Human Flourishing.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 10th, 10:30am-12:00pm
WHERE: The Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion, 400 E 8th Ave, Denver, CO, 80203
ABOUT: Join us to learn more about Animal Consciousness and Human Flourishing with honorary host, Matthew Halteman, Professor of Philosophy, Calvin University and Fellow, Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics.
Please submit the RSVP form if you plan to attend.

Honoring Women's History (March is Women's History Month)
2026-03-21 10:00 - 13:00 | CO
Sponsored by Denver’s Mayor
Fireside Chat: Women Leading with Purpose
Moderated by Girls Inc. Teen Students
Featuring:

Kayla Garcia, CEO, Girls Inc. of Metro Denver
First Lady of Denver – Courtney Johnston
Jen Millet, President, Denver Summit FC

Mile High Asian Food Week
2026-04-26 08:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00 | CO
🍜 Mile High Asian Food Week: April 26 – May 3
Mile High Asian Food Week is returning for its fourth year. Join the celebration of AANHPI chefs and owners from April 26 – May 3 by visiting the 2026 vendors.

Freedom Plane is Taking Flight May 28 through June 14, 2026
2026-05-28 08:00 - 2026-06-14 17:00 | Colorado History Museum, 1200 N. Broadway, Denver, CO, 80203
Freedom Plane is Taking Flight May 28 through June 14, 2026
For the first time ever, a collection of extraordinary documents from America’s founding will travel together as part of the Freedom Plane National Tour , now officially designated as the 13th Signature Initiative of the America 250 – Colorado 150 Commission. From an original engraved copy of the Declaration of Independence to a rare draft printing of the U.S. Constitution, this traveling exhibition offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience the nation’s most foundational documents up close.
The exhibition will be free and open to the public at all eight venues. To secure tickets, visit the individual museum websites or contact the museums directly.
