City Opportunity: Denver International Airport Hosts Expo for Small Business Suppliers to Pitch Products
2025-05-21 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver)
City Opportunity: Denver International Airport Hosts Expo for Small Business Suppliers to Pitch Products
Denver International Airport (DEN) will be hosting a unique opportunity for local snack and souvenir makers and suppliers to showcase their products at a Snack and Souvenir Expo on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 8AM-2PM. Event is Westin International Hotel at DIA
Interested pre-packaged snack and souvenir suppliers can meet with DEN’s Dine-Shop-Relax businesses to learn about the application process and the requirements to sell their products within the airport premises. CLICK HERE for more details.
The Snack and Souvenir Expo aims to provide a platform for suppliers to pitch their prepackaged food, items and souvenirs directly to top concessionaires from across the country. This event underscores DEN’s commitment to fostering local entrepreneurship and diversity within its concessions program and represents a significant opportunity for suppliers to grow their businesses in a dynamic and high-traffic environment.

RSVP today.

16th Street Summer Kickoff Celebration, May 31-June 1
2025-05-31 11:00 - 18:00 | 16th Street, Denver, Denver
16th Street Summer Kickoff Celebration, May 31-June 1
Later this month, the Downtown Denver Partnership and the City and County of Denver will host the 16th Street Summer Kickoff Celebration!
Meet us on 16th Street between Market and Tremont (with festivities happening all over downtown – from Union Station to Civic Center!) for downtown-wide FREE fun, including:
We hope you will join us during this momentous occasion! Activities will include:
-World Cup Speed Climbing
-Kids Adventure Zone
-16th Street Grand BAZAAR
-Beer Garden
-Live Music & More!
Is your business interested in being a vendor during the outdoor marketplace?You can submit a vendor application to host a booth during the Grand BAZAAR outdoor marketplace – submit a vendor application here. Other opportunities include activation, sponsoring an event zone. Learn more here.
We hope to see you there! Visit here to see the full schedule of events and to learn more about Summer on 16th Street!

Denver Community Film Fest - WDCA is one of the sponsors! Free - Full as of 6/11, but can still RSVP in hopes of no shows
2025-06-12 17:30 - 21:00 | Holiday Theater, 2644 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO
Denver Community Film Screening- WDCA is one of the sponsors! Event is Free

Join Denver’s Inter Neighborhood Cooperation for Denver Community Film Fest Night!
And, thank you WDCA for your donation to help support this important event.📅 June 12 | 📍 Historic Holiday Theater, 2644 W 32nd Ave, Denver near North HS. Parking at North HS. In June, INC, along with a number of community groups, is hosting a screening of Join or Die, a thought provoking documentary on the decline of civic engagement in America, highlighting the decreasing participation in community groups like neighborhood & civic organizations, churches, and more. [Watch the trailer here.]The evening includes a pre-film reception at 530pm, screening at 630p, and a post-film Q&A with the director and community leaders.The screening is free to Denver residents. Donations are appreciated and accepted at the door.
WDCA is a co-sponsor of this film being shown as part of the June 12th Denver Community Film Festival. Your participation is what will make this event truly special, and we can’t wait to bring our communities together for an incredible night centered around civic and personal connections

Denver Street Fairs Blake and 21st Street
2025-06-14 - 2025-06-15
Road Closures and Parking Restrictions
Blake St will be closed from 20th to 22nd St, and 21st St will be closed from Blake to Market St.
Parking on Blake St from20th to 22nd St, and on 21st St from Blake to Market St will be unavailable from Friday, June 13th at 7 pm through
Sunday, June 15th at 10 pm after event cleanup is complete. The Bike Lane will be closed on Blake St between 20th
and 21st St and will be unavailable Saturday June 14th at 5am through Sunday, June 15th at 10 pm.
Event Description
Find event details and updates at www.artisanmarkets.co
Thank you for your support and cooperation with this community event. We are working with the City and County of
Denver to minimize all event-related disruptions. We hope to see you there!
Please contact Lexi at info@artisanmarkets.co with any questions or call 719-900-1993.

Juneteenth Celebration Jun 15
2025-06-15 11:00 - 20:00
Juneteenth will be celebrated in Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood on Sunday, June 15, 2025. The Juneteenth Music Festival will be the main event, featuring live music, community programming, and the Juneteenth Parade, according to Juneteenth Music Festival. The parade will begin at 11:00 am, starting on Williams Street at 26th Avenue and proceeding to Welton Street. The festival will then take place from noon to 8:00 pm along Welton Street.

One Water Day 2025 Agenda is Live!
2025-06-20 09:00 - 18:00 | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver, Colorado
Just Announced: One Water Day 2025 Agenda is Live! Tickets are $60 to attend.

We’re excited to announce the official One Water Day is now live! Join us on Friday, June 20, at the Denver Botanic Gardens for a full day of connection, collaboration and conversations at the intersection of water, sustainability and community.
This year’s One Water Day agenda brings together public and private leaders from across the region to explore stormwater and the urban ecosystem, highlighting the benefits of integrated stormwater management and collaboration across utilities
Tickets to One Water Day may be purchased as an add-on to the Watershed Summit. Ticket price $60.00
Registration includes access to the Watershed Summit in the afternoon, happy hour and full access to Denver Botanic Gardens on June 20. Lunch may be purchased as an add-on to registration.

Register Today

Movie Night at JCC - Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution
2025-07-10 17:30 - 20:30 | Jewish Community Center, 350 South Dahlia St, Denver, CO, 80246
Movie Night

Celebrate 35 years of the American with Disabilities Act featuring Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution, a powerful documentary that celebrates the #disabilityrights movement.
Thursday, July 10, 2025
5:30 p.m.
Jewish Community Center, 350 South Dahlia St., Denver, CO 80246

Movie Night at Cook Park
2025-07-15 18:30 - 21:30 | Cook Park, 7100 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO, United States

Housing Stability Strategic Advisors Meeting
2025-07-18 10:00 - 12:30
July Housing Stability Strategic Advisors Meeting
The next meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Friday, July 18 at The Denver Foundation, 1009 Grant St. Members of the public are welcome to attend and to give public comment. Keep an eye on our HSSA webpage for any further updates.

DENVER DAYS July 26 - August 3 2025
2025-07-26 - 2025-08-03
Planning to host a Denver Days residential block party? Don’t wait! Up to 50 residential block party applications on a first-come, first-served basis will be approved. Please submit your gathering permit and Denver Days application TODAY! All instructions are found in the tabs below.
Questions? Contact us at denverdays@denvergov.org.

Denver's Back to School Fest! August 2
2025-08-02 10:00 - 14:00 | National Western Center, 4797 National Western Dr., Denver, CO, 80216
You’re Invited: Denver’s Back to School Fest
Two of our community’s most cherished back-to-school events are joining forces for one incredible celebration. The Silva Family Foundation’s Back to School Festival at Sloan’s Lake and Birdseed Collective’s celebration at GES are teaming up with Denver Days to host a citywide event designed to support families and students as they head into a new school year.
Join us for a fun, resource-filled day that brings our community together!
Saturday, August 2, 2025
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
National Western Center, 4797 National Western Dr., Denver, CO. 80216
This FREE, family-friendly event is brought to you by Denver Human Rights & Community Partnerships, the Denver Mayor’s Office, the Silva Family Foundation, the National Western Center, Birdseed Collective, and the Denver Fire Department.
With heartfelt gratitude, we also thank our incredible sponsors, Comcast and FirstBank, for your generous support and commitment to our community.
You can expect:
Free backpacks and school supplies for students
Health and wellness resources
City and community resources
Live music and performances
Fun games and activities for all ages
We’re bringing together city agencies, nonprofits, and community partners to support Denver families with everything they need to start the school year strong.
Help us spread the word! Everyone is welcome, and no registration is required.
Learn more: denvergov.org/denverdays

Winston Downs Neighborhood Wide Garage Sale-Two days!
2025-08-16 09:00 - 14:00
Winston Downs Neighborhoodwide Garage Sale – Two Days!
We are located just east of George Washington High School
Street boundaries: Alameda, Monaco, Quebec, E. Walsh Place (Enter via E. Exposition)
Saturday August 16 from 9am to 2pm
Sunday August 17 from 9am to 2pm

Residents of Winston Downs- save the date for our every-other-year neighborhood wide garage sale event Saturday August 16 and Sunday August 17
Gather items you want to sell.
We’ll get the traffic to come!

You manage your own garage sale from your home. We suggest items be out by 830a at the latest. You set the prices, collect and keep revenues from sales of your items.
Winston Downs Community Association supports the effort by doing the promotion to get potential buyers into to the neighborhood. Our promotions will be included into Dist 5 newsletter, social media and visible signage on major streets surrounding Winston Downs. You may participate both days or just one day- your choice.

Winston Downs Neighborhoodwide Garage Sale
2025-08-17 09:00 - 14:00
Winston Downs Neighborhoodwide Garage Sale – Two Days!

We are located just east of George Washington High School
Street boundaries: Alameda, Monaco, Quebec, E. Walsh Place (Enter via E. Exposition)
Saturday August 16 from 9am to 2pm
Sunday August 17 from 9am to 2pm

FREE Self Defense Class Sep 6 at Cook Park RSVP
2025-09-06 10:00 - 14:00 | Cook Park, 7100 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO, United States

Next Denver DA Community Academy
2025-10-04 10:00 - 15:30 | Blair Caldwell Branch Library, 2401 Welton Street, Denver, CO
Join Us for Our Next Denver DA Community Academy
Our next Community Academy is scheduled for Saturday, October 4th, 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. and will be held at the Blair Caldwell Branch Library, 2401 Welton Street in Denver.
Please join us as DA Walsh shares his vision and priorities for the Denver District Attorney’s Office. Additionally, you’ll hear from several other key members of the DA’s Office, who will explain what they do and why they do it, and provide a detailed look at some major cases that we have recently prosecuted. There will also be plenty of time throughout the day for questions from audience members. It is our hope that, at the end of the day, you’ll leave with a greater understanding of the criminal justice system and the many dedicated people who make it work.
Please join us. Register online here

Denver Police Dist 3 Halloween Carnival Oct 26 1p-3p
2025-10-08 08:00 - 17:00 | District 3 Police, 1625 S University Blvd, Denver, CO, United States

Neighborhood Groups in Denver and open forum on what neighborhoods want from City
2025-10-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Cook Park, 7100 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO, United States
Dear Denver Residents,
Council Members Gonzales-Gutierrez and Kashmann are hosting series of in-person facilitated conversation about neighborhoods and neighborhood groups in Denver and want to hear from you to make real policy changes to how the city interacts with our communities. ALL ARE WELCOME, no experience or expertise necessary. Food will be provided, and childcare will be provided upon request. Below are details for the upcoming events across Denver.
Please RSVP using this link: https://linktr.ee/yourcityyourvoice (RSVP open for Sept 10 and 20)
Southeast Denver: INCLUDES WINSTON DOWNS
Date: Wednesday, October 15th
Time: 6-8pm
Location: Cook Park Rec Center (7100 Cherry Creek S Dr)
Light dinner and drinks will be provided!
In need of interpretation or ADA accommodations? Make a note on the registration form within a 3 days’ notice to request oral or written language assistance, sign language interpretation, real-time captioning via CART, or disability-related accommodations.
Questions? Comments? Reply to this email and we will get back to you!
TAKE OUR SURVEY!

Boo at the Zoo
2025-10-23 16:30 - 21:00
TICKETS REQUIRED
See pricing details below.
Get Tickets
October 24–26
4:30-9:00 p.m.
Sensory-Friendly Night:
October 31
4:30-9:00 p.m.
• Nine candy stations
• Cryptid creatures and costumed characters
• Animal Ambassadors
• Festive photo ops
• Seasonal snacks
• Bring your own trick-or-treat bag, and decorate at our bag + cryptid guidebook decorating station!
• Optional $5 “Lil’ Boo Bag” with treats for kids two and under

BOO at the ZOO
2025-10-24 16:30 - 21:00 | Denver Zoo

Hauntings at the Hanger (Lowry)
2025-10-25 10:00 - 14:00
Hauntings in the Hangar at Wings Over the Rockies, Saturday, October 25, 10:00-2:00. Come in costume for trick or treating, scavenger hunts, and all kinds of fun activities! Purchase tickets here.

Trunk or Treat (Lowry)
2025-10-26 15:30 - 17:30

Power of Aging: Luncheon & Celebration
2025-10-30 12:30 - 14:30 | New Hope Baptist Church, 3701 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO, 80205
Power of Aging: Luncheon & Celebration
Thursday, October 30, 2025 | 12:30 – 2:30 PM
New Hope Baptist Church – 3701 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Join the Denver Mayor’s Office, Human Rights & Community Partnerships (HRCP), and the Denver Commission on Aging for the Power of Aging Luncheon & Celebration — honoring the voices, contributions, and resilience of Denver’s older adults.
Enjoy an afternoon of stories, connection, and community as we celebrate those who continue to shape our city with wisdom and heart.
A light lunch, refreshments, and Spanish interpretation will be provided.
RSVP today: Power of Aging Registration
Space is limited—reserve your spot early!

The Jewish Cemeteries of Denver - Kavod on the Road Lecture
2025-11-06 11:00 - 12:00 | BMH-BJ Synagogue, 560 S Monaco Pkwy - entry in back, Denver, CO, United States
Thursday, November 6: The Jewish Cemeteries of Denver, 11:00 am–noon
This free talk will be at the BMH, 560 South Monaco Street Parkway. Park to the east of the building. Tell the person at the door that you are headed to the Kavod on the Road program. In passing, the lecture will discuss exactly what the BMH is and the lore of the part of southeast Denver in which it is located.

Volunteer with Give5 & Mile High United Way!
2025-11-15 10:00 - 13:00 | Mile High United Way, 711 Park Ave, Denver, CO, 80205
LEND A HAND, MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Volunteer with Give5 & Mile High United Way!

When: Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Location: Mile High United Way, 711 Park Ave West, Denver, 80205, View Map

In Denver, community is what strengthens and sustains us. By committing just 5 hours a month with Give5, you’re not just volunteering—you’re helping build a more connected and resilient city. Each act of service fosters relationships, supports those in need, and enhances our collective well-being, ensuring every Denverite has the opportunity to thrive. When we give together, we create a culture of care that lifts everyone up.
Support Mile High United Way to help prepare for their Children’s Holiday Party!
Thanks to generous donations from individuals and community partners, Mile High United Way provides a toy store every year where parents can select new gifts for their children. Children will have the opportunity to meet Santa and engage in holiday-themed activities. At the end of the day, families will leave with great holiday memories, treasured homemade keepsakes and wrapped gifts. Help Mile High United Way reach our goal of serving 1,500 children this year!
Join us as we prepare crafts, gifts and decorations for the holiday party.
Interested in providing items for our families? Check out our Amazon Wishlist HERE. Learn more about GIVE5 HERE.

VOLUNTEER HERE

Winter Clothes & Toy Drive & Communal Luncheon
2025-12-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Denver Indian Center, 4407 Morrison Rd,, Denver, CO, 80222
Winter Clothes & Toy Drive
We welcome donations of new toys, books, board games, socks, hats, gloves, or winter coats to support families this season.
You may also contribute online through our Amazon Wishlist:
Amazon Wishlist for Community Giving

Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Doors open at 10:30 AM)
Location: Denver Indian Center, 4407 Morrison Rd, Denver, CO 80219

Event Offerings

Light lunch provided.

Refreshments provided by Topo Chico

Distribution of winter gear, toys, and family gifts

Food boxes provided by We Don’t Waste

Community resource tables and support services

Parking & Transportation
Off-street parking is available nearby, though space may be limited. Please allow extra time to find a spot. To reduce congestion and support sustainability, we encourage ride share, carpooling, or public transit when possible.
We look forward to celebrating with you and sharing warmth, community, and connection this winter season.

Saturday, December 13, 2025
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(Doors open at 10:30AM)
Denver Indian Center
4407 Morrison Rd, Denver, CO 80219
Space is limited; early RSVP is encouraged.

RSVP HERE

Denver Water Community Meeting
2026-01-29 17:30 - 19:00

Celebrate the Chinese New Year
2026-02-14 10:30 - 15:30 | George Washington High School, Monaco at E. Expo, Denver, CO
22nd Annual Colorado Chinese New Year Celebration
The 2026 Lunar New Year is approaching, and the Dan City Chinese School (DCS) and the Colorado Chinese Foundation (CAFC) will once again host the annual Colorado Lunar New Year Celebration (CNYC) to celebrate the Year of the Horse!

Date: February 14, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: George Washington High School, 655 S Monaco Pkwy, Denver, CO 80224

Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival, celebrates the start of the new year on the lunar calendar, symbolizing renewal, family reunion, and welcoming prosperity by ushering out the old year and bringing in good fortune, health, and happiness, marked by feasts, traditions like cleaning and decorating, and honoring ancestors. The Chinese New Year on February 17, 2026, celebrates the Year of the Fire Horse. This zodiac sign symbolizes energy, independence, and a free spirit. It is the 7th animal in the 12-year lunar cycle. The year is associated with adventure, speed, and, due to the fire element, passion and transformation. Includes these years of birth1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, 2026, 2038

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.

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.
