DENVER — Every weekend, Denver7 compiles a list of some fun events you might enjoy. Here are our picks for seven things to do in and around the Denver metro area this weekend. Have a fun event you’d like to feature? Email thingstodo@denver7.com.
1. Fall foliage season is here in Colorado!
We may not realize it yet, but sweater season is almost upon us. That can only mean one thing. It’s time to take a peek at the leaves. Click here to check out the best hikes, drives, and train rides in the state.
2. Check out some cool mural art after Oktoberfest
If you’re done with fall foliage viewing, take a stroll through the RiNo Arts District and experience DENVER WALLS. The International Mural Festival runs through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 29th Street and Larimer Avenue. Click here for more information. here.
3. Not satisfied after Oktoberfest? Let’s go to Cider Days Festival!
Enjoy a fun mix of live performances, activities, and delicious harvests at Lakewood’s Cider Days. There will be an apple pie eating contest, apple baking challenge, hard cider tasting, train rides, historical demonstrations and more. Click here for more information. And here are the tickets.
Denver7 Activities: Friday, October 5-6, 2024, 11 a.m.
4. Want to go to a music festival instead? Head to the Lafayette Music Festival
We have five venues, lots of music, and one great city in Colorado. That’s what awaits you at the Lafayette Music Festival this Saturday from 11 a.m. to midnight. Performances include Mercy Club Duo, Ian Mahan, Callie Loughlin and more. For tickets and more information, click here.
5. Want to attend a free concert? Levitt Pavilion is the place you want to go
If you want to enjoy live music but don’t want to pay to get in, head to Levitt Pavilion this weekend for the final free summer concert series. This weekend’s concert will be headlined by Third World with special guests Kumar Faiya, Mono Verde Collective and DJ Ime. Click here for more information.
6. Cross Boulder and Greeley with thousands of others
Thousands of loved ones, caregivers, and supporters of Coloradans living with Alzheimer’s disease will gather in Fort Collins, Greeley, and Boulder this weekend to share their experiences with this tragic disease and join forces to end Alzheimer’s disease. Through the walk we will raise funds to find elusive cures. Click here for more information. You can find it here.
7. Make every step count in the fight against kidney disease
The Denver Kidney Walk will be held on Sunday, October 6th at Great Lawn Park in Raleigh. Individuals can register to participate at www.kidneywalk.org/denver and create a personal fundraising page to raise money for the cause. More than 86 cents of every dollar donated directly supports National Kidney Foundation programs and services.
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