Looking for weekend plans? Nina Blanco ran around town and found at least 10 things for you to do this weekend with family and friends! From kid-friendly activities to fun brunch plans with your friends, it’s all listed below! Each event has a link for more details. Have a great weekend! -Nina
All Weekend:
Cinco De Mayo Fest (Denver)
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo with the legendary festival that takes place at Civic Center Park every year! Watch the community parade, Lowrider car show, chihuahua races, join the taco eating contest and more! Running Saturday & Sunday this weekend!
Friday, May 3:
First Friday Artwalk on Santa Fe (Denver)
The First Friday Art Walks are the signature event of Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe. All year round, rain or shine, the District comes alive on the first Friday of each month as thousands descend upon Santa Fe Drive for the First Friday Art Walks from 5:30-9:30 p.m. View art from hundreds of artists in galleries, studios, co-ops, upstairs, downstairs, in alleys, on the street—everywhere!
First Friday Vintage Market in RiNo (Denver)
First Friday Vintage Market brings together over 25 local vintage vendors for a night of free vintage shopping in one of Denver’s BEST art-filled neighborhoods! Food Trucks onsite, Vendors to shop, Live acoustic set from local musician Casino Perosi from 6-8pm & more fun surprises!
Saturday, May 4:
Kentucky Derby Watch Party (Centennial)
Saddle up for race day! Join ViewHouse Centennial on May 4th for their annual Kentucky Derby watch party! Watch the event on giant screens, place your bets, and sip on Mint Juleps! Wear your best hat to enter our crazy hat competition! Exclusive prizes for contest winners. Make a reservation at viewhouse.com or by calling 303-790-8440.
2024 Denver Mini Derby (Denver)
A Kentucky Derby Viewing Party with a Twist… Come take part in the most fun Kentucky Derby Day event anywhere! Right after we watch the 146th Running the Kentucky Derby, we will have our own “mini race” and showing of our adorable mini horses trotting around on site! Massive viewing screen, a great LIVE band and DJ, tons of great food options, best dressed contests, open bar, BBQ, the famous Corgi Race, and an atmosphere like no other are just a few reasons why you can’t miss this amazing annual event. Break out your most over the top hat, your brightest pastel pants and we will see you there!
Barbie Truck Tour at Park Meadows Mall (Park Meadows)
Barbie is living the dream and cruising to a city near you! Come check out the new Dreamhouse Living Tour with exclusive merch only available on the Barbie Truck Tour! We will be at Park Meadows in the Vistas near Chico’s and the lawn area between 10am-7pm.
Cherry Creek Fresh Market (Denver)
SAME TIME, SAME PLACE, FRESH SPACE! The Colorado Fresh Market, presented by Huntington Bank, has moved to east side of the shopping center in the surface lot just South of Macy’s off Steele Street. Stroll through the sunny, al fresco market and pick up all your favorite local products from Colorado farmers and vendors offering fresh fruits and vegetables, fragrant flowers, local dairy, and specialty food items at the Colorado Fresh Market. Every Saturday, May 4th – October 12th, 9am – 2pm. As always, parking for Colorado Fresh Market is complimentary.
May the Fourth Be With You at Fiction Beer (Denver)
Scoundrels, pirates, princesses, politicians, wizards, and farmers: all are welcome to attend our celebration of Star Wars and Han Solo. Join us at our cantina on May the Fourth and enjoy the return of Never Tell Me the Hops New England Style IPA and snag a custom glass from the far side of the galaxy (while supplies last). The odds of having a bad time are roughly the same as successfully navigating an asteroid field (3720:1), so make your plans now—but don’t bother telling Han the odds—or the hops!
May the Fourth Be With You Flash Tattoo Sale (Arvada)
We at Villainous Ink Tattoo are celebrating our love for Star Wars we will be doing flash deals as well as piercing deals, so don’t miss out and may the fourth be with you!!
Sunday, May 5:
Cinco De Mayo RiNo Block Party (Denver)
Join Los Chingones RiNo for the Ultimate Cinco de Mayo Celebration on May 5th, 2024! ¡Vámonos, amigos! Get ready to experience the electrifying atmosphere of our legendary Cinco de Rino Block Party, as Los Chingones RiNo proudly brings back this highly anticipated event on the iconic date of May 5th. Mark your calendars for a fiesta like no other with Mechanical Bull, Luchadores and other surprises!
Baby Goat Yoga (Littleton)
Our events proceed with a 45 minute goat yoga lesson and end with a 15 min decompression for our guests & goats. The guests can pet the goats, hold the goats and just spend time loving the gift of these cute and innocent animals. This is also a great time for guests to capture their moments on camera. The guests want their friends to see their interaction on social media. This a great time to capture the moment!
Much Love and Baby Goats!