The 7 Best Things to Do in Colorado This Weekend: September 6-8, 2024

DENVER – Each weekend, Denver7 compiles a list of fun events you might enjoy. Here are our picks for the 7 best things to do this weekend in the Denver metro area and beyond. Have a fun event you'd like to feature? Email [email protected].

1. You love art but don't want to go to a museum? It's First Fridays weekend!

This Friday, enjoy Denver's local arts scene in five arts districts: Arts District Santa Fe, Golden Triangle Museum District, Tennyson Street Cultural District and RiNo Arts District (Five Points). Enjoy music, including the Five Points Jazz Hop, art, food and more.

2. Attend the second longest community parade in Colorado

The Arvada Harvest Festival – the second longest community parade in Colorado – is happening this weekend. The festival features rides, food and vendor booths, a spelling bee, talent show, garden harvest contests, a car show, a cow patty throwing contest, a kids' parade and activities, and plenty of live entertainment. The festival runs from early morning to sunset every day, September 6-8. Find more information here.

3. Celebrate Celtic culture at the Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival

Get ready to hear the best in Celtic music, experience a brand new 2022 Estes Park International Tattoo, jousting, Irish and Highland dancing, a parade, dogs and fun all weekend long at the 47th annual Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival. The event runs September 6-8. Info and ticket information can be found here.

4. Experience the last of summer at the Union Peak Festival at Copper Mountain

Take advantage of the last sunny days of summer at the third annual Union Peak Festival, held Friday and Saturday at Copper Mountain. There are free live music performances from artists such as Grouplove, Flipturn, Violent Femmes, Specter Jones and many more. There will also be live art, food, performances and the ultimate celebration of the mountain athlete. Find ticket information and schedule here.

5. Celebrate culture, music and food at Taste of the Middle East in Aurora

Food, music, dance and culture await you this weekend at Taste of the Middle East in Aurora. Visit the Aurora Municipal Center for performances, henna, delicious food and more. Learn more here.

6. Looking for a free concert? Then the Levitt Pavilion is the place to be.

The 2023 free summer concert season at Levitt Pavilion Denver continues this weekend and runs through early October. Mariachi Sol de mi Tierra (with Fiesta Colorado Dance Company & Baile Caliente) will perform Friday and G. Love & Special Sauce with The Sweet Lillies will perform Sunday. More information here.

7. Walk to End Alzheimer's Disease in Steamboat Springs

Thousands of families, caregivers and supporters of people with Alzheimer's in Colorado will gather in Steamboat Springs on Saturday to share their experiences with this tragic disease and raise money to find an elusive cure. Denver7 is a proud partner of the Colorado Walk to End Alzheimer's. For more information about this weekend's walk, click here.

The 7 Best Things to Do in Colorado This Weekend: September 6-8, 2024