For some people, summer is the best. Almost everyday people plan activities, but for others, there is nothing to do. Here is a calendar of events that will get people out of their houses and explore the amazing community of Colorado.

Events:

• Denver Chalk Art Festival
  • When: June 2nd – 3rd, 2018
  • Location: Larimer Square
  • Time: Saturday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Info: 200 artists show their incredible art skills with chalk art. Admission is free
• Capitol Hill People’s Fair
  • When: June 1st – 3rd, 2018
  • Location: Civic Center Park
  • Time: Starts at 10:00 AM
  • Info: Brings together a diverse population to celebrate community and enjoy the start of the summer. Admission is free
• Denver Art Museum
  • Free days: June 2, July 7, August 4
• Denver Nature & Science Museum
  • Free days: June 3, July 5 (Night at the Museum), August 13
• Denver Botanical Gardens- Free Days
  • When: June 5 and June 19
  • Embrace Nature, and see all of the colorful, vibrant flowers in the gardens, and walk the grounds to reconnect with the outdoors.
• Incredibles 2
  • June 15th
  • Located at your local theater
• Denver BBQ Festival
  • When: June 15th – 17th
  • Where: Sports Authority Field at Mile High
  • Indulge in world-class barbecue from renown pitmasters, accompanied by live music. Admission is free Saturday and Sunday
• Denver Comic-Con
  • June 15th – 17th
  • $93.50 for all three-day pass
  • Friday – $44.00, Saturday – $60.50, Sunday – $49.50
  • Attractions
    • Celebrity Summit
    • Artist Valley
    • Merchant Mesa
    • Cosplay
• Do at the Zoo
  • When: June 21, 2018, 7-10 p.m.
  • Where: Denver Zoo
  • Info: Sample dishes from over 70 of Denver’s best restaurants, enjoy live music while viewing all of the animals. Admission is free. 
• Cherry Creek Arts Festival
  • When: July 6th – 8th, 2018
  • Location: 2 Steele St # B100, Denver, CO 80206
  • Info: A three-day event with all different types of art.
• Slow Food Nations
  • When: July 13–15, 2018
  • Where: Larimer Square
  • Info: Exciting street food festival, with healthier food and a focus on different cultures.  
• Hot Air Balloon Festival
  • July 14th – 15th
  • Location: Bald Eagle Lake, 35565 South Highway 40
• Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
  • When: July 28–29, 2018
  • Where: Sloan’s Lake Park
  • Info: A fun family-centered festival, explore a different culture through art, performances, and dragon boat racing.   
• Western Welcome Week
  • August 10th – 19th
• A Taste of Colorado
  • When: Aug. 31–Sept. 3, 2018
  • Where: Civic Center Park
  • Info: The last farewell to summer, a Labor Day Celebration with over 50 different restaurants, and almost 300 diverse street artisans. Come help promote the cultural diversity and rich Western history of Denver and of Colorado.