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Weekends through Aug. 2: As you wander down the village streets and pathways of the Colorado Renaissance Festival, experience a 16th Century Medieval Amusement Park.
July 18th: Rock out to a 6-piece band playing classic hits from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. Learn more at CherokeeRanch.org
July 19th: Cherokee Ranch & Castle is proud to welcome The Magical History Tour for a one‑night‑only celebration of the music and legacy of The Beatles. Learn more at CherokeeRanch.org
July 19th: Be part of a meaningful 5K that honors donors, uplifts recipients, and supports all who await transplants. Sign up at DonorAlliance.org.
July 18th - 19th: Register for the Courage Classic Bicycle Tour and help provide lifesaving care for children. Learn more at CourageTours.com.
July 19th: Día del Niño features all‑day children’s workshops, dance performances, storytelling, and arts and crafts infused with academic content that supports learning both in the classroom and in everyday life. Learn more at MCCDenver.org
Through July 26: Explore a rich display of iconic masterpieces that charts watershed moments in Indigenous art from the late 19th century to the present. Learn more at DenverArtMuseum.org
July 17th-26th: Experience thrilling rodeo action, spectacular night shows, and the authentic spirit of the West. Learn more at CFDRodeo.com.
Through July 26: Explore the work of Denver-based artist Susan Wick, who is driven by a relentless curiosity that conjures worlds of fantasy, intrigue, and desire. Learn more DenverArtMuseum.org.
August 1st: Explore a market of Colorado artists and artisans selling fine art and crafts. Learn more at DenverArtMuseum.org
June 27th - Aug. 2nd: Enjoy world-class opera in a historic venue all summer long. Visit CentralCityOpera.org for information and tickets.
August 4th - 9th: Experience a wildly fun musical celebrating love, family, and a demon with a flair for chaos. Get tickets at DenverCenter.org
August 8th: Enjoy this family-friendly event celebrating the Poudre River while promoting restoration. Learn more at PoudreRiverFest.org
July 9th - Aug. 9th: Make the Colorado Music Festival your destination this summer for the best music and entertainment. Learn more at ColoradoMusicFestival.org.
Through Aug 10: Come enjoy Denver’s ultimate movie night under the stars. Get tickets at DenverFilm.org.
August 22nd: Enjoy animal experiences, craft cocktails and artisan eats while supporting wildlife conservation locally and globally! Get tickets at DenverZoo.org
August 29th: Celebrate a decade of rhythm, culture, and community at the biggest Dashiki Festival ever. Learn more at DashikiDay.com
Through Aug. 29: Spend your summer enjoying unforgettable concerts under the stars. Learn more at ArvadaCenter.org
Through Aug. 30: Get a glimpse into the multidisciplinary field of fashion including cultural trends and historical influences. Learn more at DenverArtMuseum.org.
Through August 2026: Explore one of the earliest European expeditions through present-day Colorado and the Mountain West. Learn more at HistoryColorado.org
Sept. 5th: Enjoy cars, food, music, and drinks—all for a great cause benefiting veterans and local charities.
Through Sept. 7th: Enjoy the gardens and galleries in an exhibition celebrating the human experiences that connect us all. Get tickets at Botanicgardens.org
September 10th: Enjoy an unforgettable afternoon of bold humor and powerful conversation in support of the Women’s Foundation of Colorado. Get tickets at WFCO.org
September 8th - 27th: Enjoy a gritty, high energy, coming of age story about belonging. Get tickets at DenverCenter.org
Through September: A marquee exhibition featuring more than forty artifacts that witnessed the moments that shaped the United States.
Through September: Explore the Centennial State’s origins through authentic photographs, documents, artifacts, and voices. Learn more at HistoryColorado.org
Oct. 2nd - Nov. 1st: Enjoy a gothic comedy packed with laughs, chills, and unwelcome guests. Get tickets at AuroraFoxArtsCenter.org.
August 8th-November 8th: Come discover Denver’s original lantern festival—returning with an all‑new theme and stunning sculptures. Learn more at FourMilePark.org
Dec. 4th - Jan. 3rd: Come experience a high-energy musical honoring a country legend. Get tickets at AuroraFoxArtsCenter.org.
Through May 2028: Explore how flatware tells a story of creativity that spans generations. Learn more at DenverArtMuseum.org
Probe the boundless mysteries of space by wandering and immersing your senses through sight, sound, and touch. Learn more at www.DenverArtMuseum.org
As part of Denver Film Festival's Colorado Spotlight, "Comparsa" shows protest through art.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts first launched the tour of Disney's The Lion King more than 20 years ago, and fans from around the region still make their way to the DCPA to see the show when it is in town.
National Jewish Health's Rev the Runway fundraiser is going to be bigger and better than ever.
The Arvada Center is showing "Lady Day at Emerson's Bar & Grill," a bio-musical about jazz singer Billie Holiday.
Twenty-three years after launching its first tour in Denver, Disney's "The Lion King" is once again playing the Buell Theatre.
A mother in the Colorado community of Sterling Ranch had a mission to create an inclusive playground in memory of her daughter.
"La Traviata" will be performed at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in early November.
Denver Film is finalizing plans for its 48th annual Film Festival.
One hundred fifty years ago, children in Denver learned to churn butter, weave, and care for farm animals. Today's students can step back into that lifestyle through the park's programs.
Pumpkin Harvest Fest is two full days of fall fun that really puts you in the spirit of the season.
Aurora Fest highlights the music, food and cultures of Aurora's international community.
2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur are free and open to the public for lots of family-friendly programming, including cooking activities in the CSU Spur kitchen, opportunities to watch veterinarians perform surgery on dogs and cats, see horses assisting with human therapies, engage with scientists at work, and play in a kid's kitchen and kid's vet clinic - allowing kids to become a veterinarian for the day and fix up stuffed animals.
The CBS Colorado event on March 6 took place at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
See photos from the collection day for the toy drive.
Xcel Energy Day of Service
CBS Colorado's 2nd Annual Girls In The Game event encouraged and inspired girls to consider careers in sports.
Participants honored and celebrated the lives of organ and tissue donors, their recipients and recognized those who continue to wait for a lifesaving transplant. CBS News Colorado's Michael Spencer was the emcee.
See images from the Indy Eve celebration in Civic Center Park in Denver on July 3.
While the Cache la Poudre River may appear to be flowing normally in many areas, water managers say much of that water is carefully managed and supplemented to keep the river flowing through a dry year.
Longmont City Council voted to purchase the former YMCA, paving the way for a new recreation center to reopen.
SWAT teams in unincorporated Arapahoe County discovered an illegal marijuana grow operation on a 20-acre property last week.
The city of Boulder is warning people about buckling pavement.
Medical assistants are some of the first faces you see when visiting the doctor, but a new survey finds it's getting harder to hire for those positions.
A man is facing child abuse charges after he allegedly left his granddaughter locked inside a hot car in a parking lot.
While the Cache la Poudre River may appear to be flowing normally in many areas, water managers say much of that water is carefully managed and supplemented to keep the river flowing through a dry year.
The man, the person he believes he was switched with, and their families, are now suing over the alleged baby switch.
Longmont City Council voted to purchase the former YMCA, paving the way for a new recreation center to reopen.
SWAT teams in unincorporated Arapahoe County discovered an illegal marijuana grow operation on a 20-acre property.
Hilton Grand Vacations said it has fired an employee who sent a racial slur to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
The Front Range Passenger Rail District is rallying support from the cities where the future rail line will operate.
Jayden Adams' death was confirmed by South Africa's minister of sport, arts and culture on Saturday.
After spending the past year under construction, Cheyenne Frontier Days is preparing to officially open its new Morning Star American Indian Village.
A man whose mother and stepfather are imprisoned in Iran tells CBS News "the hardest part is the uncertainty."
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
It's the latest effort by President Trump to make his mark on Washington, D.C.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
Lawmakers are one step closer to making daylight saving time permanent after the House passed a bill with overwhelming support.
It's the latest effort by President Trump to make his mark on Washington, D.C.
Clayton, currently the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, is expected to succeed Bill Pulte, Trump's controversial acting director of national intelligence.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
Water quality along the Arkansas Valley in southeastern Colorado has always been something of an issue.
Medical assistants are some of the first faces you see when visiting the doctor, but a new survey finds it's getting harder to hire for those positions.
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
Medical assistants are some of the first faces you see when visiting the doctor, but a new survey finds it's getting harder to hire for those positions.
It's the latest effort by President Trump to make his mark on Washington, D.C.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.
Memorials are being held in the hometowns of three wildland firefighters who died while battling a fire on the Colorado-Utah border. Meanwhile, the circumstances surrounding their deaths are still under investigation.
Concerns are emerging about a company formerly known as COE Bikes, which continues advertising free e-bikes and is now drawing scrutiny from state agencies.
The City of Denver is giving itself stronger enforcement tools to hold owners of neglected and derelict properties accountable, including significantly larger fines for those who fail to comply with city orders.
A Colorado administrative law judge has upheld the demotion of a former Colorado Department of Corrections manager who admitted participating in years of inappropriate text message exchanges with other prison leaders.
A man who stayed at a downtown Denver hotel last summer says he woke up to bats flying around his room — and that one of them bit him. He has now filed a lawsuit against the hotel.
