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Saturday, April 25th: Enjoy a 70s-inspired celebration honoring five decades of leadership and empowerment! Learn more at CWEF.org.
April 25th: Día del Niño features all‑day children’s workshops, dance performances, storytelling, and arts and crafts. MCC Booth 11am-2pm - Piñata Activity - Learn more at MCCDenver.org
April 24th-26th: Michelle Cann brings Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Florence Price’s rediscovered concerto to life. Get tickets at ColoradoSymphony.org.
April 24th-26th: Enjoy a festival featuring outstanding features, shorts, and documentaries celebrating female filmmakers. Learn more at DenverFilm.org
April 26th: 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
April 26th: 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
April 29: Hear from a dynamic group of women who are making waves in the trades. Learn more at EGFoundation.org.
April 1st - 30th: Learn more about local, regional and national activities to help encourage Americans to register as organ donors at DonateLifeColorado.org.
May 3rd: 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
May 7th: Celebrate two decades of creativity and innovation while highlighting fashions made entirely from paper. Learn more at PaperFashionShow.com
May 7: Come enjoy an expo highlighting women making a meaningful impact toward a more just and sustainable world. Learn more at WomenPoweringChange.org.
May 7th - 8th: Enjoy powerful conversations, fresh ideas, and connections that last. Learn more at BizLifeCon.com
May 9th: Enjoy this full-day festival of concerts, workshops, and community. Learn more at SwallowHillMusic.org
March 13th-May 10th: Wander glowing worlds after dark, enjoy 175 giant lanterns and 60 luminous scenes bringing wildlife to life. Get tickets at DenverZoo.org
March 27th - May 10th: Enjoy this extraordinary true story that chronicles how an isolated town played host to the world. Get tickets at ArvadaCenter.org.
May 2nd-10th: Experience the timeless beauty of Madama Butterfly as it graces the Ellie Caulkins Opera House stage. Get tickets at OperaColorado.org.
May 6th-10th: Experience Denver’s international festival celebrating episodic storytelling through screenings, panels, premieres, and industry connections. Learn more at SeriesFest.com
Through May 10: Enjoy this laugh-out-loud reimagining of the gothic classic. Get tickets at DenverCenter.org.
May 30th: Learn about caring for type 1 and type 2 diabetes in a comfortable, understanding, and positive environment. Learn more at EpicConferences.org.
April 17th – May 31st: Enjoy this disarmingly funny and tender play about the foibles (foy·blz) of language and miscommunication. Learn more at DenverCenter.org
May 29th-31st: Denver’s only LGBTQ+ film festival celebrates diverse stories through films and signature events. Learn more at DenverFilm.org
The symphony’s season continues through the end of May and features performances with world-renowned artists. Explore the lineup and get tickets at ColoradoSymphony.org.
May 8th - June 7th: Back by popular demand this hilarious, puppet-filled musical brings big laughs and heart to the stage! Get tickets at TownHallArtsCenter.org
June 10th-11th: A high energy, two‑day experience bringing leaders and creators together for powerful conversations and meaningful economic connection. Learn more at BestSuccessSummit.org.
June 12th: Experience high‑energy team challenges while raising vital support for Morgridge Academy, the nation’s only school for children with chronic illnesses. Learn more at NationalJewish.org
June 13th: Experience global culture and community at Aurora’s multicultural celebration. Learn more at AuroraGov.org.
June 5th – 28th: Discover a transformative musical experience, brought to life with Phamaly Theatre Company. Get tickets at AuroraFoxArtsCenter.org
July 12th: Enjoy a free family concert and an outdoor celebration with family-friendly activities. Learn more at ColoradoMusicFestival.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
April 19th - July 26th: 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.
June 27th - Aug. 2nd: Enjoy world-class opera in a historic venue all summer long. Visit CentralCityOpera.org for information and tickets.
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.
August 22nd: Enjoy animal experiences, craft cocktails and artisan eats while supporting wildlife conservation locally and globally! Get tickets at DenverZoo.org
Feb. 15th - Aug. 30th: 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
Through September: Explore the Centennial State’s origins through authentic photographs, documents, artifacts, and voices. Learn more at HistoryColorado.org
Through September: A marquee exhibition featuring more than forty artifacts that witnessed the moments that shaped the United States.
April 18th-Sept. 7th: Enjoy the gardens and galleries in an exhibition celebrating the human experiences that connect us all. Get tickets at Botanicgardens.org
Oct. 2nd - Nov. 1st: Enjoy a gothic comedy packed with laughs, chills, and unwelcome guests. Get tickets at AuroraFoxArtsCenter.org.
Probe the boundless mysteries of space by wandering and immersing your senses through sight, sound, and touch. Learn more at www.DenverArtMuseum.org
Dec. 4 - Jan. 3: Come experience a high-energy musical honoring a country legend. Get tickets at AuroraFoxArtsCenter.org.
The United States Air Force Thunderbirds are returning to Cheyenne Frontier Days after a one-year sabbatical.
Nearly 5,000 people participated in this year's Donor Dash 5K at Washington Park this past weekend, an event dedicated to honoring and celebrating the lives impacted by organ and tissue donation.
The event is an annual fundraiser for Children's Hospital Colorado.
This Saturday, Denver aims to host the longest shared meal in America.
From Beethoven's "Ode to Joy" to a completely free family concert that will introduce children to the symphony, the Colorado Music Festival has an exciting lineup on tap for the summer.
The gates are open for Cheyenne Frontier Days. Ten days of rodeos, concerts, food, rides and shopping kicked off on Friday.
Cheyenne Frontier Days in Cheyenne, Wyoming runs through July 27.
The 26th annual Donor Dash takes place this weekend in Denver, and among the participants will be a Coloradan whose life was changed drastically by transplantation.
Artists from around the country are featured at the Cheyenne Frontier Days Museum this year.
For the first time ever, the Courage Classic is offering a 2 mile family fun route called the Courage Cruise.
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.
The 12th annual Global Fest drew thousands of people to the Aurora Municipal Center on June 14, 2025.
Police sent out a reminder that they are still looking for the public's help trying to solve a double murder that sent shockwaves through Denver's food-service industry. Emerall Vaughn-Dahler and Ignacio Gutierrez Morales were killed three years ago.
An Aurora restaurant paid a fine after an investigation found a teen employee was allowed to load a trash compactor — a federally prohibited hazardous task for a minor — and some employees worked longer than federal law allows.
Two Adams County deputies fired their weapons after giving commands to Jesse Klopfenstein, according to the sheriff's office. His girlfriend disputes that claim.
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
Colorado emergency responders closed the westbound lanes of Interstate 76 for much of Friday morning after a fatal crash involving a trash truck and a pedestrian.
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A tentative agreement was reached on Thursday after a state-led negotiation with Gov. Jared Polis' office.
An immersive play about foster care that's in rehearsals in Colorado is aiming to give audiences an enhanced understanding about what children go through. It's called "Crossroads: The Journey of Rebecoming," and executive director of Cobbled Streets Shari Shrink and CEO of Better Together Productions Lara Smedley spoke about it in a CBS Colorado newscast.
Desert bighorn sheep are built to withstand very hot and extreme environments. Conservation efforts have been focused on boosting their population in America.
A federal judge has ordered federal immigration officials to release the family of the Boulder firebombing suspect from a Texas immigration detention center, and barred the government from deporting them.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft is taking place in Pittsburgh. Here is the full list of Round 1 picks.
Some robots ran the Beijing half-marathon autonomously, while others were controlled remotely, all competing on a parallel course to avoid collisions with human athletes.
Kroenke Sports and Entertainment announced they have contracted a team to broadcast its games in Spanish for the playoffs.
Those in Denver on Saturday likely noticed it was a little more crowded than usual. It wasn't just the nice weather; two big sports games brought tens of thousands of fans to the stands.
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
While the U.S. sends representatives to Islamabad, Israel's fight with Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
President Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier after oil prices drop.
Attorneys for a DOJ program that accredits nonprofits to help provide legal help to immigrants were transferred last month, creating setbacks for a number of legal aid groups.
The Justice Department announced Friday it would readopt the death penalty protocols for lethal injection and firing squads.
The Trump administration has sought to project confidence in the U.S. military's munitions stocks after more than a month of war with Iran, but long-term supply questions remain.
While the U.S. sends representatives to Islamabad, Israel's fight with Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
Gov. Jared Polis says relief is on the way for Colorado homeowners struggling with high insurance premiums. The governor released a report called Colorado's Roadmap to Reduce Homeowner's Insurance Premiums.
President Trump said Thursday that he was weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines with the intent of reselling the struggling budget carrier after oil prices drop.
Millions of people rely on the supplemental insurance to offset the deductibles, copayments, and other costs faced by enrollees in the traditional Medicare program.
Work requirements will encourage people who are able to work to seek and maintain jobs, proponents say. But researchers haven't found that they lower the unemployment rate.
Former Trump Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams described Dr. Erica Schwartz as a "home run pick."
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday, kicking off an expected sprint of seven budget hearings he'll attend over the next week.
CBS News reported Wednesday that Dr. Erica Schwartz was emerging as the president's top pick for the role.
An Aurora restaurant paid a fine after an investigation found a teen employee was allowed to load a trash compactor — a federally prohibited hazardous task for a minor — and some employees worked longer than federal law allows.
Travelers could see airline fares rise and fewer flights available in the coming weeks, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth said in an interview with "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The Trump administration started accepting applications in December for foreigners willing to pay $1 million for the right to live in the U.S.
New lawsuit accuses JetBlue of using consumers' browser activity and other personal data to set airfares.
The settlement stems from claims Capital One paid lower interest on older savings accounts while offering higher rates on a similar product.
A new, nearly 700-page report describes the Evergreen High School shooter's every move the day of the shooting last September, the law enforcement response, and interviews with friends, family, teachers, and witnesses.
A Denver City Council member is pushing to reopen long-term fire service contracts she says are now draining city resources instead of generating revenue.
A Denver family is sharing their story after thieves got away with the steel sculpture that stood outside their home for over a decade.
When the Orion spacecraft lifted off April 1, four astronauts were aboard -- but for the families of dozens of workers who died before the launch, the mission carried something else: the weight of those who would never see it fly.
A single malfunctioning piece of new equipment triggered a recent, sweeping power outage at Denver International Airport — an incident that stranded passengers in elevators and delayed nearly 500 flights.
