Believe it or not, school is just around the corner so get out and play! There are plenty of fun events this week including Cirque du Soleil and the Dinosaur Express Train. Go to our event calendar for additional details.
Cirque du Soleil unveils TORUK – The First Flight at the Pepsi Center
July 21 – 24
Cirque du Soleil’s TORUK – The First Flight is a live immersive multimedia spectacle that brings to the stage the breathtaking world of James Cameron’s AVATAR like you have never seen it before. Through a riveting fusion of cutting-edge visuals, puppetry and stagecraft buoyed by a soaring cinematic score, Cirque du Soleil applies its unique signature style to James Cameron’s imaginary world and “makes the bond” between two kindred artistic visions that capture the imagination.
Denver International Festival.
July 23, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
The first annual Denver International Festival is a FREE community event will feature 30+ restaurants and food trucks, vendors, beer garden, live music and dance performances, DJs and live interactive art. This family friendly festival will also feature cultural displays, games, health and wellness activities, and a kid’s village in Civic Center Park. internationalfest.org
VegFest Colorado at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Tickets
July 23 – Jul 24
The 6th annual VegFest Colorado, a health and environmental fair, takes place July 23 and 24, 2016, offering non-stop activities for the whole family, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and 10:00 – 5:00 pm Sunday. Attendees will learn from world-renowned luminaries, who are experts on health, diet and environmental and animal rights issues, about the many advantages of embracing a compassionate, cruelty-free, plant-based lifestyle.
Dinosaur Express Train at the Colorado Railroad Museum Tickets
July 23, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Make fresh tracks through prehistory with a day of exciting activities and surprises for the whole family. Ride behind a historic steam locomotive and follow the dinosaur tracks around the Museum’s 15-acre railyard. And don’t miss the adventurous stories of these prehistoric reptiles during our Dinosaur Storytime.
Meet in the Street at 16th Street Mall
July 23 – 24
Now in its third year, Meet in the Street is a excellent family-friendly and free way to reimagine the Mall. Unique experiences await at every turn including more than 10 expanded patio cafes, fitness classes, arts and cultural programming, live music and more.
Gustafer Yellowgold’s Show – Summer Sounds Concert Series at the Boulder Public Library
July 23, 8:00 – 10:00 pm
Gustafer’s Show is a multi-media performance of live music, colored-pencil animations and storytelling. Gustafer Yellowgold has become an international phenomenon, acclaimed by The New York Times, which described Gustafer as “A cross between ‘Yellow Submarine’ and Dr. Seuss.”
Araphoe County Fair
July 28-31, 2016
Sure, we’re a week early for this event but the Arapahoe County Fair is the best bargain in town with pre-sale online admission tickets for only $10 per person until July 28. Festivities include carnival rides, plus a rodeo (don’t miss the Mutton Bustin’), two nights of fireworks, concerts on the main stage, pie-eating contest, food vendors, high-flying DockDogs, 4-H shows, truck and tractor sled pulls, Craft Brew Fest high-octane motor sports and more. Bonus: Children under 36 inches tall get in FREE. http://www.arapahoecountyfair.com/
Author: Amber Johnson
Amber is the founder and editor of Mile High Mamas, travel writer and former columnist for The Denver Post. She is a passionate community builder and loves the outdoors. She has two awesome teens and is happily married to a man obsessed with growing The Great Pumpkin.
