Jul 28 – 31
Find Fair Fun for Everyone at the Arapahoe County Fair, July 28 through the 31st. Get online discount tickets now for only $10 dollars. It is fun the whole herd with unlimited carnival rides, two nights of fireworks, the rodeo, concerts, barnyard friends, truck and tractor pulls, high-flying dog shows, motorsports, heritage activities and more.
Jul 30 – 31 The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival (CDBF) is a free family-friendly festival highlighting Colorado’s rich Asian Pacific American heritage at Sloan’s Lake Park in northwest Denver. A window to the Pan Asian world, this diverse festival is the only one of its kind in the United States.
Jul 29 – 30
Golden will again be hosting its annual Buffalo Bill Days celebration. This event dates back to the 1940’s as a trail ride up Lookout Mountain to Buffalo Bill’s grave.The Buffalo Bill Days Committee has expanded the activities through the years and it is now the largest community festival held in Golden.
Jul 30, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Breastival is a FREE event for Colorado families to support breastfeeding and kickoff World Breastfeeding Week, which is August 1-7th. There will be over 30 vendors with birthing, baby, and children info and supplies, food trucks, activities for all ages, a kickoff stroll for Mothers’ Milk Bank, baby yoga and massage classes, toddler music class, car seat safety demo, henna and face paintingDenver County Fair at the National Western Complex
Jul 29 – 31
We hear it all the time! It’s how we roll in Denver – a city founded by pioneers! Our annual Denver County Fair celebrates the creativity and personality of Denver, with events, exhibitors, blue ribbon competitions and more!Kid’s Cure Family Fun Walk for Brent’s Place at General’s Park Tickets
Jul 30, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
This free, fun, family friendly event starts with a walk around the UC Denver Anschutz Medical Campus with different zones including the Party Zone (with music and dancing), the Obstacle Course, and the Water Zone (with sprinklers and water slides).
4th Annual Cheesman Park Art Fest at Cheesman Park
Jul 30 – 31
130 juried artists and craftsmen from across the nation will be showcasing their work in the Cheesman Park Art Fest, a two-day outdoor festival in one of Denver’s prized historic parks.
BRICK Denver at Colorado Convention Center
Jul 30 – 31
Inspiring LEGO fans of all ages, this show has something for everyone; life size LEGO models from Superman to Cinderella, a live stage where you can meet professional builders, watch build demonstrations, participate in contests and much more.
Boulder County Fair at the Boulder County Fairgrounds
Jul 29 – Aug 7
Enjoy concerts, carnival rides, a petting zoo and livestock shows. See website for complete schedule of events and hours. Additional cost of some activities.
Boulder Summer Festival 2016 at Boulder Public Library
Jul 30, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Connecting nature with health through learning, exploring and play! Join us for an afternoon of movement, music, magic and hands-on activities designed to be educational and fun for all ages!
Denver Days 2016
Jul 30 – Aug 7
Denver Days is an initiative during the first week of August that encourages neighbors to get to know their neighbors by hosting block parties, picnics, and service projects.
Free Day at History Colorado Center
Aug 1, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday August 1 – History Colorado Center (Colorado Day). Free admission.
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.
