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The list below presents an overview of the major events in the Denver area.

January: College Baseball; From the crack of the bat to the slide on into home, NCAA baseball packs a wallop of home run frenzy for what’s oft called America’s favorite pastime. Diamond action starts in January, continuing through most of June.; Air Force Falcons; National Western Stock Show & Rodeo; Nearly a century old, more than 15,000 animals are displayed and sold at this annual event that includes more than a dozen ticketed events from auctions to bull riding. Call (303) 297-1166 for more information.; Martin Luther King Parade; Billed as the largest Martin Luther King Jr. march in the United States, this annual event draws upward of 30,000 participants, gathering at City Park and proceeding to Civic Center Park for a rally. Call (303) 331-4113 for more information.; GART Sports Expo; This annual expo at the Colorado Convention Center includes products and services for fishing, camping, boating, and hunting. Call (360) 693-3700 for more information.; Denver Kids Expo; In late January, the Denver Merchandise Mart hosts a festival of family entertainment, interactive exhibits, children's activities, parent information sessions and more. Call (303) 400-3470 for more information.
February: Be My Denver Valentine Treasure Hunt; For an afternoon of adventure, romantic clues lead couples to downtown Denver hotspots and cozy corners. Clues dictate where to go next, so nothing’s left to chance on the hunt. Call (303) 875-7603 for more information.; Colorado Garden & Home Show; Homeowners from all around reap inspiration for spring landscaping, patio and outdoor projects during this annual extravaganza at the Colorado Convention Center . Call (303) 932-8100 for more information.; Applewood Bridal Fair; Bridal couples can plan their entire wedding celebration from this show in Wheat Ridge, with vendors galore. Every attendee receives a $50 gift certificate. Call (303) 593-2091 for more information.; National Arenacross Series; The world’s largest indoor motorsport series features three days of heat races and more. Call (303) 830-8497 for more information.; All About Kids Expo; Going strong for more than a decade old, this annual fun-filled forum has games and music for kids, and child-friendly exhibits for adults. Call (303) 282-5073 for more information.
March: Colorado RV, Sports, Boat & Travel Show; This half-century old event at the National Western Complex features exhibits, demonstrations, a climbing wall and travel packages. Call (303) 892-6800 for more information.; Your Kids Closet Consignment Sale & Parents Expo; Early in March, Wildlife Experience in Parker hosts a trade shop for kids' clothing, maternity clothes, toys and equipment, where you can bring no longer needed items and trade them in for better ones. Dad and the kids can tour the museum while Mom shops. Call (303) 810-9241 for more information.; Travel, Cruise and Golf Expo; In mid-March, the Colorado Convention Center hosts travel agents, cruise and golf package vendors and others where attendees can explore a variety of travel and vacation alternatives in one place. Call (303) 400-3470 for more information.; Denver Jewish Film Festival; Screenings for the Denver Jewish Film Festival unfold annually at the Starz FilmCenter on the Auraria campus. Call (303) 595-3456 for more information.; St. Patrick’s Day Parade; The city’s biggest annual parade features horses, stagecoaches, marching bands, floats and fun, all with Western-style flair. Call (303) 368-9861 for more information.
April: Major League Baseball; Nothing signals advent of spring more than baseball with a capital B, tightly meshed into American culture with historic firsts, icon performances, record-setting events, and traditions from hot dogs slathered in mustard to unexpected curveballs, and seventh-inning stretches. Books and movies about baseball are fine and dandy, but nothing beats Major League Baseball action, playing out each season from April through the World Series.; Colorado Rockies - To purchase seats to root for your Colorado Rockies, click here.; Major League Soccer; There’s no end to the excitement each season as Major League Soccer teams from both the eastern and western conferences vie for glory in regular season matches, on to the play offs and cup finals.; Colorado Rapids - To get in on the action, and book seats for the Colorado Rapids, click here.; Earth Day at Denver Botanic Garden; Earth Day is free at the 1005 York Street location only. Call (720) 865-3500 for more information.; PanAfrican Film Festival; Screenings for the PanAfrican Film Festival unfold annually at the Starz FilmCenter on the Auraria campus. Call (303) 595-3456 for more information.; Cherry Creek Sneak; Starting at Cherry Creek Drive North, participants race, sprint, walk or crawl competitively through a five-mile course on streets near Cherry Creek. Call (303) 394-7223 for more information.
May: Furry Scurry; This annual two-mile walk or run through Washington Park with or without canine accompaniment benefits the Denver Dumb Friends League and the area’s homeless animals. Call (303) 696-4941 for more information.; Cinco de Mayo; Billed as the largest Cinco de Mayo event in the United States, this annual extravaganza draws more than 400,000 to Civic Center Park where hundreds of booths sell Latino food, crafts and art. Call (303) 534-8342 for more information.; Mile High Amazing Race; Based on the popular television series, in mid-May teams race to checkpoints, perform tasks and conquer challenges along the way, starting from downtown Denver around the Pepsi Center, to benefit the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Call (720) 341-3857 for more information.; DAM Uncorked; Benefitting the Denver Art Museum, the evening features a silent auction, flavorful wines and experts from the wine and spirits industry. Call (720) 913-0039 for more information.; Java Fest; In Aurora, Java Fest provides opportunity to kick back with a cup o’ joe while taking in acoustic music and an authentic Ethiopian coffee ceremony. Festival activities include a coffee sampling and vendors. Live bands, bocce ball, croquet, and more. Call (303) 326-8386 for more information.; Home Builders Foundation Gala; In mid-May, the Home Builders Foundation of Metro Denver holds its annual gala at the Inverness Hotel & Conference Center, in Englewood, featuring dinner, live entertainment and a silent auction, to provide housing accessibility for handicapped persons and victims of tragic circumstances. Call (303) 778-1400 for more information.; Downtown Denver Arts Festival; During Memorial Day Weekend, over 135 artists who work with mixed media, clay, fiber, photography, furniture, glass, jewelry, wood, and more will display their work at the Denver Pavilions at 16th and Glenarm. Call (303) 330-8237 for more information.; Colorado Environmental Coalition Rebel With a Cause Gala, Dinner and Silent Auction; Towards the end of May each year, the Colorado Environmental Coalition sponsors a dinner and silent auction in the Denver area to benefit programs that protect the state's environment and quality of life. The specific location may vary from year to year. Call (303) 405-6703 for more information.
June: Aurora Asian Film Festival; This full-blown Asian fair features food, films an entertainment at the Aurora Fox. Call (303) 595-3456 for more information.; Greek Festival; Denver’s Greek community serves up baklava and more, with art exhibits, live music, dancing and a big, fat overall good time. Call (303) 388-9314 for more information.; Summer Art Market (SAM); For more than a decade, the Summer Art Market (SAM), sponsored by the Art Students League of Denver, has been a magnet for art savvy buyers and collectors, providing opportunity to mingle with artisans and buy affordable art in a relaxed neighborhood setting. Call (303) 778-6990 for more information.; Juneteenth; Denver celebrates the end of slavery in Texas at the Five Points neighborhood with a parade, gospel extravaganza, entertainment and exotic food. Call (303) 832-3770 for more information.; PrideFest; A morning parade leads to a flamboyant festival at Cheesman Park with food, live music and information about gay/lesbian community activities. Call (303) 492-2783 for more information.; Ride The Rockies; The annual bicycle tour pedals through challenging mountain passes. Call (303) 820-1338 for more information.; Fiesta Aurora; Aurora’s Latino community goes all out for this colorful fiesta, with food, art and culture, live music, dance, a beer garden and mercado. Call (303) 326-8386 for more information.; Do at the Zoo; Multiple parties, multiple bands, and one wild night constitute Doo at the Zoo, where every dollar raised is matched by the Zoo Improvement Bond, doubling the gift for the Denver Zoo’s Asian Tropics project. Call (303) 376-4865 for more information.
July: Cherry Creek Arts Festival; In early July, Denver's Cherry Creek North neighborhood hosts visual, performing and culinary artists along with vendor booths, family activities, and four stages of live entertainment including cooking demonstrations and live music. Call (303) 355-2787 for more information.; Wild Nights at Denver Zoo; This multicultural event celebrates the influence of animals on worldwide music, stories, cuisine and beliefs. Call (303) 376-4846 for more information.; Colorado Gay Rodeo; Goat dressing and a wild drag race add to more traditional rodeo events at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Call (303) 839-8810 for more information.; Colorado Irish Festival; The largest such celebration in the Rockies includes and Irish dancing, drama, storytelling, food and drink. Call (303) 561-4007 for more information.; KidSpree; In Aurora’s Bicentennial Park, KidsSpree features more than 60 hands-on activities, plus entertainers, attracting a crowd of nearly 40,000 each year. Call (303) 326-8386 for more information.; Global Dance Festival; Great DJs gather under the stars at Red Rocks Amphitheater near Morrison to celebrate evolution of dance music. Call (303) 295-4444 for more information.; Colorado Dragon Boat Festival; At Lakewood’s Sloan’s Lake Park, enjoy Dragon Boat races, Explore Asia where you can explore villages from three Asian countries, performing artists, a Marketplace, plenty of childrens' activities, a Taste of Asia Food Court and much more featured at the Colorado Asian Pacific American community's annual cultural festival. Call (303) 832-4600 for more information.
August: Firefighters Appreciation Day; Kermit the frog rides a fire truck downtown at this annual fest with history of the Denver Fire Department, a menu of fire house favorites and more. Call (303) 892-1436 for more information.; Denver Grand Prix; The Mile High City’s downtown area turns into a racetrack for three days of high speed action with Indy cars racing through more than a dozen turns. Call (888) 827-7333 for more information.; Art from the Heart; Art from the Heart features a silent auction, hors d’oeuvres, libations, live music and more to benefit the Seniors’ Resource Center. Call (303) 235-6927 for more information.; Colorado State Fair; Parades, concerts, contests, animals and art exhibits return to the fairgrounds. Call (719) 561-8484 for more information.; AVP Cuervo Gold Crown Boulder Open; Dozens of top professional beach volleyball athletes including Olympic gold medalists compete in a beach party atmosphere at the Boulder Reservoir. Call (303) 441-3461 or (310) 426-8000 for more information.; Adult Film Star Ball; Toward the end of August, La Boheme Gentlemen's Cabaret hosts the stars and producers of the adult film and entertainment industry, together with headliners from the WWE world, for an annual extravaganza of partying, DJ music and assorted events. Call (303) 820-3212 for more information.
September: National Football League; If it’s fall and you’re ready for some football, count on the National Football League to deliver non-stop grid action, leading to playoffs, and the incomparable Super Bowl. The NFL has come a long way since its 1920 founding in Canton, Ohio at Ralph Hay’s Hupmobile dealership. NFL action was first televised in 1939 when NBC broadcast within New York City. The NFL’s Longest Day was on Christmas, 1971, in a playoff between the Kansas City Chiefs and Miami Dolphins, and Miami’s 17-0 Perfect Season unfolded the following year. But that’s history, and prospects for new milestones start in September.; Denver Broncos - To book seats for cheering on your Denver Broncos, click here.; College Football; NCAA Football, created in 1997 to promote college football ideals, makes no bones about the importance of each game. Losing at any time during the season can thwart a team's chances for postseason action or an NCAA Championship. No wonder NCAA Football marketers have adopted a tagline of "NCAA Football: Every Game Counts."; Air Force Falcons - To cheer on your favorities and book seats for the Air Force Falcons, click here.; Colorado State Rams - To book seats for the CSU Rams, click here.; Colorado Buffaloes - To book seats for the Colorado Buffaloes, click here.; Colorado Performing Arts Festival; Dance, theater, music, opera, story-telling and more unfold at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, with nine theaters seating 10,000. Call (303) 640-6952 for more information.; Red Rocks Run and Roll; Amid mountain environs of Red Rocks Amphitheatre, more than 4,000 runners experience the rapture of racing along a course with occasional bald eagle sightings. Mid-September’s 5k and 3k run, walk and roll includes a hand cycle division, promoting progressive sports/recreation opportunities for children and adults with physical disabilities. Call (720) 936-2999 for more information.; El Grito de la Independencia Fiesta; In mid-September, celebrating Mexican independence from Spain, this annual event held between the 8th and 11th Avenues along Sante Fe Drive in Denver, has live music on three stages, authentic Mexican food, children’s attractions and more. Call (303) 534-8342 for more information.; Larimar Square’s Oktoberfest; A restored section of Denver’s oldest street hosts celebrants with oompah bands, bratwurst, and ample quantities of beer. Call (303) 685-8143 for more information.; Taste of Cherry Creek; Mouthwatering dishes from Denver’s finest eateries are served up each year to benefit the Denver Komen Race for the Cure in conjunction with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Call (303) 388-6022 for more information.; Vintage Harvest Festival; Food, wine and the arts take center stage when the Winery at Holy Cross Abbey near Canon City hosts the Vintage Harvest Festival, with an eclectic mix of local produce, a fiesta-style grape crush, Mexican buffet, belly dancers and fine art. A Winemaker’s Dinner kicks off the fun. Call (719) 276-5191 for more information.; Festival International; Festival International at Fletcher Plaza, sponsored by the Northern Aurora Business Association, celebrates rich area diversity with food, music, dancing, and more. Call (303) 361-6169 for more information.; Peace Through Action Day; In mid to late September, Care for the Planet Organization sponsors a 2 mile walk around Cheeseman Park, followed by inspirational presentations and a special service in support of Peace. Call (303) 330-2949 for more information.
October: National Hockey League; The National Hockey League’s rough and tumble world packs a motherlode of milestones, from 1917’s NHL opener, to when Maurice Richard was first to score 50 goals in one season in 1944-45, to when Clint Benedict was the first goalie to put on a mask after a shot knocked him unconscious, to when Manon Rheaume made headlines in 1992 as the first woman playing in one of the four major sports leagues, goaltending for the Tampa Bay Lightning against the St. Louis Blues. From October on, it’s non-stop action in the world of hat tricks -- three goals in a game by a player -- and sudden death overtime.; Colorado Avalanche - To book for the Colorado Avalanche, click here.; MileHiCon; During the last week of October, the Hyatt Regency - Tech Center hosts the largest science fiction convention of writers, publishers, vendors, panel speakers and fans in the Rocky Mountain region. Call (303) 376-4800 for more information.; Boo at the Zoo; The Denver Zoo takes on the look of a haunted park filled with mysterious creatures and fun for tiny trick-or-treaters. Call (303) 376-4800 for more information.; Halloween with Horses Fall Festival; A week or so before Halloween, the High Prairie Farms and Colorado Horse Park provide a trick-or-treat barn, pumpkin patch, costumed horse contest and pony rides. Call (303) 841-5550 for more information.; Starz Denver International Film Festival; Filmmakers introduce slate of movies at the Temple Buell Theater and the Starz FilmCenter. Call (303) 595-3456 for more information.; Goblins in the Garden; Late October brings goblins and skullduggery to the Denver Botanic Gardens, transformed with haunted trails for the Halloween season. Call (720) 865-3500 for more information.; Night on the Town - Black-Footed Ferret Benefit; Support black-footed ferret recovery efforts by attending a benefit dinner and auction, featuring special guests and live black-footed ferrets, hosted by the Colorado History Museum and sponsored by Prairie Wildlife Research. Call (970) 217-7068 for more information.; Haunted Hunt; Victorian Fetish Ball; A feather and ice fetish party designed to tantalize the mind and the senses creating euphoria of sensuality. People of various circles gather for this 2,000-person costume mandatory event. Call (720) 936-2999 for more information.; Haunted Hunt; Clever clues lead participants to downtown hotspots and haunted corners, where adults and kids encounter a cast of ghostly characters revealing Denver’s haunted history. Call (303) 875-7603 for more information.
November: College Basketball; First devised by James Naismith in 1891, with the first recorded collegiate game in 1893, legions testify there’s no sound so soothing as a basketball whooshing through the net after a flick of the wrist. NCAA basketball brings grass roots hoop dreams to an entirely new level each fall, building toward March Madness, the NCAA Division Basketball Championships.; Colorado Buffaloes, Air Force Falcons, CSU Rams, Denver Pioneeers; Colorado Buffaloes - To book seats for the Colorado Buffaloes, click here.; Denver International Wine Festival; During the first week in November, the University of Denver's School of Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Management hosts the Chef's Wine and Food Competition, the student-crafted Vintners' Grand Dinner, and the Grand Tasting of International Wines and Food where hundreds of wines from over 19 countries will be featured. Call (303) 664-5700 for more information.; Light Up Larimar; In mid November, organizers light up the shopping district for the holiday season downtown. Every weekend through early January becomes an extravaganza with carolers, tuba concert, ice sculpting and more. Call (303) 685-8143 for more information.; Holiday Gift & Garden Market; For some four decades, the Denver Botanic Gardens’ annual holiday shopping event has featured horticultural and crafty gifts, food and beverages. Call (720) 865-3500 for more information.; Holiday Food & Gift Festival; At the Colorado Convention Center with Santa and a big model train, this Christmas shopping extravaganza features vendors by the hundred with gourmet items, clothing, art, pottery, jewelry, and more. Call (503) 526-1080 for more information.
December: Flatirons Mineral Club Annual Gem & Mineral Show; In early December, the Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building in Longmont hosts dealers displaying gems and lapidary supplies, and local organizations offering classes and other presentations, with lots of activities for children and gift shopping options and educational programs for adults. Call (303) 678-6200 for more information.; Cyto Charge Rocky Mountain Bodybuilding / Carol Semple Figure & Fitness Championships; During the first week of December, East High School hosts amateur body building, fitness and figure championships, in the Theater. Call (303) 282-9999 for more information.; Blossoms of Light; Illumination of 12 acres of gardens, with carolers, dancers and more unfold at the Denver Botanic Gardens throughout the month. Call (720) 865-3500 for more information.; "A Christmas Carol," The Musical, at DU; The Rocky Mountain Conservatory Theatre presents a holiday play for all ages, based on the novel by Charles Dickens, with a cast of young actors under the direction of Professor Anthony Hubert, at the University of Denver's Margery Reed Hall. Call (303) 476-0222 for more information.; Georgetown Christmas Market; Victorian Georgetown captures the magic of an old-fashioned Christmas in the tradition of the Swedish Julmarknad and the German Christmarket. Call (303) 569-2840 for more information.; Jingle Bell Run; Benefitting the Arthritus Foundation, this national 5K run and walk starts in Washington Park. Call (303) 756-8622 for more information.; Xcel Energy Parade of Lights; For two evenings in early December starting at the Denver City and County Building, lighted floats and the state’s top marching bands parade through downtown. Call (303) 534-6161 for more information.

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