Late summer events in the Mile High City

Denver is celebrated for its arts and culture scene, cuisine and vibrant events.

Plus, as the gateway to the national parks of Colorado, Denver literally towers above other cities.

There is now better time to experience the Mile High City than this coming autumn.

 

New Hotel Openings 

Stay sustainably at Populus (Opening October)

The first carbon positive hotel in the US, Populus is set to open this autumn in Denver. A 13-story hotel with 265 rooms, it has a rooftop restaurant and bar, and is designed to create a new architectural landmark for the city. Developers Urban Village are committed to planting 5,000 acres of forest trees to offset its expected carbon footprint, and sequester more carbon than its combined footprint throughout its lifecycle. Offering views of the mountains, city skyline and Civic Center Park, Populus will also feature a distinctive Aspen tree-inspire.

Urban Cowboy (Opening autumn)

Located in the heart of Denver in the Capitol Hill neighbourhood, Urban Cowboy is a western-inspired boutique hotel housed in a historic Queen Anne-style Gilded Era Mansion. Sixteen uniquely designed suites can be found in the George Schleier Mansion, with three floors of vibrant Western ambiance, reminiscent of ’70s color schemes. Guests and visitors can relax in the ‘out back’, located in an old carriage house – a combined local watering hole and cocktail lover’s paradise.

 

Exciting Events 

Denver Food + Wine Festival (4-7 September)

A gastronomic extravaganza awaits at the Denver Food + Wine Festival, a multi-day celebration of culinary excellence presented by the Colorado Restaurant Foundation and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. The festival will feature the best of the state’s culinary expertise, fine wines and spirits, tasting seminars, and the signature Grand Tasting.

Denver Oktoberfest (20-22 and 27-29 September)

A two-weekend festival that has been a Downtown Denver staple since 1969, Denver Oktoberfest returns to the Ballpark District in September. With keg bowling and stein hoisting, the event is filled with live music with everything from singalongs to a late night silent disco. Don’t miss the chicken dance along and Log Dog Derby.

Street art at Denver Walls (3-5 October)

The RiNo Art District is set to host DENVER WALLS as part of the renowned WORLD WIDE WALLS in October. This weekend promises arty murals, engaging events, and a vibrant community spirit. Spearheaded by Denver-based artist Ally Grimm, the festival aims to promote Denver’s arts community through education and innovation, bringing together internationally renowned and local artists.

Great American Beer Festival (10-12 October)

Raise a glass to the Great American Beer Festival, a premier beer event since 1982. Presenting the largest collection of US beer ever served in a public tasting event, the festival brings together the brewers, beers and consumers that make Colorado such a beer lover’s haven. With over 100 breweries in the Denver metropolitan area, the city is the perfect host.

Denver Arts Week (1-10 November)

The annual Denver Arts Week celebrates creativity with vibrant art districts, museum exhibitions, outdoor sculptures, performing arts, plus film and literary events. Attendees can also purchase art to take home.

Denver Film Festival (1-10 November)

The Denver Film Festival, one of the nation’s pioneering film festivals since 1978, returns for its 47th year. This premier event in Denver showcases a diverse array of thought-provoking, innovative films from around the globe, celebrating the art of cinema annually.

 

Must Visit Exhibitions 

Fossils at Denver Museum of Nature and Science (Now on display)

In 2022, three boys set out on a hike and discovered more than they bargained for. Creating history and preserving it, they made a grand scientific discovery of a rare juvenile tyrannosaurus rex fossil. The fossil is now on display at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and scientists will slowly work to unveil the fossil and piece together its history in years to come.

Shadow and Light: Patrick Marold – Denver Botanic Gardens (Until 5 January 2025)

Taking place at Denver Botanic Gardens, ‘Shadow and Light: Patrick Marold‘ invites visitors into a world of light and shadow. This site-specific installation, designed exclusively for Denver Botanic Gardens, offers an immersive sculptural experience of space and luminosity. The exhibition transforms, highlighting the shifting moods of light throughout the day and across seasons.

Migrants, a Tale of Two Hearts – Museo de las Américas (10 October 2024 – 26 January 2025) 

At Museo de las Américas, the premier Latin American art museum in Denver, ‘Migrants, a Tale of Two Hearts’ delves into the journey of migrants to the US, capturing the internal and external transformations they undergo. This powerful exhibit explores the emotional and physical experiences of immigrants striving for a better life.

 

Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak – Denver Art Museum (13 October 2024 – 17 February 2025)

A popular name amongst children and adults alike, ‘Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak‘ opens at the Denver Art Museum from 13 October. Featuring over 400 artworks spanning a 65-year-long career, ‘Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak’  celebrates his life and work.

 

Language Without Words: Works by Ashley Eliza Williams – Denver Botanic Gardens (22 December 2024 – 13 April 2025)

‘Language Without Words: Works by Ashley Eliza Williams’ at Denver Botanic Gardens invites guests on a journey into sunlight, stones, weather, and tiny organisms. Through her paintings and sculptures, Ashley Eliza Williams invites viewers to see the natural world through the eyes of non-human inhabitants. It presents a unique opportunity to discover new ways of interacting with nature and each other.

For more information, visit: www.denver.org.  

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