No plans for the upcoming weekend? There’s plenty of action happening around Denver and beyond to get folks off the couch, like the Colorado Black Arts Festival, Mess Fest and more.
Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email [email protected].
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Crested Butte Wildflower FestivalWhat: The ultimate weekend for the ultimate outdoorsy person. The festival celebrates the beauty of Colorado’s wildflower season with a host of events, workshops and hikes. There is something for everyone from wildflower arrangement workshops to photography and watercolor painting, botany and gardening workshops as well as medicinal or cooking classes, hikes and jeep tours. You can also go off the beaten path by yourself and take a hike or a drive on Ohio Creek or Keebler Pass or find a hike of your own to enjoy everything that Mother Nature has provided for free. When: July 10-19Cost: Free to drive/hike on your own and camp. Check for events and workshops here. Where:Crested Butte, Colo., 601 Elk Ave., Crested Butte, Colo., 81224…