15 Things To Do in Denver This 4th Of July Weekend 7/2 – 7/6

This highly anticipated inaugural event will take place amidst the stunning scenery of Aspen and will feature four distinct runway shows. In addition to the main shows, there will also be various fashion pop-up events happening around Aspen, offering a chance to experience and engage with fashion in different settings.

We are thrilled to announce the Aspen Fashion Week Local Runway Show taking place this August. This event will launch the lineup of runway events and underscore our strong commitment and passion for Aspen’s vibrant local fashion community.

The Aspen Fashion Week Global runway show will showcase a curated selection of top brands from both Aspen and around the globe. Set outside against Aspen’s stunning natural scenery, this inaugural event will gather leading figures in the fashion industry, including designers, influencers and enthusiasts.

The Aspen Fashion Week YOUTH + MOMMY & ME runway show will showcase top brands from both Aspen and around the state.

The Aspen Fashion Week APRÈS runway show will be the grand finale to all of our runway of the week, featuring collections from the finest local brands from Aspen, bringing together key individuals within the fashion world. This particular show will highlight our dedication to and love for Aspen’s unique and energetic APRÈS fashion scene.

The Sugar Britches are playing a tribute to John Prine this evening as part of Four Mile Historic Park’s long-running concert series. They are a Colorado-based band “known for their mischievous high-brow honky-tonk sound.”

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Phish is switching up their Colorado tour stop this year with three shows at Folsom Field, instead of the previously beloved Dick’s Sporting Goods Park four-night run. Take the trek out to Boulder for the weekend to enjoy some top-tier jams.

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Zeds Dead returns for the annual Deadrocks. Following the electronic music duo’s Red Rocks performance, they will head to the Mission Ballroom for the “Deadrocks XI Hangover” with Floret Loret this Fourth of July.

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Funk band Vulfpeck is at Red Rocks this Saturday evening. The band includes Jack Stratton, Theo Katzman, Woody Goss and Joe Dart. Arc De Soleil will open.

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Singer-songwriter Koe Wetzel takes the Fiddler’s Green stage this holiday weekend. His most recent album is 2025’s Live from the Damn Near Normal Tour. He will have openers Kip Moore, Corey Kent, The Castellows and Bayker Blankenship.

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Every Wednesday, Tapville Social offers 50% off all beers and ciders on tap as a midweek treat. Get through hump day this week with some discounted beverages.

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Kachina Cantina is serving up a way to beat the summer heat this Fourth of July weekend with a margarita pitcher or frozen margarita flight. The margarita pitches hold six house margs for you and friends to sip on. The frozen margarita flight will hold four mini-margs, all different flavors.

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Consider this hands-on dessert experience where you will create your own La Bomba. To do so, patrons will take a handcrafted chocolate sphere and put your choice of filling inside: Sweet Action ice cream, fresh berries, sauces, crunchy toppings. You then will get to smash your dessert creation for a delicious treat.

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Kick your feet up and celebrate with Wonderland Brewing Company as they present a Red, White and Brew party, complete with live music all day, ice-cold craft beer, local vendors and makers on site, family-friendly games, food trucks and outdoor seating.

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Tropical attire is encouraged for this Tiki Takeover where the tasting room will be transformed into a tiki oasis. On the 5th and 6th, Spirit Hound will serve up tropical cocktails with their own twist, light bites, groovy island vibes and outdoor fun, summer games and surprises.

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Justin Hocking is coming to Tattered Cover to talk about his new book A Field Guide to the Subterranean: Reclaiming the Deep Earth and our Deepest Selves. He will be joined by Noah Gallagher Shannon, a frequent New York Times Magazine contributor.

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The Cherry Creek Arts Festival includes 260 nationally and internationally renowned artists, including 20 award winners from 2024 and five emerging artists. There will be performing artists and a Creation Station with children’s activities. The Opening Night is on Thursday and gives opportunity to engage with the artists, hear their stories and purchase art.

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What’s the Fourth of July without a parade to get you in the spirit? The Park Hill Parade is Denver’s largest Independence Day march, and it includes floats, marching bands, costumed performers and an abundance of red, white and blue.

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“Roll into summer” with Aurora’s newest outdoor rink. This event is open to all skill levels. Guests are welcome to bring their own skates or rent a pair, have a nice cold beverage and play pub games.

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For four days, the Fan Expo is taking over the Colorado Convention Center. There will be celebrities in attendance like John Cena, Brendan Fraser, Jason Isaacs, along many others. There are so many different attractions, including autographs, celebrity q&a’s, photo ops, fan fave cosplays, comics, anime, sci-fi & fantasy, animation, gaming, panels, demos and workshops, artist alley and commissions, a book nook and much, much more.

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