It's officially farmer's market season and there are many options across the city to visit for fresh produce and local goods.
There are several farmer's markets open this weekend and throughout the summer. A few are listed below. Denver also has live music, historical trains, supercars, and a yoga retreat on tap this weekend.
*Please note in-person events may have certain COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions. Visit each event's website for more information prior to attending.*
Events on Friday, May 14
Friday Night Bazaar
When: May 14
Where: Friday Night Bazaar, 2424 Larimer Street, Denver
Cost: Free
Shop, sip, and mingle every Friday from 4-9 p.m. in the RiNo Art District!
The Movement and The Expendables
When: May 14
Where: Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison
Cost: $60-$80
The Movement has been winning the hearts and minds of alternative-reggae fans since its inception in Columbia, South Carolina in 2003.
Events on Saturday, May 15
Supercar Saturday
When: May 15
Where: Mike Ward Maserati, 1850 Lucent Court, Highlands Ranch
Cost: $20 donation
Burg Simpson invites you to join them at the Mike Ward Auto Group for the Supercar Saturday car show event and fundraiser benefiting the Jeremy Bitner Fallen Officer Fund.
The Architecture of Performance: Ellie Caulkins Opera House
When: May 15
Where: Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1400 Curtis Street, Denver
Cost: $25-$30
Chris Wineman, Principal at Semple Brown Design, leads a tour of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House.
To Bloom Again
When: May 15
Where: Virtual
Cost: Free
Enjoy an evening of beautiful music featuring the String Ensemble and the Conservatory Orchestra under the direction of Maestro Robert Stahly and Maestro Joel Schut, respectively.
University Hills Farmer's Market
When: May 15
Where: University Hills Plaza, 2500 S. Colorado Boulevard, Denver
Cost: Free
Boulter’s 5280 Urban Market is a home-grown Colorado business that creates events offering the best local and seasonal products and services around.
Triple Steam Weekend
When: May 15-16
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Avenue, Golden
Cost: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $5 kids. Train rides extra.
This first-ever-of-its-kind event will offer fans of Colorado history an exciting opportunity to experience the sights, sounds, and smells of a time when steam locomotives were an important part of the state's transportation network, economy, and social fabric.
Events on Sunday, May 16
Live Music on the Patio
When: May 16
Where: Frank's Chophouse, 921 Walnut Street, Boulder
Cost: Food
Join Frank's Chophouse every Sunday on the tavern patio for live music. Grab a cocktail and a bite to eat while you enjoy the soulful sounds of Boulder’s own George Nelson Band.
South Pearl Street Farmer's Market
When: May 16
Where: South Pearl Neighborhood, 1400-1500 South Pearl, Denver
Cost: Free
The South Pearl Street Farmers Market prides itself on providing a great variety of fresh and wholesome products.
Yoga & Hiking Day Retreat
When: May 16
Where: Garden of the Gods Visitors and Nature Center, 1805 N. 30th Street, Colorado Springs
Cost: $75
Enjoy a rejuvenating day of yoga, hiking, art, and mindfulness at Garden of the Gods Park, including morning yoga led by Christopher Dwyer at the Chuckwagon Pavilion, sensory invitations of the natural world, meditative journal reflections, and watercolors.
What are YOU doing this weekend? Any fun events that we missed on our list? Comment below.
