The MLB All-Star Game is here, and there are lots of activities around town to celebrate America's Pastime!
If you are a baseball fan, Denver is the place to be this weekend as the city gears up to host the All-Star game. Events around town will celebrate baseball and its rich history, including the Hall of Legends exhibit at McGregor Square and the LoDo Rocks the Block festival, which will feature baseball-themed music, food, and activities. Also on tap this weekend is the long-running Colorado Black Arts Festival, the Colorado Tiny House Festival, and the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. All this and more, this weekend in Denver!
Events on Friday, July 9
Colorado Black Arts Festival
When: July 9-11
Where: City Park, 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver
Cost: Free
Visit the 35th Annual Colorado Black Arts Festival at City Park for food, live music and performances, visual art, games, and kids' activities.
Stars & Stripes Streetfest
When: Through July 14
Where: The Square on 21st between Larimer and Lawrence, Denver
Cost: Free
The festival-style event features a variety of local food, drinks, games, live bands, DJs, and silent discos.
Summer at Sculpture Park
When: July 9-10
Where: Sculpture Park, 1736 Speer Boulevard, Denver
Cost: $47.50
Produced by AEG in partnership with Denver Arts & Venue, Summer at Sculpture Park concert series features national and local live music events—this weekend featuring Goose.
Van Gogh Alive The Experience
When: July 9-September 26
Where: Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas Street, Aurora
Cost: $35
Created by Grande Experiences, Van Gogh Alive is a large-scale, multi-sensory digital art experience that gives visitors the unique opportunity to immerse themselves into Van Gogh's artistry and truly venture into his world.
Events on Saturday, July 10
Colorado Tiny House Festival
When: July 10-11
Where: Riverdale Regional Park at the Adams County Fair and Regional Park Complex, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton
Cost: $10-$20
Attendees will be able to tour a wide assortment of tiny houses on wheels, container homes, skoolies, van conversions, unique recreational campers, gypsy wagons, teardrops, yurts, and more.
Foothills Fine Arts Festival
When: July 10-11
Where: Downtown Golden, 12th and Arapahoe, Golden
Cost: Free
The festival is the marquee event for ARTSWEEK GOLDEN and includes live music, kids' art activities, and more.
Hall of Legends
When: July 10-18
Where: The Rally Hotel at McGregor Square, 1600 20th Street, Denver
Cost: $10
History Colorado and the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club Foundation present Hall of Legends during MLB All-Star Week at the new Rally Hotel at McGregor Square, directly across from 20th Street and Coors Field.
Jazz Along Welton
When: July 10-12
Where: Cousins Plaza-Five Points, 2401 Welton Street, Denver
Cost: Free
Two jazz bands will play iconic tunes for you to enjoy as you dine, shop, and explore the rich culture of Five Points.
Mutt Market
When: July 10
Where: Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton
Cost: Free
Come by for a fur-friendly mini expo of dog-focused vendors, plus canine agility demos, live music, selfie stations, onsite dog washes, adoptable dogs, and ice cream for pets and their parents!
Rigoletto
When: July 10
Where: Hudson Gardens & Events Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton
Price: $25-$75
A devilish Duke and his tortured court jester, Rigoletto, clash over the jester's beautiful daughter in this topsy turvy suspense, teeming with twists of plot and twists of fate.
Winter Park Alpine Artaffair
When: July 10-11
Where: Rendezvous Event Center, 78841 US Highway 40, Winter Park
Cost: Free
Featuring 40 artists, including painters, photographers, jewelers, potters, and more.
Events on Sunday, July 11
Colorado Shakespeare Festival: A Midsummer Night's Dream
When: July 11
Where: Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, Hellems Arts & Sciences, University of Colorado, Boulder
Cost: Varies
Since 1958, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with professional theatre on the CU Boulder campus.
LoDo Rocks the Block
When: July 11-13
Where: Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop Street, Denver
Cost: Free
Denver Union Station and Dairy Block are partnering to host LoDo Rocks the Block, a series of free concerts by top local musicians, a baseball-inspired market, family-friendly activities, ballpark-inspired food and drink specials, and more in celebration of the MLB All-Star Game coming to the Mile High City!
What are you doing this weekend? Did we miss any events? Let us know in the comments.
