Browse vintage pop-ups, watch cartoons, race in a life-size Mario Kart-inspired track, and dance the night away this weekend in Denver.

Friday, April 5

First Friday Art Walk

When: Monthly
Where: Denver’s Art District on Santa Fe

See hundreds of artists along with live entertainment, food, and beverages on the first Friday of every month!

Boulder Arts Week 

When: Through April 6
Where: Throughout Boulder

Check out free and discounted art events throughout the city, including exhibitions, performances, lectures, workshops, and more.

Bonfire Vintage

When: April 5-7
Where: RiNo

This three-day event will feature pop-up shops and mobile boutiques showcasing vintage home decor, apparel, vinyl records, and more. The event kicks off with a Bohemian Disco-themed opening party on Friday. 

racks of vintage clothing

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Colorado Rockies Home Opener

When: April 5
Where: Coors Field

See the Colorado Rockies face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Read our full guide to Rockies Opening Day!

Disney on Ice Presents Worlds of Enchantment

When: Through April 7
Where: Historic Denver Coliseum

See your favorite Disney stories come to life on ice, from Toy Story to Frozen

Off the Clock: Believe It or Not

When: April 5
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens

During this illusion-themed party, enjoy live music and entertainment, hands-on activities, and more while you explore the Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory after dark.

Minds Matter 15th Annual Casino Night Gala

When: April 5
Where: Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center

Enjoy a three-course dinner, casino games, a DJ, and more alongside speeches from students. Minds Matter strives to bridge the gap and connect "bright students from low-income backgrounds with resources and relationships necessary to achieve success."

Saturday, April 6

Denver Art Museum Free First Saturday

When: April 6
Where: Denver Art Museum

Enjoy free admission on the first Saturday of every month at the Denver Art Museum. Check out the full list of free-admission days at Colorado museums for 2019.

Cartoons and Cannabis Cereal Jam

When: April 6
Where: Dean Ween's Honey Pot Lounge

Chow down on sugary cereals while you enjoy an impressive cartoon lineup. 

Mushroom Rally

When: April 6
Where: K1 Speed in Littleton

Collect stars and race against your favorite characters in this go-kart race. You could even win a trip to Las Vegas! Read more about the life-size Mario Kart race here!

Sunday, April 7

Slow Art Day

When: April 7
Where: Denver Art Museum

Slow Art Day gives you the opportunity to mindfully experience art, from guided meditations to in-depth discussions to hands-on activities. 

What are your plans for the weekend? Did we miss any events on our list? Let us know in the comments.

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Lindsay Frankel
Lindsay is a Denver transplant who loves writing as much as she enjoys hiking, horror movies, jokes, and good food. When she's not out exploring the city (or writing about it), you can find her immersed in a lively game of My Little Pony Monopoly, planted on the couch for a TV binge, or curled up with her rescue puppy, Lucy.
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