It's Father's Day this weekend. What are you doing to celebrate your favorite Dad?
Not only is the Juneteenth Festival back in Five Points this weekend, but it's also Father's Day. There are plenty of events for fun and celebration this weekend, including epic drive-in films at Red Rocks, Colorado Rockies homestand against the Milwaukee Brewers, a classic car show, and plenty of beer and food specials for Dad. All this and more this weekend in Denver!
Friday, June 18
Ansel Adams: Masterworks
When: June 18
Where: Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 W. Dale Street, Colorado Springs
Cost: $5-$10
Ansel Adams: Masterworks features a collection of 48 photographs from the “Museum Set.” Included in this presentation are many of the breathtaking landscapes—taken at national parks in California, Nevada, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Texas—for which the artist is best known.
Film on the Rocks Drive-In: Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
When: June 18
Where: Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison
Cost: $60
Battling against a snake phobia and a vengeful ex-girlfriend, Indiana Jones is in constant peril, making hair's-breadth escapes at every turn in this celebration of the innocent adventure movies of an earlier era.
Hold the Line: A Tribute to Toto
When: June 18
Where: Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st Avenue, Denver
Cost: $20
In September 2020, Bill Thode (keyboards) set out to found a Tribute Band, focusing on the music of Toto, a band that inspired him with their songs and musicianship.
Juneteenth Music Festival
When: June 18-20
Where: Five Points, Denver
Cost: Free
This historic street festival returns to the Five Points neighborhood with live performances, art, vendors, and fun for the entire family.
Saturday, June 19
Building Denver: Visions of the Capital City
When: Through August 31
Where: History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver
Cost: $14
Building Denver explores how civic leaders, designers, and residents have steadily worked to bring their own visions of Denver to life by engaging the city's natural landscape, navigating the movement of people across the city, and responding to a boom & bust economy.
Colorado Rockies vs. Milwaukee Brewers
When: June18-20
Where: Coors Field, 2001 Blake Street, Denver
Cost: Varies
The Colorado Rockies take the field against the Milwaukee Brewers.
Juneteenth Parade
When: June 19
Where: Historic Five Points, 26th Street from Williams to Welton, Denver
Cost: Free
Nearly 3,000 people march in the Juneteenth Parade to honor the struggles and social progress achieved through marches and demonstrations organized for freedom, justice, and equality in our country's history.
Family Make and Take: Pollination Stations
When: June 19
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street, Denver
Cost: $15
Discover how plants communicate with pollinators at the Gardens and "bee" inspired to create a pollinator-friendly feeder to take home with you.
Father's Day Stand-Up Comedy Night
When: June 19
Where: Dry Dock Brewing Co - North Dock, 2801 Tower Road, Aurora
Cost: $10
Join us for a night of stand-up comedy celebrating Father's Day at North Dock. There will be no shortage of dad jokes.
Sunday, June 20
Dad's Day Classic Car Cruise-In
When: June 20
Where: Balfour Louisville, 96th Highway 42 and East Hecla Drive, Louisville
Cost: Free
The streets surrounding Balfour will be closed for a Father’s Day extravaganza filled with all dad’s favorites: classic cars, food trucks, free pet photos, and live music from the YoungHeart Band and Denver Dolls.
Father's Day at Stout Street Social
When: June 20
Where: Stout Street Social, 1400 Stout Street, Denver
Cost: Food and drink
Dad gets a select draft beer for free with any food purchase!
Where will you take your dad this weekend? Share in the comments.