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JULY 4TH EVENTS

7/2 Wednesday—July 4th on the Second. Glendale fireworks show, featuring an outdoor screening of Armageddon (1998). Gates open at 6:30pm. 4400 E. Kentucky Ave. infinityparkatglendale.com

7/3 Thursday—Civic Center Park Indy Eve. Drone show, market, DJs, live music, light shows, and more. Starts at 5pm. 101 14th Ave. Info at artsandvenuesdenver.com

7/4 Friday—Central Park Pancake Breakfast & Parade. 9–11am, parade starts at 10:30am. The Green (E. 29th Ave. & Roslyn St.) More details at mca80238.com

7/4 Friday—Park Hill 4th of July 15th Annual Parade. Floats, music, classic cars, and more. Parade starts at 1:30pm. 23rd Ave. from Dexter St. to Krameria St. parkhillparade.org

7/4 Friday—Aurora 4th of July Spectacular. 6–10pm. Live music, food, and fireworks at 9:30pm. Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn, 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy. auroragov.org

7/4 Thursday—Denver Municipal Band Patriotic Concert. 7–8:15pm. Free concert in Washington Park at S. Franklin St. at E. Tennessee Ave. denvermunicipalband.org

NE DENVER/NW AURORA EVENTS

Thursdays—Mojablu Concert Series. 7/3: PG6IX. 7/10: Thumpin’ Band. 7/17: Tunisia. 7/24: Jacob Larson Band. 7/31: DOTSERO. The North Green at 49th Ave. & Valentia St. 6:30pm. mca80238.com

Fridays—Yoga on the Plaza. 60-minute free class weather permitting. 9:30am. Ages 12 and up. 8246 Northfield Blvd. shopsatnorthfield.com

Saturdays—City Park Farmers Market. 100+ local producers, live music, yoga, and a run club. 2551 E. Colfax Ave. cityparkfarmersmarket.com

Sundays—Central Park Farmers Market. Produce, baked goods, specialty meats, gourmet food items, and more. The South Green (E. 29th Ave. & Roslyn St.) 8:30am–12:30pm. mca80238.com

​​Sundays—City Park Jazz. 6–8pm City Park Pavilion and Bandshell, 2001 Steele St. cityparkjazz.org.
7/6: Chris Daniels & The Kings with Freddi Gowdy
7/13: Better Sensory Perception
7/20: Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra
7/27: Dzirae Gold
8/3: Brass Band Extravaganza featuring Rowdy Brass Band, Tivoli Club Brass Band, and Guerrilla Fanfare

7/2 & 8/6—Qi Gong. All levels and abilities are welcome. 11am–12pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

7/5 & 8/2—Bluff Lake Bird Walks. Walks at 7:30am and 8am. 11255 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. Must register at blufflake.org/birdwatching

7/10 Thursday—Active Minds Presents: The Future of Bees. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

7/10, 7/11, & 7/12—Goat Events at The Shops at Northfield. Baby goat sound bath (7/10), goatastic dance (7/11), and full moon goat yoga (7/12). Registration at shopsatnorthfield.com

7/11 Friday—Pours in the Park: Wine Tasting. Wine, food, and company. 6–8pm. 24th Avenue Park, 2441 Alton St. Tickets $35, must be 21+. mca80238.com

7/11 to 7/13—Colorado Black Arts Festival. 39th annual celebration of African American art and culture, free to attend. City Park West. Hours and info at colbaf.org

7/12 Saturday—Nature Wonder Walks. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 7:30am. 11255 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. Register at blufflake.org

7/12 Saturday—Rescue Puppy Yoga. A heartwarming yoga session. 8:30–9:30am. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St., south side on Clinton St. Register at stanleymarketplace.com

7/12 Saturday—Cockpit Demo Day. 10am–2pm. Wings Over the Rockies Museum. 7711 East Academy Blvd. wingsmuseum.org

7/12 Saturday—Lost Creek String Band. The rich tones of guitar, violin, mandolin, and bass with vocal harmonies. 1–2pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

7/12 & 7/26—Concert on The Green. 7/12: Wash Park Band. 7/26: HomeSlice. The South Green (E. 29th Ave. & Roslyn St.) 6pm. mca80238.com

7/13 & 7/28—Sky Rink Events. 7/13: Swiftie Skate. 7/28: Rock & Rollin Skate. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St. stanleymarketplace.com

7/18 & 7/25—Movie on The Green. 7/18: The Lost City. 7/25: Hook. The South Green (E. 29th Ave. & Roslyn St.) Starts at dusk. mca80238.com

7/19 Saturday—History Hike: Star K Ranch and the Wild Neighbors. This hike is ADA-accessible. 9–10:30am. 16002 E Smith Rd., Aurora. Register at blufflake.org

7/19 Saturday—Boulevard One Farmers Market. Live music, face painting, produce, crafts, and treats. 9am–1pm. Clark’s Market, 7059 E Lowry Blvd. 303-647-3500

7/20 Sunday—Earth Listening Circles. Bluff Lake Nature Center. 9am–12pm. 11255 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. Free, register at blufflake.org

7/20 Sunday—City Park Public Art Walking Tour. Visit historic sculptures, fountains, and gateways. Tickets $5. 10am. Details at denverpublicart.org

7/24 Thursday—Active Minds: Ireland/Northern Ireland. 1–2pm, Free. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. activeminds.com

7/26 Saturday—Pours in the Park: Beer Tasting. Local craft beers. 4–6pm. West Crescent, E. 29th Ave. & Roslyn St. Tickets $35, must be 21+. mca80238.com

7/28 Monday—Death Café. Normalize conversations around death, make the most of life. 2–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

8/1 Friday—First Fridays. 60 local artists, music, and entertainment. 6–9pm. 2501 N. Dallas St., Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

METRO EVENTS

Wednesdays—Cats on Mats. Yoga class with roaming, adoptable kittens. 5:30–6:30pm. 241 W. Bayaud Ave. denvergov.org

Saturdays—Poetry on the Porch. Experience poetry in the garden. 1–3pm. Center for Colorado Women’s History, 1310 Bannock St. Tickets at historycolorado.org

Historic Denver Walking Tours. 90 min. walking tours in Lodo, Capitol Hill, Five Points, and more. For specific dates, go to: historicdenver.org

7/3 to 7/6—Fan Expo Denver. Comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming, cosplay, and more. Colorado Convention Center. fanexpohq.com/fanexpodenver

7/4 Friday—First Friday Art Walks. On Santa Fe. 5:30– 9:30pm. denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/denver-art-districts

7/4 to 7/6—Cherry Creek Arts Festival. 200+ juried artists, family-friendly art activities, live music, food & drink. Cherry Creek North. cherryarts.org

Through 7/6—Titanic: An Immersive Voyage. Over 90 artifacts, life-sized reconstructed rooms, and more. 3900 Elati St. expo-titanic.com/denver

7/8 & 7/22—Circle of Fathers: Dads Support Group. Support one another, share tips & advice, or just talk. 5:30–7:30pm. Blair Caldwell Library, 2401 Welton St. denvergov.org

7/9 Wednesday—SPARK. For visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. 1–2pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

7/9 Wednesday—Digable Planets. A unique style of jazz-informed Hip Hop. 7:30pm. Outdoor amphitheatre. 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.arvadacenter.org

7/10 Thursday—Art & About Tour. For visitors with early-stage Alzheimer’s/dementia. 1–2:45pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

7/11 Friday—Summer Music: Picnic Series. Mckey and brookLYNN. 4–6pm. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

7/11 Friday— Friday Five Points Jazz Hop. 5pm. Free. Five Points neighborhood. fivepointsbid.com

7/11 to 7/13— Bastille Day. The charm of a French village infused with global flair. Cherry Creek North, Fillmore Plaza. rmfacc.org/bastille-day-2025

7/12 Saturday—Architecture Tour. Starts in the lobby of the Hamilton Building. 11am–12pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

7/14, 7/25 & 8/4—Movie Nights. Free. 7/14: Toy Story. 7/25: Bridesmaids. 8/4: Madagascar. 4400 East Kentucky Ave. infinityparkatglendale.com

7/19 Saturday—Denver Brass Presents Colorado Celtic Fusion. 12 and under $10 seats or free on lawn. 7:30pm. Outdoor amphitheatre. 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada. arvadacenter.org

7/23 to 10/5—Bright Nights at Four Mile. Four Mile transforms into a luminous wonderland. 715 S. Forest St. Tickets at fourmilepark.org

7/25 Friday—Blaxplanation: Five Points Flow. Literary/music performance and workshops. 2:30–5pm. Blair-Caldwell Library, 2401 Welton St. Tickets at historycolorado.org

7/26 Saturday—The Big Wonderful. Live music, craft vendors, outdoor beer garden, and more. 16th Street, Downtown Denver. thebigwonderful.com

7/26 & 7/27—Cheesman Park Art Fest. 150+ artists, live entertainment, food trucks, and more. 1599 E. 8th Ave. dashevents.com

7/27 Sunday—Disability Pride Celebration. Celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 10:30am–12:30pm. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

7/31 Tuesday—Aging Well Workshop. Empower yourself, enhance your quality of life, and improve your overall well-being. 10am–12:15pm. Focus Points, 2501 48th Ave. denvergov.org

8/2 Saturday—Colorado Day. Free, 149th birthday celebration. 10am–5pm. 1310 Bannock St. and 1200 North Broadway. historycolorado.org

KIDS AND FAMILIES

Monday–Saturday—Local Library Storytimes. Different age groups and locations. Info at denverlibrary.org

Mondays—Kids Create. Hands-on making for toddlers through early elementary age. 3:30–4:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St.

Wednesdays & Sundays—Storytime at Tattered Cover Kids. Wed. at 11am, Sun. at 2pm. 2501 N. Dallas St., Aurora. stanleymarketplace.com

Wednesdays—Mornings at the Museum. Ages 3–6, 10:30–11:15am. Free. Aurora History Museum,15051 East Alameda Pkwy. auroragov.org

Wednesdays—Tweens Create. Team up, get creative, and tackle challenges with friends. No class on 7/16. 3:30–4:30pm. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St.

Saturdays—Kids’ Matinees. A variety of interactive shows with live music. $6.45 with fees. 11:30am open, show at 12pm. 1080 14th St. dazzledenver.com

7/11 Friday—Adults vs. Kids Spelling Bee. 5–7pm. Girl Scout DreamLab, 63 N. Quebec St. eventbrite.com/cc/girl-scout-dreamlab-1653829

7/12 Saturday—CSU Spur Family Programming. July theme is River Festival. Free. 10am–3pm. 4817 National Western Dr. csuspur.org

7/13 Sunday—Sensory-Friendly Morning. For kids with neurodiversity or sensory-processing disorders and their families. 9am–12pm. 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy. denverartmuseum.org

7/15 Tuesday—Teen Zine Workshop. Curious about zines? Come join us and make one of your own to take home. 2:30–3:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

7/16 Wednesday—Trendy Dance Moves. Learn trending dance moves with a Colorado Ballet artist. Ages 5–12. 3–3:45pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

7/16 Wednesday—The Wizard of Oz Escape Room. Solve puzzles, riddles, and clues to escape. Registration opens 7/7. Ideal for ages 8+. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

7/17 Thursday—Kids Book Celebration. Read about rockets at home then join us to make film canister rockets to launch. 4–5pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

7/19 Saturday—Low Sensory Morning. 8–10am. History Colorado Museum, 1200 N. Broadway. historycolorado.org

7/19 Saturday—Critters in the Garden: Garden Friend or Foe. Learn about the tiny creatures that help gardens thrive. 9–11am. Posner Center, 1031 33rd St. dug.org

7/19 Saturday—Inside the Orchestra – Tiny Tots. Immersive, interactive concerts for kids ages 0–7. 9:30am & 10:45am. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. dmns.org

7/19 Saturday—Nature Pop-up – Bugs. Bluff Lake Nature Center, 11255 E. MLK Jr. Blvd. 10am–1:30pm. sandcreekgreenway.org

7/20, 7/23, & 7/26—Art Crawl: Big, Big Paintings 10:30–11:15am. For infants–14 mos. 1250 Bannock St. clyffordstillmuseum.org

7/20 & 7/21—Children and Family Workshop. From Plants to Paper for ages 7+. 10–11:30am or 1–2:30pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

8/1 Friday—Art Crawl at The Kirkland. Introduce your baby to art. 10:30–11:15pm. 1201 Bannock St. denverartmuseum.org

8/2 & 8/3—Children and Family Make and Take: Build a fairy garden for ages 5+. 10–11:30am or 1–2:30pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

8/5 Tuesday—Summer of Adventure: Celebrate with Animals. With the Denver Zoo and Conservation Alliance. 10:30–11:30am. Sam Gary Library, 2961 Roslyn St. denverlibrary.org

8/5 Tuesday—Native Wildlife. Meet animal ambassadors that are true Colorado natives. 1:30–2:30pm. Park Hill Library, 4705 Montview Blvd. denverlibrary.org

MUSEUMS, ETC.

Listings at www.FrontPorchNE.com —> Events (tab) —> Ongoing Events 

SCFD Free days at www.scfd.org

PERFORMANCE/THEATRE

Wednesdays—Sci-Fi Film Fest. 6:30pm. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. dmns.org.
7/9: Close Encounters of the Third Kind
7/16: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
7/23: Gattaca
7/30: Fantastic Voyage 

7/2, 7/9 & 7/16—Summer Concerts at Four Mile. Doors open at 5:30, concerts start at 6:30. 715 S. Forest St. For line-up and tickets, go to fourmilepark.org

7/3 to 7/20—The Amazing Acro-Cats Dilly-Dally. Featured in the Netflix series Cat People. Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St. bugtheatre.org

7/5 & 7/13—Fresh Looks Festival. A collection of readings of brand new, unproduced plays. The People’s Building, 9995 E Colfax Ave., Aurora. thepeoplesbuilding.com

7/6 Sunday—A Merry Widow or Two. A deliciously twisted Victorian comedy. A free staged reading. 2pm. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. Reserve seats at vintagetheatre.org

7/8 to 7/20—Some Like it Hot. Set in Chicago when prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement. Buell Theatre. denvercenter.org

7/16 to 8/17—Dixie’s Tupperware Party. Bringing your grandma’s Tupperware party into the 21st century. Garner Theatre. denvercenter.org

7/18 Friday—The Denver Moth – StorySLAM. Theme: Dirt. Doors open at 6:30, show starts at 7:30pm. 71 East Yale Ave. swallowhillmusic.org

7/18 to 7/21—Absurd Hero: The Musical. Sid must persuade the homeless Gods to cooperate with city hall if he wants to be mayor. Vintage Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. vintagetheatre.org

7/19 to 8/3—Around the World in 80 Toys. Thaddeus McWhinnie Phillips’ solo performance. Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St. buntport.com

7/19 to 7/20—Jurassic Park in Concert. Watch the movie while the score is played live. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St.
coloradosymphony.org

7/30 Wednesday—Mozart at McGregor Square. 7pm. 1901 Wazee St. coloradosymphony.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

To find volunteer listings and charitable opportunities, go to www.FrontPorchNE.com

GREEN & SUSTAINABLITY EVENTS

7/7 to 7/18—Electronics Recycling Drop-off. M–F, 8am–4pm, Sat. 10am–2pm. Techno Rescue, 3251 Lewiston St. More info at auroragov.org/recycle

7/12 Saturday—Discover Water-Wise Plants. Learn about trees, shrubs, perennials, and grasses for low water use. 9–10:30am. Aurora Water-wise Garden, 15151 E Alameda Pkwy., Aurora. auroragov.org

7/12 Saturday—Plant Propagation 101. Learn vegetative and seed propagation of indoor and outdoor plants. 9:30–11:30am. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

7/12, 7/26 & 8/2—Learn to Compost Workshops. These hands-on workshops cover all the basics of backyard composting. 9–11am. Gove Community Garden, 1325 Colorado Blvd. dug.org

7/12, 7/19, & 8/2—Know Your Colorado Garden Pests and Pals. Knowledge of your garden and landscape pests and pals can make a big difference. 9:30–11am. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

7/26 Saturday—Pollinators in the Garden. Explore the vital role of pollinators and beneficial insects in garden ecosystems. 9–11am. Posner Center, 1031 33rd St. dug.org

7/26 Saturday—Introduction to Water-Bath Canning. Learn basic techniques and leave with 2–3 jars of preserved foods. 9:30am–12:30pm. 1007 York St. Register at botanicgardens.org

7/27 Sunday—Pollinator Workshop for K-5th graders. Presented by the Denver Botanic Gardens. 2–4pm. Girl Scout DreamLab, 63 N. Quebec St. eventbrite.com/cc/girl-scout-dreamlab-1653829

8/9 Saturday—Make the Most of Your Summer Garden. Pickling and Salsa Making Workshop. 9am–12pm. The Urban Farm, 10200 Smith Rd. Tickets at theurbanfarm.org