Denver Fall & Winter Festivals

Denver's fall and winter months are filled with some of The Mile High City’s greatest events, from the biggest beer festival in the country to a citywide week of arts.

Banff Mountain Film Festival

WHEN: Feb. 27–March 2, 2025
WHERE: Stockyards Event Center

Embark on a global expedition without leaving Denver! Join the Colorado Mountain Club at the National Western Stockyards Event Center to celebrate the spirit of exploration through a captivating selection of the world's finest mountain and adventure films. Each evening features a different program, inviting you to discover new horizons and immerse yourself in stunning visuals.

Mile High Beer Fest

WHEN: March 1, 2025
WHERE: 890 Navajo St.
Get ready, Denver — your favorite locally focused craft beer celebration returns on March 1! The Annual Mile High Beer Festival will feature the very best brews Colorado has to offer, with 40+ vendors and more than 100 beers, ciders, spirits and more to sample.

Denver Restaurant Week

WHEN: March 7–16, 2025
WHERE: Various Venues
With an ever-growing number of food and beverage awards to its name (including several from the uber-prestigious James Beard Foundation and MICHELIN Guide), Denver has quickly become a dining destination for foodies. Denver Restaurant Week will showcase the creative, exciting menus that diners have come to expect — with both to-go and in-person options. Denver Restaurant Week will include four price points: $25, $35, $45 and $55 for a multi-course meal.

HEYDAY: An Indoor Fair with Urban Flair

WHEN: March 8, 2025
WHERE: Asterisk Denver
HEYDAY is an all-ages fair, but with a curated urban twist. City Cast will offer a distinctly Denver take on all of the nostalgic state fair cornerstones, including elevated takes on classic state fair foods; a full bar featuring handpicked local brews, wine, signature cocktails, and plenty of zero-proof and kid-friendly libations; old-school carnival games with Denver-themed prizes; tarot readings; vendors like Colorado's own Topo Designs slinging merch; Mile High-themed balloon art and face painting; vintage arcade games; a photo booth inside a classic VW bus and so much more! Top it all off with a full day of grandstand entertainment featuring local artists and fringe performances from some of Denver’s top talent. There’s something for everyone at HEYDAY!

Boulder International Film Festival

WHEN: March 13–16, 2025
WHERE: Boulder Theater, Boulder
The 21st Annual Boulder International Film Festival will bring films and filmmakers to Boulder and Longmont for a four-day celebration of the art of cinema. BIFF showcases the best films by new and emerging filmmakers, as well as some of our industry’s most talented directors, producers and actors. Adding to the BIFF experience are events featuring nationally renowned chefs, filmmaker talkbacks, legendary parties, talented musicians, an Adventure Film Program, the BIFF at Home Virtual Festival and much more. The main venue for BIFF 2025 will again be the historic Boulder Theater in downtown Boulder.

2025 Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival

WHEN: March 14–16, 2025
WHERE: Sie FilmCenter
The Dragon Boat Film Festival is Colorado's only all-Asian and Asian-American film festival! This Film Festival is organized by 501(c)3 non-profit organization Colorado Dragon Boat and highlights and promotes the culture, contributions and accomplishments of Asian and Asian-Pacific-American communities through film.

Denver St. Patrick's Day Parade

WHEN: March 15, 2025
WHERE: Downtown Denver
The Denver St. Patrick's Day Parade is the biggest and best St. Patrick’s Day Parade west of the Mississippi for 62 years running!

Denver March Powwow

WHEN: March 21–23, 2025
WHERE: Historic Denver Coliseum
Since 1984, the heritage of American Indians has been celebrated in Denver every year at the Denver March Powwow, one of the largest events of its kind in the country. The Powwow features more than 1,600 dancers from close to 100 tribes from 38 states and three Canadian provinces. The three-day event in the Denver Coliseum is packed with singing, dancing, storytelling, food, art and more, ensuring a wonderful experience for everyone.

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