Mother's Day in Denver

Flowers and Gifts

Kick off the day with a fragrant bouquet of freshly cut, elegantly arranged flowers. Colorado's largest flower business, Lehrer's Flowers, can help you find the perfect combination for your mom. Order from Bouquets in Lower Downtown in the historic Brown Palace Hotel — they were named one of America's top 10 florists by Bon Appetit Magazine. Or check out Fern and Bloom and The Perfect Petal in the Historic Tennyson Arts District.

If mom loves vino, get her a bottle of red, white or rose from one of Denver's urban wineries, like Carboy Winery, E&J Gallo Winery, Balistreri Vineyards or Bigsby's Folly. 

And of course you can never go wrong with chocolate! Get her a sweet treat from Enstrom Candies, Temper Chocolates and Confections, Telluride Truffle Artisan Chocolate, Kilwins Chocolates & Ice Cream or The Chocolate Therapist. Explore more of Denver's best chocolate shops. 

Spa Treatments

Oakwell Beer Spa

Give your mom the gift of relaxation with a spa treatment experience at this unique wellness spot that combines a day spa with a craft beer bar. She'll receive complimentary drinks, gourmet chocolates, a private spa suite and a full-body massage. 

Mother's Day Drinks & Dining

In Bloom Mother’s Day Tea

WHEN: May 9, 2024
WHERE: Center for Colorado Women's History
Celebrate motherhood with your loved ones and a delicious cup of tea at the Center for Colorado Women’s History. The In Bloom Mother’s Day Tea will feature Lady Evans black tea and a variety of savory and sweet snacks provided by local and woman-led business Miss Peabody’s Southern Tea Cakes. The event will include a docent-led museum tour in which visitors will learn about the three generations of mothers who lived in the historic house on-site, followed by an hour-long tea seating. After their tea seating, visitors are invited to leisure in the Center’s pollinator and Three Sisters gardens.

Mother's Day Buffet Brunch at Denver Art Museum

WHEN: May 12, 2024
WHERE: Denver Art Museum
Bring the whole family and enjoy scrumptious options like eggs benedict, prime rib, smoked salmon, kid-friendly bites and much more. Call 720-913-2761 to make a reservation.

Mother’s Day Brunch at FIRE Restaurant

WHEN: May 12, 2024
WHERE: FIRE at the ART hotel
Enjoy a spread of culinary delights on Mother’s Day from Chef Ashley Robertson! She'll be dishing out seafood selections, carving stations and an omelet station. Enjoy sweet brunch favorites for mom like mini cakes, chocolates and hot offerings like maple pecan-wood smoked bacon and more. Yes, you can add on bottomless mimosas for mom for an additional charge! Make a reservation to secure a spot for mom and the whole family; it's $80 per adult and $30 for kids ages 5 to 12.

Mother's Day Brunch at Range Restaurant

WHEN: May 12, 2024
WHERE: Range Restaurant
Give Mom the gift of brunch at Range Restaurant this Mother's Day. Raise a mimosa to the special woman in your life. Make your reservation on the website.

Mother's Day Brunch at Guard and Grace

WHEN: May 12, 2024
WHERE: Guard & Grace
To celebrate Mother’s Day this year, the acclaimed Guard and Grace steakhouse is offering an exclusive menu featuring appetizers (‘Done Deal’ Salmon Rillettes, Warm Monkey Bread, Burrata), a raw bar, brunch items (Fancy French Toast; a Four Egg Seafood Omelet; and a Duck Scramble), and mains (Guard and Grace’s award-winning Filet Flight; Alaskan Black Cod; and the Creekstone Farms Burger), all with the distinctive Troy Guard spin.

Mother's Day Brunch

WHEN: May 12, 2024
WHERE: Corinne Restaurant
Treat Mom to brunch at Corinne! Enjoy decadent specials such as Lobster Benedict or an Acai Brunch Bowl served alongside Corinne's usual Sunday Brunch menu. Make your reservation on OpenTable and make this Mother's Day one to remember!

Sofar Sounds || Mother's Day Brunch, the Sofar Way!

WHEN: May 12, 2024
WHERE: Sofar Sounds
What better way to celebrate Mom than with a special surprise that only Sofar can deliver? Your ticket includes a scrumptious brunch buffet and performances by three unique artists. Cocktails will be available for purchase.

Mother's Day Brunch Bash

WHEN: May 12, 2024
WHERE: Delta by Marriott Denver Thornton, Northglenn
Treat the mothers in your life to an unforgettable Mother's Day brunch extravaganza! Marriott has curated a delectable spread featuring premium carving stations like prime rib and honey-glazed ham, alongside a decadent chocolate fountain and an array of the many brunch favorites.

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea Class

WHEN: May 12, 2024
WHERE: Plot Twist Bakery, Littleton
Spend this special day with Mom preparing a beautiful and memorable afternoon tea service. Together, you’ll create classic and delicious tea-time treats, including Blueberry White Chocolate Scones; Caprese Tea Sandwiches; Ham, Brie, Apple & Dijon Tea Sandwiches; and Chocolate Truffles. After preparing your courses, you’ll sit down and enjoy the fruits of your labor, served with complimentary tea and coffee as well as chef-prepared lemon curd and strawberry bars.

Festivals & Events

Brazilian Chocolate, Cupcakes & More! Sweet Pop Up

WHEN: May 4, 2024
WHERE: Curate: A Local Mercantile, Centennial
Come by on Saturday, May 4 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to support Happiness & Sweets and their delicious brigaderios, cupcakes and more. Brigaderios are a delicious, bite-size chocolate confectionary! They aren't too sweet, and they are very popular at holidays and parties in Brazil! While you're there, shop Curate's wonderful local vendors, including clothing, jewelry, art, Colorado food items, live plants, home décor, gift items and more!

Mother of a Market with Herbal Riot 

WHEN: May 4–5, 2024
WHERE: Ratio Beerworks
Shop local vendors and makers just in time for Mother's Day, get a flash tattoo from local artists, and enjoy the amazing beer from Ratio! There will also be a Cinco de Mayo-themed pug meetup on May 5!

Firefly Handmade Spring Market

WHEN: May 4–5, 2024
WHERE: 1004 S. Gaylord St.
Start your shopping list now for inspired, one-of-a-kind gifts for Mother’s Day, graduations, teachers or yourself! The market will feature 80+ creatively curated artisans, including more than 20 incredible new artists, makers and designers. Admission is free and the market will also feature live music and food and drinks from local restaurants and bars. 

Celebrate Mom Experience: Cupcakes, Creativity, Custom Scarves!

WHEN: May 4, 11–12, 18 & 26, 2024
WHERE: The Scarf Studio
This Mother’s Day, celebrate the special women in your life in an unforgettable way. The Scarf Studio and Happy Bakeshop, two beloved local businesses, have joined forces to present a special ‘Celebrate Mom’ event throughout the month of May, offering a delightful fusion of cupcakes and creativity. This unique celebration promises to dazzle moms and grandmas alike. The Scarf Studio will host the May series of ‘Celebrate Mom’ workshops, where participants will unleash their creativity on paper templates, which will then be transformed into scarves to proudly wear. And you don’t have to be an artist to join in on the fun!

Spring Pottery Sale

WHEN: May 7–12, 2024
WHERE: Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities, Arvada
Shop for functional, hand-crafted pottery for a one-of-a-kind Mother's Day gift! Works offered in this annual show include dinnerware, jewelry and sculpture. There will be hundreds of pieces available and prices to fit any budget. Presented by the Arvada Center's nationally recognized faculty of ceramic artists and advanced students. Proceeds benefit the participating artists and the Arvada Center Ceramics Studio.

Civic Center EATS

WHEN: May 8–Oct. 16, 2024; Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Civic Center Park
Every Thursday From May through October, Civic Center EATS transforms Civic Center Park into a lunchtime extravaganza with Denver's best food and fashion trucks and live music. It's your chance to savor a variety of cuisines while supporting our city's small local business scene and the Civic Center Conservancy's mission to restore and enhance Civic Center Park, Denver's only National Historic Landmark.

State 38 Floral & Cocktails Workshop

WHEN: May 9, 2024
WHERE: State 38 Distilling, Golden
Join State 38 Distilling and TeeLee Floral and Events for a floral arranging workshop, just in time for Mother's Day! Whether you're looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift or simply want to enjoy a fun night out, this workshop is for you. You'll receive step-by-step instructions on creating your own floral bouquet to take home while sipping on cocktails from State 38. All materials are included along with two drinks and light snacks. Bring your mom and celebrate creativity together this Mother's Day, or gather your girlfriends for a fun and memorable evening. Don't miss this opportunity to bond with loved ones and craft your own stunning bouquet!

Denver Potters Association Spring Show and Sale

WHEN: May 9–11, 2024
WHERE: 3250 East Sixth Ave.
This highly anticipated biannual show will feature top local artists selling their work in a variety of mediums including ceramics, jewelry, glass, wood, personal care products and fiber. The show is the perfect place to find your Mother’s Day gifts and buy local!

Ukefest

WHEN: May 9–11, 2024
WHERE: JCC Denver’s Ranch Camp, Elbert
Hold onto your ukuleles! The annual Denver Ukefest is coming soon.

Colorado Chocolate Festival

WHEN: May 10–11, 2024
WHERE: JCC Denver’s Ranch Camp, Elbert
This sweet festival features chocolate candy, a chocolate fountain, cakes, cookies, truffles, fudge, brownies, toffees, coffees, zero-proof "choctails" and much more, not to mention a Mother’s Day Gift Market with jewelry, clothes, imports and crafts!​

Wash Park Home Tour & Mother's Day Market Street Fair

WHEN: May 11, 2024
WHERE: Washington Park
This long-standing community event showcases a unique mix of four distinctive homes in the East Washington Park neighborhood. Attendees can tour the properties at their leisure and enjoy local artisans, vendors and entertainment at the Mother's Day Market Street Fair, conveniently located in the same area as the tour. This event hosted by Steele Elementary's PTA raises funds to directly support many programs and services that make Wash Park's neighborhood DPS elementary school a special place. Additionally, a percentage of funds raised this year will directly benefit families in need through the LOVVE Project by providing fresh food, hygiene products and cleaning supplies to our neighbors in Virginia Village in partnership with Steele's sister school, Ellis Elementary.

Mother’s Day Botanical Bazaar

WHEN: May 11, 2024
WHERE: Room for Milly
Every year, Room for Milly transforms their amazing cocktail space into a jungle of greenery and features a special menu for the occasion, along with local artists and vendors selling unique wares. Get your mom a gift OR bring her along to shop and have a delicious cocktail!

Spring Market at The Source

WHEN: May 11, 2024
WHERE: The Source Hotel
Join The Source on Mother’s Day weekend for a springtime festival of art, apparel and accessories and self-care, along with tasty bites and live music. Free and open to all, the expanded market will be held both inside The Source Market Halls and outside in the parking lot. Immerse yourself in the spirit of spring and support Denver’s talented artisans and entrepreneurs. Participating vendors include Baby Jess Art, Bjorn’s Honey, KB Candies, Pazful Designs, Oddities by Cera, Encore Vintage and Healing Vibes Crystals. Stay to shop and dine at the amazing Source Hotel & Market Hall partners, including Safta, Temaki Den, VelArt Denver, Switchwood and Konbini.

Spring Horseshoe Market

WHEN: May 11, 2024
WHERE: 50th & Lowell in Northwest Denver at Regis Campus
The day before Mother's Day, this market is the perfect way to celebrate all the moms in your life with more than 120 local makers, vendors, vintage collectors, culinary artists, food trucks, mobile boutiques, live music and drinks and cocktails! Grab your friends and make a day of fun outdoor shopping in beautiful northwest Denver. Buy mom a gift, buy yourself gifts and shop locally and sustainably from Colorado small business creatives. The market is dog-friendly, family-friendly and free! 

Hangin' N Slangin' Markets

WHEN: May 11, 2024
WHERE: EDENS
Hangin' N Slangin' vintage thrift markets will be in RiNo, in the Lot on Larimer, on the second Saturday (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and last Sunday (12 p.m. to 7 p.m) of every month from March to November right next to the Denver Central Market! Events are always free to attend, and there's always a great group of vendors, food and music.

Colorado Artisan Markets

WHEN: May 11, 2024
WHERE: The Shops at Northfield
The Shops at Northfield will celebrate Colorado’s spirit of community, creativity and craftsmanship with a series of Artisan Markets held on the second Saturday of every month from May to October. Kicking off over Mother’s Day weekend, each market will feature 50–70 local vendors offering a wide variety of treasures, including handmade jewelry, Colorado photography, soaps, clothing, abstract art, artisanal food products and more. Free and open to all, attendees can dine at food trucks and enjoy live local music while also shopping and dining at the Northfield retailers and restaurants. Dogs are welcome!

Hand-Painted Pots for Mom

WHEN: May 11, 2024
WHERE: The Sprucery Garden Center, Franktown
Create beautiful memories with Mom as you make hand-painted pots with your choice of annual flower planted in them for just $10.00. Bring your little ones to meet and greet their favorite princesses and superheroes, and don’t miss out on the incredible face painting that will add a touch of magic to the day!

Mom’s Day Out

WHEN: May 11, 2024
WHERE: Outlets at Castle Rock, Castle Rock
It can be hard for Mom to find a day for herself, so gift her one she won’t forget in honor of Mother’s Day! This annual day of shopping and pampering lets mothers take a break from their busy lives and enjoy an unforgettable experience with refreshing mimosas, delicious pastries, freebies, giveaways and exclusive discounts to select stores. Celebrate the amazing women in your life with a fun-filled afternoon where they can be pampered, celebrated and have a shopping spree with their girlfriends! A portion of the proceeds will go toward Help and Hope Center of Castle Rock.

Sloan's Lake Spring Bazaar

WHEN: May 11–12, 2024
WHERE: 1611 Raleigh Street
Spring is in the air and Denver BAZAAR is excited to return to Sloan's Lake for Spring BAZAAR! This outdoor market will feature 80+ carefully curated vendors (including home goods, jewelry, sweet treats, clothing and self-care products), a live DJ, festive springtime sips and local craft beer, food trucks and street food and more! Admission is free for all ages, or upgrade your shop-and-sip experience with bottomless mimosas or a drink token package!

Indian Festival in Denver

WHEN: May 12, 2024
WHERE: Civic Center Park
Experience a glimpse of Indian culture, performing arts and scrumptious food. Bring your family and friends to immerse in the vibrant culture of India for the first time hosted in Downtown Denver!

Second Sundays at Centennial Promenade with Artisan Markets

WHEN: May 12, 2024
WHERE: Centennial Promenade, Centennial
Welcome to Second Sundays at Centennial Promenade! A handmade-only event consisting of 70+ artisans, crafters and food experts from around Colorado. This art festival occurs every Second Sunday of the month, May through October. Bring the whole family to find incredible gifts, clothing and food for everyone to enjoy! Parking is always free, and Artisan Markets' events are pup- and kid-friendly.

Mom’s Free Day At Wings Over the Rockies

WHEN: May 12, 2024
WHERE: Air & Space Museum (Denver) & Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)
Celebrate with Mom at Wings Over the Rockies! All moms get in free at both Wings locations on Mother's Day. Family members are welcome to pre-purchase their tickets online. Mom's free admission ticket will be available at check-in.

Music, Film & Performing Arts

'A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder'

WHEN: Thru May 11, 2025
WHERE: Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities, Arvada
Getting away with murder is just so much fun. Charming and cunning, Monty Navarro discovers he’s in line for an earldom in the aristocratic D'Ysquith family. Eighth in line, to be exact. Monty plots to speed up the line of succession through any means necessary — all while juggling his mistress, his fiancee, his reputation, and an increasing body count that’s raising suspicions of the law. Each of the eight heirs stand on the chopping block of Monty’s ambitions, hilariously played by one scene-stealing actor swapping from role to role. This Tony Award-winning musical romp gleefully tells the story of wrongfully getting what is rightfully yours.

'Little Shop of Horrors'

WHEN: Thru May 18, 2025
WHERE: Wolf Theatre
Feast on the Denver Center’s production of a beloved sci-fi musical that has rocked the globe for generations!   The meek, yet nurturing, Seymour Krelborn is perennially down on his luck. Working at a flower shop on Skid Row, he’s infatuated with his co-worker Audrey, but she is caught in a toxic relationship with a sadistic dentist. One day, Seymour chances upon a strange and mysterious new plant cutting, which he nurses back to health. When he discovers the flytrap’s appetite for human blood, it thrives and begins to sing for its supper. But when Audrey II’s bloodlust becomes insatiable, Seymour must take a stand to prevent the carnivorous plant from world domination.

'The Book of Mormon'

WHEN: May 6–18, 2025
WHERE: Buell Theatre in the Denver Performing Arts Complex
This outrageous hit musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing-room-only productions in London, on Broadway and across North America, "The Book of Mormon" has truly become an international sensation. (Contains explicit language.)  

'The Hot Wing King'

WHEN: April 25–May 25, 2025
WHERE: The Dorota & Kevin Kilstrom Theatre
On the eve of the annual Hot Wang Festival in Memphis, Tennessee, Cordell Crutchfield thinks he has finally found a recipe that will land him the coveted title of Hot Wang King. He has assembled a raucous team of sous chefs, comprised of his beau Dwayne and close friends Big Charles and Isom. The four-man team is cooking with plenty of spice and innuendo on prep night until a family emergency thrusts Dwayne’s troubled nephew into the mix. With the crown, prize money, and their relationship on the line, Cordell and Dwayne are forced to reckon with what it means to be a Black man, a father figure and part of a loving family. Winner of the 2021 Pulitzer Prize, "The Hot Wing King" by Katori Hall is a boisterous, in-your-face dramedy guaranteed to leave you salivating for a second helping.

Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre Concerts

Treat Mom to a show at the awe-inspiring Red Rocks Amphitheatre, just 15 miles from downtown Denver. More than 70 million years in the making, the 9,450-seat venue is flanked by enormous 300-foot red sandstone rock formations and always boasts a star-studded musical schedule.

• May 6, 2025: Shane Smith & The Saints with Lukas Nelson and Josh Meloy
• May 11, 2025: Opiuo & The Opulent Orchestra with Detox Unit, Resonant Language, Duffrey, Motifv
• May 19 & 20, 2025: Sting

Art & Museum Exhibitions

Owl Club of Denver: Legacies of Excellence

WHEN: Thru May 10, 2025
WHERE: History Colorado Center
Explore the rich traditions of a prominent all-Black debutante cotillion club in The Mile High City. Built from oral histories, and featuring a remarkable collection of photographs, Owl Club of Denver: Legacies of Excellence recounts the rarely told history of debutante culture from the perspective of African Americans who were historically excluded from the beauty standards of this European-born tradition. 

Dawoud Bey: Street Portraits

WHEN: Thru May 11, 2025 
WHERE: Denver Art Museum
Street Portraits is the first standalone museum show to explore a transformational phase of the celebrated photographer and 2017 MacArthur Fellow Dawoud Bey's work. The show features 38 portraits he took between 1988 and 1991, when he collaborated with Black Americans of all ages whom he met on the streets of various American cities. He asked a cross-section of people in these communities to pose for him, creating a space of self-presentation and performance in their urban environments. Bey used a large format tripod-mounted camera and a unique positive/negative Polaroid film that created both an instant print and a reusable negative, and as part of every encounter, he gave each person a small black-and-white Polaroid print as a way of reciprocating and returning something to the people who allowed him to make their portrait.

The Unquiet Utes

WHEN: Thru May 26, 2025
WHERE: Fort Garland Museum, Fort Garland
The Unquiet Utes consists of 30 framed photographs taken by photographer T. W. Tolman from Collier’s as he covered the journey of the “Absentee Utes” through Wyoming in 1906. The exhibition discusses the Ute frustrations with U.S. Government land policy and other reasons for their journey. It also covers the path taken across Wyoming, their meeting with the U.S. Cavalry, including Buffalo Soldiers, their withdrawal to Fort Meade and later Thunder Butte, South Dakota, and their eventual return to Utah in 1908.

Vanity & Vice: American Art Deco

WHEN: Thru June 1, 2025
WHERE: Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
Vanity & Vice: American Art Deco explores the dynamic designs that emerged during the rebellious years of 1920–1933. American women were enjoying more independence inside and outside the home. Cutting hair into a chic bob, wearing rouge on lips and cheeks, hosting cocktail parties, and publicly consuming alcohol and tobacco all reinforced what it meant to be a modern woman. American designers and manufacturers responded to these societal changes with fashionable perfume atomizers and vanity sets and drinking and smoking accessories in the latest styles. This exhibition invites visitors into two distinct spaces occupied by a progressive Prohibition-era woman: her boudoir and a speakeasy. Explore the Art Deco objects that filled these rooms and how they reflect a time of freedom and change. 

The Life and Art of Tokio Ueyama

WHEN: Thru June 1, 2025
WHERE: Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
The Life and Art of Tokio Ueyama features more than 40 paintings loaned to the museum by the Japanese American National Museum and Ueyama’s family, whose combined efforts to preserve his work have allowed the story of this accomplished and cosmopolitan artist to be told at the DAM for the first time. Born in Japan, Tokio Ueyama moved to the United States in 1908 at age 18, where he made a home until his death in 1954. This exhibition tells the story of Ueyama’s life, including his early days as an art student in San Francisco, Southern California, and Philadelphia; his travels abroad in Europe and Mexico; his role as artist and community member in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles; and his unconstitutional incarceration during World War II at the Granada Relocation Center, now the Amache National Historic Site, in southeast Colorado.

Lunar Phases: Korean Moon Jars

WHEN: Thru June 8, 2025
WHERE: Denver Art Museum
Lunar Phases explores how the moon jar from Korea’s Joseon dynasty (1392–1897) has evolved into a national artistic icon of Korea and how contemporary artists, both within and beyond Korea, reflect on the moon jar. Moon jars are elegant white globular jars that flourished in Korea during the 17th and 18th centuries when naturalism and spontaneity became the desired aesthetic. At the same time, the simplicity of their shapes, as well as the ceramic’s unique hue in each of them, have been esteemed and respected in Korea and across the world. The exhibition continues the Denver Art Museum's collaboration with the National Museum of Korea (NMK) and other institutions in Korea, inviting visitors to experience the breadth and beauty of Korea’s art and culture.

Special Deliveries

WHEN: Thru Aug. 2, 2025
WHERE: History Colorado Center
Special Deliveries explores the story of three Colorado health professionals who cared for mothers and babies before, during and after pregnancies, as well as the realities of childbirth and parenting in the early 20th century. Practicing medicine in a time before jobs came with medical insurance, the medical professionals detailed in Special Deliveries were often paid with eggs, jars of preserved goods and offers to repaint the provider’s house in return for the care given to mothers and babies. Today, Colorado has more than 300 midwives who build their work on the traditions of expertise, love and care provided by these dedicated professionals.

Where is Denver’s Chinatown? Stories Remembered, Reclaimed, Reimagined

WHEN: Thru Aug. 9, 2025
WHERE: History Colorado Center
Once located in the area known today as Lower Downtown (LoDo), Denver’s Chinatown was one of the largest in the American West during the late 1800s and early 1900s. It provided a welcoming space for Chinese people in Colorado who built a community and celebrated their culture against a backdrop of frequent ignorance, hostility and violence. The exhibition will invite visitors into this thriving cultural community through historic personal family photographs and objects, artifacts from the museum collection, a portrayal of a typical home and artistic reimaginings of the neighborhood.

Kent Monkman: History is Painted by the Victors

WHEN: Thru Aug. 17, 2025
WHERE: Denver Art Museum
This is the first major show in the U.S. for celebrated artist Kent Monkman, a member of the Fisher River Cree Nation. Through his painting, Monkman pushes forward an understanding of the lived experiences of Indigenous people today while confronting colonial injustices. Featuring 41 monumental works, History is Painted by the Victors explores Kent Monkman’s use of history painting as a contemporary genre to highlight relevant issues such as climate change and environmental protection, the impact of governmental policies on historically marginalized communities, generational trauma, and Two-Spirit and other queer-identifying communities’ visibility and pride.

Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia

WHEN: Thru Aug. 24, 2025
WHERE: Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Embark on an awe-inspiring journey through time to discover the untold story of Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia. How could an empire that built one of the world’s most astonishing architectural and engineering marvels all but vanish into the Southeast Asia jungle? Discover how modern technology is providing new insights into Angkor’s legacy and celebrate its remarkable resilience as a vibrant, living temple and a captivating destination for travelers worldwide.  

Unearthed: Voices of Leadville's Shanty Irish

WHEN: Thru Aug. 31, 2025
WHERE: Healy House & Dexter Cabin, Leadville
During the late 1800s, what was once a small gold camp in the high mountains of Colorado became one of the most important Irish immigrant communities in the United States. Three thousand Irish-born residents came from other mining communities across North America and the British Isles, seeking work. They occupied the lowest rung on the social ladder, with nearly two-thirds of the men working underground. Facing stark poverty and with few opportunities to improve their livelihoods, the Leadville Irish formed some of the strongest and most important labor unions in Colorado.

Held Impermanence (Artists Select: Katherine Simóne Reynolds)

WHEN: Thru Sept. 14, 2025
WHERE: Clyfford Still Museum
In the museum’s largest six galleries, Katherine Simóne Reynolds illuminates competing desires held in constant tension at the Clyfford Still Museum. The collection reflects Still’s ambitious attempt to keep his collection intact, a commitment that allows us to see his works alongside paintings made in painful transitions, and others that bear the scars of time. Held Impermanence asks visitors to consider healing and rest over time; how we respond to this collection with our bodies; and to contend with his and our mortality—and, with it, a shared desire to hold impermanence.

¡Viva La Causa! Long Live the Cause! The Art of Change

WHEN: Thru Oct. 5, 2025
WHERE: History Colorado Center
In every generation, some artists create work as a form of protest. Their art addresses the struggle for social justice and equality and encourages social change. ¡Viva La Causa! Long Live the Cause! highlights artwork created at the peak of two social justice movements: the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s and ʼ70s and the Black Lives Matter movement in the early 2020s to explore themes of identity and empowerment in Colorado.

Confluence of Nature: Nancy Hemenway Barton

WHEN: Thru Oct. 8, 2025
WHERE: Denver Art Museum
Confluence of Nature: Nancy Hemenway Barton features 12 textile wall sculptures and five works on paper by artist Nancy Hemenway Barton, each an exploration of the stunning locations from around the world that informed and inspired her artistic process. Hemenway, a multidisciplinary artist, found her voice as she traveled the world, experiencing rich colorful cultural traditions from the Andean weavers in Bolivia to appliquéd textiles by the Fon in Benin. She described these cultural traditions as natural art. Between 1966 and 1997, Hemenway created large-scale wall reliefs made from hand-loomed fabrics, primarily sourced from indigenous weaving communities, where she had lived and worked. Barton folded, tucked and embroidered her fabrics to create richly textured abstract works that reflected her deep connection to the natural world.

The 90s: Last Decade Before the Future

WHEN: Thru Oct. 26, 2025
WHERE: History Colorado Center
Step back into the 1990s, a decade marked by cultural shifts and technological breakthroughs. Recall memorable moments as you walk through the defining events from this pivotal era. Revel in 90s nostalgia as you explore its technological innovations, vintage fashion and iconic toys and gadgets. Featuring a treasure trove of artifacts from influential actors, musicians, athletes and politicians, The 90s: Last Decade Before the Future brings this transformative decade to life, inviting reflection on its lasting impact on today's world.

Fitness & Professional Sports

2025 Denver Health Trauma Survivor’s Fun Run

WHEN: May 10, 2025
WHERE: Berkeley Lake Park
This inspiring community event is free and open to all ages and abilities. Choose between a 5K or a 1-mile route and celebrate the strength and resilience of trauma survivors. Enjoy powerful speeches from survivors and medical professionals, plus a lively atmosphere featuring food trucks, local makers and vendors.

Donot Stop Half Marathon

WHEN: May 10, 2025
WHERE: Chatfield State Park, Littleton
Question: Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP? Answer: YES! Like running or walking? Love donuts? This race is for you! Join the annual DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k! This donut-themed event is perfect for the whole family.

Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres

WHEN: May 9–11, 2025
WHERE: Coors Field - Home of the Colorado Rockies
Grab Mom and come cheer on the Rockies as they take on the San Diego Padres in a three-game home series.

Colorado Rapids vs. San Jose Earthquakes

WHEN: May 10, 2025
WHERE: Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City
Is Mom a soccer fan? Then head to Dick's Sporting Goods Park this Mother's Day weekend to watch the Colorado Rapids take on the San Jose Earthquakes.

Musical Yogis: A Yoga Class for the Entire Family

WHEN: May 11, 2024
WHERE: Washington Park Early Learning Center
Immerse yourself in a delightful blend of yoga poses and enchanting melodies, where movement is synchronized with the rhythm of live orchestral music. Designed for ages 3 and up, this energizing yoga session is suitable for the whole family and features live music to enhance relaxation and elevate your practice and a child-friendly introduction to social/emotional concepts such as self-management, self-awareness, emotional articulation and more. Bring your own mats, towel, water bottle and any yoga essentials needed.

Yoga at Red Rocks (with optional hike after)

WHEN: May 12.  2024
WHERE: Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
This flowing vinyasa-style class takes place at the iconic Red Rocks park. Meet in the amphitheater for class and then join for the optional group hike after. This class is an all-levels, slower-flow style of yoga, and the optional hike is 1.5 miles long with an elevation gain of approximately 360’ and is rated moderate. The group takes breaks when needed and keeps a pace that is comfortable for everyone. All classes are weather dependent, so sign up on the waitlist, and when the weather gives us the clear, you'll be booked in!

Outdoor Activities

Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre

Carved from towering red rock monuments, Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre in Morrison is one of the world's most renowned concert venues. The surrounding park has hiking trails that weave in, around and over the colorful red rocks.

Farmers' Markets

The Mile High City's more than 20 farmers' markets aren't just about locally grown produce, delicious baked goods and prepared foods—though you'll find those in abundance! Each market is a festive, weekly street fair, many with live entertainment and family-friendly activities. 

Denver Zoo

With over 3,500 animals on 84 gorgeous acres, Denver Zoo is an amazing experience year-round. Your donation helps to provide world-class care for the lions, giraffes and elephants, as well as other wild animals and wild places, from the Rockies to Mongolia.

Denver Botanic Gardens

One of the top five botanic gardens in the nation, Denver Botanic Gardens is an oasis in the city, offering year-round events, a children’s garden, lifelong-learning opportunities and research to preserve Colorado’s precious natural resources. Meanwhile, Chatfield Farms, located in nearby Littleton, takes pride in its exemplary nature preserve and gardens. Located on 750 acres, this picturesque site includes display gardens and a historical farm with a rustic barn.

Denver's City Parks

No matter where you find yourself in The Mile High City, you’re likely only a few steps away from a lush and relaxing green space. Memorial Day weekend is the perfect time to explore Denver's more than 5,000 acres of traditional parks and parkways, as well as an additional 14,000 acres of spectacular mountain parks in neighboring counties that are maintained by the City and County of Denver.

Denver Street Art

Denver street artists have been busy brightening (and enlightening) the urban landscape for decades by making canvases of the city’s alleyways, building exteriors, warehouses, garage doors and storefronts. Grab your camera and take a stroll past some of the city's favorite murals.