From chic rooftop eateries in LoHi to cozy, hidden gems in historic neighborhoods like Capitol Hill and Larimer Square, discover Denverās most-loved spots.
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These are the top 10 spots weād recommend to our best friend visiting Denver. No fluff, just culinary greatness at different price points.
š³ļøāšš Celebrate love and equality at Denver PrideFest 2025! Join the vibrant festivities at Civic Center Park with 250+ exhibitors, delicious food, live performances, and the must-see Coors Light Pride Parade. š³ļøāšš
š„šļø QUILTās launch party at Avanti Food & Beverage serves up two drinks, small bites, sweet treats, VIP perks, interactive fun, and raffle prizes worth over $1,500āplus first dibs on The Balm.
šš Old-school field day goes fabulously extra at Champagne Tiger! Classic games with a queer twist, drag queen PE coaches, prizes, throwback jams, and cocktailsāall for playful grown-ups ready to relive recess.
šŗāļø Sunrise dance party meets wellness at Denver Union Station! Free coffee and matcha, local DJs, yoga warm-up, and surprise performancesāno hangovers, just pure morning energy.
šŗš„ Neon leg warmers, acid wash jeans, and endless '80s hits light up Milk Bar for the 80s' Bash at Mile High, Year 6! Expect big hair, retro dance-offs, and an epic night of pure nostalgia.
šš” Chicken Fight Festival returns to Elitch Gardens for an adults-only feastāunlimited chicken tastings, craft cocktails, bottomless beer, and live country, bluegrass, and blues all night long.
š„š„ Bottomless mimosas, 50+ brunch dishes, and live drag performances bring the party to Tivoli Quad for Denver BrunchFestās 8th annual all-inclusive feast. Foodies and friends, itās brunch dialed up.
š„šµ Sip over 20 rare and small-batch whiskeys, dance to a live DJ, and enjoy tasty bites at Clever Girlās Summer Whiskey Tasting Festivalāplus your sips support pediatric cancer research.
š¾š Vanderpump Rules fans can brunch and party with Tom Schwartz at Viewhouse Ballpark! Expect Vanderpump trivia, a live Q&A, signature cocktails, DJ beats, and plenty of Bravo-worthy moments.
š±š· Boulderās Summer Vegan Harvest Dinner at St Julien Hotel & Spa serves a luxe al fresco, four-course menu by Chef Rich Byers, complete with curated wine pairings, garden-fresh produce, and a welcome cocktail.
š±š„ Picnic Potluck & Plants brings plant potting, shared bites, and laid-back connections to Washington Parkābring a dish, a cozy blanket, and dig into an evening thatās all about growth (and maybe a little dirt).
šŗš½ļø Five-course Colorado grown dinner meets top brews at River North Brewery - Blake Street Taproom! Chef Jared curates a tasting menu, limited seats, plus vegan and allergy-friendly options available.
šµš Golden Hours lights up Commons Park with national and local acts, pop-up bars, and food trucksācelebrating Denver's music scene, free and outdoors all afternoon.
š¦„šæ Dine alongside Aspen the sloth and rainforest creatures at Downtown Aquarium - Denver! Buffet dinner, animal encounters, conservation talks, and access to Adventure Exhibit included.
š±š Taste Yakitori, Takoyaki, and premium sake at Sakura Square as Spirit of Japan brings Japanese festival snacks, authentic drinks, and cultural entertainment to downtown Denver.
šā¤ļø Comedy and community collide at The Bug Theatre! Catch standout sets from Second Chance Comedy, win door prizes, and support The Hornbuckle Foundationās recovery missionāall on a laughter-filled Friday night.
šøšļø Cambo Slice, DJ Mark Anthony, food trucks, 40+ local vendors, and kidsā fun pack the 5th Annual Lincoln/Broadway End of Summer Festival at The Yardāfree to attend and family-friendly all day.
š§āāļøšø Start your Sunnyside Music Fest morning with a free open-air yoga session by Better Buzz Yoga at Chaffee Parkāthen stick around for live bands, tasty eats, and that unbeatable neighborhood energy.
š·š¶ Sip Coloradoās best wines at the Dairy Block! Unlimited pours, bites, live music, and a keepsake glass make this the wine fest Denver fans wait for every year. VIP hour kicks off at 6pm.
šøš Sunnyside Music Festival turns 25 at Chaffee Park ā expect live Colorado bands, a buzzing craft beverage garden, food trucks, a kidsā zone with climbing wall and petting zoo, and artisan vendors. Free community fun all day.
šš¤ The 12th Annual High Plains Comedy Festival brings 100+ comedians to iconic Denver spots like South Broadway bars and Paramount Theatre for three days packed with showcases, podcasts, and plenty of laughs.
šŗšŗ The 55th Annual Denver Oktoberfest takes over Larimer Street with stein-hoisting, keg bowling, live Bavarian bands, bratwurst feasts, and family-friendly games in the heart of Ballpark.
šØš Denverās Street Fairs: Itās Fall Yāall! takes over W 11th Ave with handmade goods by Colorado artists, food trucks, live local music, and all-ages fun as autumn kicks off downtown.
šš¶ Taste the world at the 2025 Denver International Festival in Historic Five Points! Global eats from 25+ food trucks, two live stages, cultural performances, and a family-friendly kids village await.
āš§ Coffee Rave at Mint & Serif Coffee House mixes electronic beats, creative mocktails, and top DJsāno alcohol, just all-ages fun, killer coffee, and a welcoming, high-energy crowd.
šØš„ Israel Rodriguez brings bold artwork, live music, and elevated energy to his Denver debut at 1140 W 5th Ave. Originals, prints, drinks, DJs, and a dress-to-impress crowdāthis art show feels like a party.
šŗšµ Left Hand Brewing Oktoberfest 2025 brings stein-holding contests, polka jams, craft lagers, and brat eats to The Garden at Left Hand Brewingāplus family activities and a Friday night bluegrass kickoff.
šŗš The Official Oktoberfest Bar Crawl takes over LoDo with 4+ venues, drink specials, beer, live music, and after-party perksācelebrate Denver Oktoberfest 2025 in true party style!
šš„ Dive into Denverās 25th Annual Naughty Ball at Mirus Gallery & Art Bar Denver! Three floors of immersive theater, bold art installations, interactive stages, DJs, and a strict costume-only entrance.
š·š¤ Sip Colorado wines from 20+ wineries, enjoy food trucks, and live music at the Golden Wine Festival at Tony Grampsas Sports Complexāplus a keepsake glass and tote with every GA ticket.
ā³š» The ParHopper Open: Mini Golf Bar Crawl ā Oktoberfest Edition means themed mini golf at 6 bars, steinholding and outfit contests, DJ beats, and drink specials, all starting at The Local Drive.
š¶šµ Sip through 100+ sakes, curated bites from spots like Uchi and Stowaway Kitchen, and live music at Finnās Manor. Each ticket scores a handmade sake cupāVIPs grab early access and exclusive surprises.
šŗš Beer Block transforms Larimer Square into a massive craft beer block party with free tastings, live music, and local brewsāall during Great American Beer Festival weekend.
šµļøšø Step into a 1920s mafia wedding at Renegade Brewing, where flapper glam meets murder mystery. Dress up, mingle, and help crack the case in this interactive, speakeasy-style whodunit.
šµļøāāļøšø Solve a 1930s Hollywood whodunit at the Murder Mystery Dinner on the 38th-floor Pinnacle Club at Grand Hyatt Denverāfour-course feast, interactive show, and killer skyline views.
šš» Red carpet Halloween fun hits Viewhouse Ballpark with Kurt Tocci hosting! $1,000 costume contest, top DJs, games, live giveaways, and candy galoreācostumes are a must for 21+.
šš Lace up for the Boos & Brews Halloween 5k at Number Thirty Eight! Costumed runners get a free craft beer, swag, live music, trick-or-treating, games, and prizesāall levels (and pups) welcome.
š¾š GROWL-O-WEEN at Three Dog Bakery means trick-or-treating for pups around LoHi, tasty treats, and a doggy costume contestāprizes and group fun included for Denverās canine crowd.
šš» Halloween thrills hit THE GATSBY SOCIAL with the Boo Ball! Enter the $750 costume contest, score treats from vendors, and dance it out at this spooktacular Saturday bash.
šš» Step into a haunted party on the 13th Floor at Clayton Hotelāwith open bar, DJs, tarot readings, an epic costume contest, and dazzling performances. This is Denverās luxe Halloween haunt.
š»šŗ PlayHaus turns Meow Wolf Denver into a sprawling Haunted Haus for Halloween, with over six stages, 70+ trippy rooms, nonstop drag and DJ sets, and wild costumes till late.
šš¼ Celebrate Mexicoās Day of the Dead traditions at National Western Stock Show! Think giant altars, live performances, local eats, dancing, and stunning artāfree and family-friendly all day.
š šø Denverās top bars and restaurants throw down at Reelworks Denver for the 9th annual Bloody Mary Festivalāunlimited tastings, foodie snacks, and a vote for the cityās most epic Bloody.
š»š¬ Interdimensional trick-or-treating, creative stations, and kid-friendly costumes take over Meow Wolf Denver for Family HowlāHalloween magic, wandering characters, and treats in a wild immersive world.
šš The 11th Annual BOOnion Station Trick-Or-Treat Parade brings costumes, candy, and magical mini-train rides to Denver Union Stationāplus balloon artists, a parade at 5pm, and prizes for top costumes.
šš» Coloween 2025 at Bounce Empire delivers Coloradoās wildest adults-only Halloween bashāthink all-inclusive open bar, over 50 neon-lit inflatables, top DJs, aerialists, and epic costume contests.
š§šø The Denver Zombie Crawl haunts 10+ LoDo & RiNo bars, with Halloween parties, free shots at select stops, and all-night drink dealsācostumes required for this wild night starting at The Mill.
š»šø Denverās biggest Halloween crawl takes over Larimer Lounge! Four+ bars, live DJs, spooky cocktails, drink specials, and a costume-friendly crowd keep the party going deep into the night.
šš» Coloweenās epic 21+ Halloween bash transforms Bounce Empire with unlimited open bar, neon-lit inflatables, hydraulic DJ stage, and Denverās top adult costume contestā500 tickets only.
šāāļøšŗ Celebrate Dia de los Muertos at Cheluna Brewing with a festive 5k fun run, post-race craft beer, live music, games, and chances to win swagāstrollers and pups welcome!
šš¶ļø Dash through RiNo at the Five Alarm 5k & Chili Cook-Off at Bierstadt Lagerhausāfun run, free beer, chili tastings from up to 30 teams, a pint glass or swag, and local food trucks.
šš± Sustainable fashion takes center stage at The Brighton for Denver Fashion Weekās opening nightāexpect a chic runway show, red carpet cocktails, and exclusive VIP lounge perks.
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These are the top 10 spots weād recommend to our best friend visiting Denver. No fluff, just culinary greatness at different price points.
Xiquita Restaurante y Bar delivers a trendy, cozy experience with authentic Oaxacan flavors and signature house-made corn tortillas in a welcoming Uptown setting.
Adelitas Cocina Y Cantina delivers festive Mexican cuisine with a MichoacƔn twist, craft cocktails, and lively weekend brunch in a cozy, trendy setting.
Marioās Speakeasy Pizza offers late-night, authentic New York-style slices with a lively bar and rooftop seating, delivering a casual and vibrant urban vibe.
Kin Nori Bar offers an intimate, high-end sushi experience with expertly crafted nigiri and sashimi, showcasing fresh ingredients in Berkeleyās trendy sushi scene.
Nanaās Dim Sum & Dumplings serves creative, flavorful Asian small plates and dumplings in a trendy space with fast service and excellent tea selection.
Jefferson Park Pub offers a cozy local vibe with specialty cocktails, rotating bites, bar games, and great beer amid a lively, casual Denver neighborhood haunt.
