Summer has flown by. Labor Day weekend is upon us, and there’s plenty of things to do in Denver. Here’s our top choices:
Taste of Colorado
Denver’s ultimate event during Labor Day Weekend. Enjoy offerings of more than 50 local restaurants. There’s a fine dining area that highlights gourmet cuisine from renowned chefs. After you’ve had your fill of food, browse the marketplace artisans and vendors and watch live entertainment performances. There’s also the LEGO Experience Tour where kids can play with LEGO bricks and leave their creations on display.
3 Days of Phish
The jam band legands Phish will end their summer tour in Denver with a three-night blow out at Dick’s Sporting Goods over Labor Day Weekend. Camping will be allowed on the soccer fields next to the stadium if you plan on staying for multiple days.
Rockies vs Diamondbacks
The Rockies take on the Diamondbacks at Coors Field during the holiday weekend. Catch the special matinee game on September 5th and celebrate Labor Day the American way with baseball and hot dogs. Buy tickets early as holiday games tend to sell out quickly.
Free Day at Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum is one of Denver’s best attractions, and thanks to SCFD and Target, Saturday September 3rd, you can see it for free. Don’t miss the Marvelous Mud exhibit, which is a multimedia celebration of clay. It includes hands-on activities which are fun for all ages.
Fireworks at Elitch Gardens
End your summer with a bang! Play in Elitch Gardens Theme park all day on Sunday, September 4th and then at night, experience the biggest and brightest fireworks display.
If you want to get out of town, we suggest heading to:
Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Festival
A three day music fest in Vail that always has great performers. This year, don’t miss Girl Talk, Steely Dan, Thievery Corporation, and Rodrigo y Gabriela.
Colorado Springs Balloon Classic
Colorado’s largest and longest continuously running balloon festival is held in Colorado Springs every Labor Day. It’s a great event for families and admission is free.
Telluride Film Festival
For nearly 40 years, this film festival has been drawing stars and cineophiles to Colorado. The festival starts September 2nd and runs until September 5th. Knock shoulders with celebrities like George Clooney and Martin Scorsese and watch movies that are sure to make the Oscars next year.
Colorado State Fair
It’s the last weekend of the Colorado State Fair. Head to Pueblo to be delighted by rodeos, fried foods, music, and rides.