The Best Spring Activities in Denver
Spring is in the air and with it, what seems like endless Denver spring activities, festivals, and other cool things to do. Whether you’re looking for ideas to keep you entertained or reasons to seriously shop new construction in Denver, here are a few Denver spring activities you won’t want to miss.
Top Denver spring activities
Before we get into the more general things to do in Colorado in the spring, here are a few Denver-based activities that are so, well—Denver. In a good way. The sort of good you won’t want to miss out on.
The Beer Spa
“Relax differently.” Those are the words of the beer spa, which lures guests in with craft beer, bubbly beer baths, full-body massages in Zero Gravity massage chairs, and craft beer on tap. Denver is known for its wide selection of craft breweries, but the beer spa (with its Zero Gravity stuff) is elevating things in a very literal way.
Denver graffiti tour
Experience Denver's urban side with a two-hour walking tour of the RiNo Art District. On the tour, you’ll get to explore some of the stories behind Denver's best murals and the artists who created them. You’ll also learn some about the political dynamics that helped shape the city before ending up at Denver Central Market—an upscale food hall where you can cool off from your tour with a beer and a bite to eat.
Denver Zoo and farmer’s market
Be one of the first ones to enter the zoo at 10 am on Saturday (or 8:30 am if you’re a member) and catch a glimpse of African Lions, Clouded Leopards, or Two-Toed Sloths. Once you’ve released your inner animal and worked up an appetite, head over to City Park Farmer’s Market for your fill of baked goods, fresh produce, food trucks, and more. The market stays open until 1 pm.
Denver festivals
From music to film and everything in between, here are just a few Denver festivals worth catching in 2022.
The Denver Pancakes & Booze Art Show
April 22 at The Hangar at Stanley, Aurora
Celebrate over 10 years of serving pancakes and discover some of the nation's top emerging artists at one of the largest pop-up art movements to be established in North America over the past decade.
Boulder Bicycle Film Festival
April 22 in Kiln, Boulder
Hosted by Community Cycles, with showtimes at 5, 7 and 9 pm, catch an all-new international selection of short films from the BFF collection and enjoy a diverse curation of filmmaking styles from narratives to documentaries. All by international award-winning filmmakers and emerging directors who share a passion for bikes and cinematography.
4th Annual Mile High Burlesque Fest
April 22–23 at HQ Denver and The Oriental Theater
Embark on a glamorous, comical and bawdy 420 weekend of fun with a diverse cast that includes local and national performers.
Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival
April 24 in Downtown Boulder
Find pint-sized fairies and elves, parade around the Pearl Street Mall, and enjoy live performances, kids' activities, and more than 15,000 blooming tulips.
Cinco de Mayo Festival
May 7–8 at Civic Center Park
Enjoy a weekend filled with food, fun, and culture with a festival that puts the spotlight on The Mile High City's vibrant Latino population. With more than 400,000 attendees expected, it's one of Denver's most fun and family-friendly events.
Cans Festival
May 13 at the Recreation Center at Southridge in Highlands Ranch
A tongue-in-cheek salute to the original Cannes Film Festival, you won’t find any film here—but there will be a wide variety of cans. This festival offers dozens of canned wines and cocktails along with local food truck fare.
Five Points Jazz Festival
June 4 at Five Points
A free annual festival that celebrates the history of Denver’s Five Points neighborhood—once known as the Harlem of the West. Enjoy 10 outdoor and indoor stages near clubs that once hosted the likes of jazz legends like Miles Davis and Thelonius Monk.
Things to do in Colorado in the spring
In addition to unique adventures and Denver festivals, there are plenty of other things to do in Colorado in the spring—like going on open house tours of new construction in the Denver area. Ok, that might not be the most popular thing, although it is free. You might also consider exploring the countless Colorado trails, taking a hike, going rock climbing, or attempting a water activity like canoeing or kayaking at Confluence Park.
The city also offers plenty of walking tours and rooftop bars that are perfect for grabbing a drink as the sun sets over the mountains.
Stay active by exploring some of these top Denver spring activities and festivals. Or check out these winter or fall activities if you missed the boat. And if you’re curious about new construction, read up on the benefits of renting vs. owning in Denver.
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Published 4.22.2022