WHAT TO DO. WHEN TO DO IT.
Seasonal things to do in and around Denver, including day trips within 250 km (155 miles): explore activities, festivals and outings by season, distance and type, with sources and dates on Chronopin.
Ideas for a full day out, across all seasons. Trip lengths are suggestions; check seasonal dates, opening hours and transport before setting off.
6 activities within 155 mi (250 km) of the city center · straight-line distances
STARTS SEP 1Denver· Littleton· Family· 15 mi / 24 km from Denver
A weekend corn maze at the Gardens' working farm site.
Suggested trip: 1 day
Build a day around the published exhibits or activities, with time for the surrounding area. Check opening days and book any required entry separately.
Chatfield Farms · Sep 18 – Nov 1
STARTS OCT 1Denver· Denver· Arts & culture· 1.8 mi / 2.9 km from Denver
Annual November festival of new features, documentaries and shorts with filmmaker guests, run by Denver Film.
Suggested trip: 1 day
Choose a published daytime program and another session or attraction from the organizer’s schedule; buy admission for the date you plan to visit.
Denver Film, Sie FilmCenter and Ellie Caulkins venues · Oct 22 – Nov 1
STARTS NOV 20Denver· Auraria· Holidays· 0.9 mi / 1.5 km from Denver
A German-style holiday market with food, drink and gifts, relocated to Auraria for 2026.
Suggested trip: 1 day
Build a day around the published exhibits or activities, with time for the surrounding area. Check opening days and book any required entry separately.
Auraria Campus, Tivoli Quad · Nov 20 – Dec 23
STARTS NOV 20Denver· Cheesman Park· Holidays· 1.7 mi / 2.7 km from Denver
A holiday light display through the botanic gardens, with timed tickets.
Suggested trip: 1 day
Build a day around the published exhibits or activities, with time for the surrounding area. Check opening days and book any required entry separately.
Denver Botanic Gardens · Nov 20 – Jan 10
STARTS MAY 1Denver· Morrison· Wellness· 13 mi / 20 km from Denver
Saturday-morning yoga classes on the amphitheater seating, with a vendor village and brunch afterward.
Suggested trip: 1 day
Build a day around the published exhibits or activities, with time for the surrounding area. Check opening days and book any required entry separately.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre · May 30 – Aug 29
STARTS JUN 1Denver· Cheesman Park· Arts & culture· 1.7 mi / 2.7 km from Denver
Evening concerts in the Gardens' amphitheater, with advance tickets required.
Suggested trip: 1 day
Build a day around the published exhibits or activities, with time for the surrounding area. Check opening days and book any required entry separately.
Denver Botanic Gardens, UMB Amphitheater · Jun – Aug