We can already smell the grills firing up.
You could argue that summer begins with Memorial Day Weekend. The weather is finally prime, outdoor concerts are in full swing, festivals are starting to kick up, and the vibes in Denver are at an all-time high. We've rounded up some activities you can get into to make the most of the long weekend. You can find even more things to do here.
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Go See Some Outdoor Music
There are tons of amazing shows happening all weekend long throughout the city, but it's time to soak up the sun, baby! Red Rocks will be bumping with the sounds of Leon Bridges, Brad Paisley, Justice, and Leftover Salmon. Kick off Levitt season with Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears (for free). House DJ Fisher will take over 16th & Welton for an outdoor block party. Get a dose of trippy bass music with Yheti on Friday and Saturday, or stop by for a free show on Sunday with Bro Short at Mishawaka Amphitheatre. If you don't mind the drive, The Black Keys will be headlining Ford Amphitheater.
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Mosey On Over To A Street Festival
As we mentioned earlier, Memorial Day Weekend sees the start of the street festival season. Dive into fine art at The Denver Arts Festival or Sundays on Santa Fe, or drive on up to Boulder for the Boulder Creek Festival. There's a little something for everyone!
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Watch Some Sports
Take me out to the ball game, and that's exactly what you can do all weekend long! The Rockies will be playing Friday - Sunday, you can head up to Dick's Sporting Goods Park to catch the Rapids play, and you can even catch local women's rugby team Denver Onyx at Infinity Park.
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Hit The Trails
You can't beat spending some time in the great outdoors. Whether you're looking to do a short morning hike or want to spend the entirety of the weekend in the mountains,
we've got just the list to help you pick.
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Take It A Step Further With Camping
Love nature so much that you just don't want to go home? You don't have to! Campgrounds are open for business by Memorial Day Weekend.
Check out our guide on where to pitch your tent, but remember, campfires are currently banned. Let's do what we can to ensure a safe summer for all.
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Visit A Farmer's Market
Need some supplies for your big Memorial Day grill out? Pick up the freshest ingredients you can get at a local Farmer's Market. Maybe even cop some home goods or vintage clothes as well.
Check out our list of Farmer's Markets.
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Skip The Grill, Order Some BBQ
Not in the mood to fire up your own grill this year? No worries! Denver's got some amazing BBQ options to guarantee you won't be missing out.
Hit our list of the best spots, and place your order ASAP.
