Dynamic Earth – Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver, CO, 5.1-5.29

Dynamic Earth, narrated by Liam Neeson, explores the inner workings of Earth’s climate system. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes. This month is the last chance to catch this cutting edge production! 

Enlightenment – Denver Art Museum, Denver, CO – 5.1-5.25

Enlightenment merges art and technology, featuring high-performance projectors and music to take guests on a journey through Antonio Vivaldi’s masterpiece The Four Seasons and beyond, celebrating the passage of seasons and the cycle of life. 

Denver Mini Derby – RiNo Art Park, Denver, CO – 5.3

Watch the Run for the Roses on a massive viewing screen, check out the Famous Corgi Race – Witness these speedy little pups dash for glory! Check out the live Band & DJ, snack on BBQ & Gourmet Food Options with delicious Derby-inspired eats. Sip on mint juleps and your favorite beverages at the open bar and flaunt your most extravagant hats and Southern-inspired fashion in the Best Dressed Contests. 

Cinco De Mayo – Civic Center Park, Denver, CO – 5.3-5.4

A weekend filled with food, fun and culture, Denver’s Cinco de Mayo ‘Celebrate Culture’ Festival 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.

The Book Of Mormon – Buell Theater, Denver, CO – 5.6-5.18

​​From the twisted minds behind South Park, The Book of Mormon is a nine-time Tony Award-winning musical that’s equal parts jaw-droppingly irreverent and ridiculously catchy. If you like your Broadway shows bold, bizarre, and laugh-out-loud funny, this is the one to see.

Monster Energy AMA Supercross  Championship – Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO – 5.3

Experience the intense on-track action and electric atmosphere LIVE over the course of a 17-round season in which riders face off on the nation’s most technically-demanding stadium tracks. Competitors earn points towards the 2025 SuperMotocross World Championship Finals fueled by Monster Energy.

Estes Park Duck Race Festival – Downtown Estes Park, Estes Park, CO – 5.3

Since 1989 people have been dropping rubber ducks into Fall River in Estes Park for Charity on the first Saturday in May. The race starts at Nicky’s Restaurant in Estes Park and finishes at the Rockwell Plaza.Watch the rubber duckies as they drop into the water and waddle down the stream to the finish line. Winners will be posted and announced in real-time.

Lasers Shows – Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Denver, CO – 5.5-5.22

Get your “visual enhancements” and pick your groove because laser shows are back at the Gates Planetarium! Choose between Pink Floyd, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Bob Marley and Led Zeppelin. Or don’t choose and blow your mind with all of them, but hurry because tickets are going fast!  

Colorado Chocolate Festival – National Western Complex, Denver, CO – 5.9-5.10

​Chocolate candy, chocolate fountain, cakes, cookies, truffles, fudge, brownies, toffees, coffees, zero-proof choctails and so much more! Everything chocolate will be here! Not to mention chocolate bingo and chocolate eating contests with prizes like a chocolate crown, which sounds kind of melty but still fun. 

Denver Fashion Week – The Brighton, Denver, CO – 5.10-5.18

For those who don’t just roll out of bed in the morning, splash mouth wash and toss on something that doesn’t smell too bad, there’s Denver Fashion Week. An amalgamation of creatives who come together for clothing designer showcases, vendor products, and makeup stylists. Mix it with booze and food and you’re in for a heck of a night! 

Hump! Film Festival 2025 Part 1 – The Oriental Theater, Denver, CO – 5.17

Celebrating it’s 20th Anniversary, HUMP! has been serving up hot, heavy, and hilarious “dirty” film shorts to the masses for two whole decades. Their mission of creating a public space for sex-positivity, representation, and inclusivity is feeling more important than ever, but we’re up for the challenge and we know you are, too! And when you purchase a ticket to HUMP!, you’re supporting ethical content creation.

Meow Wolf Makers – Convergence Station, Denver, CO – 5.13

Unleash your creativity at Meow Wolf Makers during their exciting Life Drawing Session, where you explore the DIY joys of making your own mark-making tools and wreaking havoc on our own needs for perfection. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll start by crafting your unique drawing tools, guided by local artist Kaitlyn Tucek.

Colfax Marathon – Colfax, Denver, CO – 5.17-5.18

As Denver’s largest running event, the Colfax Marathon includes seven races over two days and a two-day Health & Fitness Expo. The race has grown to be a nationally recognized event featuring unique courses incorporating the iconic landmarks of the Mile-High City. Runner’s World has selected Colfax Marathon in its top 10 lists in multiple years!

Boulder Creek Festival – Boulder Creek, Boulder, CO – 5.23-5.26

Boulder’s unofficial kickoff to summer returns Memorial Day weekend with four days of creekside fun. Expect over 200 artisan vendors, a bustling food court, family-friendly activities, and a packed music lineup across three stages. Don’t miss the Creekside Beer Fest, featuring tastings from dozens of Colorado breweries and wineries.

BOLDERBoulder – Downtown Boulder, CO – 5.26

Lace up your sneakers and get ready to run, jog, walk, or full-send sprint through one of the most iconic races in the country. The BOLDERBoulder isn’t just a 10K, it’s a high-energy, costume-filled, block-party-meets-fitness challenge through the streets of Boulder. With live music, belly dancers, slip ‘n slides, and cheering neighbors lining the course, this Memorial Day tradition ends with a stadium full of sweaty glory at Folsom Field

Outside Festival – Civic Center Park, Denver, CO – 5.31-6.1

Outside Festival is back at Denver’s Civic Center Park in 2025. This unique event brings together adventure athletes, live music, film screenings, gear demos, big-name speakers, and enough mountain-town energy to make you want to scale a 14er on the spot. From rock climbing walls to trail-running tips, it’s a choose-your-own-adventure weekend where you can get inspired, get sweaty, and get hyped about summer in Colorado.