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Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Denver Fan Expo and more

By Linda Navarro July 2, 2025 | updated 4 weeks ago

Spectators take in a fireworks show at Clement Park (copy)

FILE PHOTO: Scenes from the Red, White, & You fireworks display at Clement Park in Littleton on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. (Stephen Swofford, Denver Gazette)

Stephen Swofford The Gazette

THURSDAY

Indy Eve 2025 kicks off the area’s Fourth of July celebrations the night before in Civic Center Park, 5-10 p.m. Thursday. Watch a spectacular drone show, visit a Night Market, see a performance by the Circus Foundry, play in the family fun zone and hear rousing music by Colorado Symphony Brass & Percussion Ensemble. On Friday and Saturday there are fireworks, music, parades and full events in all areas of the state and almost every town or city.

THURSDAY-SUNDAY

Fans will be part of the fandom as they’re packing Colorado Convention Center all weekend for Denver Fan Expo. Celebrities to meet: John Cena, William Shatner, John Boyega (Star Wars”), Brendan Fraser (“The Whale”), Jodie Whittaker (“Dr. Who”) and more. Anime After Dark, Smallville Night, gaming, cosplay and movie merch. Show hours: noon-8 p.m.Thursday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets: fanexpohq.com/fanexpodenver. 

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

An iconic international art experience, the 34th annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival is a don’t-miss highlight of the holiday weekend, opening at 10 a.m. Friday through Sunday in Denver’s upscale Cherry Creek North. Juried art was chosen from 2,085 national and international applicants. In 2024 artist sales averaged $20,629 each for more than $4.6 million in total sales. Children can create their own art at a free Creation Station. An art auction will benefit Colorado arts education. Special music and a Cleo Parker Robinson Dance performance, 8:30 p.m. Saturday. cherryarts.org

THURSDAY-AUG. 3

A wonderful way since 1976 to hear elite  musicians and spectacular classical music on beautiful Colorado summer evenings. The Colorado Music Festival summer concert season of orchestral and chamber music is in Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder, 900 Baseline Road. Led by famed conductor Peter Oundjian. Opening at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Sunday with Brahms. Series tickets $23-$103.5, coloradomusicfestival.org. 

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FRIDAY

A movie double feature just right for July 4 on the giant LED screen at Movies at McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St.: “Top Gun” at 2 p.m. and “Top Gun: Maverick” at 4 p.m. Free and bring blankets or lawn chairs for the lawn. Food and drink to buy. mcgregorsquare.com/events/movies-at-mcgregor. 

THURSDAY-SUNDAY

So much summer skating fun at Sky Rink: Outdoor Roller Rink & Patio Bar at Stanley Marketplace in Aurora. Weekends through post-Labor Day. Adults $19.99, youngsters $14.99. Thursdays and Fridays starting at 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays starting at noon. Their roller skates or yours.stanleymarketplace.com/vendors/skyrink

THURSDAY-JULY 20

Think you can’t tell cats what to do? Just wait until you see The Amazing Acro-Cats, trained house cats and rescues that perform stunts on Netflix’s “The Cat People,” on TV, on podcasts  and on tour. They’re here Thursday through July 20 as a benefit for the nonprofit Rock Cats Rescue at The Bug Theater, 3654 Navajo St., 7-8:30 p.m., tickets $25-60. The Amazing Acro-Cats rockcatsrescue.org.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY

It’s the Colorado tradition for years: Phish Weekend and this time in Boulder’s Folsom Field. Limited tickets if at all. If you’re going or just want to be in the area, bars and restaurants in and near Boulder have concert  celebrations planned. Before and after concerts the hosts are Big Red F Restaurants, Velvet Elk Lounge on Friday and Saturday until midnight, Centro Mexican Kitchen and West End Tavern on Pearl Street until midnight all three nights,   Phish Food ice cream at the Tavern. Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar opens early at 11 a.m. for Phish lunch specials starting Thursday.

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