Denver Event Calendar: September 11-13, 2026
Your curated guide to the most fun, unique, and can't-miss events happening in and around Denver.
Food & Drink
Denver BrunchFest Presented by Natalie's Juice
9/12 | Denargo Market
It’s FINALLY BrunchFest weekend! Denver’s biggest bottomless brunch brings together 50+ brunch bites, bottomless cocktails and mimosas, DJs, entertainment and the famous BrunchFest Drag Brunch hosted by Minerva. Your ticket includes your food AND drinks, so show up hungry and ready to brunch hard.
Live Music
9/12 | Chaffee Park
One of Denver’s best neighborhood festivals returns with a full day of local live music, food, drinks, an artisan market and a dedicated kids area. This year’s lineup wraps up with Denver favorite Gasoline Lollipops from 6–7:30 PM.
Free Movie Night
Project Hail Mary at Hopscotch Beer Garden
9/10 | 3380 Denargo St
Thursday night plans = handled. Grab a drink, snag a spot and catch Project Hail Mary outside at Hopscotch. Come early for Happy Hour, grab dinner from the taco truck and try the movie night cocktail special before the film starts.
Family Friendly
FREE Coco Screening at Historic Elitch Theatre
9/13 | 4600 W. 37th Place
Make it a family movie day at one of Denver’s coolest historic venues. Before Coco, there will be face painting and a special Ballet Folklórico performance celebrating the film’s cultural themes. No tickets required.
Fitness & Outdoor
El Grito 5K
9/13 | Auraria Campus
Run, walk or jog 3.1 miles through Auraria while celebrating Mexican Independence Day and supporting scholarships for local cross-country and track students. Kids 14 and under can participate for free, and race-day registration opens at 7:30 AM.
Sunday Funday
Rhingo’s 1st Birthday Party
9/13 | Denargo Market
Denver’s favorite 30-foot-tall rhino is turning ONE!
The day kicks off with a 2.5-mile community run from MADabolic RiNo at 10 AM ending at Rhingo, followed by birthday festivities at Denargo Market and Hopscotch. Expect a DJ, special Rhingo birthday drinks, limited-edition hats and stickers, local art, climbing fun with Movement and free Denver Pops for the first 50 guests.
Yes, we are throwing a birthday party for a giant rhino. And yes, you should absolutely come.
