Denver weekend guide: Celebrate Colorado, Foo Fighters, Renn Fest

1. 🎂 Celebrate Colorado

Celebrate Colorado by enjoying free and discounted activities across the state.

Why it matters: Today is the Centennial State's 148th birthday.

Zoom out: Over 400 events including festivals, county fairs, art exhibitions and concerts were planned for this celebration, which began last Friday.

Here are a few local freebies and discounts to take advantage of this weekend:

• 🦓 Denver Zoo: 50% off online tickets for admission after 2pm. Tickets
• 🎉 HistoryColorado Center: Enjoy free admission and a daylong festival, 10am–5pm Saturday. Details
• ⛰️ State parks: Visit any Colorado state park for free on Monday.

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2. 🎵 Sam Hunt

• The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter will take the stage at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre with Russell Dickerson and George Birge, 7pm tomorrow. Tickets start at $52

3. 🍺 Aurora Arts grand opening

• Cerebral Brewing is celebrating the opening of its new, pet-friendly taproom with live music, tours and glass giveaways, 11am–10pm Saturday.
• Address: 9990 E. Colfax Ave.

4. 🎸 Foo Fighters

• The iconic rock band's "Everything or Nothing at All" tour stops at Empower Field at Mile High, 5:30pm Saturday. Tickets start at $36

5. 🏰 Colorado Renaissance Festival

• This is the final chance to attend the festival this year. The theme is "Time Travelers weekend" — everyone from the past, present and future is invited. Tickets start at $25
• When: 10am–6:30pm Saturday and Sunday
• Address: 650 Perry Park Ave.

6. 🪕 Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival

• One of the longest-running beer festivals in the state is back at Keystone Resort with 14 bluegrass bands and dozens of breweries, food and merch vendors. Tickets start at $30
• When: Opens 10:30am Saturday and Sunday. Schedule

7. 🇪🇹 Taste of Ethiopia

• This marks year 10 of this two-day celebration of Ethiopian food, dance and culture at Parkfield Lake Park. Free
• When: 9am–6pm Saturday and Sunday