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Top things to do in Denver this spring
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Dancers with Ballet Folklorico Baile Caliente perform during Cinco De Mayo festivities at Civic Center Park in Denver in 2022. Photo: Helen H. Richardson/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images
It's time to start planning for those sunny afternoons and cool evenings in Colorado this spring.
Zoom in: We've plucked some of the best events and places to enjoy coming up.
Bluebird Music Festival
Watchhouse, Bruce Hornsby and The Tallest Man On Earth will headline this festival hosted at Macky Auditorium in Boulder. Starting at $49. April 18-20
Botanic Gardens concerts
The Denver Botanic Gardens will host 11 shows starting in June at its York Street location, with general public tickets going on sale April 28.
Cinco De Mayo Festival
The long-running cultural celebration of Mexican heritage takes place at Civic Center Park over two days with food and entertainment, three stages of live music and dancing. Free. May 3-4
Colorado Rapids
The soccer club, which plays its home games at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, is looking to build on last year's much-improved campaign. Starting at $28. Now-Oct. 18
Colorado Rockies
Few things are better than a spring evening at Coors Field, where the Rockies will try to avoid another disastrous season, starting with the Athletics on April 4. Starting at $46
Denver Arts Festival
The annual fine arts and crafts jamboree highlights local artists at the Conservatory Green in the Central Park neighborhood. Free. May 24-25
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown
Durango will host the 29th edition of a music showcase featuring Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass and Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley as headliners. Starting at $65. April 11-13
Elitch Gardens
Denver's iconic amusement park will be operating at least one more year, opening in April to select season pass holders. Prices vary. April-November
Levitt Pavilion
The Ruby Hill amphitheater will host 18 no-cost, family-friendly shows starting in May. Free. May 30-Sept. 28
Mile High 4/20 Festival
Cannabis culture takes center stage at the annual 4/20 festival, featuring performances by rapper Cordae, Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony and more live at Civic Center Park. Starting at $20. April 20
Outside Festival and Summit
One of Denver's premier musical showcases, Civic Center Park will host headliners psychedelic pop band Khruangbin and indie favorite Lord Huron. Starting at $95. May 31-June 1
Water World
The venerable splash park in the Denver suburbs will host its opening day May 24. Starting at $35.99. May 24-Sept. 1