Axios Denver Weekender

June 19, 2026
π Happy almost-weekend, crew!
- Alayna here, with some Father's Day fun, plus a few other weekend happenings.
π§ Sounds like: "The Best Day" by George Strait
Today's newsletter is 670 words β a 2.5-minute read.
1 big thing: π» Here's to Dad
Mom had her turn. Dad's up next.
The big picture: This Father's Day weekend offers plenty of ways to spend time with the father figure in your life β whether that's catching a Rockies game, practicing your golf swing or raising a pint.
Zoom in: Here are nine opportunities to celebrate Dad:
βΎ Rockies vs. Pirates: Coors Field hosts games tomorrow and Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoon. Tickets start at $15.25.
π― FlyteCo special: Save 20% on darts, golf simulators, axe throwing, bowling and pool when you book online Sunday using the code FLYWITHDAD.
πΌ Leather tray workshop: Learn to make a leather tray for jewelry or keys Sunday at Ember and Stitch in the Santa Fe Arts District. Make one as a gift for Dad β or bring him along and craft together. Tickets are $49.87.
ποΈ Craft & vendor market: Peruse one-of-a-kind gifts and goods from local vendors at Denver Union Station on Saturday. Free with reservation.
π€ Father's Day comedy: Treat Dad to a belly laugh when local comics take the stage at Stanley Beer Hall on Sunday. Tickets are $12.51.
π½οΈ Dine with Dad: Westword rounded up Father's Day specials at some of Denver's top restaurants, from Restaurant Olivia to Uchi.
π Sabers hot rod car show: Check out hot rods, exotics, classics and vintage vehicles Sunday in Wheat Ridge, with food trucks on site. Tickets are $10.
π DADapalooza: Aspen Grove in Littleton hosts live music, whiskey tastings, BBQ, mini golf, a water slide and carnival games Sunday. Admission is free.
ποΈ Golf lesson: Alley Brews on Tennyson Street offers a relaxed, two-hour swing clinic Sunday led by a former Division I golfer. Bring your own clubs. Tickets are $33.85 and include a drink.
2. π More to do
𦧠The Denver Zoo is inviting visitors to see its new baby orangutan, who made his public debut today. (He still needs a name. Vote for your favorite here.) Admission prices vary.
βπΎ Juneteenth celebrations take over the historic Five Points neighborhood in a three-day extravaganza featuring a parade, a music festival headlined by Grammy-nominated R&B artist SiR and bar crawl. Prices vary.
πΆ The Edgewater Music Festival, now in its 29th year, takes over Citizens' Park on Saturday with 10 acts across two stages. Expect local vendors, great food, cold drinks and lots of family-friendly fun. Tickets are $10.
π¦ Admission to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is free for everyone tomorrow.
π¨ Artsweek Golden will conclude with a festival featuring nearly 100 artist booths showcasing everything from ceramics and paintings to printmaking and jewelry. Free.
3. πΏ Get comfy on the couch
This weekend delivers a few new streaming picks, from dragon drama to rom-com longing.
π "House of the Dragon" β Season 3 available Sunday on HBO and HBO Max
- The "Game of Thrones" prequel returns to the Targaryen civil war, with Westeros bracing for a more brutal phase of the fight for the Iron Throne.
- What they're saying: Early reviews rank it among the highest seasons of the "Game of Thrones" universe.
πΆοΈ "The Agency" β Season 2 available Sunday on Paramount+
- Michael Fassbender returns as Martian, a CIA agent whose personal and professional lives keep colliding as he tries to protect the woman he was forced to leave behind.
- Behind the scenes: The spy thriller is based on the acclaimed French series "Le Bureau des LΓ©gendes."
π£ "America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders" β Season 3 available now on Netflix
- The docuseries follows veterans and rookies competing for spots on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders squad, from the first auditions since the Netflix series raised the squad's global profile to training camp and game-day pressure.
- By the numbers: Netflix says 30 veterans returned with only six spots open for newcomers.
π John is excited to attend the Aspen Food and Wine Classic this weekend.
π₯° Alayna is wishing her hubs a happy first Father's Day.
π· Esteban is checking out Mar Bella Wine Bar.
Thanks to our editor Gigi Sukin.
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