Things to Do in Denver in September

Sloans Lake. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival — a vibrant celebration of Asian and Asian American heritage in Colorado. This milestone fundraiser, taking place during the RIverdale Regional Park Dragon Boat Regatta and Night Market, honors a quarter-century of cultural connection, storytelling, and community spirit.

Your support will help us continue to elevate voices, preserve traditions, and expand programming that brings people together across generations and backgrounds. Come raise a paddle — and a glass — to the next 25 years of cultural pride, diversity, and unity on and off the water.. 

A multi-day extravaganza of food, wine, and spirits events presented by the Colorado Restaurant Foundation and Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits Festival events feature the best of our state’s culinary community, the finest wines and spirits, educational tasting seminars, and the signature Grand Tasting. 

The High Plains Comedy Festival is an annual comedy festival held in Denver, Colorado. It showcases a diverse mix of both local and national stand-up comics. The festival takes place in various venues throughout Denver, with a strong focus on the historic Baker neighborhood around South Broadway. The festival has earned a reputation for being talent-packed and fun-filled. Founded in 2013.
 

Now in its sixth year, our brilliant annual benefit is a bold and brilliant evening celebration, featuring live music, unforgettable animal experiences, craft cocktails and artisan eats—all in the company of REAL party animals! Proceeds benefit our beloved animal family and support our wildlife conservation work in Colorado + worldwide. Tickets go on sale to members first and the event typically sells out.

Handmade in Colorado returns to Cherry Creek North for three days starting this Friday, September 30th, and running through Sunday, October 2nd at the Filmore Plaza! We welcome a diverse group of artists who will set up booths around the plaza and showcase their wonderful works of fine art for all to see. Handmade in Colorado features independent artists from around Colorado who design original pieces of art from various mediums including metal work, paper, glass, fiber, food, fabricated objects, clay, paint, wax, gems, photography, and more! Spend your weekend browsing Colorado’s best and visit Cherry Creek North for a weekend of live art, live music, and access to experienced Colorado artisans. 

Oktoberfest is a two-weekend festival held in downtown Denver, celebrating Bavarian culture with beer, food, music, and activities. It’s been a Denver tradition since 1969, offering a mix of traditional Oktoberfest elements and modern fun.