๐ŸŽ‰ Derby Hats, Dirt Bikes & Droids: Denverโ€™s Weekend Hits Full Speed

Mini horses, motocross stunts, Star Wars goat yoga, and more โ€” this weekend in Denver is wildly entertaining (and delightfully weird).

๐Ÿ‡ Hats, Horsepower & Hyperspace: Your Guide to the Wildest Weekend Yet

Hey Denver!

Mint juleps? โœ…

Mini horse races? โœ…

Motorbikes launching into the sky? โœ…

Stormtroopers doing baby goat yoga? Alsoโ€ฆ โœ…

From the high-style excitement of the Denver Mini Derby to the roaring chaos of Monster Energy Supercross and the galaxy-spanning nerd celebrations of May the Fourth, this weekend in Denver is serving unforgettable vibes for all fandoms and friend groups. Get your hats, helmets, and lightsabers ready. Youโ€™re gonna need them.

๐Ÿž๏ธ Mile High Trivia

Which of the following is the correct number of towering peaks over 12,000 feet in Rocky Mountain National Park?

Login or Subscribe to participate in polls.

Answer at the bottom!

Want to give your mom a gift that truly matters?

The Mom Story Journal by TellTales is a guided keepsake filled with over 100 thoughtful prompts that help her reflect, remember, and write down her lifeโ€™s journeyโ€”from childhood memories to hard-won wisdom. Itโ€™s more than a journalโ€”itโ€™s a chance to connect, laugh, cry, and preserve her legacy in her own words. Perfect for Motherโ€™s Day or any day you want to say, โ€œTell me your story.โ€

The Bulletin

Have something meaningful to share with the community? Showcase your business, event, opportunity, or announcement with a growing list of 3,400+ readers.

๐Ÿฅพ Hike of the Day: Washington Park Loop

A chill 3.7 km loop with paved and gravel paths, lakeside views, and plenty of people-watching. Great for a jog, dog walk, or lazy stroll. Open year-round, super accessible, and full of Denver charm.

๐ŸŸ Mile High Spotlight: Water Grill Denver

LoDoโ€™s go-to for fresh seafood and oyster slurping. Menus change daily, so youโ€™re always catching something new. Pro tip: perfect pre- or post-Union Station hangs.

๐ŸŽ‰ This Weekend in Denver: Hats, Horsepower & Hyperspace

Denverโ€™s coming in hot this weekend with mint juleps, mini horses, motocross madness, and more Jedi puns than you can shake a lightsaber at. Hereโ€™s where to be:

๐ŸŽ Denver Mini Derby

๐Ÿ“ 1900 35th St | ๐Ÿ• Saturday, May 3 | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $90+

A Kentucky Derby watch party with a Mile High twist: mini horse races, corgi dashes, best-dressed contests, open bar, live music, and BBQ bites. Southern charm meets Denver cool.

๐Ÿ๏ธ Monster Energy Supercross

๐Ÿ“ Empower Field | ๐Ÿ•“ Saturday, May 3 | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $47

High-octane, dirt-flying mayhem returns as the worldโ€™s best riders battle it out for Supercross glory. Includes FanFest with rider meet-and-greets and revved-up photo ops.

๐Ÿ“ McGregor Square | ๐Ÿ•‘ Sunday, May 4 | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Free

Tacos, tequila, and high-flying lucha wrestling? Yes, please. This fiesta delivers energy, laughs, DJs, and a ringside seat to pure mayhem.

๐ŸŒŒ May the Fourth Be With You Events

๐Ÿ‘พ All across Denver | ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sunday, May 4

From goat yoga to 5Ks to Star Wars burlesque shows (yes, really), thereโ€™s something for every level of Jedi. Grab your lightsaber and your Chewie onesie. Itโ€™s your time to shine.

๐ŸŒ† Mile High Happenings โ˜€๏ธโ„๏ธ

Friday, May 2

๐Ÿ†“ Free Events

๐Ÿงต Free DJs @ Hapa Sushi๐Ÿ“ Hapa Sushi LoDo | โฐ 10:00 PM โ€“ 12:00 AM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free (Recurring Friday & Saturday)

๐Ÿงต Happy Hour Gone to the Dogs๐Ÿ“ Spirit Hound Denver | โฐ 3:00 PM โ€“ 6:00 PM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free (Recurring Friday)

๐Ÿงต Poetry Open Mic๐Ÿ“ Mercury Cafe | โฐ 9:30 PM โ€“ 11:30 PM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free (Recurring Friday)

๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ Final Friday Art and Vintage Walk๐Ÿ“ South Pearl Street | โฐ 5:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free

๐Ÿคฃ Lagers & Laughs: Zac Maas๐Ÿ“ Bierstadt Lagerhaus | โฐ 8:00 PM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free

๐ŸŽจ Tennyson Street First Friday Art Walk๐Ÿ“ Tennyson Street | โฐ 5:00 PM โ€“ 10:00 PM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Ticketed Events

๐ŸŽถ Deerhoof๐Ÿ“ The Bluebird Theater | โฐ 8:00 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $25+

๐Ÿ˜‚ Dusty Slay: The Night Shift Tour๐Ÿ“ Paramount Theatre | โฐ 7:00 PM

๐ŸŽถ Encore: Gala Concert๐Ÿ“ Ellie Caulkins Opera House | โฐ 6:30 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $66+

๐Ÿ˜‚ Joe Wong: Comedy Tour๐Ÿ“ 3654 Navajo St. | โฐ 8:00 PM

๐ŸŽถ Patti LuPone๐Ÿ“ Newman Center for the Performing Arts | โฐ 7:30 PM โ€“ 9:30 PM

๐ŸŽท Songs of Spring by the Steven Denny Quintet๐Ÿ“ Nocturne | โฐ 6:00 PM โ€“ 10:30 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $36โ€“$110

๐ŸŽธ Spiritbox: Tsunami Sea Tour๐Ÿ“ The Fillmore Auditorium | โฐ 5:00 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $61+

๐ŸŽธ Turnover: 10 Years of Peripheral Vision๐Ÿ“ Red Rocks Amphitheatre | โฐ 7:00 PM

Saturday, May 3

๐Ÿ†“ Free Events

๐Ÿงต Free DJs @ Hapa Sushi๐Ÿ“ Hapa Sushi LoDo | โฐ 10:00 PM โ€“ 12:00 AM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free (Recurring Friday & Saturday)

๐Ÿงต Small Batch Trivia๐Ÿ“ Tapville Social Denver | โฐ 7:00 PM โ€“ 9:00 PM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free (Recurring Saturday)

๐Ÿงต Guided Meditation๐Ÿ“ Great Dharma Chan Monastery | โฐ 2:00 PM โ€“ 4:00 PM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free (Recurring Saturday)

๐Ÿ’ƒ Brooke Edenโ€™s Giddy Up! Night๐Ÿ“ 900 E Colfax Ave | โฐ 7:00 PM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free

๐ŸŽถ Derek Dames Ohl๐Ÿ“ Spirit Hound Distillers | โฐ 6:00 PM โ€“ 8:00 PM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free

๐ŸŽฉ Talk Derby To Me!๐Ÿ“ Monkey Barrel Bar | โฐ 1:00 PM โ€“ 5:00 PM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Ticketed Events

๐ŸŽธ Citizen Soldier: The Semicolon Tour๐Ÿ“ The Fillmore Auditorium | โฐ 5:30 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $20+

๐ŸŽถ Dylan Scott: Country Till I Die Tour๐Ÿ“ Mission Ballroom | โฐ 8:00 PM

๐ŸŽธ Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit๐Ÿ“ Red Rocks Amphitheatre | โฐ 7:00 PM

๐Ÿ˜‚ Matt Mathews: Boujee On A Budget Tour๐Ÿ“ Paramount Theatre | โฐ 8:00 PM

๐ŸŽท Nostal-Jazz๐Ÿ“ Dazzle | โฐ 7:00 PM โ€“ 8:30 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $15โ€“$25

๐ŸŽบ The Derek Banach Quintet๐Ÿ“ Nocturne | โฐ 6:00 PM โ€“ 10:30 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $36โ€“$110

๐ŸŽถ Venjent: Love Is The Answer Tour๐Ÿ“ The Bluebird Theater | โฐ 8:00 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $27

๐Ÿ€ West Conf Qtrs: LA Clippers at Denver Nuggets๐Ÿ“ Ball Arena | ๐Ÿ€ Time TBA

Sunday, May 4

๐Ÿ†“ Free Events

๐Ÿงต Bingo @ Jagged Mountain๐Ÿ“ Jagged Mountain Brewery | โฐ 3:00 PM โ€“ 5:00 PM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free (Recurring Sunday)

๐Ÿงต Jazz Sundays๐Ÿ“ Woods Boss Brewing | โฐ 3:00 PM โ€“ 5:00 PM | ๐Ÿ†“ Free (Recurring Sunday)

๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ Ticketed Events

๐ŸŽธ CHIODOS: 20 Years of Allโ€™s Well That Ends Well๐Ÿ“ The Fillmore Auditorium | โฐ 6:00 PM

๐ŸŽค FERG: The DAROLD Tour๐Ÿ“ Gothic Theatre | โฐ 8:00 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $30+

๐ŸŽค Matt Rife: Stay Golden Tour๐Ÿ“ Red Rocks Amphitheatre | โฐ 7:30 PM

๐ŸŽธ James Bay: Up All Night Tour๐Ÿ“ The Ogden Theatre | โฐ 8:00 PM | ๐ŸŽŸ๏ธ $39.95+

๐Ÿ˜‚ Ralph Barbosa & Rene Vaca: The Butterfly Effect๐Ÿ“ Paramount Theatre | โฐ 7:30 PM

๐ŸŽ Until Next Timeโ€ฆ

Whether youโ€™re cheering for corgis, channeling your inner Jedi, or just chasing mint juleps under the Colorado sun, we hope your weekendโ€™s packed with moments worth retelling.

Catch ya Monday! ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐ŸŒฏ๐Ÿ

๐Ÿ“ธ Tag us in your weekend snaps and weโ€™ll share the best ones next week!

๐Ÿง  Answer: C) 60

The park boasts more than 60 majestic peaks topping 12,000 feetโ€”perfect for high-altitude adventures and jaw-dropping views.

Did you enjoy this post?

Login or Subscribe to participate in polls.

Interested in other Whatโ€™s Happeninโ€™ newsletters?