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๐ Derby Hats, Dirt Bikes & Droids: Denverโs 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).
๐ Hats, Horsepower & Hyperspace: Your Guide to the Wildest Weekend Yet

Hey Denver!
Mint juleps? โ
Mini horse races? โ
Motorbikes launching into the sky? โ
Stormtroopers doing baby goat yoga? Alsoโฆ โ
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. Youโre gonna need them.

๐๏ธ Mile High Trivia
Which of the following is the correct number of towering peaks over 12,000 feet in Rocky Mountain National Park? |
Answer at the bottom!


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๐ฅพ Hike of the Day: Washington Park LoopA 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. | ๐ Mile High Spotlight: Water Grill DenverLoDoโs go-to for fresh seafood and oyster slurping. Menus change daily, so youโre always catching something new. Pro tip: perfect pre- or post-Union Station hangs. |

๐ This Weekend in Denver: Hats, Horsepower & Hyperspace
Denverโs coming in hot this weekend with mint juleps, mini horses, motocross madness, and more Jedi puns than you can shake a lightsaber at. Hereโs where to be:
๐ Denver Mini Derby
๐ 1900 35th St | ๐ Saturday, May 3 | ๐๏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.
๐๏ธ Monster Energy Supercross
๐ Empower Field | ๐ Saturday, May 3 | ๐๏ธ $47
High-octane, dirt-flying mayhem returns as the worldโs best riders battle it out for Supercross glory. Includes FanFest with rider meet-and-greets and revved-up photo ops.
๐ McGregor Square | ๐ Sunday, May 4 | ๐๏ธ Free
Tacos, tequila, and high-flying lucha wrestling? Yes, please. This fiesta delivers energy, laughs, DJs, and a ringside seat to pure mayhem.
๐ May the Fourth Be With You Events
๐พ All across Denver | ๐๏ธ Sunday, May 4
From goat yoga to 5Ks to Star Wars burlesque shows (yes, really), thereโs something for every level of Jedi. Grab your lightsaber and your Chewie onesie. Itโs your time to shine.

๐ Mile High Happenings โ๏ธโ๏ธ
Friday, May 2 ๐ Free Events ๐งต Free DJs @ Hapa Sushi๐ Hapa Sushi LoDo | โฐ 10:00 PM โ 12:00 AM | ๐ Free (Recurring Friday & Saturday) ๐งต Happy Hour Gone to the Dogs๐ Spirit Hound Denver | โฐ 3:00 PM โ 6:00 PM | ๐ Free (Recurring Friday) ๐งต Poetry Open Mic๐ Mercury Cafe | โฐ 9:30 PM โ 11:30 PM | ๐ Free (Recurring Friday) ๐ผ๏ธ Final Friday Art and Vintage Walk๐ South Pearl Street | โฐ 5:00 PM โ 8:00 PM | ๐ Free ๐คฃ Lagers & Laughs: Zac Maas๐ Bierstadt Lagerhaus | โฐ 8:00 PM | ๐ Free ๐จ Tennyson Street First Friday Art Walk๐ Tennyson Street | โฐ 5:00 PM โ 10:00 PM | ๐ Free ๐๏ธ Ticketed Events ๐ถ Deerhoof๐ The Bluebird Theater | โฐ 8:00 PM | ๐๏ธ $25+ ๐ Dusty Slay: The Night Shift Tour๐ Paramount Theatre | โฐ 7:00 PM ๐ถ Encore: Gala Concert๐ Ellie Caulkins Opera House | โฐ 6:30 PM | ๐๏ธ $66+ ๐ Joe Wong: Comedy Tour๐ 3654 Navajo St. | โฐ 8:00 PM ๐ถ Patti LuPone๐ Newman Center for the Performing Arts | โฐ 7:30 PM โ 9:30 PM ๐ท Songs of Spring by the Steven Denny Quintet๐ Nocturne | โฐ 6:00 PM โ 10:30 PM | ๐๏ธ $36โ$110 ๐ธ Spiritbox: Tsunami Sea Tour๐ The Fillmore Auditorium | โฐ 5:00 PM | ๐๏ธ $61+ ๐ธ Turnover: 10 Years of Peripheral Vision๐ Red Rocks Amphitheatre | โฐ 7:00 PM | Saturday, May 3 ๐ Free Events ๐งต Free DJs @ Hapa Sushi๐ Hapa Sushi LoDo | โฐ 10:00 PM โ 12:00 AM | ๐ Free (Recurring Friday & Saturday) ๐งต Small Batch Trivia๐ Tapville Social Denver | โฐ 7:00 PM โ 9:00 PM | ๐ Free (Recurring Saturday) ๐งต Guided Meditation๐ Great Dharma Chan Monastery | โฐ 2:00 PM โ 4:00 PM | ๐ Free (Recurring Saturday) ๐ Brooke Edenโs Giddy Up! Night๐ 900 E Colfax Ave | โฐ 7:00 PM | ๐ Free ๐ถ Derek Dames Ohl๐ Spirit Hound Distillers | โฐ 6:00 PM โ 8:00 PM | ๐ Free ๐ฉ Talk Derby To Me!๐ Monkey Barrel Bar | โฐ 1:00 PM โ 5:00 PM | ๐ Free ๐๏ธ Ticketed Events ๐ธ Citizen Soldier: The Semicolon Tour๐ The Fillmore Auditorium | โฐ 5:30 PM | ๐๏ธ $20+ ๐ถ Dylan Scott: Country Till I Die Tour๐ Mission Ballroom | โฐ 8:00 PM ๐ธ Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit๐ Red Rocks Amphitheatre | โฐ 7:00 PM ๐ Matt Mathews: Boujee On A Budget Tour๐ Paramount Theatre | โฐ 8:00 PM ๐ท Nostal-Jazz๐ Dazzle | โฐ 7:00 PM โ 8:30 PM | ๐๏ธ $15โ$25 ๐บ The Derek Banach Quintet๐ Nocturne | โฐ 6:00 PM โ 10:30 PM | ๐๏ธ $36โ$110 ๐ถ Venjent: Love Is The Answer Tour๐ The Bluebird Theater | โฐ 8:00 PM | ๐๏ธ $27 ๐ West Conf Qtrs: LA Clippers at Denver Nuggets๐ Ball Arena | ๐ Time TBA | Sunday, May 4 ๐ Free Events ๐งต Bingo @ Jagged Mountain๐ Jagged Mountain Brewery | โฐ 3:00 PM โ 5:00 PM | ๐ Free (Recurring Sunday) ๐งต Jazz Sundays๐ Woods Boss Brewing | โฐ 3:00 PM โ 5:00 PM | ๐ Free (Recurring Sunday) ๐๏ธ Ticketed Events ๐ธ CHIODOS: 20 Years of Allโs Well That Ends Well๐ The Fillmore Auditorium | โฐ 6:00 PM ๐ค FERG: The DAROLD Tour๐ Gothic Theatre | โฐ 8:00 PM | ๐๏ธ $30+ ๐ค Matt Rife: Stay Golden Tour๐ Red Rocks Amphitheatre | โฐ 7:30 PM ๐ธ James Bay: Up All Night Tour๐ The Ogden Theatre | โฐ 8:00 PM | ๐๏ธ $39.95+ ๐ Ralph Barbosa & Rene Vaca: The Butterfly Effect๐ Paramount Theatre | โฐ 7:30 PM |

๐ Until Next Timeโฆ
Whether youโre cheering for corgis, channeling your inner Jedi, or just chasing mint juleps under the Colorado sun, we hope your weekendโs packed with moments worth retelling. Catch ya Monday! ๐ฅ๐ฏ๐ ๐ธ Tag us in your weekend snaps and weโll share the best ones next week! ๐ง Answer: C) 60 The park boasts more than 60 majestic peaks topping 12,000 feetโperfect for high-altitude adventures and jaw-dropping views. |
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