Bright Nights at Four Mile Is Back—and It’s Glowing Strong

Hey Denver adventurers! 🧩🎉

Step aside, fireflies—Denver’s got something even more magical lighting up the evening skies. Bright Nights at Four Mile is back, and it’s turning 12 acres of historic parkland into a glowing dreamscape of giant lanterns, twinkling installations, and whimsical surprises around every corner.

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Pack away the flashlights and forget your basic string lights—because Bright Nights at Four Mile is here to glow up your summer in the most magical way possible. From now through October 5, Denver’s oldest park transforms into a shimmering, lantern-lit wonderland where history and imagination dance under the stars.

✨ Picture this: you stroll beneath a canopy of glowing animals, wander through surreal dreamscapes, and stumble into an interactive zone that’s part art, part playground, all delight. This isn’t just a light show—it’s a full-on sensory experience for kids, grown-ups, and anyone who’s ever wanted to step into a storybook.

Each year brings a fresh theme, and this one’s bursting with new scenes like the whimsical Farmhouse Flora & Fauna and a fantastical Chinese Dreamland. There are also Adult Nights for the 21+ crowd (hello, midweek date night!), plus food trucks slinging BBQ sandwiches, churros, and shaved ice to keep your energy—and your sugar levels—high.

🎟️ Tickets range from $19–$48 depending on your age and glow-up level. Heads up: prices go up $2 at the box office, so grab yours early!

📍 Four Mile Historic Park – 715 S. Forest St., Denver

🕖 Open Wednesdays–Sundays, 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

This isn’t just an event. It’s a glowing reminder that a little bit of light and a lot of wonder can go a long way. Come for the lanterns, stay for the joy.

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See You Under the Lanterns

Whether you’re chasing glowing dragons, sipping sodas under starlight, or just in it for the churros, Bright Nights at Four Mile is the perfect way to let your inner firefly shine. Catch it before the lights go out this October!

👉 Answer: B) 1859

Fun Fact: Yep—Denver’s oldest standing structure has been around since before Colorado was even a state! Built in 1859, the Four Mile House once served as a stagecoach stop on the Smoky Hill Trail. Now? It’s glowing with lanterns and larger-than-life magic all summer long.

— The What’s Happenin’ Denver Team 🏞️✨

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