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🐾 Paws, Play & Party: Denver’s Dog Days of Summer Hits Larimer Square!
Live music, splash pads, free treats, dog adoptions, and tail wags galore — August 16 is going to the dogs (in the best way).
What's Happenin' Denver
August 15, 2025
🐶 Dog Days of Summer: Paws, Play & Patio Vibes at Larimer Square
Happy Friday, Denver!
Denver’s most historic block is going to the dogs this August — and we’re here for it. On Saturday, August 16, Larimer Square will be packed with splash pads, live tunes, tasty sips, and enough wagging tails to make your heart melt. Whether you’re showing off your own pup or just in it for the free dog ice cream, this event is basically summer joy on a leash.
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🐾 Dog Days of Summer: Where Pups Rule Larimer Square
Denver’s most charming block is going to the dogs — and we mean that in the best way possible. On Saturday, August 16, Larimer Square is hosting its first-ever Dog Days of Summer, a free, tail-wagging celebration packed with live music, splash zones, tasty treats, and adoptable pups. Whether you’re a proud pet parent or just a sucker for puppy kisses, this is your chance to spend a sunny afternoon surrounded by wagging tails and smiling humans.
🎶 Live Music Lineup
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🍹 For the Humans
Sip your way through craft drinks from Emerald Eye, Rioja, Garage Sale Vintage, NADC Burger: Denver, and Osteria Marco. Plus — free canned water at every bar.
💡 Why Larimer Square?
Because there’s no better backdrop than Denver’s oldest block, draped in twinkle lights and history, for a festival that’s all about community and connection — whether on two legs or four.
Friday, August 15 🎷 Aakash Mittal’s Breathe Ensemble Album Release — Jazz fusion album release show at Dazzle. 📍1080 14th St., Denver | ⏰ 6:30–8:00 PM | 💵 $15–$25 🎸 Mt. Joy — Indie-folk favorites at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre. 📍6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 💵 Prices vary 🎤 WesGhost — R&B and hip-hop blend at The Gothic Theatre. 📍3263 S. Broadway, Englewood | ⏰ 9:00 PM | 💵 Prices vary | Saturday, August 16 🎶 Mountain Music Fest — Outdoor, family-friendly music festival in Evergreen. 📍32003 Ellingwood Trail, Evergreen | ⏰ 12:00–9:00 PM | 💵 $10–$30+ 🎤 Lainey Wilson — Country star live at Ball Arena. 📍1000 Chopper Cir., Denver | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 💵 Prices vary 🎵 Wilco — Iconic alt-rock band at The Mission Ballroom. 📍4242 Wynkoop St., Denver | ⏰ 7:30 PM | 💵 Prices vary | Sunday, August 17 🎼 Danny Elfman with the Colorado Symphony — Cinematic and orchestral magic at Red Rocks. 📍18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison | 💵 Prices vary 🎺 Denver Municipal Band Free Summer Concert Series — Community concert in the foothills. 📍1099 Genesee Mountain Rd., Golden | ⏰ 4:00 PM | 🆓 Free 🎹 Summer Symphony Spectacular: Music of the 1980s — Retro symphony show in Lakewood. 📍801 S Yarrow St., Lakewood | ⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM | 💵 $0–$20 |
🐾 Pawsitively Perfect Farewell
 | So grab the leash, slip on your sunnies, and get ready for the fluffiest block party of the season. Between the puppy pools, tasty patio sips, and live music echoing down Larimer Square, your Saturday afternoon plans are officially set. Trust us — your dog will thank you (probably with extra tail wags and a nap on the ride home). Answer: ✅ B) 1971 — Larimer Square earned its historic district status to preserve its Victorian buildings and unique character, making it one of Denver’s most iconic spots for events like Dog Days of Summer. Catch ya next week, — The What’s Happenin’ Denver Team 🫶 |
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