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Steak, Whiskey, and Mini Golf: Your Father’s Day Plans, Sorted
Denver’s most dad-worthy events, meals, and gifts this weekend.
What's Happenin' Denver
June 13, 2025
How to Celebrate Father’s Day in Denver
Happy Friday, Denver!
Father’s Day is heating up in the Mile High City, and we’ve mapped out the ultimate weekend playbook—from rooftop brunches and whiskey tastings to artisan markets, cigars, and even free mini golf. Whether you’re celebrating Dad, yourself, or just chasing good vibes, this issue’s stacked with ways to soak up sunshine, sip something tasty, and make memories all weekend long. Oh, and don’t forget the trivia—how high is Denver, really? 🧠 Scroll to the end for the answer!
🍻 Mile High Trivia
What's the official elevation of Denver at the State Capitol building? |
Answer in the outro 👇
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Hike of the Day: Platte River Greenway Trail Who says you can’t escape in the middle of the city? The Platte River Greenway Trail rolls right through Denver’s heart—paved, peaceful, and packed with history. Once a polluted mess, now a National Recreation Trail since 1978, it’s a comeback story you can bike through. | 🍔 Craving: The Fort A little bit of Old West, a whole lot of flavor. The Fort in Morrison is known for bison, quail, and wild game dishes served in a full-blown adobe fort. If you’ve ever wanted to eat like a 19th-century fur trader—but with cocktails—this is the spot. |
👔 Dad-Level Fun: How to Celebrate Father’s Day in Denver
Sunday’s for the dads—and we’ve scouted the city for every way to treat him right. Whether your father figure is into grilling, whiskey-sipping, gift-grabbing, or just soaking up sunshine with the fam, there’s something brewing (literally) all across Denver this weekend.
Here’s a Father’s Day lineup that hits all the notes:
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Looking to make a weekend out of it? There are even Father’s Day retreats in Vail, Snowmass, and Telluride. Whether it’s bottomless brunch or barbecue, this is your chance to raise a glass and show Dad the good life—Denver-style.
🌆 Mile High Happenings ☀️
Friday, June 13 🆓 Free Events 🧵 Free DJs @ Hapa Sushi📍 Hapa Sushi LoDo | ⏰ 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Friday & Saturday) 🧵 Happy Hour Gone to the Dogs📍 Spirit Hound Denver | ⏰ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Friday) 🧵 Poetry Open Mic📍 Mercury Cafe | ⏰ 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Friday) 🎤Great Outdoors Fest 2025📍 720 W US Hwy 24, Woodland Park | June 13 ⏰ 4:00 PM–9:00 PM | 🎟️ Free LGBTQ+ Variety Show📍 40 West Arts District | June 13 ⏰ 6:00 PM | 🎟️ Free 🎟️ Ticketed Events The Kooks📍 The Mission Ballroom | June 13 ⏰ 9:00 PM | 🎟️ $50+ | Saturday, June 14 🆓 Free Events 🧵 Free DJs @ Hapa Sushi📍 Hapa Sushi LoDo | ⏰ 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Friday & Saturday) 🧵 Small Batch Trivia📍 Tapville Social Denver | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Saturday) 🧵 Guided Meditation📍 Great Dharma Chan Monastery | ⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Saturday) 🎟️ Ticketed Events Earth, Wind & Fire📍 Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre | June 14 ⏰ 7:30 PM | 🎟️ $40+ Machete Mouth📍 Dazzle, Downtown Denver | June 14 ⏰ 10:00 PM–11:30 PM | 🎟️ $15–$20 RiNo Summer Art Market📍 1900 35th St | June 14 ⏰ 4:00 PM–8:00 PM | 🎟️ Free | Sunday, June 15 🆓 Free Events 🧵 Bingo @ Jagged Mountain📍 Jagged Mountain Brewery | ⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Sunday) 🧵 Jazz Sundays📍 Woods Boss Brewing | ⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Sunday) City Park Jazz: ATOMGA📍 City Park | June 15 ⏰ 6:00 PM–8:00 PM | 🎟️ Free Juneteenth Music Festival📍 2720 Welton Street | June 15 ⏰ 11:00 AM–8:00 PM | 🎟️ Free 🎟️ Ticketed Events Post Malone📍 Empower Field at Mile High | June 15 ⏰ 7:30 PM | 🎟️ Ticketed Trevor Hall📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre | June 15 ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ $66.50+ |
Happy Weekend! 🫶
 | That’s your Denver dose for the weekend — get out there and soak it up! 🧠 Trivia Answer: A) 5,280 feet! Denver’s State Capitol building sits at exactly 5,280 feet above sea level—earning us the well-deserved nickname, The Mile High City. 🏔️ Now that’s what we call elevation with style. — The What’s Happenin’ Denver Team 🫶 |
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