Weekend things to do in Denver and beyond, March 21-24

Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy laser light shows, captivating art exhibitions, comedy or home improvement projects, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene.

THURSDAY

Experience sunrise yoga surrounded by the natural beauty of the Denver Botanic Gardens, held Thursdays at 7:30 a.m. Vinyasa yoga blends movements which enhance posture, flexibility, and endurance, while offering mental clarity and presence. This class is open to all levels. For more information and to sign-up, visit the Denver Botanic Gardens website.

THURSDAY-SATURDAY

Darrell Hammond, a comedian, actor, and impressionist known for his long tenure on “Saturday Night Live” will be playing Comedy Works South (5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village) this weekend with one 7:30 p.m. show on Thursday and double shows at 7:15 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $30. Visit Comedy Works’ website for details.

FRIDAY

The Fiske Planetarium, located on the University of Colorado Boulder campus will be hosting Laser Floyd The Wall from 10 p.m. to 11 p.m. Surround yourself with The Wall. Metaphorical, delusional mirages will engulf you in the music of Pink Floyd. Tickets are $14 for adults and $10 for kids, seniors and veterans. Visit the planetarium’s website for details and to purchase tickets online.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

The Denver Home Show takes place at the National Western Complex this weekend, Friday through Sunday. One of the main highlights of the show will be appearances by Leslie Davis and Lyndsay Lamb, real estate and design experts turned HGTV stars, showcased at the Fresh Ideas Stage at 1 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The show opens at 10 a.m., closes at 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and ends at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $12 at the box office. On-site parking is $15, so carpooling is recommended. Check out their website for a full list of exhibitors and events.

SATURDAY

Mile High Flea Market (7007 E. 88th Ave I-76, Henderson) will be hosting the Cottontail Bunny Trail Easter event, featuring an Easter candy and toy hunt along the Cottontail Bunny Trail around the market.  The event will feature a golden egg hunt, Easter bags, and over 50 vendors participating, along with the food, shopping and rides the flea market offers. For more info, visit their event page on Facebook.

SATURDAY

Head to participating Natural Grocers locations on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to participate in their EGGcellent Adventure event, featuring an egg hunt with toys, coloring stations, and complimentary samples. Visit their website to view the list of participants around the front range.

SUNDAY

Sunday marks one of several Free Days at the Denver Art Museum, which are held throughout the year. Free days grant free general admission. Current exhibitions under general admission include Islands Beyond Blue: Niki Hastings-McFall and Treasures from the Oceania Collection and The Skeletal World of José Guadalupe Posada, presenting the work of the iconic 19th-century Mexican artist and lithographer whose illustrations of skeletal figures known as “calaveras” and “catrinas” have become an essential part of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations. Not able to make it? No worries! Visit the Denver Art Museum’s website to view the full list of upcoming free days. 


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