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 art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email [email protected].

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

One of the most popular annual festivals is this weekend, the Greek Fest, where thousands are invited to “drink and dance like a Greek” and yell “Opa” a lot. It’s on the grounds of Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 4610 E. Alameda at Dahlia, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.   Sunday. Food — and a lot of it — music, dancing, costumes, a boutique and tours of the Gold Dome Cathedral. Tickets $5 in advance, $3 for seniors. facebook.com/denvergreekfestival

SATURDAY

Visit the Wild Animal Sanctuary in Keenesburg for a Wild Running Festival benefit for hundreds of rescued lions, bears, wolves and tigers. A Jaguar Run, Limitless Lion, Tireless Tiger 5K and 10K, runintothewild.org.

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

Magical characters and a lot of princesses create their own world in Littleton’s Clement Park for the Unicorn Festival, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Unicorn Corrals for the performing trick unicorns, Serendipity Books, a Mermaid Lagoon and “Year of the Dragon.” Unicorn 5K Run Saturday morning. Admission $25, family pack for 4 $82. unicornfestivalcolorado.com.

​SUNDAY

Colorado Concours d’Elegance & Exotic Sports Car Show, since 1983 the oldest and largest Concours in the Rocky Mountain West, will show 300 vehicles. A special feature is pre-World War II Classics. On the grounds of Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Live music and vendors. Benefits nonprofit Ability Connection Colorado’s Creative Options for Early Childhood Education Centers, Aurora’s Head Start. coloradoconcours.org.

FRIDAY

Arapahoe County Public Works invites the community to see what their employees do on the job, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Dove Valley Regional Park, 7900 S. Potomac, Centennial. During Public Works Play Date there’s a chance for kids and the adults, too, to Touch a Truck, do a building inspection, fill a pothole, clear out snow and help animals. arapahoeco.gov/news_detail_T13_R67.php

THURSDAY-SUNDAY

A weekend filled with summer sports in Vail at the GoPro Mountain Games. Bike, run, climb, kayak, go rafting, fishing, play disc and be peaceful with yoga. Live music, too. mountaingames.com

THURSDAY-SUNDAY

The PRCA rodeo season for Colorado begins with Elizabeth Stampede Rodeo. Parade on Saturday morning and a military salute Red, White and Blue Rodeo. A Thursday night concert headlines Randy Houser, Casey Donahew, and Cody Cozz. elizabethstampede.com

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

Two weekends of Smash Fine Arts Festivals begin in Cherry Creek North Fillmore Plaza, 105 Fillmore St. The second is Aug. 10-11. Nationally known artists set to the accompaniment of live violin, piano and acoustic guitar. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. smashinthesquarefestival.com

SUNDAY

A day to experience Jewish culture at the 28th annual Boulder Jewish Festival. Music, food, fine art, entertainment. Pearl Street Mall between 13th and 14th, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. boulderjcc.org/communityfamilies/boulder-jewish-festival-2024

SATURDAY-SUNDAY

A weekend of food and music and even a kids’ zone at Taste of Fort Collins in Washington Park. Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. Sunday. Concert headliners Andy Grammer, Rick Ross and Knox. tasteoffortcollins.com

SATURDAY-AUG. 11

A summer with the Bard of Avon performed by a professional company outdoors at University of Colorado Boulder arrives for year 60. Colorado Shakespeare Festival season features Macbeth, The Merry Wives of Windsor and Arden of Wickersham. cupresents.org/series/shakespeare-festival.