Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Colorado Fall Home Show in Denver and more
SATURDAY
An estimated 1,500 motorcycles take to the highway with police escort at 10 a.m. Saturday from Woodland Park to Cripple Creek in the touching 38th annual POW/MIA Recognition Ride on POW/MIA Memorial Highway. Registration required by 9:30 a.m. They’re on their way to the 33rd annual Veterans Rally where The Traveling Memorial Wall will be available 24 hours a day Thursday through Sunday at noon at Cripple Creek High School. theveteransrally.org/the-rally
FRIDAY-SATURDAY
A book lover’s/printing delight for 41 years, the Rocky Mountain Book and Paper Fair is Friday, 1-7 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at Douglas County Fairgrounds, Castle Rock. A project of the Rocky Mountain Antiquarian Booksellers Association where attendees can meet authors, see working printing presses, and shop with specialty booksellers. $7 for both days. rmaba.org.
SATURDAY
Horses lead the way down Littleton’s 97th Western Welcome Week Grand Parade , “The Spirit of Generosity,” 10 a.m. Saturday downtown on Littleton Boulevard and Main Street. Marching bands, floats, cars and other equestrians. The festival downtown has local vendors in a Maker and Crafter Fair, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. visitLittleton.org
SATURDAY
Calling all climbers to Basecamp Exchange from noon to 4:30 p.m. Saturday downtown at Market Station, 1661 Market St. Denver professional climber Kai Lightner is the headliner and there are three climbing films during Experience Reel Rock 19. See newest gear in the merch shop and at pop-ups on The Paseo.Tickets $23.18, eventbrite.com/e/basecamp-exchange-tickets-1407815336569
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Thinking about remodeling? The experts and ideas are here with 200 exhibits at Lifetime Home Remodeling’s Colorado Fall Home Show, Colorado Convention Center. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission $8-$10. Designer’s Lounge for conversations with Denver designers; Ask a Gardener with Colorado Federation of Garden Clubs. coloradofallhomeshow.com/Map
SATURDAY
If you hear screaming and cheering, blame Colorado Firefighters. Today’s the release party for the Colorado Firefighter Calendar 2026. Voting was in May and see the fit physiques in person as they walk the runway, 8-10 p.m. Saturday, Mile High Station, 2027 W. Colfax Ave. The “High-Altitude” Calendar supports Pediatric Burn and Burn Camp Programs in Rocky Mountain Region. Tickets $40, VIP $80. cofirefightercalendar.org.
SUNDAY
Learn about the arts throughout the free City Park Public Art Tour, 10 a.m. Sunday, 2001 Colorado Blvd. Guide Rosalie Martin starts the tour at the Thatcher Fountain, 17th Avenue and City Park Esplanade. Included are historic sculptures and fountains and the “City Beautiful” program. Registration required, denverpublicart.org/tours/city-park-tour
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Those luscious, juicy peaches are here and it’s time for the 57th annual Palisade Peach Days Friday and Saturday, with other activities Sunday in Riverbend Park in Palisade. Vendors with peachy everything, food to sample, music on Peach Jam Stage, a Peach Cuisine Throwdown, Paddleboarding for Peaches and lots of activities for the kids, too. palisadecoc.com/events/palisadepeachfest
SUNDAY
Chabad of Broomfield hosts a free Broomfield Jewish Festival at 15663 Sheridan Parkway, 1-5 p.m. Sunday in Anthem Community Park. Kosher deli, Judaica marketplace, music and entertainment, petting zoo, family activities, and the invitation is “Whether you’re Jewish, Jew-ish, another faith, or just love a good festival — this celebration is for YOU!” chabadbroomfield.com/festival
FRIDAY-AUG. 24
Experience the beauty of mountain life through the eyes of artists in the immersive Breckenridge International Festival of Arts. As it’s described: “BIFA is a vibrant blend of music, dance, theatre, visual art and family fun — all celebrating the remarkable ways people and nature are interconnected.” breckcreate.org/bifa
SATURDAY
They’re flying in from locations everywhere and spectators are welcome at SilverWest AirFest in Westcliffe. Beginning at 7:30 a.m. with a pancake breakfast, see airplanes, vintage aircraft, and helicopters. Live music and a group of special vendors until 3 p.m. at SilverWest Airport. flysilverwest.com/events.
SATURDAY
It’s euphonious as Face Vocal Band and singers from around the region present Voices Through the Ages. Follow the history of sound on stages through history. And the finale is all Face Vocal Band. Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., 7:30 p.m. Saturday. $32; arvadacenter.org/events/face-vocal-band-presents-voices-through-the-ages
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