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 listings@gazette.com.

SATURDAY

Every popular Broncos watering hole, and they’re everywhere, will be packed Saturday afternoon, probably since early in the day, and in case you haven’t decided on a spot here’s one option. Union Station hosts a Broncos Watch Party with food, ice cream, beer and a DJ playing music during the commercials and halftime. denverunionstation.com/events/broncos-watch-party. Okay, to be fair, here are some of the faves for Bills backers, with Labatt Blue and Bud Light: West Fax Brewing Company, Lakewood; Jackson’s in LoDo and Esters.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

A special weekend of Indigenous culture in Estes Park at the First Peoples Festival. Guests will be honored with a Friendship Powwow and its breathtaking Grand Entry on Saturday and Sunday. Meals with food produced on Indigenous farms; an Art Market with Native American art vendors and educational demonstrations; a film symposium tells the stories of “Remaining Native.” Saturday’s highlight is a First People’s Fashion Show. Schedule: visitestespark.com/events-calendar/winter-events/first-peoples-festival

MONDAY

Denver is known nationally for its huge one-of-a-kind tribute Marade, a combination of parade and march honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on his “I Am the Dream” day. Opening at 10 a.m. in Civic Park at the MLK Jr. statue, it moves to Colfax and the State Capitol. drmartinlkingjrchc.org Boulder’s Human Relations Fund and the city offer days of community programs focusing on the King memories and his words. The many city cultures are part of the remembrances. bouldercolorado.gov

SATURDAY-APRIL

See 52 memorable photographs of the Colorado Scenic and Historic Byways in this traveling photography exhibit from Historic Colorado at the Sangres Art Guild’s 3rd Street Gallery. A free reception from 1-4 p.m. Saturday in Westcliffe at the gallery that will be open Fridays-Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It has been displayed at Denver International Airport and other top locations in the state. For information on the exhibit in Westcliffe, visitwetmountainvalley.com

SUNDAY

It might be chilly, maybe or maybe not, but just fine to run or walk in the Polar Bear 5K in Washington Park starting at 9 a.m. Sunday. Everyone will get a long-sleeve shirt and cold drinks at the end. raceroster.com/events/2026/109752/polar-bear-5k

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

Daydreaming about next season’s time on the reservoirs or lakes? The 2026 Denver Boat Show has floated into Colorado Convention Center for the weekend with all the new models. Admission $16.50. visitdenver.com