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].

SATURDAY FEB. 7

To mark International Golden Retriever Day, the city of Golden will host it’s ever-popular “Goldens in Golden” event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. It’s grown bigger in popularity each year since its start in 2019. Organizers ask for “friendly, leashed, well-socialized dogs only.” To help accommodate the growing crowds, city officials launched a free off-site parking area at The Splash at Fossil Trace with dog-friendly shuttles. Washington Street will be closed for the event. Come prepared for any weather, snow or shine. Here’s a link for frequently asked questions and more information.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY

The Denver Fly Fishing Show comes to Gaylord Rockies Convention and Exposition Center this weekend, starting at 10 a.m. Friday. Come see the fly fishing equipment designers, retailers, instructors, authors and experts from “around the globe,” according to a press release. Admission is $20 per day, or $35 for two days, $45 for three. Children under 5-years-old are free, with $5 tickets to kids 6-12. Scouts under 16 admitted free in uniform and military IDs get $12 entry. That price includes a free membership to Trout Unlimited ($35 value). For tickets, schedule of events and more information, visit flyfishingshow.com/denver-co.

SATURDAY

Day of Darks Beer Festival comes to Wynkoop Brewing Co. from 12-3 p.m. Satruday. This adult-only event brings together 23 breweries from around the state to bring their best darks forward. Tickets, $50, include unlimited tasting and commemorative Day of the Darks glass. The event benefits Movember Foundation, a nonprofit organization “dedicated to changing the face of men’s health globally.” For more information and tickets, visit this website.

SATURDAY

The 8th annual Denver Family Fest is from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Event Center. The event will feature entertainment, activities, fun and informative stage presentations and prizes. Activities for kids are free and include a chance to meet characters from “Ghostbusters.” There will also be exhibits from Children’s Hospital Colorado and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo. Admission for all kids under 12 is free. Adults pay $12 in advance, $16 at the door. For more information, a schuedule of events and tickets, visit the event website here.

The Denver Gazette’s news partners 9NEWS contributed to this report.