No plans for the upcoming weekend? There’s still plenty of action happening around Denver and beyond to get folks off the couch.

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.

FRIDAY

What: Pizza is our Love Language
There is no love like a piece-a pizza ❤️ Share the romance of the holiday with a heart-shaped pizza from Fuso Pizza & Pasta. They will be tossing heart-shaped cheese ($14) & pepperoni pizzas ($16) which are perfect for two people.
When: Feb. 13-15 from 11 a.m., 9 p.m.
Where: Fuso Pizza & Pasta at The Maven, 1800 Wazee Street, Denver, CO 80202

SATURDAY

What: Colorado Garden & Home Show
The Colorado Home and Garden Show returns to the Colorado Convention Center for a nine-day event that is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious in the region. This year’s highlights include 19,000 square feet of immersive feature gardens, appearances by internationally acclaimed designers Jenn Nawada of “This Old House” and UK garden designer Jo Thompson.
When: Feb. 14-22. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays, and 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Where:  Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Get tickets here.

SUNDAY

What: Swap Till You Drop Book Swap
You get a book! You get a book! And YOU get a book! The Denver Book Swap Society, in partnership with the Denver Milk Market, will be hosting a book exchange to fuel that habit you have for consuming too much media. Books can be expensive, so bring an old read to trade and be ready to peruse through piles and piles of books that are sure to take you on a new adventure.
When: 3-4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 15
Where: Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee Street, Suite 100 Denver, CO 80202
$5 RSVP required — reserve your spot here!

MONDAY

Artemis II Family Day
What: 3. 2. 1…..BLASTOFF! Discover NASA’s plan to send astronauts beyond the Moon and how Colorado’s aerospace community is helping make it happen at the Artemis II Family Day at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. Connect with local companies and professionals working on the Artemis program. Hear from astronauts Steve Lindsey, Ronald Garan, and Scott Kelly, and ask your own questions about deep space discovery
When: 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16
Where: Air & Space Museum, 7711 East Academy Blvd., Denver, CO 80230