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 [email protected].

FRIDAY

Sploinky Rave at MeowWolf Denver
What: What better place to feel the bass in your chest than in Denver’s weirdest and wildest art space? Sploinky Rave lets you immerse yourself in the color, chaos and chemistry of rave culture inside Convergence Station. Heavy bass and an electrifying light show will be expected and dancing will be encouraged.
Cost: Starting at $27. Get tickets here.
When: 9 p.m. doors open, Friday
Where: Meow Wolf Denver’s Convergence Station, 1338 1st St., Denver, CO 80204

SATURDAY

Estes Park Bigfoot Days
What: Get your sqatch on and get cryptid this weekend in Estes Park with a festival that wilds out on the hairy man lore. Lean fully into the mountain legend of Bigfoot and tryout your best Bigfoot call in a contest, throw axes or eat some BBQ, and don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for the real Bigfoot while you’re there. This event is a fully packed weekend with a BBQ dinner, a half-marathon or 5k run, a festival, and a feature film. Registration required for BBQ dinner and half-marathon.
Cost: Free
When: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday
Where: Estes Park Town Hall, 170 MacGregor Avenue, P.O. Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517

SUNDAY

The Colorado Wine Walk at the Dairy Block
What: The grand daddy of wine tasting right in the heart of downtown Denver. Get unlimited wine samples, a commemorative wine glass, wine purchases, live music, and talk with wine makers and winery owners. There will also be food pairings with the wines from six-time James Beard-nominated chef Dana Rodriguez, proprietor of Work and Class and Carne. 
Cost: Tickets are $60 each. Get tickets here.
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Sunday
Where: The Denver Milk Market, 1800 Wazee St., Suite 100, Denver, CO 80202

Motorless Morning at Garden of the Gods
What: Experience the beauty of the infamous red rock formations at Garden of the Gods Park the way God intended — with no vehicles. This opportunity to hike around the park only comes a couple of times a year, and visitors will get to walk the entire park on foot. Other popular modes of transportation include roller skating, biking and longboarding on park roads.
Cost: Free
When: 5 a.m.-noon, Sunday
Where: Garden of the Gods, 1805 N. 30th Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904