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

What: Denver Home & Garden Show
Spring has sprung in Denver a little early this year, and what better way to spend your sunny days than preparing your garden for the summer at the Denver Home & Garden Show. The exhibition helps homeowners shop for all the best home and garden products and services, get inspo for your next project as you window show displays, and check out informative presentations while connecting with those in the industry.
Cost: Adults $13, Seniors $7, Kids under 12 free. Get tickets here.
When: 10 a.m. Friday-Sunday
Where: Livestock Center at National Western Complex, 4850 National Western Drive, Denver, CO 80216

What: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers – In Concert
Venture off your couch and into Middle-earth with this stunning, live performance with the Colorado Symphony, Colorado Symphony Chorus, and soloists as they bring to life the iconic score of Howard Shore. Watch the movie on screen as the live music from the symphony whisks you away to Fangorn Forest, Helm’s Deep and Isengard.
Cost: Prices start at $70.40. Get tickets here.
When: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Where: Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St. #15, Denver, CO 80202

SATURDAY

What: Denver Summit FC Inaugural Match Watch Party
Don’t want to go into the stadium to enjoy the game? Get your friends together to watch the Inaugural Summit FC Match at McGregor Square on its 66-foot LED Jumbotron. With food and beverege options just steps away like High Point Creamery, Anothony’s Pizza, G-Que BBQ, and Taco Mucho Bueno you won’t have to travel far to enjoy the show at its fullest.
Cost: Free
When: 12 p.m., Saturday
Where: McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee Street Denver, CO, 80202

What: Inaugural Summit FC match
Colorado’s new National Women’s Soccer League team, the Denver Summit FC, is celebrating its home opening match in Empower Field at Mile High as it faces off against the Washington Spirit. A halftime performance by Big Gigantic, an electro-funk duo based out of Denver, is sure to keep the party going all afternoon.
Cost: Tickets starting at $32. Get tickets here.
When: 12 p.m. on Saturday
Where: Empower Field at Mile High

What: Frozen Dead Guy Days
Colorado’s weirdest festival comes alive for a festival that celebrates Grandpa Bredo’s 30 years of living on ice. The festival celebrates Grandpa Bredo Morstoel, who died of a heart condition in 1989, where instead of burial, he chose to be packed in dry ice and flown to Nederland in 1993 to be with his family. His body is a testament to the science of cryonics and the festival, along with a Coffin Race, is equal parts celebration, spectacle and competition.
Cost: General admission starts at $64.36. Get tickets here.
When: Saturday
Where: Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way, Estes Park, Colo.

SUNDAY

What: Flexi-Verse: Elemental Journey Yoga at Meowwolf
Move your body through the elements: Water, fire, earth and air as you get a one-of-a-kind yoga experience in one of Denver’s most unique, permanent art installations. The yoga experience is guided and is enhanced by a live, atmospheric sound journey to help immerse you into the sci-fi universe of Convergence Station.
Cost: Starting at $37.75. Get tickets here.
When: 10:30 a.m. Sunday
Where: Meow Wolf Denver’s Convergence Station, 1338 1st St., Denver, CO 80204

What: Hudson Gardens Wedding Showcase
Plan your big day and browse through hundreds of vendors and get inspiration for your big event at the Hudson Gardens Wedding Showcase. The perfect vendor exhibition if you are looking for anything from florists to photographers and caterers for your big event, where you can get a chance to try out samples, network with professionals in the industry and even find some discounts.
Cost: $15. Get tickets here.
When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday
Where: Hudson Gardens & Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO 80120