Festivals west of Denver

Arvada Pow Wow

Sep 5, 202610:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Arvada Center Sculpture Field, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd

A celebration of Native American culture with dance, drum and craft vendors. Gourd Dance at 10 AM; Grand Entry at 1 PM.

Free

Olde Town Shindig

Sep 12, 202612:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Olde Town Arvada

Olde Town Arvada's annual Shindig — a day of music and community filling the historic Olde Town district.

Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends

Sep 12, 20268:30 AM

Colorado Railroad Museum

*RAIN OR SHINE* Please arrive 1 hour prior to departure.All Aboard for a Rockin Good Time! Day Out With Thomas:Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to heritage railways across the country! Hop on board for a real train ride with Thomas, strike a pose at photo ops and snag something cool at the exclusive gift shop. Then, keep the beat going at the Music Corner, packed with lawn games, hands-on activities, and music-inspired fun thatll have the whole family dancing! Climb aboard for a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine at the Colorado Railroad Museum! Day Out With Thomas: Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is heading to Golden, Colorado with loads of music-inspired games and activities! Families can join the outdoor fun at the Colorado Railroad Museum, located in Goldens beautiful Clear Creek Valley. Take a real train ride with Thomas and spend the day creating memories for the whole family. Day Out With Thomas is an exciting way for children and grown-ups to enter the world of Thomas s full steam ahead to an unforgettable day with a host of train-related activities, Thomas, and a special appearance from Sir Topham Hatt, the Railway Controller from the Island of Sodor.

Free

Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends

Sep 12, 20269:15 AM

Colorado Railroad Museum

*RAIN OR SHINE* Please arrive 1 hour prior to departure.All Aboard for a Rockin Good Time! Day Out With Thomas:Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to heritage railways across the country! Hop on board for a real train ride with Thomas, strike a pose at photo ops and snag something cool at the exclusive gift shop. Then, keep the beat going at the Music Corner, packed with lawn games, hands-on activities, and music-inspired fun thatll have the whole family dancing! Climb aboard for a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine at the Colorado Railroad Museum! Day Out With Thomas: Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is heading to Golden, Colorado with loads of music-inspired games and activities! Families can join the outdoor fun at the Colorado Railroad Museum, located in Goldens beautiful Clear Creek Valley. Take a real train ride with Thomas and spend the day creating memories for the whole family. Day Out With Thomas is an exciting way for children and grown-ups to enter the world of Thomas s full steam ahead to an unforgettable day with a host of train-related activities, Thomas, and a special appearance from Sir Topham Hatt, the Railway Controller from the Island of Sodor.

Free

Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends

Sep 12, 202610:00 AM

Colorado Railroad Museum

*RAIN OR SHINE* Please arrive 1 hour prior to departure.All Aboard for a Rockin Good Time! Day Out With Thomas:Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to heritage railways across the country! Hop on board for a real train ride with Thomas, strike a pose at photo ops and snag something cool at the exclusive gift shop. Then, keep the beat going at the Music Corner, packed with lawn games, hands-on activities, and music-inspired fun thatll have the whole family dancing! Climb aboard for a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine at the Colorado Railroad Museum! Day Out With Thomas: Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is heading to Golden, Colorado with loads of music-inspired games and activities! Families can join the outdoor fun at the Colorado Railroad Museum, located in Goldens beautiful Clear Creek Valley. Take a real train ride with Thomas and spend the day creating memories for the whole family. Day Out With Thomas is an exciting way for children and grown-ups to enter the world of Thomas s full steam ahead to an unforgettable day with a host of train-related activities, Thomas, and a special appearance from Sir Topham Hatt, the Railway Controller from the Island of Sodor.

Free

Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends

Sep 12, 202610:45 AM

Colorado Railroad Museum

*RAIN OR SHINE* Please arrive 1 hour prior to departure.All Aboard for a Rockin Good Time! Day Out With Thomas:Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to heritage railways across the country! Hop on board for a real train ride with Thomas, strike a pose at photo ops and snag something cool at the exclusive gift shop. Then, keep the beat going at the Music Corner, packed with lawn games, hands-on activities, and music-inspired fun thatll have the whole family dancing! Climb aboard for a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine at the Colorado Railroad Museum! Day Out With Thomas: Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is heading to Golden, Colorado with loads of music-inspired games and activities! Families can join the outdoor fun at the Colorado Railroad Museum, located in Goldens beautiful Clear Creek Valley. Take a real train ride with Thomas and spend the day creating memories for the whole family. Day Out With Thomas is an exciting way for children and grown-ups to enter the world of Thomas s full steam ahead to an unforgettable day with a host of train-related activities, Thomas, and a special appearance from Sir Topham Hatt, the Railway Controller from the Island of Sodor.

Free

Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends

Sep 12, 202611:30 AM

Colorado Railroad Museum

*RAIN OR SHINE* Please arrive 1 hour prior to departure.All Aboard for a Rockin Good Time! Day Out With Thomas:Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to heritage railways across the country! Hop on board for a real train ride with Thomas, strike a pose at photo ops and snag something cool at the exclusive gift shop. Then, keep the beat going at the Music Corner, packed with lawn games, hands-on activities, and music-inspired fun thatll have the whole family dancing! Climb aboard for a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine at the Colorado Railroad Museum! Day Out With Thomas: Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is heading to Golden, Colorado with loads of music-inspired games and activities! Families can join the outdoor fun at the Colorado Railroad Museum, located in Goldens beautiful Clear Creek Valley. Take a real train ride with Thomas and spend the day creating memories for the whole family. Day Out With Thomas is an exciting way for children and grown-ups to enter the world of Thomas s full steam ahead to an unforgettable day with a host of train-related activities, Thomas, and a special appearance from Sir Topham Hatt, the Railway Controller from the Island of Sodor.

Free

Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends

Sep 12, 202612:15 PM

Colorado Railroad Museum

*RAIN OR SHINE* Please arrive 1 hour prior to departure.All Aboard for a Rockin Good Time! Day Out With Thomas:Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to heritage railways across the country! Hop on board for a real train ride with Thomas, strike a pose at photo ops and snag something cool at the exclusive gift shop. Then, keep the beat going at the Music Corner, packed with lawn games, hands-on activities, and music-inspired fun thatll have the whole family dancing! Climb aboard for a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine at the Colorado Railroad Museum! Day Out With Thomas: Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is heading to Golden, Colorado with loads of music-inspired games and activities! Families can join the outdoor fun at the Colorado Railroad Museum, located in Goldens beautiful Clear Creek Valley. Take a real train ride with Thomas and spend the day creating memories for the whole family. Day Out With Thomas is an exciting way for children and grown-ups to enter the world of Thomas s full steam ahead to an unforgettable day with a host of train-related activities, Thomas, and a special appearance from Sir Topham Hatt, the Railway Controller from the Island of Sodor.

Free

Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends

Sep 12, 20261:00 PM

Colorado Railroad Museum

*RAIN OR SHINE* Please arrive 1 hour prior to departure.All Aboard for a Rockin Good Time! Day Out With Thomas:Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to heritage railways across the country! Hop on board for a real train ride with Thomas, strike a pose at photo ops and snag something cool at the exclusive gift shop. Then, keep the beat going at the Music Corner, packed with lawn games, hands-on activities, and music-inspired fun thatll have the whole family dancing! Climb aboard for a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine at the Colorado Railroad Museum! Day Out With Thomas: Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is heading to Golden, Colorado with loads of music-inspired games and activities! Families can join the outdoor fun at the Colorado Railroad Museum, located in Goldens beautiful Clear Creek Valley. Take a real train ride with Thomas and spend the day creating memories for the whole family. Day Out With Thomas is an exciting way for children and grown-ups to enter the world of Thomas s full steam ahead to an unforgettable day with a host of train-related activities, Thomas, and a special appearance from Sir Topham Hatt, the Railway Controller from the Island of Sodor.

Free

Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends

Sep 12, 20261:45 PM

Colorado Railroad Museum

*RAIN OR SHINE* Please arrive 1 hour prior to departure.All Aboard for a Rockin Good Time! Day Out With Thomas:Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to heritage railways across the country! Hop on board for a real train ride with Thomas, strike a pose at photo ops and snag something cool at the exclusive gift shop. Then, keep the beat going at the Music Corner, packed with lawn games, hands-on activities, and music-inspired fun thatll have the whole family dancing! Climb aboard for a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine at the Colorado Railroad Museum! Day Out With Thomas: Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is heading to Golden, Colorado with loads of music-inspired games and activities! Families can join the outdoor fun at the Colorado Railroad Museum, located in Goldens beautiful Clear Creek Valley. Take a real train ride with Thomas and spend the day creating memories for the whole family. Day Out With Thomas is an exciting way for children and grown-ups to enter the world of Thomas s full steam ahead to an unforgettable day with a host of train-related activities, Thomas, and a special appearance from Sir Topham Hatt, the Railway Controller from the Island of Sodor.

Free

Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends

Sep 12, 20262:30 PM

Colorado Railroad Museum

*RAIN OR SHINE* Please arrive 1 hour prior to departure.All Aboard for a Rockin Good Time! Day Out With Thomas:Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to heritage railways across the country! Hop on board for a real train ride with Thomas, strike a pose at photo ops and snag something cool at the exclusive gift shop. Then, keep the beat going at the Music Corner, packed with lawn games, hands-on activities, and music-inspired fun thatll have the whole family dancing! Climb aboard for a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine at the Colorado Railroad Museum! Day Out With Thomas: Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is heading to Golden, Colorado with loads of music-inspired games and activities! Families can join the outdoor fun at the Colorado Railroad Museum, located in Goldens beautiful Clear Creek Valley. Take a real train ride with Thomas and spend the day creating memories for the whole family. Day Out With Thomas is an exciting way for children and grown-ups to enter the world of Thomas s full steam ahead to an unforgettable day with a host of train-related activities, Thomas, and a special appearance from Sir Topham Hatt, the Railway Controller from the Island of Sodor.

Free

Day Out With Thomas (TM), Thomas & Friends

Sep 12, 20263:15 PM

Colorado Railroad Museum

*RAIN OR SHINE* Please arrive 1 hour prior to departure.All Aboard for a Rockin Good Time! Day Out With Thomas:Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is hitting the tracks and bringing the beat to heritage railways across the country! Hop on board for a real train ride with Thomas, strike a pose at photo ops and snag something cool at the exclusive gift shop. Then, keep the beat going at the Music Corner, packed with lawn games, hands-on activities, and music-inspired fun thatll have the whole family dancing! Climb aboard for a train ride adventure with Thomas the Tank Engine at the Colorado Railroad Museum! Day Out With Thomas: Lets Rock, Lets Roll Tour is heading to Golden, Colorado with loads of music-inspired games and activities! Families can join the outdoor fun at the Colorado Railroad Museum, located in Goldens beautiful Clear Creek Valley. Take a real train ride with Thomas and spend the day creating memories for the whole family. Day Out With Thomas is an exciting way for children and grown-ups to enter the world of Thomas s full steam ahead to an unforgettable day with a host of train-related activities, Thomas, and a special appearance from Sir Topham Hatt, the Railway Controller from the Island of Sodor.

Free

13th Annual Migratory Birds Festival

Sep 13, 20261:00 PM

Waneka Lake Boathouse

13th Annual Migratory Birds Festival at Waneka Lake Boathouse, Lafayette, Colorado.

Festival Del Sol 2026

Sep 20, 202612:00 PM

CO

Event Info / Información del evento Colorado Chautauqua is proud to present the sixth annual free and bilingual Festival del Sol on Sunday, September 20th! Enjoy live music, food and beverages, Latin dance lessons, family activities, and games. Kick off National Hispanic Heritage Month by celebrating the vibrancy of Latino culture in the stunning surroundings of Chautauqua! Colorado Chautauqua se enorgullece de presentar el sexto Festival del Sol, gratuito y bilingüe, el domingo 20 de septiembre…

JLF Colorado: International edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival

Sep 22, 20264:00 PM

Boulder Main Library

JLF Colorado 2026, an international edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival, makes its way from the Pink City to the Rocky Mountains for a 12th edition, a vibrant confluence of books, art, and curiosity! Enjoy live music, conversation with the world’s leading writers, poets and changemakers on the critical topics of our time: culture, history, equity, ecology, economy and more. JLF Colorado is free to attend and open to all, Sept. 22–23 at Boulder Public Library

Engineering Staff Council: Harvest Festival

Sep 23, 202612:00 PM

Engineering Center

Celebrate fall with your Engineering Staff Council Your Engineering Staff Council has a fun lineup of events planned this semester! Kick off the season at a community harvest festival. Bring your lunch and enjoy cider, fall treats and candle holder decorating with your CEAS staff community. Wednesday, Sept. 23 | noon–1:30 p.m. Engineering Hub, ECNW 150A NO RSVP NEEDED More Engineering Staff Council events this fall! Mark your calendars and stay tuned for times and locations: Reading Day Puppy Pl…

Romanian Festival 2026

Oct 3, 202611:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Belmar Plaza, 439 S. Teller St

Celebrate Romanian culture, traditions and community at Belmar with live music and dance, cultural exhibits, artisan vendors and family-friendly activities. Free admission.

Free