03/12/2026
☘️ Weekend Fun Around Denver
Parades, mountain music, art festivals, comedy shows, and even a St. Patrick's Day pet parade 🐾 — there’s a lot happening around Denver this weekend.
One of the best things about living along the Front Range is that you can experience city celebrations, mountain towns, and arts events all in the same weekend.
Here are a few events worth checking out:
🍀 Downtown Denver St. Patrick’s Day Celebration & Pet Parade
📅 Saturday, March 14
⏰ Parade: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Pet Parade: 2:00 PM
One of Denver’s most beloved traditions returns with colorful floats, marching bands, Irish dancers, bagpipers, and thousands of spectators lining the streets downtown.
After the parade, the celebration continues with live music, themed parties, and St. Patrick’s Day specials at local restaurants and bars.
Later in the afternoon, head to the Five Points neighborhood for the St. Paddy’s Day Pet Parade, where dogs (and their humans) dress in green and march together in a festive community celebration.
🏔️ Evergreen’s Shamrocks & Shenanigans + Live Music at the Little Bear
📅 Saturday, March 14
⏰ 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Take a scenic drive to Evergreen for a charming small-town St. Patrick’s celebration in historic downtown.
From 4:00–7:00 PM, visitors can stroll through participating shops and restaurants searching for hidden stuffed leprechauns. Spot one and you may win chocolate gold coins, prizes, or special discounts.
Come dressed in your best green (after all… it is Evergreen) and finish the evening with live music at the legendary Little Bear Saloon, one of Colorado’s most iconic mountain music venues.
🎨 Boulder Open Wall Art Festival
📅 Friday, March 13
⏰ 6:00 – 9:00 PM
Art lovers can explore this vibrant community event in Boulder featuring local artists, creative displays, and live painting. Visitors can meet artists, view artwork, and purchase pieces during the public art sale while supporting the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art.
😂 Aspen Laugh Festival
📅 March 13–16 | Multiple showtimes
If you're up for a mountain adventure, head to Aspen for a weekend of stand-up comedy at the historic Wheeler Opera House featuring nationally touring comedians and rising performers.
✨ Whether you stay in the city, explore the foothills, or venture into the mountains, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy Colorado this weekend.
👇 Which event would you check out this weekend?