June Events
Discover the many things to do in Denver this June. From exploring the Botanic Gardens to farmers’ markets to art exhibits, you’ll find an activity to keep you entertained. Just be sure to do your research before you go and follow social distancing guidelines!
Metro Denver Farmers’ Markets
Littleton
Southwest Plaza, Wadsworth and Bowles (southeast parking lot)
Saturdays: May 30-Oct. 31
8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch Town Center, 9288 Dorchester St.
Sundays: May 31-Nov.. 1
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Lakewood
Mile High Church, 9077 W. Alameda Ave.
Saturdays: June 13-Sept. 26
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Commerce City
Reunion Recreation Center, 17410 Parkside Drive North
Sundays: June 14-Sept. 27
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Littleton
Aspen Grove lifestyle Center, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive
Wednesdays: June 17-Sept. 30
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Power and Fragility | Now Through Aug. 1 | Denver
The six artists in Power and Fragility draw their inspiration from the organic world around them as well as their internal atmospheres, creating multi-media artworks that reflect, evoke or transform elements of the self within the natural world.
Walker Fine Art, 300 W. 11th Ave.
Tue-Sat: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Prismajic | Showing Now | Denver
Prismajic, creators of Natura Obscura, is launching an immersive arts pop-up experience called “Shiki Dreams.” “Shiki Dreams” follows on the heels of the smash hit Natura Obscura, a 2019 collaborative installation with MOA (Museum of Outdoor Arts). Prismajic’s temporary 1,200-square-foot pop-up installation, created through the collaborative work of more than 20 Colorado-based artists, is a fun and beautiful step into the world of Shiki, the spiritual yeti guide and leader of the Spirits of the Forest from Natura. The experience explores the dreams of this most wise spirit in a multi-sensory experience of stunning creativity that incorporates augmented reality and digital technologies. Buy tickets here.
Shiki Dreams, 2219 E. 21st Ave.
Thursdays-Sundays: Times vary
Ski at A-Basin | Open Now | Dillon
Here’s your chance to finish out the 2019-2020 ski season in style. Sign up via a random drawing to ski at Ararapaoe Basin as long as the snow holds out!
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area, 28194 US Hwy. 6
Rocky Mountain National Park | Open Now | Estes Park
Reserve your spot to visit RMNP now. Rocky Mountain National Park’s 415 square miles encompass and protect spectacular mountain environments. Enjoy Trail Ridge Road – which crests at over 12,000 feet including many overlooks to experience the subalpine and alpine worlds – along with over 300 miles of hiking trails, wildflowers, wildlife, starry nights, and fun times. In a world of superlatives, Rocky is on top!
Rocky Mountain National Park, Hwy. 36, Estes Park
Over the Edge | May 29-June 14 | Lakewood
EDGE Gallery is reopening with “Over the Edge” and features both a physical and online exhibition for our patrons. This exhibit will highlight a wide variety of contemporary work created by current EDGE members. As part of the continued efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19, EDGE will open with reduced hours and go back to regular hours when it is safe to do so. EDGE will not be entertaining large groups, having opening receptions or serving refreshments. Visitors to the gallery will be required to wear a mask and practice physical distancing. Disposable masks will be provided if needed. No more than 6 visitors will be allowed in the gallery at the same time and members will be regularly cleaning and sanitizing the space.
Edge Gallery, 7001 W. Colfax
Thursday: 1-5 p.m.
Friday: 5-10 p.m.
Sat/Sun:12-5pm
(Next exhibit: June 19-July 5 — Candace Shepard and Alane Holsteen)
Architecture of Form | May 29-June 14 | Lakewood
This exhibition curated by Jude Barton seeks to stand apart from the interpretive bias of the viewer and honor the vocabulary of geometry. The art of geometry is self-referential and intrinsically rejects socio-political and cultural involvement. It is the purest form of egalitarian expression and accessible to all; there is no mystery and no partiality. The architecture of form provides an aesthetically pleasing framework in which the artists selected for this exhibition may express his or her “inner necessity” as expressed in Kandinsky’s “Concerning the Spiritual in Art” (1911). The shape, color, composition, movement and form emerge through the artists’ own inner dialog and interaction with the vocabulary of geometry.
Core New Art Space, 6851 W. Colfax Ave. (inside Pasternack’s Art Hub)
Friday: 5-10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: Noon-5 p.m.
Artist Reception: Friday, June 5, 6-10 p.m.
South Pearl Street Farmers’ Market | May 31-Nov. 15 | Denver
This market covers 27 weeks, with over 100 vendors and thousands of shoppers and aficionados. The Farmers’ Market would like to specially acknowledge Ela Family Farms, known far and wide for their mouth-watering peaches and apples from the Western Slope, and Styria Bakery, legendary for their fresh baked bread, both of whom have been with us since that very first day in 2001.
1500 block of South Pearl Street
Sundays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Highlands Farmers’ Market | May 31-Oct. 11 | Denver
Highlands Farmers Market is located in the Highlands Square district. This market’s urban vibe coupled with its dynamic vendor base has become a Denver favorite. Enjoy quality and diversity among our farm and vendor base, a healthy and delicious selection of ready to consume foods from our trucks and local restaurants.
32nd and Lowell Blvd.
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Robert Rauschenberg: Reflections and Ruminations | June 1, 2020-March 20, 2021
Reopening on June 1st and now extended to March 20, 2021, “Rauschenberg: Reflections and Ruminations” exhibits over 50 works by one of the most influential American artists of the 20th century, Robert Rauschenberg (1925-2008). Explore this unique collection of works that range from 1962 – 2008 in an intimate setting at our indoor galleries. This is only the second solo exhibition of the artist’s work ever to be exhibited in Colorado since 1982.
Tickets are $10 per person. To prevent crowding during COVID-19, you must reserve your tickets in advance via the ticket link. Tickets will NOT be available at the door. Children 5 and under are free, a free child ticket is still required to be reserved in advance. Admission is timed at hourly intervals. Just choose the day and time slot during which you would like to visit and your ticket will be good for entry at the start of your time slot.
Museum of Outdoor Art, 1000 Englewood Pkwy.
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Denver Botanic Gardens | Open Now | Denver
The Denver Botanic Gardens is thrilled to be open again. Here’s your chance to see Denver in full bloom. Click here to purchase tickets and reserve your time slot. Limited numbers will be allowed in the gardens at any given time.
Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 N. York St.
Times vary, reserve here
Hudson Gardens | Open Now | Littleton
The walking trails and garden exhibits remain free and open to the public every day of the week from sunrise-sunset. Check out our Must See & Do: Spring and Summer guide for a list of popular attractions and recommended activities.
Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive
Open every day, sunrise to sunset
Denver Zoo | Opening Soon | Denver
The beloved Denver Zoo will be reopening soon. Here’s your chance to see the new baby rhino Joona among the other hundreds of animals. Tickets will need to be purchased in advance and there will be a reservation system in place. Check the website for the most up-to-date information.
Denver Zoo, 2900 E. 23rd Ave.
Cherry Creek Fresh Market | June 6-Nov. 14 | Denver
Since 1997, Colorado Fresh Markets’ award winning seasonal outdoor markets feature a fresh mix of beautiful flowers, local produce, gourmet products and delicious cuisine from Colorado and beyond. Free parking.
Cherry Creek Shopping Center, First Ave. and University Blvd.
Saturdays: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Wednesdays (TBA): 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Golden Triangle Farmers’ Market | June 7-Oct. 11 | Denver
1115 N. Acoma St.
Saturdays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Stapleton Farmers’ Market | June 7-Oct. 11 | Denver
Seasonal outdoor markes feature a fresh mix of beautiful flowers, local produce, gourmet products, and delicious cuisine from Colorado and beyond.
Stapleton Founders Green, 29th Ave. & Roslyn St.
Sundays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Arvada Farmers’ Market | June 7-Sept. 27 | Arvada
Stenger Soccer Complex, 11200 W. 58th Ave.
Sundays: 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
BCFM Farmers’ Market | June 13-Oct. 24 | Denver
Boulder County Farmers’ Markets comes to Denver every Saturday starting June 13.
Location TBD
Saturdays: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
West Colfax Farmers’ Market | June 14-Oct. 18 | Lakewood
Fetch Summer Markets | June 20-21 | Aurora
Formerly known as the Denver Flea, Fetch Markets are among the country’s most creative celebrations of small business, design, local culture, and community. Summer 2020 will offer a similar experience, but keeping community health in mind, we are hosting smaller more frequent markets. Our past markets boasted some of the largest in the country 150+ vendors per weekend. We’ve adapted this summer’s program to include around 40-50 vendors, yet a more frequent occurrence.
Stanley Marketplace, 2501 N. Dallas St.
Time TBD
