Your trail to the best of Downtown Denver
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Summer in Downtown Denver hits different. The sun stays out longer, the streets buzz louder, and the city feels like it’s inviting you to come explore. From World Cup celebrations and Rockies games to Denver Pride, outdoor concerts, art installations, and surprise‑and‑delight moments around every corner, summer is the season to experience downtown at its fullest.
This year, we're turning the entire summer into one big adventure. So, grab your friends, grab your sunscreen, and let's make this summer unforgettable.
Introducing the Downtown Denver Summer Trail
Four months. Ten activities each month. Endless ways to explore, discover, and celebrate everything that makes this city unforgettable all with the opportunity to win big prizes!
1
Step into summer
Browse the monthly itinerary and choose what activities call your name.
2
Play your way
Complete any (or all) of the ten activities - solo, with friends, or the whole family.
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Enter to win
Submit your completed activities and enter to win major prizes. The more activities you complete the higher your chances of winning!
4
Keep exploring
New activities & prizes drop every month, so there’s always something new to discover.
How it Works
Wander. Win. Repeat.
Your Summer Starts Now
Complete any activities from our May itinerary, submit a photo using the form below, and you’ll earn your spot in our summer giveaway. The more activities you complete, the greater your chance of winning!
If you don't win in May, try again in June! The Summer Trails giveaways will continue through August with new itineraries and prizes dropping each month!
JUNE Prize
1: 2-Tickets to the Rockies vs. Giants 4th of July game & firework show
2: $50 gift card to a downtown restaurant
3: 2-tickets to MCA Denver
01
Denver Chalk Art Festival
Attend Denver's most colorful event! The Chalk Art Festival is a free community event from June 6 & 7, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.! Learn more.
02
Summer sessions
Enjoy free music at Commons Park on Saturday, June 6. Catch music from Surf Hat, food, drinks, and good times! Learn more.
03
BROWSE AN URBAN MARKET
Wynkoop Plaza hosts an open-air marketplace featuring local artists, clothing, jewelry, antiques, and live music. Attend June 6-7 or June 27-28 from 12:00 to 6:00 p.m..
04
Attend a world cup watch party
Skyline Park Block 1 is transforming into a soccer oasis for the World Cup. Free & open to the public, come catch a game. Learn more. To be entered 3X to win June prizes, sign up for a volunteer shift at our Soccer Celebrations.
05
SUNSET DRIKS WITH A VIEW
Experience one of downtown's many rooftop bars during sunset. Explore our favorites!
06
Zoetrope
Check out Zoetrop, a little wonder in the Galleria. located at the Denver Performing Arts Complex. Learn more.
07
Pedal for pancakes
Join the Downtown Denver Partnership for our Summer Bike to Work Day station in Skyline Park block 1. Enjoy free pancakes, coffee, and great morning vibes. Learn more.
08
Celebrate Pride on 16th Street
Denver Pride is moving downtown! Enjoy all the weekend's celebrations from June 26-28. Learn more.
09
Denver Cherry blossom festival
Celebrate Japanese culture through food, art, and entertainment at the Denver Cherry Blossom Festival. June 27-28 at Sakura Square. Learn more.
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Lunch at the outerspace
Located at 16th & Welton, enjoy lunch at this pocket park. Choose from Thai, Hawaiian, gourmet hot dogs, or a refreshing boba. Grab lunch & space out.
Explore Downtown Denver
No one does summer like we do. Make Downtown Denver your playground this summer.