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March 2026: Learn from STEM mentors and explore STEM careers at CBSColorado.
April 4th: Día del Niño features all‑day children’s workshops, dance performances, storytelling, and arts and crafts. MCC Activity 10-11am- Piñata Activity. Learn more at MCCDenver.org
April 7: Honor type 1 heroes and support the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes. Learn more at ChildrensDiabetesFoundation.org
April 3rd - 12th: Celebrate Boulder's vibrant arts and cultural offerings. For information go to BoulderArtsWeek.org
April 9th - 12th: Enjoy a four-day celebration of the art of cinema. For more information go to BIFF1.com
April 10th - 12th: This is a must-attend event for anyone interested in the future of the automobile industry or with a passion for vehicles. Learn more at ColoradoAutoShow.com
April 10th-12th: Dive into Scheherazade (shuh-HAIR-uh-zahd), a symphonic tale of love and suspense where the violin brings Arabian Nights to life. Get tickets at ColoradoSymphony.org.
April 11th - 12th: Discover thousands of the newest vacation options from the top destinations around the globe. Learn more at TravelShows.com
April 11th - 12th: Visit one of the largest model train shows and enjoy a weekend of family fun! Get tickets at RockyMountainTrainShow.com.
April 17: Come enjoy a gathering that brings our community together to celebrate the power of women and girls. Learn more at UnitedWayDenver.org.
March 20 - April 19: Experience a vibrant twist on The Wizard of Oz with soulful music, high-energy dance, and stage magic! Get tickets at TownHallArtsCenter.org.
March 27 – April 19: Experience a Pulitzer-winning, witty modern twist on Shakespeare’s masterpiece. Get tickets at AuroraFoxArtsCenter.org.
April 9th – 19th: Enjoy this iconic story on the stage with laughter, tears, and a thick fog of hairspray. Learn more at LoneTreeArtsCenter.org
April 10th - 19th: Enjoy this captivating trio of powerhouse masterpieces that put artistic excellence and innovation on full display. Get tickets at ColoradoBallet.org
April 21: CBCA’s Business for the Arts Awards honors creative business-arts partnerships statewide. Learn more at CBCA.org.
Saturday, April 25th: Enjoy a 70s-inspired celebration honoring five decades of leadership and empowerment! Learn more at CWEF.org.
April 25th: Día del Niño features all‑day children’s workshops, dance performances, storytelling, and arts and crafts. MCC Booth 11am-2pm - Piñata Activity - Learn more at MCCDenver.org
April 24th-26th: Michelle Cann brings Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Florence Price’s rediscovered concerto to life. Get tickets at ColoradoSymphony.org.
April 24th-26th: Enjoy a festival featuring outstanding features, shorts, and documentaries celebrating female filmmakers. Learn more at DenverFilm.org
April 26th: Día del Niño features all‑day children’s workshops, dance performances, storytelling, and arts and crafts infused with academic content that supports learning both in the classroom and in everyday life. Learn more at MCCDenver.org
April 26th: Día del Niño features all‑day children’s workshops, dance performances, storytelling, and arts and crafts infused with academic content that supports learning both in the classroom and in everyday life. Learn more at MCCDenver.org
April 29: Hear from a dynamic group of women who are making waves in the trades. Learn more at EGFoundation.org.
April 1st - 30th: Learn more about local, regional and national activities to help encourage Americans to register as organ donors at DonateLifeColorado.org.
May 3rd: Día del Niño features all‑day children’s workshops, dance performances, storytelling, and arts and crafts infused with academic content that supports learning both in the classroom and in everyday life. Learn more at MCCDenver.org
May 7th: Celebrate two decades of creativity and innovation while highlighting fashions made entirely from paper. Learn more at PaperFashionShow.com
May 7: Come enjoy an expo highlighting women making a meaningful impact toward a more just and sustainable world. Learn more at WomenPoweringChange.org.
May 7th - 8th: Enjoy powerful conversations, fresh ideas, and connections that last. Learn more at BizLifeCon.com
May 9th: Enjoy this full-day festival of concerts, workshops, and community. Learn more at SwallowHillMusic.org
March 13th-May 10th: Wander glowing worlds after dark, enjoy 175 giant lanterns and 60 luminous scenes bringing wildlife to life. Get tickets at DenverZoo.org
March 27th - May 10th: Enjoy this extraordinary true story that chronicles how an isolated town played host to the world. Get tickets at ArvadaCenter.org.
May 2nd-10th: Experience the timeless beauty of Madama Butterfly as it graces the Ellie Caulkins Opera House stage. Get tickets at OperaColorado.org.
May 6th-10th: Experience Denver’s international festival celebrating episodic storytelling through screenings, panels, premieres, and industry connections. Learn more at SeriesFest.com
Through May 10: Enjoy this laugh-out-loud reimagining of the gothic classic. Get tickets at DenverCenter.org.
May 30th: Learn about caring for type 1 and type 2 diabetes in a comfortable, understanding, and positive environment. Learn more at EpicConferences.org.
April 17th – May 31st: Enjoy this disarmingly funny and tender play about the foibles (foy·blz) of language and miscommunication. Learn more at DenverCenter.org
May 29th-31st: Denver’s only LGBTQ+ film festival celebrates diverse stories through films and signature events. Learn more at DenverFilm.org
May 8th - June 7th: Back by popular demand this hilarious, puppet-filled musical brings big laughs and heart to the stage! Get tickets at TownHallArtsCenter.org
June 10th-11th: A high energy, two‑day experience bringing leaders and creators together for powerful conversations and meaningful economic connection. Learn more at BestSuccessSummit.org.
June 12th: Experience high‑energy team challenges while raising vital support for Morgridge Academy, the nation’s only school for children with chronic illnesses. Learn more at NationalJewish.org
June 13th: Experience global culture and community at Aurora’s multicultural celebration. Learn more at AuroraGov.org.
June 5th – 28th: Discover a transformative musical experience, brought to life with Phamaly Theatre Company. Get tickets at AuroraFoxArtsCenter.org
July 12th: Enjoy a free family concert and an outdoor celebration with family-friendly activities. Learn more at ColoradoMusicFestival.org.
July 19th: Be part of a meaningful 5K that honors donors, uplifts recipients, and supports all who await transplants. Sign up at DonorAlliance.org.
July 18th - 19th: Register for the Courage Classic Bicycle Tour and help provide lifesaving care for children. Learn more at CourageTours.com.
July 19th: Día del Niño features all‑day children’s workshops, dance performances, storytelling, and arts and crafts infused with academic content that supports learning both in the classroom and in everyday life. Learn more at MCCDenver.org
April 19th - July 26th: Explore a rich display of iconic masterpieces that charts watershed moments in Indigenous art from the late 19th century to the present. Learn more at DenverArtMuseum.org
July 17th-26th: Experience thrilling rodeo action, spectacular night shows, and the authentic spirit of the West. Learn more at CFDRodeo.com.
Through July 26: Explore the work of Denver-based artist Susan Wick, who is driven by a relentless curiosity that conjures worlds of fantasy, intrigue, and desire. Learn more DenverArtMuseum.org.
June 27th - Aug. 2nd: Enjoy world-class opera in a historic venue all summer long. Visit CentralCityOpera.org for information and tickets.
August 8th: Enjoy this family-friendly event celebrating the Poudre River while promoting restoration. Learn more at PoudreRiverFest.org
July 9th - Aug. 9th: Make the Colorado Music Festival your destination this summer for the best music and entertainment. Learn more at ColoradoMusicFestival.org.
August 22nd: Enjoy animal experiences, craft cocktails and artisan eats while supporting wildlife conservation locally and globally! Get tickets at DenverZoo.org
Feb. 15th - Aug. 30th: Get a glimpse into the multidisciplinary field of fashion including cultural trends and historical influences. Learn more at DenverArtMuseum.org.
Through August 2026: Explore one of the earliest European expeditions through present-day Colorado and the Mountain West. Learn more at HistoryColorado.org
Through September: Explore the Centennial State’s origins through authentic photographs, documents, artifacts, and voices. Learn more at HistoryColorado.org
Through September: A marquee exhibition featuring more than forty artifacts that witnessed the moments that shaped the United States.
April 18th-Sept. 7th: Enjoy the gardens and galleries in an exhibition celebrating the human experiences that connect us all. Get tickets at Botanicgardens.org
Oct. 2nd - Nov. 1st: Enjoy a gothic comedy packed with laughs, chills, and unwelcome guests. Get tickets at AuroraFoxArtsCenter.org.
Probe the boundless mysteries of space by wandering and immersing your senses through sight, sound, and touch. Learn more at www.DenverArtMuseum.org
The Symphony’s 25/26 season features performances with world-renowned artists. Explore the lineup and get tickets at ColoradoSymphony.org.
The Newman Center’s 25/26 season features world-class dance, music, and family-friendly performances. Learn more at NewmanCenterPresents.com.
Through Jan. 3: Come experience a high-energy musical honoring a country legend. Get tickets at AuroraFoxArtsCenter.org.
This year's Brass Ring Luncheon includes a silent auction and an extensive program including an advocate walk and an exciting fashion show. The T1F Changemaker Award will be given to Lisa Corley.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is preparing to launch its latest hit show "Next To Normal." The show is put together primarily by local performers and musicians.
The show "Dracula, a Comedy of Terrors" puts a funny twist on the classic tale of Dracula and is filled with comedy and romance.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is planning to pick one lucky teenager in Colorado to sit in the pit during a live performance of the hit Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen."
The festival brings films and filmmakers from around the world for a four-day celebration. This year, organizers are trying out some new dates and spoke about what else attendees can expect, including some big names.
The Denver Center for the Performing Arts Broadway and Cabaret announced the 2026-2027 season on Tuesday.
The Junior League of Denver hosted its 14th Annual fundraiser, “The Journey,” over the weekend. The theme was “A Night in Old Hollywood,” helping support an incredible cause: advancing women's leadership and disrupting the cycle of poverty in Denver. CBS Colorado is a proud media sponsor of the event, emceed by CBS Colorado Anchor Mekialaya White.
Internationally acclaimed designer Robert Perdziola created new costumes for Colorado Ballet’s performances of “A Midsummer Night's Dream.”
We teamed up with CSU Spur for the 2nd Saturday at the Spur event at the National Western Complex Campus on Saturday, where girls had the chance to learn about careers in medicine, music, meteorology and more.
There's one weekend left of Denver Restaurant Week and around 300 restaurants are offering multi-course meals at bargain prices. BurnDown on South Broadway is a hidden gem serving up an eclectic experience.
2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur are free and open to the public for lots of family-friendly programming, including cooking activities in the CSU Spur kitchen, opportunities to watch veterinarians perform surgery on dogs and cats, see horses assisting with human therapies, engage with scientists at work, and play in a kid's kitchen and kid's vet clinic - allowing kids to become a veterinarian for the day and fix up stuffed animals.
The CBS Colorado event on March 6 took place at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
See photos from the collection day for the toy drive.
Xcel Energy Day of Service
CBS Colorado's 2nd Annual Girls In The Game event encouraged and inspired girls to consider careers in sports.
Participants honored and celebrated the lives of organ and tissue donors, their recipients and recognized those who continue to wait for a lifesaving transplant. CBS News Colorado's Michael Spencer was the emcee.
See images from the Indy Eve celebration in Civic Center Park in Denver on July 3.
The 12th annual Global Fest drew thousands of people to the Aurora Municipal Center on June 14, 2025.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
Fire chiefs in two departments northwest of Denver, Westminster and Arvada, say gaps in emergency dispatch technology between neighboring departments can slow response times and, in some cases, limit how quickly help arrives.
The Mighty Argo Cable Car gondola project near the old Argo Gold Mine and Mill in Idaho Springs is nearing completion.
A new sheriff has taken office in Costilla County after a grand jury indicted the former sheriff and other deputies last week.
Tolls for part of the express lane in Northern Colorado will take effect soon, and the warning period for weaving violations will begin.
Fire chiefs in Westminster and Arvada say gaps in emergency dispatch technology between neighboring departments can slow response times and, in some cases, limit how quickly help arrives.
Tomorrow, teachers at Sheridan School District 2 will skip school to strike. The district says schools will be closed through the rest of this week due to staff absences.
Plans to build a massive new sports complex in Douglas County took a major step forward on Tuesday night.
Colorado communities are finding ways to celebrate the state's 150th birthday while highlighting their local charm and history. In Idaho Springs, that means taking a century of mining history and giving it a whole new lift with the Argo Project.
On Tuesday night, the Denver City Council approved a contract for Axon to operate the city's license plate reader cameras.
Tickets are going on sale Tuesday for an event in Denver next month called "Night of Champions."
The DU Pioneers are heading to the Frozen Four for the third straight year. The Pios will play Michigan on April 9 in Las Vegas.
The most heavily-attended NWSL game ever ended in a scoreless draw on Saturday.
Six weeks after Ilia Malinin missed the Olympic podium, the "quad god" reeled off huge jumps and a backflip to retain his world figure skating championship title.
The National Women's Soccer League has rapidly expanded since its first year in operation in 2012.
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss blocked the Trump administration from enforcing provisions of his executive order that directed federal agencies to cut off funding to NPR and PBS.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
President Trump told CBS News that he is not ready "quite yet" to abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, despite a Truth Social post suggesting allies need to do it themselves.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The visit "will celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States," Buckingham Palace says.
Many Coloradans feel the recent Supreme Court case considering whether Colorado's law addressing conversion therapy violates free speech will have long-lasting effects on the health and well-being of our children, but disagree on what that outcome will be.
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss blocked the Trump administration from enforcing provisions of his executive order that directed federal agencies to cut off funding to NPR and PBS.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
President Trump told CBS News that he is not ready "quite yet" to abandon efforts to force Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, despite a Truth Social post suggesting allies need to do it themselves.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine held a news conference at the Pentagon as gas prices in the U.S. continued to climb amid the ongoing war with Iran.
About half a million people in Colorado are living with a brain injury and many of them don't know it.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
A record warm winter, combined with dry conditions across Colorado, has created the perfect conditions for allergy season to start early.
The Colorado State Senate recognized Purple Day, marking efforts to raise awareness about epilepsy and support people living with the neurological disorder. For one state senator, the recognition carried deep personal meaning.
Here's what to know about peptides, what they can and can't do, and what's driving viral claims about possible health benefits online.
After record warm temperatures this winter, pest control experts in Colorado are seeing more bugs out earlier.
The average price of gas across the U.S. last reached $4 after Russia's invasion of Ukraine sent crude oil prices surging.
JetBlue is hiking bag check fees as airlines face higher jet fuel costs related to the Iran war, making flying more expensive.
Due to the ongoing war in Iran, airfare prices are taking off because of rising jet fuel costs. A local travel agent is sharing ways to save money when booking your next trip or summer vacation.
In a Monday speech, Powell also touched on the impact of the Iran war, saying that longer-term inflation expectations remain in check.
A state investigation has found that a Denver assisted living facility took 13 minutes to locate a resident who collapsed and begin CPR -- failures regulators say placed all 125 residents in "immediate jeopardy."
Colorado's youth detention facilities are at the center of a civil rights lawsuit alleging that children are being kept beyond their court-ordered release dates. Advocates and families say the impact is irreversible.
One day after DIA's general counsel filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three of Mayor Mike Johnston's appointees -- alleging unethical and potentially illegal behavior, and claiming they were plotting to oust airport CEO Phil Washington -- one of the appointees, City Attorney Miko Brown, responded by saying of the claims in the lawsuit, "I know they're upsetting."
A woman whose aging mother was charged thousands of dollars to change a lock reached out to CBS Colorado in hopes that the station would help them get the money back.
A senior lawyer at Denver International Airport filed a federal lawsuit against the city and three top officials, claiming he was pushed out of his job after warning about possible alleged violations of law and more.
