Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Unicorn Fest in Aurora and more
They're magical creatures and youngsters can find them at the Unicorn Festival along with mermaids and princesses and others. Foam parties both Saturday and Sunday, unicorn races and a Sunday 5K run. The enchanted world fills Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: unicornfestivalcolorado.com .
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SATURDAY-SUNDAY
They’re magical creatures and youngsters can find them at the Unicorn Festival along with mermaids and princesses and others. Foam parties both days, unicorn races and a Sunday 5K run. The enchanted world fills Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: unicornfestivalcolorado.com.
SUNDAY
A nationally known art festival with more than 165 artists from 20 different states, the Affordable Arts Festival is Sunday. Here’s what sets it apart: all the fine art is $150 or less. On the campus of Arapahoe Community College, 5900 S. Santa Fe in Littleton, they invite the large crowd arriving before 9 a.m. opening to visit vendors for coffee and pastries. The show runs until 3 p.m. A $12 admission fee goes toward scholarships at the college. No dogs this time because of crowds. affordableartsfestival.com
SATURDAY
Always a summer favorite: Buses at the Brewery at Bristol Brewing Company in Colorado Springs. Spot those beloved VW Hippie Buses around the area and then on display at Ivywild School, 1604 S. Cascade Ave., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. A theme for the Bulli, an early German VW Bus name from the 1950s, is Red Baron Octoberfest with pints and footlong brats, Spark Beer and BBQ. Music at noon, strong-stein competitions. bristolbrewing.com/events
SATURDAY
Enjoy a Saturday of Ukrainian culture, food, art, music, ethnic clothing and family activities from 1 to 9 p.m. at Lakewood Belmar Park, 801 S. Yarrow. Hosts are the Ukrainians of Colorado. Tickets $30. Special guest musician Oleg Skrypka. Colorado Ukrainian Festival on Facebook.
SATURDAY
Finishing out the Limon summer activities Saturday with a Hub City Classic Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show starting at 1 p.m. and wrapping it up with a 6 p.m. concert by the Jeffrey Alan Band. Limon Railroad Park, 701 1st St. Free.
THURSDAY
Summer Scream night for the 21 and over crowd starts at 6 p.m. Thursday. A Lakeside Amusement Park tradition with open bars and unlimited rides. $79.88 or $237.61 for four-packs. All to support Denver Film. Tickets: tinyurl.com/yrwx93sd.
SATURDAY
A free open house day filled with music and concert information at Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Barbecue lunch provided. swallowhillmusic.configio.com/pd/6577/swallow-hill-open-house-fall-2025
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
A delicious weekend at the Polish Food Festival, St. Joseph Polish Roman Catholic Parish, 517 E. 46th Ave. The pierogi, kielbasa, cabbage rolls and pastries are ready and it’s a cultural experience with singing, dancing and traditional attire. Noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, 11:30-5 p.m. Sunday. polishfoodfestival.org
THURSDAY-TUESDAY
A beautiful time to be an artist, working outdoors in spectacular Rocky Mountain National Park and within 50 miles of Estes Park. “En plein air” is a program of The Art Center of Estes Park. Painting ends Tuesday and the exhibition will go up Aug. 29-Sept. 28. Gala and awards on Aug. 29. artcenterofestes.com/plein-air.
SATURDAY
The music of the movies fills the evening air during Cinematic Symphony: Movie Magic Concert With The Symphony in Centennial Center Park Amphitheater. Relax with a picnic supper from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 13050 E. Peakview Ave. Free. VIP seating and pre-concert reception, 4:30 p.m., $27.38. simpletix.com/e/cinematic-symphony-returns-tickets-218488
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