7 best things to do around Denver this weekend: June 18-20, 2021 Denver7 By: Sarah Moore and last updated 2021-06-16 15:45:28-04 DENVER â Every weekend, Denver7 compiles a list of some fun events you might enjoy. Here are our picks for the 7 best things to do in the Denver metro area this weekend. 1. In-person Juneteenth Music Festival, other events are back Juneteenth Music Festival is BACK in-person and broadcasting live! Juneteenth celebrates the day that African Americans in Texas learned of their freedom, two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. Denver is home to the Juneteenth Festival, which attracts 50,000 people annually and was recognized as a commemorative holiday by Denver City Council this year. Events will be happening throughout the weekend with live performances, the Juneteenth Parade, a street festival and more. For more information about the event head here!