May 27 Through August 1 Civic Center Park, 101 West 14th Avenue Parkway; 5 Points Plaza, 2736 Welton Street; and various locations throughout Denver The Black Love Mural Project came together hastily in the uprising following George Floyd’s death by police violence, but it came together beautifully, with mural art created by Black artists in Civic Center Park. We’re happy to report that the fest is bigger, better and back, with a run of painting and special events leading up to Denver’s Juneteenth Music Festival and remaining on view through August 1. Watch the Black Love Mural Fest Instagram for developing event information.
Hike, camp and see a movie during
Camp at the Fair time at the El Paso County Fairgrounds in Calhan. Camping, a guided hike at Interpretive Paint Mines Park and an outdoor movie, corn hole and marshmallow roasting. Ice cream and barbecue on site. For prices and reservations: elpasocountyfair.com or 719-520-7880.
FRIDAY-MONDAY
Rolling down the river once again. Water activities and competitions are a go at
CKS Paddlefest in Buena Vista, along the Arkansas River. Live music to be announced. COVID protocols. ckspaddlefest.com
SATURDAY
Veterans, civilians and active-duty military will all be running, or walking, 5K, 10K or 30K during the Colorado Veterans Project