Event Run Down
Live Music, Scavenger Hunt, Giveaways, Activations, Exclusive Merch + SO MUCH MORE!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
16th Street Grand Opening
Enjoy a full day of live music, activations, giveaways, $16 deals and more! Come experience the new 16th Street from Market Street to Broadway. Festivities begin at 11 a.m.
11 a.m.
REI Scavenger Hunt
Participate in a free REI Scavenger Hunt on 16th Street! First come, first serve, find the golden tickets and redeem an REI-branded outdoor gear prize of your choice.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Live Music Kicks Off
Beginning with a Brass Band Parade down 16th Street performed by Guerilla Fanfare and followed by all day live music in upper downtown. See full line up below!
2:00 p.m.
16th Street Birthday Celebration
Sing happy birthday to 16th street at Daniels and Fisher Clock Tower. Accompanied by FREE cake and the opportunity to get a one-of-a-kind commemorative poster signed by local artist Yamz World.
ALL DAY
Cultural Dance Performances, Buskers, DJ's, Custom Merch, $16 Business Deals, + More!
Event Highlights
Enjoy a full day of live music, activations, giveaways, $16 deals and more! Come experience the new 16th Street from Market Street to Broadway. Festivities begin at 11 a.m. with the REI Scavenger Hunt and live music at 16th & Cleveland.
Follow our Instagram @downtowndenver for live event details!
SWEAT on 16th | 9 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Skyline Beer Garden
Enjoy a FREE HIIT class in Skyline Beer Garden taught by Barry's Denver followed by coffee & breakfast treats! Registration required.
Guerilla Fanfare | 11 a.m.
16th Steet
Welcome 16th Street back in a Guerilla Fanfare brass brand parade.
Denver Summit National Women's Soccer League Merch Sales | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Skyline Park Block 1
Purchase swag from Denver's hottest new professional sports team.
Colorado Rapids Activation | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Skyline Park Mini Pitch
Giveaways, pickup games and prizes with the Colorado Rapids. Meet the Rapid Man from 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
REI Scavenger Hunt | Begins at 11 a.m.
16th Street
16 tickets will be hidden along 16th Street, each corresponding to a special piece of REI gear. Find a ticket and redeem a prize. Join our Instagram broadcast channel @downtowndenver for clues & more!
Golden Egg Scavenger Hunt | 11 a.m.
16th Street
Hunt for 100 Golden Eggs Hidden on 16th Street, sponsored by the Urban Egg. Each egg is a chance to win a prize! From a $25 Urban Egg gift card, to free biscuits and gravy, juice or a sticker! Bring your egg to the Downtown Denver Urban Egg to redeem your gift card prize.
Suit Up Like Search and Rescue with Helly Hansen
16th & Market
Think you have what it takes to move like Search & Rescue? Race against the clock to see how quickly you can suit up in full rescue gear. You’ll be timed as you throw on a mountain jacket, pants and backpack—just like the pros. Your time goes on the leaderboard, and the fastest participant of the day will take home a Helly Hansen Odin kit, including an Odin 9 Worlds Jacket, mountain pants and a hiking backpack!
College Football Watch Party
Skyline Beer Garden
Watch your favorite college teams with a brew
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10 a.m. Wisconsin vs Michigan
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1:30 p.m. Texas vs Florida
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5:30 p.m. Colorado vs TCU
16th Street Birthday Celebration | 2 p.m.
Daniels & Fisher Clock Tower
Sing happy birthday to 16th street accompanied by FREE cake and the opportunity to get a one-of-a-kind commemorative poster signed by local artist Yamz World.
ALL DAY
16TH STREET
Cultural dance performances, busker's, DJ's, custom merch, $16 deals, and more!
Music Lineup
Main Stage Located at 16th & Cleveland
11 - 11:45 a.m.
DJ CYN
12:30 - 1:15 p.m.
Flobots
1:30 - 2:15 p.m.
Los Mocochetes
2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
DOGTAGS
3:30 - 4:15 p.m.
Graham Good and The Painters
GRAND OPENING $16 DEALS
From Sept 29–Oct 5, enjoy a 2 Egg Breakfast and a Classic Mimosa for $16
Urban Egg Downtown Denver | 16th & Wewatta
Purchase 4 pastries for $16
Little Finch | 16th & Blake
On Oct 4, get 16% off one special item or stop by to receive a 16% off discount card for future purchases
Helly Hansen | 16th & Market
Feast on Chez Maggy’s Classic Burger + Bag of Chips for $16 | Inside at Bar M sip on a $16 ½ bottles of Veuve Clicquot
Chez Maggy | 16th & Market
New patients receive an Exam and X-Ray for $16
Comfort Dental | Writer Square on Larimer
16% off all men’s grooming services on Oct 4
World Class Men’s Cuts | Writer Square on 16th
One happy hour menu item and house margarita for $16
Blue Agave Grill | 16th between Larimer & Lawrence
$16 Lunch Meal, select any entree, side and bottled drink with a dessert
Trompeau Bakery | 16th & Curtis
On Oct 4, kid's tickets will be $16
Museum of Illusion | 16th & Curtis
Enjoy a Margherita Pan Pizza with Parmesan Crust for $16 + 2 Drinks for $16
Giordano's | 16th & California
Get 3 slices of fudge for $16
Kilwins | 16th & California
New patients get $16 off their first "New Patient" special and existing patients can receive $16 off adjustments purchased between Oct 4 - 10
5280 Chiropractic | 16th & Welton
Select 2 long-sleeved shirts for a total of $16
Where the Buffalo Roam | 16th between Welton & Glenarm
Savor fall flavors with 2 pumpkin floats for $16
Ku Cha House of Tea | Denver Pavilions between Welton & Glenarm
A curated collection of accessories and clothing for $16
Nook on 16th | Denver Pavilions between Welton & Glenarm
$16 admission all day on Oct 4 using discount code 16thstreet. Every ticket purchased includes an entry into our Grand Opening Raffle for exclusive museum merchandise and experiences. Purchase tickets here.
Museum of Black Girls | Denver Pavilions between Welton & Glenarm
Enjoy a $16 exclusive food and drink menu or stop by to receive a coupon for $16 off when you spend $40
Earls Kitchen + Bar | 16th between Glenarm & Tremont
Select $16 T-Shirt
Abstract | 16th between Tremont & Court
$16 Lunch Deal, select 3 Empanadas, 1 Sauce, and a soda
Lazo Empanada | 16th between Tremont & Court
Select burger and a house beer for $16
Yard House | 16th & Tremont
Stop by the Plaza Lobby for live music, good vibes, and a raffle for a free night stay and don't forget to swing by Bezel Denver for fall-inspired drink kits
Sheraton Denver Downtown | 16th & Tremont
16% off all items excluding cigarettes and lottery tickets | FREE Colorado Beer, Wine and Whiskey tasting from 2:00-5:00 p.m. on Oct 4.
Jerri's Tobacco Shop | 15th & Court
Win 16 movie vouchers on 98.5 KYGO brought to you by the Regal Denver Pavilions
KYGO Giveaway x Regal Denver Pavilions RPX & 4DX
Get 2 tickets for $16 total for a self-guided tour through the iconic Daniels & Fisher clock tower. Purchase tickets here.
Use code BIRD16 for a free trip up to 16 minutes on Oct 4.
BIRD Scooters
LIVE MUSIC
Glenarm Plaza | 16th & Glenarm
11 a.m. Stafford Hunter Trio
1 p.m. PB&V Trio
3 p.m. Jack Hadley
The Outerspace | 16th & Welton
11 a.m. Daniella Katzir
1 p.m. Dear Bones
3 p.m. Jem Zornow Band
Denver DJ School
LIVE PERFORMANCES
Welton to Glenarm
Circus Collective
Colorado Mestizo Dancers
LACI Studio Columbia
Qhaswa Peru - USA
Glenarm to Tremont
Raw Groove
Bella Diva World Dance
Platinum Diva Dance Co.
Champa to Stout
The Streete Trio
Social Groove
Getaway Sticks
BRAIN Fest presents: Brain Exploratorium
Join in various hands-on, brain science activities at this family-friendly discovery day! Prepare your brains for a fun family adventure that will test your senses as you dive into the world of neuroscience:
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Build a brain cell or two
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Touch a real brain
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Learn how to run your own experiment
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Construct a brain hat, and more!
KIDS ZONE
Featuring:
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National Western Activation
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Bubbles
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Facepainting
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+ more!
16th Street Grand Opening
The Downtown Denver Partnership, the City and County of Denver and RTD are thrilled to officially reopen 16th Street on October 4, 2025, exactly 43 years after its inaugural opening in 1982. We invite all Denverites and Coloradans to be part of this momentous celebration as we unveil the completion of this reconstruction project that has enhanced accessibility and infrastructure, expanded amenities and "moments of joy," and preserved the Downtown Denver’s iconic main street. Join us for an all day celebration as we reveal our completed 16th Street, which is better than ever and ready to create new memories for future generations. This is your moment to join in the experience what promises to be an extraordinary day of community celebration.
Getting to the Event
No matter where you're coming from in the city, getting to 16th Street is easy! We recommend planning your trip in advance and using alternative transportation methods like rideshares, public transportation, biking or micro- mobility. Click here for more information on how to plan your trip to downtown.
Complimentary parking will be available on October 4 at the Park Central Garage, 1515 Arapahoe Street on levels P2 & P3.