Your trail to the best of Downtown Denver
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Summer in Downtown Denver hits different. The sun stays out longer, the streets buzz louder, and the city feels like it’s inviting you to come explore. From World Cup celebrations and Rockies games to Denver Pride, outdoor concerts, art installations, and surprise‑and‑delight moments around every corner, summer is the season to experience downtown at its fullest.
This year, we're turning the entire summer into one big adventure. So, grab your friends, grab your sunscreen, and let's make this summer unforgettable.
Introducing the Downtown Denver Summer Trail
Four months. Ten activities each month. Endless ways to explore, discover, and celebrate everything that makes this city unforgettable all with the opportunity to win big prizes!
1
Step into summer
Browse the monthly itinerary and choose what activities call your name.
2
Play your way
Complete any (or all) of the ten activities - solo, with friends, or the whole family.
3
Enter to win
Submit your completed activities and enter to win major prizes. The more activities you complete the higher your chances of winning!
4
Keep exploring
New activities & prizes drop every month, so there’s always something new to discover.
How it Works
Wander. Win. Repeat.
Your Summer Starts Now
Complete any activities from our May itinerary, submit a photo using the form below, and you’ll earn your spot in our summer giveaway. The more activities you complete, the greater your chance of winning!
If you don't win in May, try again in June! The Summer Trails giveaways will continue through August with new itineraries and prizes dropping each month!
May Prize
1: 3-Day pass to Outside Days Festival
2: 1-night stay at Home2Suites Downtown Denver
3: Tickets to a surprise downtown museum
01
Denver Cinco de Mayo Festival
Attend the festival at Civic Center Park the weekend of May 2 and 3. Learn More.
02
Movie Night on the Block
Head to Larimer Square for Movie Night on the Block. The series is kicking off with The Mighty Ducks on May 7. Learn More.
03
Denver Art Museum's Free Day
Visit Denver Art Museum on May 12 for free general admission for all visitors. Learn more.
04
Colfax Marathon
Cheer on Colfax Marathon runners as they pass through downtown on Sunday, May 17. Head to 16th and Lawrence for the perfect cheer spot. View race map.
05
Dine on a Downtown Patio
Enjoy sitting outside on one of the many patios along 16th Street. Some of our favorite patios include Otra Vez Cantina, Chez Maggy, Menya Noodle Bar and Gelato Boy.
06
Daniels & Fisher Tower
Take a self-guided tour of the D&F Clock Tower. Learn more.
07
Take a FreeRide
Take the RTD FreeRide up (or down) 16th Street. Hop on anytime, the shuttle is free and runs every 10 minutes.
08
Bodies Exhibition
See Bodies, the Science Within as it makes its US debut at Denver Pavilions. Purchase tickets.
09
Rockies Game
Head to Coors Field to cheer on the Rockies for one of their 15 home games throughout May. View schedule.
10
Visa Street Soccer
Join or watch a scrimmage at Visa Street Soccer Park at Skyline Park (16th & Arapahoe). Games take place every night of the week. View schedule.
Explore Downtown Denver
No one does summer like we do. Make Downtown Denver your playground this summer.