Spring has sprung in Colorado! It’s the time of year when we are all ready to get outside, enjoy the (warmer) weather and watch our beautiful state bloom again. While some may be getting a head start in the garden or starting their Spring cleaning checklist, others may be looking for something a little different.
There are plenty of unique and entertaining events to attend around the state of Colorado this month!
Estes Park, Colorado
“Bigfoot Days” April 15th 10:00am-4:00pm https://www.estesparkeventscomplex.com/bigfoot-days.html
Looking for something unique, fun, and FREE? Estes Park has an annual signature event that celebrates all things Bigfoot or “Squatchy”! This is a free festival hosted in Bond Park featuring live music, outdoor themed activities, craft and food vendors, axe throwing, a Bigfoot calling contest, appearances from Bigfoot Television celebrities, and local area Bigfoot tours!
Colorado Springs, Colorado
National Coin Week – April 16th-22nd https://www.money.org/money-museum-coinweek
Did you know that next week is the 100th Annual National Coin Week? The theme for the 2023 National Coin week is “Our Money, Our Heritage, Our America”, focusing on how our money tells the story of our country and helps form our national identity. You can celebrate National Coin week at the Money Museum which is a hidden gem right here in our own city, located in Downtown Colorado Springs.
The Money Museum showcases some of the most valuable and historical numismatic treasures. They will be offering free admission to the public April 18th-22nd. There will also be an open house on Saturday, April 22nd from 10:30-5:00 with demonstrations, prizes, drawings, and a trivia contest for a change to win collectible coins!
Denver, Colorado
Colorado Wine Walk – April 22nd-23rd https://www.coloradowinewalk.com
Denver’s premiere wine festival features 12 of Colorado’s best local wineries from urban to Western Slope wineries. The festival is hosted in the historic “Dairy Block” located in the heart of Downtown Denver’s LoDo neighborhood. Enjoy food, wine, live music, seminars, and (of course) wine tasting!
Tickets range from $50-$200 which includes unlimited wine samples, commemorative wine glass, discounted wine purchase, and the opportunity to speak with wine makers and owners.
Boulder, Colorado
Tulip Fairy Festival – April 23rd 1:00-5:00pm https://boulderdowntown.com/events/tulip-festival
The world-renowned Pearl Street Mall in Downtown Boulder, Colorado celebrates Spring with this annual festival. The mall boasts an impressive planting of over 15,000 tulips which are arranged with different varieties and colors each year to provide a unique and impressive display.
Why is it called the Tulip “Fairy” Festival? Because all the adorable children who visit the festival are invited to dress up in their best Tulip Fairy and Elf costumes. There is even a parade with the Tulip Fairy Queen! Other activities include live performances, special activities with games and prizes, face painting, and more! Celebrate Spring and enjoy all those exquisite tulips!
Durango, Colorado
Durango Bluegrass Meltdown – April 21st-23rd https://durangomeltdown.com
Another popular Spring festivity is the Bluegrass Meltdown in Durango Colorado, the event is hosted annually in April to celebrate the end of the long Southwest Colorado winter with Bluegrass music. 2023 is the 27th year of this event, featuring a variety of musical performances by local and national bands. The event takes place at five different local venues around the city of Durango. There is also an old-time barn dance, workshops for kids, and local band contests. You can snag a full weekend pass for $150, you can also choose ticket options for Saturday or Sunday only.
The Durango Bluegrass Meltdown is a non-profit organization that promotes the growth and preservation of bluegrass music and an original American Folk Art. The organization also sponsors a community outreach program called Bluegrass in Schools”. https://durangomeltdown.com
