Colorado Day

🎂 Celebrate Colorado’s 150th birthday at Denver Union Station with Spirit of the Centennial State: a full day of FREE, family-friendly festivities honoring the culture, history, music, and flavors that make Colorado iconic.

From 11 a.m.–5 p.m. on Saturday, August 1st, guests can enjoy live performances, cultural experiences, and family-friendly fun throughout Denver Union Station and the plaza.

This event also supports Fire Adapted Colorado, who works toward wildfire mitigation, adaptation, and resilience throughout Colorado. Round-ups will be available throughout the Station, or Donate Here.

Plaza Activations & Giveaways

The National Western – Dummy Steer Roping; Silver Buckle Hunt; Petting Farm

Historic Denver – Historic LoDo walking tours

Mighty Argo Mill – Gold Panning

Colorado Rapids – Hands-on soccer activities; Ticket discounts and giveaways

Channel 93.3 KTCL – Concert ticket giveaways

Live Music on the Patio

Wilson Clark

Headliner: Rootbeer Richie

Indoor Performances

Colorado Symphony

Central City Opera

Cleo Parker Robinson Youth Ensemble

Ultreia Live Cooking Demonstration

Sing “Happy Birthday” Colorado

Denver Jazz Fest Trio with Daryl Gott

The Mexican Cultural Center presents Mariachi Internacional

Everybody Loves Grace Storytime with Katy McQuaid at Milkbox Ice Creamery

Taste of Colorado & Colorado Cocktail Trail

🍹🌮 Savor the flavors of the Centennial State with Taste of Colorado! Explore Colorado-inspired bites from Denver Union Station’s celebrated dining destinations, each showcasing the state’s rich culinary heritage. Elevate your experience with the optional Colorado Cocktail Trail, featuring handcrafted cocktails made with Colorado spirits and locally inspired ingredients. Guests who purchase either experience will receive a tasting passport to collect stamps at each participating stop.

Both the Taste of Colorado and Colorado Cocktail Trail are optional ticketed add-ons to this free, family-friendly community celebration.

Tickets and menu available HERE.

Bring the whole family and experience a lively day filled with Colorado pride, local history, music, food, and unforgettable community celebration in the heart of downtown Denver.

📍 Denver Union Station
📅 Saturday, August 1, 2026
⏰ 11 a.m.–5 p.m.

Celebrate our state’s sesquicentennial at one of Denver’s most iconic destinations.