This Week in Colorado: May 11 – May 17, 2026

Denver's only marathon offers various distances, including a 1-mile 'safari' section through the Denver Zoo. A fun and active event for all ages and fitness levels.

Free family festival with bounce houses, face painting, live music, food trucks, and community organization booths. Annual celebration of the Highlands Ranch community.

Annual family festival in Old Town Fort Collins with live music, face painting, bounce houses, food trucks, and kids activities. Free admission for all ages.

Watch or participate in the SOBER COWBOY Run for Recovery Qualifier Jackpot Race, a family-friendly equestrian event at the Colorado State Fair Grandstand.

Monthly food truck gathering with live music, kids activities, and a variety of food trucks from across the Front Range. Free admission, pay for food. Bounce houses and face painting for kids. Held at the Northglenn Marketplace.

Witness a qualifier jackpot race as part of the SOBER COWBOY Run for Recovery event. Enjoy equestrian action at the Grandstand.

Home game at Jackson Field. UNC baseball. Tickets: $10-$33.

Home game at Jackson Field. UNC baseball. Tickets: $10-$33.

Home game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. Tickets: $30-$80.

Explore the big wonders of the tiny creatures we call bugs. Learn how many legs they have, what they eat, and where they live.

Join Khalid on his Its Always Summer Somewhere Tour with Lauv at the beautiful Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Kids can enjoy a full day of STEAM-based activities exploring the theme of music, led by a professional team in a fun and educational environment.