Erie Balloon Festival, Jul. 10-12
The annual Erie Balloon Festival is back for its 28th year, featuring stunning hot air balloon launches in the morning, gorgeous night launches to light up the sky, paramotor aerial shows, beautiful tethered flights, delicious food trucks, and more—all wrapped up in one magical weekend.
Erie Balloon Festival | Jul. 10-12 • Colliers Pkwy. & County Rd. 5, Erie
Denver French Festival, July 10th-12th
Bring your friends and head on down to Denver on July 10th-12th for the annual Denver French Festival! From 4 PM to 10 PM on the 10th (event times vary each day), enjoy amazing food, wine tastings, and live music. See you there at Fillmore Plaza! No ticket purchase necessary.
Denver French Festival | Jul. 10th-12th • Fillmore Plaza, Denver
The Long Run: Louisville Summer Concerts in the Park, Jul. 16
Experience the legendary music of the Eagles with The Long Run. Hailing from the Front Range in Northern Colorado, this group has exceptionally re-created the ‘70s sounds of America’s best-selling rock band since 2009. This free event in the quiet, serene setting of Louisville Community Park offers local food trucks and fun for the whole family. Come enjoy “Colorado’s Tribute to the Eagles.”
The Long Run: Louisville Summer Concerts in the Park | Jul. 16 • Louisville Community Park, Louisville
Boulder Environmental Nature Outdoors Film Festival, July 16-19
The Boulder Environmental Nature Outdoors Film Festival immerses its audience in the worlds of the ocean, land, animals, and air through in-person screenings, live events, and exclusive Q+A sessions. International documentary features and short films from award-winning directors will explore topics such as clean energy, climate change, nature appreciation, and outdoor adventures. Screenings will be held at the Dairy Arts Center, and receptions will be held throughout Downtown Boulder during the four-day event.
Boulder Environmental Nature Outdoors Film Festival | Jul. 16-19 • Dairy Arts Center
The Odyssey Opening Night Party, Jul. 17th
What could make Christopher Nolan’s new film even more epic? Watching it on 35mm film dressed like a Greek God at Sie FilmCenter! Sie is hosting an opening night watch party with exclusive giveaways, themed drinks, and a costume contest. Come wearing your best warrior, god/goddess, or creature outfit and settle in for an epic night based on the epic tale.
The Odyssey Opening Night Party | Jul. 17th • Sie FilmCenter, Denver
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