By Cassidy Ritter, Special to Denverite
From Rockies Opening Day celebrations to Easter services, brunches and egg hunt, it’s going to be a jam-packed weekend in Denver.
The International Gem & Jewelry Show and an immersive dino experience are also in town.
Whatever you do, make it a great weekend!
Notes: Events with an * are taking place virtually or outdoors. Prices are rounded.
Friday, April 3
Just for fun
*Rockies Opening Day Party. McGregor Square, 1901 Wazee St. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. No cover.
*Rockies Opening Day Block Party. Larimer Square, 1430 Larimer St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. No cover.
Gameday on the Block. Dairy Block, 1800 Waze St. 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. No cover.
International Gem & Jewelry Show. The Brighton, 3403 Brighton Blvd. Noon-6 p.m. $6 (when purchased online, good for all three days), $8 (when purchased at the show, good for all three days).
Kids and family
Brick Planet: A Magical Journey Made with LEGO Bricks. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Free (guests ages 2 and under and members), $21 (guests ages 3-18), $23 (guests ages 65 and older), $26 (adults). (Learn more about the exhibit here.)
Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience. Exhibition Hub Art Center Denver, 3900 Elati St. 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Prices vary. All ages.
Learning Lab Art Class: Drip Droppers. Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library, 1498 Irving St. 10:30-11 a.m. Free. Ideal for ages 5 and under, when accompanied by an adult.
Parents’ Night Out. Snöbahn Action Sports Center, 6955 S. York St., Suite 404, Centennial, and 14200 Lincoln St., Thornton. 5-8 p.m. $35. Ideal for ages 5 and older.
Super Mario Family-Friendly Concert. Bounce Empire, 1380 S. Public Road, Lafayette. Starting at 7 p.m. $34. All ages.
*Glowing Wild. Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, 2300 Steele St. 6:30-10 p.m. Free (children ages 2 and under), $20 (youth), $28 (adults). All ages.
Comedy and theater
Michael Longfellow. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7:15 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $30-$35.
Rotating Tap Comedy. River North Brewery - Blake Street Taproom, 3400 Blake St. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Free.
Jerrod Carmichael. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 8 p.m. $25-$35.
Art, culture, and media
Moments That Made US and Mountains Majesty: On the Summit with John Fielder. History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (children), $20 (adults).
Ana María Hernando: Seguir cantando (Keep Singing). MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. Noon-7 p.m. Free (guests ages 18 and under), $11 (college student, military members, teachers, guests ages 65 and older), $14 (adults).
First Friday Art Reception and Cocktail Hour. Foolproof Contemporary Art, 3240-3246 Larimer St. 1-6 p.m. (cocktail hour) and 6-9:30 p.m. (reception). No cover.
Weightless Radiance Opening Reception. Walker Fine Art Gallery, 300 W. 11th Ave., Unit A. 5-8 p.m. Free.
Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m. $15-$25. Advance registration required.
Eat and drink
Dogs for Dogs. Magnolia Hotel Denver, 818 17th St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Prices vary.
First Fridays Happy Hour With Local Artists. Great Divide Brewery & Roadhouse, 3040 Blake St., Unit 101. 2-5 p.m. No cover.
A World of Taste: Saudi Arabia. Cook Street, 43 W. Ninth Ave. 6-9:30 p.m. $132 (per person). Advance registration required.
All About Spices: Jamaica. Stir to Learn, 3215 Zuni St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $127 (per person). Advance registration required.
Music and nightlife
Broken Bow Western Preview Weekend. Broken Bow Western, 2201 Lawrence St., Unit B. Starting at 11 a.m. No cover.
Rockies Opening Day Live Music. The Rally Hotel, 1600 20th St. Noon-2 p.m. and 7:30-10:30 p.m. No cover.
*Larimer Square Live. Larimer Square, 1430 Larimer St. 4-8 p.m. Free.
*Inzo. Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 6 p.m. Prices vary.
Sports and fitness
*Philadelphia Phillies at Colorado Rockies - Home Opener. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. 2:10 p.m. Prices vary.
Las Vegas Desert Dogs at Colorado Mammoth. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN+. 7 p.m. Prices vary.
Red Bull BC One. Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., Unit 15. 7 p.m. $15. (Read more about this international breaking competition here.)
Saturday, April 4
Just for fun
Immigration Legal Help. Denver Public Libraries, online or by phone. 10 a.m.-noon. Free.
International Gem & Jewelry Show. The Brighton, 3403 Brighton Blvd. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. $6 (when purchased online, good for all three days), $8 (when purchased at the show, good for all three days).
*Glowing Wild. Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, 2300 Steele St. 6:30-10 p.m. Free (children ages 2 and under), $29 (youth), $28 (adults). All ages.
All Gas No Breaks x Channel 5 “Carnival”. Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Place. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
Kids and family
*Family Egg Hunt. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St. 8:30 a.m.-noon and 1:30-5 p.m. $24-$40. Advance registration recommended.
Brick Planet: A Magical Journey Made with LEGO Bricks. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (guests ages 2 and under and members), $21 (guests ages 3-18), $23 (guests ages 65 and older), $26 (adults). (Learn more about the exhibit here.)
Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience. Exhibition Hub Art Center Denver, 3900 Elati St. 9:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Prices vary. All ages.
The Easter Bunny at Stanley. Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St., Aurora. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. No cover. All ages.
Easter Eggstravaganza. Town Center at Aurora, 14200 E. Alameda Ave., Aurora. Noon-4 p.m. No cover. Advance registration recommended for Easter Bunny photos. All ages.
Super Mario Family-Friendly Concert. Bounce Empire, 1380 S. Public Road, Lafayette. Starting at 6 p.m. $34. All ages.
- Looking for more egg hunts? Check out our list here.
Comedy and theater
Jerrod Carmichael. Comedy Works South, 5345 Landmark Place, Greenwood Village. 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. $25-$35.
Michael Longfellow. Comedy Works Downtown, 1226 15th St. 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. $30-$35.
Rotating Tap Comedy. Renegade Brewing Co., 925 W. Ninth Ave. 8-10 p.m. Free.
Art, culture, and media
Parfleche Painting: Plains Indians Design. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. $100 (members and students), $110 (adults). Advance registration required.
Domestic Bliss. Center for Colorado Women’s History, 1310 Bannock St. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free (children), $8 (guests ages 60 and older), $10 (adults).
Ana María Hernando: Seguir cantando (Keep Singing). MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (guests ages 18 and under), $11 (college student, military members, teachers, guests ages 65 and older), $14 (adults).
What We’ve Been Up To: People. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children ages 18 and younger), $19-$27 (students, teachers, active military members, veterans, seniors ages 65 and older), $22-$30 (adults).
National Poetry Month: Music of Our Lives with Suzi Q Smith. Anythink Commerce City, 7185 Monaco St., Commerce City. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Free. Advance registration required.
Lumonics Immersed. Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, 800 E. 73rd Ave., Unit 11. 8-10 p.m. $15-$25. Advance registration required.
Eat and drink
Collaboration Beer Festival. The Westin Westminster, 10600 Westminster, Westminster. 2-6 p.m. (early entry), 3-6 p.m. (general admission). $45 (designated driver), $88 (general admission, when purchased the week of), $110 (early entry, when purchased the week of).
International Donuts. Stir to Learn, 3215 Zuni St. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. $127 (per person). Advance registration required.
Chocolate & Charm: An Easter Egg Decorating Affair. The Ritz-Carlton Denver, 1881 Curtis St. 12:30-3 p.m. $214. Advance registration required.
Diebolt Opening Day Weekend Patio Party. Diebolt Brewing Co., 3855 Mariposa St. Starting at 1 p.m. No cover, free hot dogs.
Date Night: Easter Love. Stir to Learn, 3215 Zuni St. 6:30-9:30 p.m. $254 (for two people). Advance registration required.
Music and nightlife
Broken Bow Western Preview Weekend. Broken Bow Western, 2201 Lawrence St., Unit B. Starting at noon. No cover.
In Concert: Helado Negro. Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 2644 W. 32nd Ave. 7 p.m. $34.
Mindchatter. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 8 p.m. Prices vary.
*It's Murph. Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 8 p.m. Prices vary.
Metamorphosis. Bounce Empire, 1380 S. Public Road, Lafayette. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $25 (in advance), $35 (day of), $40 (at the door).
Sports and fitness
Rainforest Yoga. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 7:45 a.m. $12 (member), $15 (non-member). Advance registration required.
*Colorado Avalanche at Dallas Stars. Watch on ABC. 1 p.m.
San Antonio Spurs at Denver Nuggets. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on Prime Video, or listen on 950 AM. 1 p.m. Prices vary.
*Philadelphia Phillies at Colorado Rockies. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. 6:10 p.m. Prices vary.
*Denver Summit FC at Seattle Reign. Watch on ION or The Spot Denver 3. 6:45 p.m.
Sunday, April 5
Just for fun
*Easter Sunrise Service. Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 5:30-7:30 a.m. Free.
Easter in Denver. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St. 10 a.m. Free. All ages.
International Gem & Jewelry Show. The Brighton, 3403 Brighton Blvd. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $6 (when purchased online, good for all three days), $8 (when purchased at the show, good for all three days).
*Glowing Wild. Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, 2300 Steele St. 6:30-10 p.m. Free (children ages 2 and under), $29 (youth), $28 (adults). All ages.
Kids and family
Brick Planet: A Magical Journey Made with LEGO Bricks. Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (guests ages 2 and under and members), $21 (guests ages 3-18), $23 (guests ages 65 and older), $26 (adults). (Learn more about the exhibit here.)
Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience. Exhibition Hub Art Center Denver, 3900 Elati St. 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Prices vary. All ages.
Easter Egg Hunt. Fellowship Covenant Church, 5615b W. 64th Ave., Arvada. Starting at 9:45 a.m. Free.
3rd Annual Golden Mill Easter Egg Hunt. The Golden Mill, 1012 Ford St., Golden. Starting at 11 a.m. Free. All ages.
Bounce Bunny Eggstravaganza. Bounce Empire, 1380 S. Public Road, Lafayette. Noon and 4 p.m. $34. All ages.
Super Mario Family-Friendly Concert. Bounce Empire, 1380 S. Public Road, Lafayette. Starting at 2 p.m. $34. All ages.
Art, culture, and media
Ana María Hernando: Seguir cantando (Keep Singing). MCA Denver, 1485 Delgany St. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (guests ages 18 and under), $11 (college student, military members, teachers, guests ages 65 and older), $14 (adults).
What We’ve Been Up to: People. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free (members and children ages 18 and younger), $19-$27 (students, teachers, active military members, veterans, seniors ages 65 and older), $22-$30 (adults).
Domestic Bliss. Center for Colorado Women’s History, 1310 Bannock St. Noon-4 p.m. Free (children), $8 (guests ages 60 and older), $10 (adults).
Eat and drink
Breakfast With the Easter Bunny. The Ritz-Carlton Denver, 1881 Curtis St. 9 a.m.-noon. Free (children ages 5 and under), $58 (ages 5-12), $126 (adults). Advance registration required.
Easter Brunch Buffet. Ellyngton’s at The Brown Palace, 321 17th St. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $135 (per person). Advance registration recommended.
Easter Brunch. The Garden Terrace in The Inverness Denver, 200 Inverness Dr. W., Englewood. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (children ages 5 and under), $49 (children ages 6-10), $115 (adults). Advance registration required.
Grand Easter Brunch Buffet. The Jacquard Hotel & Rooftop, 222 Milwaukee St. 10 a.m.-noon and 12:30-2:30 p.m. Free (children ages 5 and under), $35 (children ages 6-12), $95 (adults). Advance registration recommended.
Easter Brunch. Halcyon, 245 Columbine St. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $30 (children ages 12 and under), $55 (adults).
Easter Brunch. FIRE Restaurant & Lounge at The Art Hotel, 1201 N. Broadway. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (children ages 4 and under), $25 (ages 5-12), $75 (adult).
Clayton Easter Brunch Buffett. Clayton Members’ Lounge, 233 Clayton St. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $25 (ages 12 and under), $70 (ages 13 and older).
Ash and Agave Opening Day. Ash and Agave, 3000 E. First Ave., Unit 185. 11 a.m.-9p.m. No cover.
The Prime Affair: Easter Lunch at Elway’s. Elway’s Downtown, 1881 Curtis St. 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $90.
A Night in Barcelona. Stir to Learn, 3215 Zuni St. 5-8 p.m. $127 (per person). Advance registration required.
Music and nightlife
*Daybreaker. Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, 18300 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Prices vary.
Broken Bow Western Preview Weekend. Broken Bow Western, 2201 Lawrence St., Unit B. Starting at noon. No cover.
Sports and fitness
Rainforest Yoga. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. 7:45 a.m. $12 (member), $15 (non-member). Advance registration required.
*Philadelphia Phillies at Colorado Rockies - Home Opener. Coors Field, 2001 Blake St. 1:10 p.m. Prices vary.
St. Louis Blues at Colorado Avalanche. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle. Watch on ESPN. 7:30 p.m. Prices vary.
