Woman holding a medium-sized potted plant at Spring Plant Sale. A long table with small pots of plants is behind her.

Special Events

Thank you for your interest in our special events! Please visit this page in late March to see information about our other spring and summer special events. 

People shopping outside at the Spring Plant Sale
York Street

Spring Plant Sale

Friday & Saturday, May 10 & 11, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
York Street

Kick off your gardening season at our annual Spring Plant Sale!

Two Evenings al Fresco musicians outside playing a guitar and a violin
York Street

Evenings al Fresco

June-July, various dates, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
York Street

Enjoy soft serenades from local musicians performing throughout the Gardens.

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York Street

Summer Concert Series

June – August, various dates, 6:30 p.m.
York Street

World-class musicians perform in an unparalleled venue: the UMB Bank Amphitheater in the heart of Denver Botanic Gardens.

Orange, yellow and black butterfly sitting on an orange flower
York Street

Big Day of Bugs

Friday, June 21, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
York Street

Join the Gardens and community partners to learn more about the importance of pollinators and what you can do to support pollinator habitats, health and...

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Chatfield Farms

Lavender Festival

Saturday & Sunday, July 20 & 21, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Chatfield Farms

The festival includes lavender, demonstrations and live music.

Fete des Fleurs in the Annuals Garden
York Street

Fête des Fleurs

Friday, Aug. 23, 5:30-11 p.m.
York Street

Enjoy an elegant black-tie evening, where vibrant florals set the stage for celebrating the Fête des Fleurs and contributions raised support the Gardens’ core outreach...

Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms
Chatfield Farms

Corn Maze

Fridays – Sundays, Sept. 20 – Oct. 27, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Chatfield Farms

Get lost in our 7-acre Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms.

Hop Festival at Chatfield Farms
Chatfield Farms

Hop Festival

Saturday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Chatfield Farms

Kick off the fall season at Hop Festival, Chatfield Farms’ beer festival.

Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms
Chatfield Farms

Pumpkin Festival

Friday – Sunday, Oct. 11-13, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Chatfield Farms

Celebrate fall at Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms, a treasured October tradition for the entire family.

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