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Special Events

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People sitting on the grass are enjoying an outdoor concert.
York Street

Summer Concert Series

June – August, various dates
York Street

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

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

Big Day of Bugs

Friday, June 26, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
York Street

The Gardens and Colorado Pollinator Network host the grand finale of Pollinator Month with activities centered on the importance of pollinators and biodiversity.

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Group of people outside under a covered pergola are listening to a person playing a keyboard.
York Street

Evenings al Fresco

June – July, various dates, 5-8 p.m.
York Street

Enjoy soft serenades from local musicians performing throughout the Gardens.

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Chatfield Farms

Lavender Festival

Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Chatfield Farms

Experience a weekend celebrating lavender with artisans, demonstrations and live music.

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Fete des Fleurs in the Annuals Garden
York Street

Fête des Fleurs

Friday, August 28, 6-11:30 p.m.
York Street

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

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Yo Soy

Onsite and Offsite

Celebrate the richness and depth of Latino cultures through Yo Soy—an ongoing initiative that brings heritage to life through art, storytelling and community connection.

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Aerial view of Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms
Chatfield Farms

Corn Maze

Fridays – Sundays, Sept. – Nov.
Chatfield Farms

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

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Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms
Chatfield Farms

Pumpkin Festival

Friday – Sunday, Oct. 9-11, 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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Many colored lights during Blossoms of Light event. Image taken by a drone camera.
York Street

Blossoms of Light

Nov. – Jan., 4:30-9 p.m. (closed Nov. 26 & Dec. 25)
York Street

Consistently lauded as one of the top holiday light shows in the nation, Blossoms of Light® is a spectacular celebration that illuminates our York Street...

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Brightly colored holiday lights are wrapped around three trunks outside at night. People are in the foreground.
Chatfield Farms

Trail of Lights

Nov. – Jan. (closed Nov. 26 & Dec. 25)
Chatfield Farms

Trail of Lights at Chatfield Farms takes you along a winding path glistening with lights that illuminate the Colorado countryside.

Tucked into the foothills under...

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