23rd Annual Colorado BBQ Challenge
June 17-18, 2016
Time: Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Frisco
Cost: free, tickets can be purchased for food
Head to the high-country and treat Dad to a BBQ feast from over 70 of Colorado’s top BBQers. Enjoy live music, pig races and kids” activities, too. No pets allowed.
June 18, 2016
Time: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Arapahoe Park
Cost: $15/adult, $7.50/child (includes lunch)
Take Dad to the racetrack for a day of equestrian fun and enjoy a Father’s Day lunch, tours of the racetrack and horses, plus raffle drawings, youth activities and horse races.
June 18, 2016
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Location: Five Points
Cost: free
Music-loving dads can enjoy live performances, plus art and cultural displays in celebration of freedom. The event also features a parade, food vendors, an Urban Car Show and a Youth Engagement Zone for kids.
The Big Wonderful Summer Solstice Party
June 18, 2016
Time: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Stanley Marketplace
Cost: $5-15/adult, free/children 12 and under
Take dad to this traveling outdoor festival for a unique blend of music, beer gardens, games, food, flea and fun. Dogs are welcome.
June 18, 2016
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Highlands Ranch
Cost: free
Venture south to admire classic cars and motorcycles, and enjoy live music, food and more.
June 17-19, 2016
Time: Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Location: Colorado Convention Center
Cost: $8.25/child, $38.50-$44/adult
This 3-day, family-friendly pop culture event is perfect for comic and superhero loving dads and kids.
June 18-19, 2016
Time: Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Stapleton
Cost: free
Artsy dads can peruse fine arts and crafts from over 100 of Colorado’s best artists, along with a select group of national artists.