What is Happening This Weekend in Northern Colorado and Denver?

There are only 52 weekends a year, and each one is precious. This is your time to escape work, rest, relax, get things done, and have some fun. Throughout the year, there are many events that take place in Northern Colorado, and some of them are annual events that many look forward to each year, and others are events that take place rarely. This weekend, some fun events are happening in Northern Colorado and Denver that you won't want to miss, and will be talking about long after the weekend is over.

Friday, August 21 and Saturday, August 22 - Corn Roast Festival

Who doesn't enjoy roasted corn? Even if you don't, there is a ton of fun happening in Loveland this weekend. The 130th Corn Roast Festival is happening Friday, August 21, and Saturday, August 22. It all starts on Friday at 5 PM at Fairgrounds Park. There will be roasted corn, vendors, live music, a kids zone, a beer garden, corn shucking, and much more. On Saturday morning, there will be a parade through downtown Loveland that begins at 9:30 AM, followed by a day of festivities once again. For more on the event and to see everything happening, make sure to click the link above.

Saturday, August 22 - NOCO Hero Fest

Northern Colorado is blessed to have some incredible first responders and heroes in the community, and this weekend will be your chance to thank some of them for their service and also have some fun at a free family event. NOCO Hero Fest is happening this Saturday, August 22, from 10 AM to 2 PM at 2720 Council Tree Avenue in Fort Collins. You can meet some of the local first responders, explore emergency vehicles, enjoy food trucks, a live DJ, and kid-friendly activities like a bounce house, a petting zoo, inflatables, and more. For more on the event, make sure to click the link above.

Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23 - Unicorn Festival

Do you have a little prince or princess in your home who enjoys unicorns? The Unicorn Festival is happening this weekend at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora from 10 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23. The cost for the event is $25 per person for the entire weekend, or you can get a family four-pack for $89, and children 2 and under are free. There will be face painting, photo ops, a foam party, unicorns, princes, princesses, mermaids, and much more. For more on the event, make sure to click the link above.

Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23 - Big Bounce America

Did you ever have a bounce house for a birthday party as a kid or attend one that did? Even as an adult, bounce houses are still fun. They have evolved over the years, and there is now a whole city of bounce houses you can enjoy. Big Bounce America is happening this weekend at the Denver Coliseum on Saturday, August 22, and Sunday, August 23. You can get tickets for three-hour sessions from noon to 9 PM and come and go as you please during your session. Tickets are $35 for kids and $45 for adults. There are multiple sections, including a space section, a sports section, a giant bounce area, and the biggest bounce obstacle course you will ever see. For more on Big Bounce America, make sure to click the link above.

Saturday, August 22 - 3rd Annual Cake War

Have you always wanted to have a food fight but are afraid you'd get in trouble, or didn't want to have to clean up the mess afterward? This weekend you have the chance to live out that dream with no consequences other than needing a shower afterward. The 3rd annual Cake War is happening this Saturday, August 22, in KROH Park in Loveland and begins at 2 PM. You will need to sign a waiver before participating, which you can do so beginning at 1 PM. Make sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting a little bit messy. You can watch or participate, and the event is free. All ages are welcome to participate, and you can throw cake at people, get hit by cake, and enjoy a fun food fight in the park. For more details on the event, make sure to click the link above.

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Don't waste a weekend sitting on the couch when you can get out and have some fun. Go bounce in a bounce city, be a part of a cake war, spend the weekend with unicorns, enjoy some roasted corn, or let our local heroes know they are appreciated. Whatever you decide to do, have fun, be safe, and enjoy your weekend.

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