Cheesman Park Art Fest, downtown Littleton celebration and Arapahoe County Fair | What’s Up, Colorado
Jul 22, 2026, 12:12 PM | Updated: Jul 23, 2026, 12:53 pm
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? From drone shows to art festivals to full-on fair fun, Colorado has plenty going on!
Downtown Littleton Celebration
Downtown Littleton is going big Friday night with a free, family-friendly celebration for America’s 250th and Colorado’s 150th anniversaries. Main Street will turn into an open-air experience with illuminated interactive art, roaming musical performances, extended outdoor dining from local restaurants and bars and a spectacular drone show lighting up the sky. The fun starts at 6 p.m. More details here!
Cheesman Park Art Fest
The Cheesman Park Art Fest returns for its 13th year at one of Denver’s most historic parks. The free festival runs Saturday and Sunday starting at 9 a.m. each day, featuring more than 150 artists and craftsmen showcasing pottery, jewelry, glass, paintings and more. There will also be food trucks and live music throughout the weekend. More details here!
Arapahoe County Fair
Fair season is in full swing! The Arapahoe County Fair is back in Aurora Thursday through Sunday with unlimited carnival rides, rodeos, a drone show, live entertainment, mutton bustin’, public competitions, a petting farm, 4-H livestock shows, food, drinks and vendors. Tickets are $30, and kids under 36 inches tall get in free. More details here!
