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Big hair, big hearts: Colorado will celebrate Dolly Parton September 25 through 27

Sep 23, 2026, 12:31 PM | Updated: 1:21 pm

Colorado is celebrating Dolly Parton September 25–27, with communities across the state joining Imagination Library of Colorado for a weekend of Dolly-inspired fun. Depending on where you go, you’ll find story times, live music, fundraisers, specialty mocktails and coffee drinks, kids’ activities, and Dolly look-alike contests. 

Here in Denver, Governors Park is hosting a free, family-friendly celebration on Friday, September 25, from 3–7 p.m.  Bring your best friend, bring the kids, or bring that sparkly outfit you keep saying you’ll find a reason to wear. There’ll be live music, story times, kids’ activities, food trucks, and a Dolly look-alike contest. I’m just saying…you still have time to work on the hair. 

It’s all about celebrating Dolly and her legacy while supporting Imagination Library of Colorado and a brighter future for Colorado’s children. That’s a pretty sweet reason to get together. 

Here’s what to know: 

When: Friday, September 25, from 3–7 p.m.
Where: Governors Park, 701 Pennsylvania St., Denver 

Admission: Free! 

More Dolly fun across Colorado:

Can’t make it Friday? The statewide celebration continues through Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27. Check Imagination Library of Colorado’s events map here to find celebrations near you and details for each location. 

Now, do I own enough rhinestones for this? Probably not. Am I willing to fix that? Absolutely. 

 

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Big hair, big hearts: Colorado will celebrate Dolly Parton September 25 through 27