For the second year in a row, Denver International Airport (DEN) will kick off its “Events at DEN” series of family-friendly activities and entertainment. The series will feature offerings unique to an airport as well as events that connect visitors with major happenings in and around the Denver community, including local art and music.
“The return of Denver International Airport’s popular ‘Events at DEN’ series means travelers will be able to experience and enjoy a host of free, family activities and events on our stunning open-air plaza,” airport CEO Kim Day said. “’Events at DEN’ helps connect our travelers with Colorado happenings and fun activities that most people wouldn’t expect to find at an airport. We hope that passengers and locals alike will stop by the airport to play putt-putt, listen to music, sample Colorado craft beers, ice skate and more.”
The event series will take place on DEN’s 82,000-square-foot open-air plaza, which offers stunning views of the terminal tents, major public art installations, the transit center facility, the Rocky Mountains and downtown Denver. The plaza connects the terminal to the Westin and is covered by a canopy, providing both covered and uncovered areas for activities. The plaza is located pre-security, is open to the public and is accessible just steps from the new University of Colorado A Line station at DEN, or a short walk from the airport parking garages ($3/hour).
Scheduled Events
- May 19 – JazzFest: Music is in the air at DEN as we help kick off Denver’s annual Five Point Jazz Festival with a free jazz concert at DEN featuring Colorado favorites Dotsero, Mary Louise Lee band and Hazel Miller Band. The concert will take place from 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
- June 1 – 30 – Putt-Putt on the Plaza: Back for a second year, DEN presents a custom, sponsor-themed 18-hole miniature golf course. The course will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Participants simply provide an ID at the onsite “DEN Clubhouse” in exchange for a putter, golf ball and scorecard. In addition, on June 16 and 17, you can join us at our VIP lounge on the plaza to watch the U.S. Open and test your own skills on the DEN course.
- Aug. 1 – 20 – Colorado Adventures: The DEN Plaza will be transformed into a variety of Colorado adventure activities for the whole family. The activities include a zip-line, rock climbing wall and virtual fly fishing experience. The activities will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.
- Sept. 28 – Oct. 9 – 4th Annual Beer Flights: This popular event brings a taste of Colorado brews to the airport and coincides with worldwide Oktoberfest celebrations and the Great American Beer Festival in Denver. The beer garden is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with happy hour entertainment performances daily 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Admission includes a souvenir glass to taste your samples.
- Nov. 24 – Jan. 7 – Ice Skating Rink: Back for a second year, our free ice skating rink will be on the DEN Plaza for everyone to enjoy daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. This year’s rink will be bigger and will be accompanied by a variety of entertainment and family-friendly music playing in the background.
