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50th Annual Parker Days

What is Parker Days Festival? It is a FREE Admission family festival that features a wide variety of music on 4 stages, shopping at over 200 marketplace booths, food from 30+ vendors, beverages, inflatable activities for kids, free kids craft area, bungy jumping, over 50 carnival rides, and family fun.
Dates: 
06/11/2026
06/12/2026
06/13/2026
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Location: 
Parker Days Festival, 19590 E Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138, United States
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Adams County Pride at Riverdale Regional Park

Celebrate love and community at Adams County Pride! Free to attend and open to all, Adams County Pride is filled with heart, from live music and entertainment to immersive art experiences, food vendors, and community resources, the day will leave attendees filled with love for their community.
Dates: 
06/13/2026
12 pm - 6 pm
Location: 
Riverdale Regional Park, Henderson Road, Brighton, CO, USA
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Unearth a Story: Summer of Imagination 2026

Aurora Public Library’s Summer of Imagination, the reading and activities program designed to address learning gaps during the summer, returns this year with the theme “Unearth a Story.” Starting Tuesday, May 26, participants in the summer reading program can register to receive a free book, while supplies last. Participation in all Summer of Imagination activities is free.
Dates: 
06/08/2026
06/09/2026
06/10/2026
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: 
Aurora Public Library (Central), 14949 East Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012, United States
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Project Prom: Donation Drive

Help teens enjoy Prom and create lasting memories! Donate your gently used, and washed, formal wear and accessories to any Aurora Public Library branch through July 31.
Dates: 
06/08/2026
06/09/2026
06/10/2026
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Location: 
Aurora Public Library (Central), 14949 East Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012, United States
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Farmers Market at Center for the Arts Evergreen: Every Tuesday

Tuesdays | 10 AM–2 PM: The Evergreen Farmers Market is back at the Center for the Arts Evergreen! Join us every Tuesday from 10 AM–2 PM to shop fresh produce, local goods, and handmade treats from Colorado growers and makers. Support local. Shop fresh. Stay awhile.
Dates: 
06/09/2026
06/16/2026
06/23/2026
10 AM–2 PM
Location: 
Center for the Arts Evergreen, Rocky Village Drive, Evergreen, CO, USA
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Aurora Fest 2026

Experience the World in a City at Aurora Fest! As we step into 2026 with a new name, Aurora Fest embraces a refreshed identity that celebrates the pride, diversity and global heritage that define our community. Join us for a vibrant celebration of the cultures that bring us together, featuring live music, cultural performances, incredible food, a Parade of Nations and new this year, the Bright Flight 250/150 drone show.
Dates: 
06/13/2026
3 pm - 10 pm
Location: 
Aurora Municipal Center, East Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO, USA
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