Things to Do In Denver, Colorado in June 2026
There are a few standout months to visit Denver and June very solidly lands on that list. If you’re thinking that June in Colorado is a predictable time to be in town and that things have automatically set to “Summer mode” We need to talk. What I will say is that there are so many things to do in Denver, Colorado in June and in 2026 that continues to be the case. If you’re thinking about visiting Denver sometime this year, seriously think about adding the month of June to your list of times to visit. Thank me later.
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Book a Tour
Before I share the itinerary, I do recommend that you also make sure to book a tour while you’re here. There are so many places to visit such as Rocky Mountain National Park, Garden of the Gods and Red Rocks. If you’re not planning to rent a car, don’t feel like dealing with mountain driving conditions (a nightmare during the summer and winter) then I strongly encourage you to book a tour with Viator. Leave the driving and planning in their hands.
Where to Stay
There are a a number of great hotels and hostels around the city of Denver. I have a some favorites that I like to share often. I regularly have conversations with folks who’ve stayed at these spots for staycations or come in from out of town for a vacation. Basically, I’ve talked to A LOT of people who’ve influenced what I’m about to share with you.
Hotels
There are a number of great hotels in downtown Denver and locations close to downtown. I’ve picked my favorite hotels to refer visitors to or enjoy for a nice staycation.
Hostels
Denver has 3 hostels and I recommend all three of them. I like their proximity to downtown Denver, public transit and the overall setup of each spot.
What Denver is Like in June
Denver’s weather is known for its unpredictable nature. Throw in global warming and it’s hard to predict what the weather will be in and around town these days. It’s possible to enjoy heat, rain, fog and even snow in June. If you’re heading to the mountains, the same thing applies. The weather will be all over the place and it’s important to plan accordingly which means you’ll need to pack layers and prepare for potentially more than one weather scenario while you’re in town.
Events to Attend
June is one of the busiest months on Denver’s social calendar. There are a ton of festivals, concerts, Red Rocks is booked and busy and Levitt Pavilion has launched it’s summer festival and concert season. If someone from Denver says that there’s nothing to do in June-they’re
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Sporting Events
Denver is one of the best sports towns in America. We have the following professional teams: Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, Denver Summit FC, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Mammoth, Colorado Rapids and the Denver Barbarians. That means that at any time of year, it’s like that there’s a high quality sporting event happening in town. We also host special events such as the Professional Women’s Hockey League Takeover games during hockey season. During the summer you can get tickets to watch one or all of the following teams.
Colorado Rockies-This is the team that currently causes the most pain for its fanbase. They’ve been struggling but Coors Field is always a fantastic experience and one of the most beautiful baseball stadiums in the country.
Denver Summit FC-Weirdly, there are no games in June this year. That’s ok, the season is pretty long and there are a number of games to choose from throughout the rest of the summer.
Colorado Rapids-My biggest frustration with the Rapids is Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. It’s a wonderful facility without public transit access. You’re going to have to drive to get there. The fans are great, the venue is a lot of fun and every time the Rapids score a goal they set off a cannon.
NBA Playoffs-The Denver Nuggets have had a pretty difficult season so far this year. At the moment that I’m working on this post the majority of their starting bench are recovering from various different injuries. Despite that, the Nuggets have been incredibly competitive this season because of their bench players. They’ve played some incredible basketball this year and I’m thinking that we’re going to be pretty competitive during the playoffs. Crossing my fingers.
NHL Playoffs-The Colorado Avalanche have been playing fantastic hockey at the time that I’m writing this post. In fact, they’re currently ranked #1 in the Western Conference (beginning of February). I’m 100% convinced that we’ll be seeing them make their way through most of the playoff cycle-potentially winning the Stanley Cup.
Concerts
I’m waiting to add more concerts to this list because artists are still releasing their concert and tour schedules. Right now I like the following concerts that I’ve listed below.
Where to Eat
Denver does have good food. Seriously, it does. I do think it’s helpful to have a few suggestions of places to go vs. randomly hoping for the best. Here are a few suggestions of restaurants to enjoy in June. I’m dropping names and you’ll quickly check them out LOL!
- Makfam
- Chinese
- Le French
- Modern Parisian
- Molino Chido
- Mexico City Inspired Taco Spot
- Junction Food and Drink
- This is a food hall. The different food stalls are fantastic. If you like Jamaican, Japanese or Turkish food-this is a great place to bring friends and family. There’s also a fantastic coffee shop called Sonder if you’re looking for a high quality cup of coffee.
Let’s Go Outdoors
Enjoying the outdoors in Colorado is non-negotiable. In fact, a visit to Denver is incomplete in my view if you’re don’t spend some time enjoy the mountains while you’re here. June is the perfect time to do enjoy the following outdoor activities:
- Walk around one of Denver’s many parks-Before working on this part of the post I was trying to figure out how many parks does Denver have? According to the City and County of Denver website, there are over 280 parks in town. Some of the most well-known are the three biggest ones in town: Washington Park, City Park and Sloan(s) Lake.
- Summer Sessions-At the time that I’m working on this post, they haven’t announced the 2026 Summer Sessions lineup and schedule. I’m not sure if it’s happening or not happening. This is a really fun event held in the Riverfront Park/Confluence Park area. Basically, where downtown REI is located. If you like live music, high energy and random people playing in the river-this is an event you should plan to attend.
- Yoga on the Rocks-This is one of my favorite early morning activities. Typically hosted on Saturdays, Yoga on the Rocks is an amazing experience of enjoying a yoga practice from a beautiful venue. Unfortunately, the new free shuttle service that is launching this summer won’t serve this event (shuttles start at 9:00 am) Bring layered clothing, water and your yoga mat and start your weekend off with a beautiful practice.
- Spend the night at Mt. Princeton Hot Springs-It’s a 3 hour drive from Denver. You can do everything in a day, but I recommend staying overnight if possible. You can also visit either the town of Buena Vista or Salida while you’re in that part of the state.
- Hike in Chautauqua Park located in the city of Boulder. I used to work so close to this park that I would hike different trails during lunch hour. Boulder is also a great town to relax in after spending time in the hills.
- Visit Hogan Park-This is one of my absolute favorite artistic spaces in the metro area. Ideally, you’ll visit when the Market at the Park is happening. It’s located about 5 minutes away from Hogan Park.