Art for All: Cherry Creek Arts Festival

Back for its 30th year, this free festival invites art enthusiasts of all ages to browse and shop the works of 250 national juried artists—including sculptors, glass-blowers, painters, and photographers—and get creative with interactive, family-friendly projects along Artivity Avenue. Typically held in Cherry Creek North over the Fourth of July, this year’s Labor Day weekend festivities are relocated to an open-air site just a few blocks away, near Cherry Creek Shopping Center. September 4–6; cherrycreekartsfestival.com

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Design History 101: Denver Modernism Week

Calling all history buffs: This 10-day event celebrates midcentury-modern architecture and design in Denver, and the talented design pros who made their mark on the Mile High City from the 1940s through the 1970s. Tour local buildings designed in quintessential mid-mod style, attend a seminar about influential midcentury women, and browse vintage home goods and fashion from dozens of vendors at the Denver Mod Show, held inside Englewood’s Exploration of Flight hangar. August 20–29; tickets range from free to $65; denvermodernismweek.com

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Fab Homes: Park Hill Home Tour

It’s no wonder that South Park Hill scored the number-three spot on 5280.com’s “25 Best Neighborhoods In Denver” list this year (and ranked number one in 2020). The charming neighborhood is brimming with interesting architecture, tree-lined streets, and dining hot spots. In its 43rd year, this self-guided tour allows attendees to visit and learn about a handful of Park Hill houses, ranging from storied, century-old manses to modern marvels. All proceeds benefit Greater Park Hill Community Inc., a volunteer-based organization that helps maintain the neighborhood’s beauty and character. September 12; tickets are $15 for adults; parkhillhometour.org