Commerce City Colorado Events

Plan to visit Commerce City and see what interesting things are happening in this Colorado town. Scheduled events and activities associated with Commerce City or in the near vicinity will be found here on the Events page. There are year round events in Commerce City that you’ll want to watch for. Check back often for posts on new activities! If you’re looking for events on a specific day, use our Colorado Events Calendar in the sidebar.

MLK Jr. Heritage Rodeo 2012 - The Martin Luther King, Jr. African-American Heritage Rodeo brings Stock Show fans a bit of Black history when the cowboys and cowgirls who are the top in their sport show you what they can do. A one-night only event, the Heritage Rodeo of Champions will take place on January 16, 2012 in the Coliseum. See[continue reading...]
Barr Lake Lighted Trail & Chili Cook-Off - Barr Lake State Park invites you to a Holiday Trail and Chili Cook-Off on Saturday, December 17th, 2011. A group will meet at the Barr Lake Nature Center to take a short hike on the Neidrach Trail. In the darkness of the evening the Lighted Trail looks like a winter wonderland. Come celebrate the wonders[continue reading...]
Ballet Nouveau Colorado’s "The Nutcracker" - Come enjoy performances of The Nutcracker, December 9th-18th. Each year, Ballet Nouveau Colorado’s company and school share in presenting this beloved holiday classic. After every performance, the children in the audience are invited on stage to learn steps from the show. The holidays would not be complete without meeting the Sugar Plum Fairy, her Cavalier,[continue reading...]
Barr Lake State Park Holiday Open House - Barr Lake State Park will host a Holiday Open House on December 3rd, so come to Brighton and bring your family and friends to enjoy the hospitality of Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Barr Lake. There will be delicious holiday refreshments served and it’s a day filled with something for everyone! The events, held at[continue reading...]
Fairy Tales from Around the World - Aurora Dance Arts is unveiling a new production. Let your imagination grow! Fairy Tales from Around the World is appropriate for all ages and will be presented at the Aurora Fox Arts Center. Bring your family and help celebrate the Denver Arts Week Festival. Don’t miss this week-long celebration of Denver’s thriving arts scene, with[continue reading...]
Barr Lake State Park Hosts Concert on the Prairie - Head to Barr Lake State Park this weekend for a unique evening opportunity to enjoy the sounds of a local bluegrass band, “By His Mark.” The concert will be held on Saturday, July 30 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm at the park’s pavilion shelter, which features a picturesque view of the prairie at sunset. Admission[continue reading...]
Osprey Nesting at Barr Lake State Park - Brighton,Colorado – Barr Lake State Park may have an osprey nest. In November of 2010, Jacob Nelson of Brighton designed and installed two osprey nesting poles at the northeast end of Barr Lake. The nesting poles were Jacob’s Eagle Scout Project, which is one of the requirements for earning the rank of Eagle Scout in[continue reading...]
Ride the Eagle Express at Barr Lake - Brighton, Colorado – Starting on Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 8th and continuing through September – ride the Eagle Express! This cute little open air tour bus is universally accessible, and a great way to see the Barr Lake wildlife. Your Barr Lake State Park tour guide will provide interesting information on park wildlife and[continue reading...]
Barr Lake State Park Offers Boating Safety Courses - BRIGHTON, Colorado – This spring and summer, Barr Lake State Park will host two boating safety review sessions for teenagers, 14 and 15 years old, and interested adults who want to safely operate motorboats or personal watercraft this boating season. The boating safety courses will be held from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm on April[continue reading...]
Barr Lake State Park Offers Photography Classes - BRIGHTON, CO. – Have you always wanted to capture that perfect beauty found in nature? Barr Lake State Park is offering an opportunity to explore your talents as a photographer. Join local photographer Joni Goodwin for a wonderful class for beginning photographers. All visitors must have either an annual or a daily Colorado State Parks[continue reading...]