1.Movies at McGregor Square
LoDo / Ballpark
Free outdoor movies on the 66-foot plaza jumbotron by Coors Field in LoDo. Select Thursdays at 6:30pm through August 20.
Free · select Thu 6:30pm thru Aug 20Visit site →
More Free Summer Date Ideas in Denver
Denver's free summer isn't done, and this is round two. Four more no-cost date ideas, from outdoor movies at McGregor Square and the Night Lights show on the clock tower to Colorado Day at Union Station and the South Pearl farmers market. Every pick is verified by a real person and current for summer 2026, so there are no dead listings, just plans you can actually make.
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2.Night Lights Denver
Downtown / Theatre District
A free nightly projection-art show on the historic Daniels and Fisher clock tower downtown. About 30 minutes after sunset until midnight, all summer.
Free · nightly, ~30 min after sunset til midnight, all summerVisit site →
3.Colorado Day at Union Station
Union Station
Colorado's 150th birthday bash at Denver Union Station with free live music, family activities, and local eats. Saturday August 1, 11am to 5pm.
Free · Sat Aug 1, 11am-5pmVisit site →
4.South Pearl Farmers Market
Platt Park / Old South Pearl
A free Sunday-morning farmers market along Old South Pearl Street with produce, food, and 170-plus vendors plus live music. Sundays 9am to 1pm through November 8.
Free · Sun 9am-1pm thru Nov 8Visit site →
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