Denver's Civic Center Park

03/17/2025

We're so excited to announce our first NIGHT MARKET this year will be a collaboration with AAPI Culture Fest!

On May 16, we'll bring you this special NIGHT MARKET x AAPI Culture Fest that will have food and drink, music, performances, and more honoring AAPI Heritage Month. This is just the first of three NIGHT MARKETS, each with a collaboration that are family-friendly, date-friendly, and dog-friendly. We can't wait to see you in the park!

03/14/2025

Calling all theater kids (of any age), Shakespeare buffs, and anyone who wants to who wants to be enchanted in the park! The Agenda Theatre will be performing Shakespeare’s classic comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, reimagined through a vibrant, q***r lens in Civic Center Park’s Greek Theater. This isn’t your grandmother’s Shakespeare – get ready for a hilarious and heartwarming romp through the forest, where love, magic, and mischief collide.

This production is suggested for mature audiences 18+. Showtimes are available between April 10-April 13. Tickets are $20 and purchased through The Agenda Theatre, find out more at https://www.theagendatheatre.com/.

03/05/2025

Unfortunately, due to forecasted high levels of cloud cover, we will be postponing tonight's STARGAZE event to March 19th, 8-10pm. We want to make sure that attendees have the best stargazing experience possible with good visibility.

All existing tickets will automatically be transferred to this new date but one hour LATER due to the later start time. All ticket purchasers will receive an email with their updated ticket and session information.

Visit https://civiccenterpark.org/events/civic-center-stargaze/ for more information. We appreciate your understanding!

03/01/2025

Just a reminder, EATS vendor applications are due tomorrow, March 2nd by 8pm. We are so excited to see what our culinary community has to offer!

Apply at https://civiccenterpark.org/events/civic-center-eats/vendor-information/

02/28/2025

We’re hiring a Seasonal Event Associate and a Seasonal Activations Associate! Learn more and apply at https://civiccenterpark.org/about-us/staff-and-board/.

We’re excited to be gearing up for some great community events this year!

02/26/2025

Hello Denver, this is your STARGAZE Starcast reporter speaking. I'd like to let you all know what the skies will hold at our next two STARGAZE events:

Feb 26th (tonight!):
There will be a new moon on this day, the darkness will help illuminate the stars.
Visible celestial bodies include Mars, Venus, Jupiter, Sirius, 7 Sisters star cluster, and the Orion Nebula.

March 5th:
The moon will be visible again, along will all the celestial bodies from Feb 26th.

That concludes our Starcast, hope to catch you on the air again!

02/24/2025

In these times, we know that members of our community are being impacted by reductions in the federal workforce. Since the Conservancy is dedicated to increasing access to the park and our programs, we want to offer a limited number of free tickets for the next two STARGAZE events to all recently laid-off federal workers. For the February 26 and March 5 dates, we will have up to 30 free tickets for each night for any time slot with availability, and individuals can request up to 2 free tickets.

For more information on how to request tickets and to check on updated ticket availability, visit https://civiccenterpark.org/events/civic-center-stargaze/.

We love our Denver community and want to support our neighbors any way that we can!

02/20/2025

Meet Luke & Coda, our guides to the stars! Recently, we interviewed Luke Huxley and Coda Lucas of Astrotours. They share their favorite celestial bodies, what drew them to astronomy, why viewing stars in Civic Center is so great, and more. Read the full interview at https://bit.ly/4b8E7Yu.

Come STARGAZE for yourself on Feb 26 or March 5! Celestial bodies such as Mars, Venus, Jupiter, and the Orion Nebula will be visible on these dates. STARGAZE fills up quickly, secure your spot and get tickets at https://bit.ly/4k5pZDv

02/19/2025

We’re already seeing some great vendor applications coming in for Civic Center EATS! This year's food truck lineup is already looking delicious.

As a reminder, we will be accepting applications until March 2nd. If you are a vendor and have some fresh flavors you'd like to share, learn more or submit an application at https://civiccenterpark.org/events/civic-center-eats/vendor-information/!

For those who join Cultivators Collective, our dedicated group of recurring donors, perks can include 2 free EATS food truck vouchers each season. Find out more at https://civiccenterpark.org/support-us/cultivators-collective/.

02/12/2025

We’re excited to announce a new way to nurture Civic Center Park and help it flourish for years to come. The Cultivators Collective is a group of dedicated donors who support the Civic Center Conservancy through recurring gifts, cultivating impact over time.

Just like tending to a garden, caring for our park takes dedication, and community. By joining the Collective, you plant seeds that help Civic Center Park enhance its vitality, from daily upkeep to vibrant community programming. Together, we can ensure the park remains active and thriving for all.

Every recurring gift, no matter the size, helps us grow. Together, we cultivate beauty and connection in Civic Center Park.

Ready to join the Collective and help Civic Center bloom? Learn more at
https://civiccenterpark.org/support-us/cultivators-collective/ .

02/10/2025

‼️IMPORTANT UPDATE: STARGAZE Postponed to 2/26‼️

The safety of our guests, vendors, and staff is a top priority for us. Due to the extremely cold temperatures forecasted, we’ve made the decision to postpone this Wednesday’s STARGAZE event.

⭐️New Date: Wednesday February 26, 7-9 PM.
⭐️All previously purchased tickets will be valid for the new date.
⭐️If you can’t make it on 2/26, reach out to us! We’ll help you transfer your ticket to one of our upcoming events in March or April.

Thank you for your understanding, and we can’t wait to see you on 2/26!

02/07/2025

Are you or someone you know a culinary creative looking to share a passion for food with our community? Applications to be an EATS vendor open TODAY, and they will be due March 2nd at 8pm. Learn more and apply at https://civiccenterpark.org/events/civic-center-eats/vendor-information/.

During EATS, people from all over the Denver Metro Area come to Civic Center Park to try delicious food created by incredible chefs and culinary experts. We’re so excited to see what new flavors you bring to EATS this year!

02/06/2025

Meet our new Development Director, Marissa Forbes. She is an artist, writer, poet, and proud mom of two.

When asked what drew her to Civic Center Conservancy, she said "Social impact through inclusive public spaces is a personal and professional passion of mine, plus Civic Center Park is a sanctuary for me and my kids. Everything about the Development Coordinator position felt aligned with my desire to do work that makes a difference." We are proud to continue putting the park in good hands!

From publishing poetry collections to being named 2025 Poet Laureate for the 40West Arts District, Marissa brings her considerable skill, talent, and creativity to everything she does. She’s excited to dive into 2025, connecting with the community and helping shape the future of Civic Center Park.

Read the full intro on our website, civiccenterpark.org.

01/08/2025

STARGAZE is back for 2025!

Accessible to all ages, we invite you to learn from skilled astronomers about the wonders of the cosmos, constellations and their folklore, and to observe the moon and other celestial bodies through high powered telescopes. Enjoy tasty food and beverages available for purchase from a local food truck to round out an enchanting evening that promises an “out of this world” experience!

Here are the dates for this year:
🌟 Wednesday January 15th, 6:30-8:30 pm
🌟 Wednesday February 12, 7-9 pm
🌟 Wednesday March 12, 7:30-9:30 pm
🌟 Wednesday April 9, 8:30-10 pm

Just a reminder, to maintain a high quality experience for attendees, we are asking that participants purchase a $5 ticket in advance. Children 5 and under are free with the purchase of a ticket, reserve your spot today at civiccenterpark.org/events/civic-center-stargaze!.

Want early access to tickets? For future STARGAZE events, sign up for our newsletter by the first of the month to get priority access!

Civic Center Conservancy engages volunteers to keep Civic Center Park beautiful through its volunteer program, Civic Center SPARKLES.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year!

At Civic Center Conservancy, we're so excited for everything 2025 has in store. From STARGAZE and live concerts to Pride Fest, cultural celebrations, EATS, and so much more, there’s going to be something for everyone this year!

Join us as we bring the community together for memorable moments right here at Civic Center Park.

Check out our full events calendar at civiccenterpark.org. Let’s make 2025 a year to remember—see you in the park!

12/28/2024

2024 is drawing to a close, and what a year it's been! To ring in the new year, there will be a ball-drop style celebration at Civic Center Park at 9pm on December 31st. Admission is free, come celebrate with friends, family, and the Denver community!

12/23/2024

Today is the last day of Christkindlmarket! Come down to the park for all day happy hour starting from 11am, and a brass band performance from Guerilla Fanfare from 6-8pm. There is an incredible variety of food and drink to try, stop by and check it out!

Though Christkindlmarket is coming to an end for the year, the Mile High Tree will be up until the 31st. Bring your family to enjoy the light shows and snap some pictures!

12/20/2024

Civic Center Next 100 will revitalize Denver's Civic Center, with the first phase re-imagining the Greek Theater and Central Promenade starting next year! Missed the public meeting? Check out our new blog post summarizing the update on our website civiccenterpark.org.