Here's what's happening this weekend in Denver

This weekend, take advantage of deals celebrating Colorado's birthday, see the legendary Foo Fighters live in concert, and walk among knights and nobles at the Renaissance Festival.

1. 🎂 Celebrate Colorado

Celebrate Colorado by enjoying free and discounted activities across the state.

Why it matters: Today is the Centennial State's 148th birthday .

Zoom out: Over 400 events including festivals, county fairs, art exhibitions and concerts were planned for this celebration, which began last Friday.

Here are a few local freebies and discounts to take advantage of this weekend:

• 🦓 Denver Zoo: 50% off online tickets for admission after 2pm. Tickets
• 🎉 HistoryColorado Center: Enjoy free admission and a daylong festival, 10am–5pm Saturday. Details
• ⛰️ State parks: Visit any Colorado state park for free on Monday.

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2. 🎵 Sam Hunt

• The Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter will take the stage at Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre with Russell Dickerson and George Birge, 7pm tomorrow. Tickets start at $52

3. 🍺 Aurora Arts grand opening

• Cerebral Brewing is celebrating the opening of its new, pet-friendly taproom with live music, tours and glass giveaways, 11am–10pm Saturday.
• Address: 9990 E. Colfax Ave.

4. 🎸 Foo Fighters

• The iconic rock band's " Everything or Nothing at All " tour stops at Empower Field at Mile High, 5:30pm Saturday. Tickets start at $36

5. 🏰 Colorado Renaissance Festival

• This is the final chance to attend the festival this year. The theme is "Time Travelers weekend" — everyone from the past, present and future is invited. Tickets start at $25
• When: 10am–6:30pm Saturday and Sunday
• Address: 650 Perry Park Ave.

6. 🪕 Keystone Bluegrass & Beer Festival

• One of the longest-running beer festivals in the state is back at Keystone Resort with 14 bluegrass bands and dozens of breweries, food and merch vendors. Tickets start at $30
• When: Opens 10:30am Saturday and Sunday. Schedule

7. 🇪🇹 Taste of Ethiopia

• This marks year 10 of this two-day celebration of Ethiopian food, dance and culture at Parkfield Lake Park. Free
• When: 9am–6pm Saturday and Sunday