Unique Things to Do in Denver During the Week

If you have a day off work or you’re visiting Denver during the week, there’s no shortage of activities. Whether you’re looking to relax, get active, or a bit of both, there’s fun for everyone, including adults and children.

Below, we’ll share the best things to do in Denver during the week, from a delicious brunch and rejuvenating spa day to outdoor activities and happy hour specials.

Enjoy a Delicious Brunch

Who says brunch is only for the weekend? Denver has incredible options for a weekday brunch.
Some of our favorite brunch spots include: 

• Fox Run Café - A cozy cafe with breakfast and lunch every day from 8 AM to 3 PM
• Bacon Social House - A popular bacon-inspired brunch spot with various locations throughout Denver (days and times vary by location)
• Wilde - A brunch restaurant with Southern California coastal dishes, including vegetarian and vegan options, with brunch from Thursdays through Sundays from 10 AM to 3 PM

Get Crafty at Upstairs Circus

If you’re looking for creative things to do in Denver during the week, look no further than Upstairs Circus in Denver’s Lower Downtown (LoDo) area.

You can choose your craft from a project menu that includes home decor, pet accessories, and jewelry. There’s also a bar, so you can enjoy drinks while getting crafty.

Throughout the week, Upstairs Circus has a happy hour project social and evening sessions. They're also open by request in the afternoon for parties of eight or more.

Relax at Oakwell Beer Spa

Spend a few hours during your week taking care of yourself! Oakwell Beer Spa offers one of the most relaxing experiences in Denver. 

Enjoy therapeutic spa treatments, including Beer Bath Hydrotherapy, Infrared Sauna, and a Zero Gravity Massage experience. Oakwell Beer Spa also has a self-serve taproom with cozy seating where you can enjoy locally brewed craft beer, wine, tea, cider, and kombucha. You can also enjoy your beverage during your spa services.

You can book a spa day for yourself, with friends, or as a date night.

Visit Four Mile Historic Park

Four Mile Historic Park is one of Denver's most unique historical sites. The 12-acre park has an 1800s log cabin, a working farm, and the Four Mile House Museum, Denver’s oldest standing structure.

At Four Mile Historic Park, you can escape the city’s hustle, appreciate the tranquil environment, and stroll the grounds. Explore on your own or take a guided tour, which is included in the admission cost. You can also take a break and enjoy a picnic.

The park is only open on weekends from January through May. However, it’s open Wednesday through Sunday from June through December from 10 AM to 4 PM.

Read at Petals & Pages

Petals & Pages is a bookstore in the Santa Fe Art District that specializes in queer and feminist books. It’s also a flower shop and community space that hosts various monthly book clubs and other fun events, like writing and flower arrangement workshops.

If you’re looking for community or a space to read and relax during the week, Petals & Pages is ideal.

Take a Street Art Tour

Exploring street art is one of the best things to do in Denver during the week to enjoy its vibrant atmosphere.

You can find murals and street art throughout the city. Some of our favorite areas include:

• River North Art District (RiNo): A trendy neighborhood with shops, cafes, and restaurants
• Five Points: A smaller, quieter part of RiNo where Oakwell Beer Spa is
• Art District on Santa Fe: An area nationally recognized for its art and cultural scene 
• Confluence Park: An area in LoDo, perfect for people watching and walking
• Sunnyside: A charming neighborhood with cafes and restaurants

Eat, Shop, & Drink at Denver Union Station

Denver Union Station is an ideal place to spend a few hours on a weekday. It’s a unique space with shops, restaurants, and cafes. It’s also a transportation hub and historic landmark in the popular Downtown area, so it’s usually buzzing.

Some of the best places to eat and drink at Union Station include:

• Snooze an AM Eatery - A popular brunch spot with an expansive menu
• Milkbox Ice Creamery - An ice cream shop with shakes, sundaes, and boozy desserts
• Pigtrain Coffee Co. - A quick stop for a coffee and Denver Union Station merchandise, including shirts and hats
• The Cooper Lounge - An art-deco space with crafted cocktails and delicious bites
• Terminal Bar - A restored ticketing office that serves cocktails, wine, and beer

Hang out at City Park

City Park is another fun place to spend a few hours in Denver. It's a lively area with large green spaces, lakeside trails, picnic spots, and playgrounds. 

The park is also home to the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and the Denver Zoo if you’re up for checking those out. These are also fun kid-friendly activities.

You can also explore around the park, where you can find cafes, bars, and restaurants.

Explore Denver’s Beer Scene

Denver’s beer scene is one of the best in the United States, and it’s just as fun during the week!

There are over a hundred breweries and brewpubs in the Denver area, with RiNo being one of the best areas to visit a few. You can take a self-guided brewery tour or join a guide with Denver Microbrew. 

Oakwell Beer Spa is also one of the most unique places in Denver to appreciate the beer scene, as you can enjoy beer-inspired spa treatments and a monthly tap takeover with delicious beers from a local Colorado brewery.

Stroll Through the Botanic Gardens

One of the best outdoor activities in Denver during the week is strolling through the Botanic Gardens.

The Denver Botanic Gardens cover 24 acres and showcases colorful plants year-round. It’s one of the most diverse gardens in the United States and a beautiful space to relax, walk around, and take pictures.

There are regular events at the Denver Botanic Gardens, including kid-friendly activities, yoga classes, and summer concerts.

Go to Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre

Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre is about half an hour southwest of Denver, and it’s a must-visit! 

The open-air amphitheater is surrounded by red rocks, making it one of the most unique venues in the world. From April through November, you can see live music and comedy shows at Red Rocks.

You can also explore the park, shop at the Trading Post, and visit the Red Rocks Hall of Fame year-round.

Play Pickleball

If you want to get active, playing pickleball is one of the best things to do in Denver during the week. Whether you're new to the sport or an experienced player, it's fun for most people and relatively easy to learn!

There are many places to play pickleball in Denver, including:

• Cook Park Recreation Center - One court open Monday through Thursday, from 7 AM to 9 PM and Friday from 7 AM to 7 PM
• Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center - Ten courts open Monday through Friday, from 7 AM to 6:30 PM
• Huston Lake Park - Four courts open daily from 5 AM to 11 PM
• Pickleball Food Pub - Ten courts open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 10 PM

Watch a Sports Game

If you’d rather watch than play sports, Denver has many options, with four major professional sports teams that play year-round. When they have home games in Denver, you might catch one on a weekday.

• Denver Broncos (football) - September to January at Empower Field at Mile High
• Denver Nuggets (basketball) - October to April at Ball Arena
• Colorado Rockies (baseball) - April to September at Coors Field
• Colorado Avalanche (hockey) - October to June at Ball Arena

Go to Happy Hour

Denver has some of the best bars, many of which offer great happy hour specials. 

Some of our favorite places for happy hour in Denver are:

• Adrift Tiki Bar - An island-themed cocktail bar with happy hour all day Tuesday and from 5 to 7 PM on Wednesday and Thursday
• Room for Milly - A travel-inspired space with an expansive drink menu and small bites with daily happy hour from 3 to 6 PM
• Millers & Rossi - A dimly lit lounge with delicious cocktails, small plates, and live music with happy hour on Friday from 5 to 7 PM
• The Copper Lounge - An elegant cocktail bar in the Denver Union Station with happy hour Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 PM
• Forest Room 5 - A quirky lounge with a large food and drink menu and daily happy hour from 4 to 5:30 PM

Things to Do in Denver During the Week: Conclusion

We hope you found this article helpful and are excited to explore the best of Denver during the week! From relaxing at the spa and exploring street art to hanging out at a park to enjoying happy hour, there’s something for everyone.

If you want to treat yourself to a weekday spa experience, book your spa day at Oakwell Beer Spa.