Weekend things to do around Denver and beyond: Denver Fashion Week and more

Each Thursday, explore Denver’s essential weekend events curated by The Denver Gazette. Dive into cultural experiences and entertainment delights across the city. Whether you enjoy art galleries, pottery, or outdoor sports, there’s something for everyone in Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. To submit an event for consideration, email listings@gazette.com.

SATURDAY

Veterans from all military conflicts are honored at the Denver Veterans Day Parade & Festival in City Park. See memorabilia, vintage vehicles, weapons and uniforms from those years and salute the veterans who served. Joining the military, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., are marching units, bands, cars and seveeral thousand spectators. denverveteransday.com/parade-festival Another Colorado observance is in Colorado Springs with In Their Honor Veterans Day Parade down Tejon Street downtown starting at 11 a.m. facebook.com/InTheirHonorAirShow

SUNDAY

One of the loveliest Denver holiday traditions is on Sunday, the 36th Annual Champagne Cascade at the history-filled Brown Palace Hotel. In the spectacular atrium watch as a swordsman severs the bottlenecks of Moet and pours champagne into the top glass of the two-story, 5,200-glass pyramid. Down and down the champagne goes, glass by glass in a dazzling photographic display. A 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. benefit for Saint Joseph Hospital Foundation, tickets are $45, $25 for children under 12. Early-Bird VIP of $250 offers viewing on the Mezzanine level, champagne, light brunch and sweet bites. brownpalace.com

SUNDAY

See why Taylor Swift loves her cats so much at Cat Fest Colorado, Sunday at National Western Complex Expo Hall. Hundreds of other kitty fans will be there, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and VIPs starting at 10 a.m., for entertainment, cat toys, vendors, celebrity cats and even cats for adoption. Guest of Honor is Moshow the Cat Rapper. Admission $20 and family packs available. catfestco.com

SATURDAY-NOV. 17

Enjoy the latest in fashion, hair styles and must haves during the nationally recognized, inclusive Denver Fashion Week described as “a platform for emerging designers, local boutiques, national brands, hairstylists, makeup artists, and models to shine.” A Western Fashion Show is perfect for Colorado style. The Brighton, 3403 Brighton Blvd., Denver RiNo. A DFW schedule and tickets: denverfashionweek.com

SATURDAY

A cheese lovers delight and you don’t have to go all the way to Wisconsin. It’s the 2024 Denver Grilled Cheese & Mac Fest with mac and cheese and grilled cheese, chased with beverages. Vote for your favorite queso. Saturday, 12:30-5 p.m., RiNo Art Park, 1900 35th St. For tickets: tinyurl.com/444rz866

THURSDAY-SUNDAY

What’s under that blue and white Big Top Tent at Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock is the touring Cirque Italia Water Circus – Gold. Circus performers are above 35,000 gallons of water. Showtimes Thursday and Friday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, 1:30, 4:30, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Tickets $15-$60 at gold.cirqueitalia.com/events/1197_Water-Circus-Gold-Unit-Castle-Rock-CO 

SATURDAY-DEC. 1

So many rock greats have performed in Denver and here they are in photos: “Rock Legends: Denver’s Untold Moments in Rock History.” Photographer Ben Perea, D’Art Gallery LLC,  900 Santa Fe Drive. Opening reception Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. See the icons Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. bpigallery.com

SATURDAY

Sweet treats and fun outdoor exercise for the family at The Great Candy Run followed by a festival. Run or walk a 5K for the Fetal Health Foundation in Wash Park, South Downing Street and East Louisiana Avenue, 9 a.m. to noon, $44.85 for adults, $39.85 for kids. thegreatcandyrun.com

SUNDAY

An afternoon with the Moons & Planets and cosmic experience music by the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra, Sunday at Macky Auditorium, 285 University Ave., Boulder, 4-5:30 p.m. Tickets $10-$95, students of all ages $10. The highlight the 150th anniversary of Gustav Holst’s iconic “The Planets.” boulderphil.org/moons-and-planets

SATURDAY

“Dueling Banjos” could come alive at Swallow Hills Music’s Banjofest, 71 E. Yale Ave. An inaugural festival Saturday, 9:30 a.m. with workshops 10 a.m.-6:45 p.m. and a guaranteed lively concert at 7 p.m. Pickers and music-loving spectators: swallowhillmusic.org/banjofest