COLFAX CAROUSAL PUNK FEST - NOV 15th

Colfax Carousal Punk Fest – Saturday, November 15 | 7 PM – 1 AM

Colfax Avenue is turning the volume all the way up. Join us for the First Annual Colfax Carousal Punk Fest — a one-night takeover of Denver’s most iconic street, packed with raw energy, loud guitars, and unapologetic community spirit.

True to its name, carousal means celebrating with laughter, drinks, and good company — and that’s exactly what this night is about. Eighteen bands will tear up the stages at Tight End, The Squire, and Lion’s Lair, with Illegal Pete’s serving as your ticket hub and command central.

Lineup Highlights:
Cleaner · Jon Snodgrass · The Tammy Shine · Bad Year · Benjamin Buttice · Black Dots · Brass Tags · Friends of Cesar Romero · GLUEMAN · JSR · Lawsuit Models · No Good Reason · RUGBURN · State Drugs · The Etiquettes · Tiny Humans · Trauma Czars · Tuff Bluff

Where: Tight End, The Squire, Lion’s Lair (Tickets + HQ at Illegal Pete’s)
When: Saturday, November 15 | 7 PM – 1 AM
Tickets: $15–$30 → Grab Yours Here

Don’t miss the chance to celebrate punk on Colfax — where it all began. Loud music, late-night energy, and the Colfax community, all in one unforgettable night.

SMALL BIZ SATURDAY ARTISAN MARKET - NOV 29th

Saturday, November 29 | 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 The Learned Lemur, 2220 E Colfax Ave

Celebrate Small Business Saturday Colfax-style!
Join us at The Learned Lemur for a cozy, creative Artisan Market featuring some of Denver’s most fun, eclectic, and talented makers. From handmade jewelry and art to unique art and gifts you won’t find online, this is your chance to shop local, meaningful, and one-of-a-kind this holiday season.

✨ Why you’ll love it:

• Discover incredible local artists and creators
• Find truly unique gifts (and maybe a treat for yourself!)
• Support Denver’s creative community right here on Colfax

🅿️ Parking: Available at the University of Chinese Medicine off York Street (just south of Colfax) — $2.00 per hour. There’s also plenty of free side-street parking on Gaylord and York.

💛 Shop local. Shop from the creator community. Ditch the tariffs and web shopping — shop Colfax!

2ND ANNUAL HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING - NOV 29th

Saturday, November 29 | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Park Avenue Park at Franklin Street & Colfax Avenue

Get ready to kick off the holiday season in true Colfax fashion — bigger, brighter, and full of community cheer!

Join us for our 2nd Annual Holiday Tree Lighting, a joyful evening celebrating tradition, family, and community. Gather your friends and neighbors for festive lights, music, and sweet treats under the stars.

🎶 Holiday Sing-Along led by local favorite Ryan Chrys
🍪 Cookies from DP Dough
☕ Cocoa and Coffee by Savageau Coffee & Ice Cream (for all RSVPs!)

After the tree lights up the night, we’ll keep the celebration going just across the street at Cap Hill Confidential for an indoor holiday party — warm drinks, good company, and plenty of Colfax spirit!

🎁 All ages welcome! Bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a heartwarming night to remember.

👉 RSVP here for free cocoa and cookies

UGLY SWEATER PUB CRAWL - DEC 6th

It’s time to send off the year in true Colfax style! Join us on Saturday, Dec. 6, , for the final Colfax Bar Crawl of the year. Throw on your ugliest holiday sweater, grab your friends (or your parents, cousins, even that coworker who needs some cheer), and get ready for a festive night out.

We’ll be hopping between some of Colfax’s favorite bars with holiday-themed games, challenges, and plenty of surprises along the way. Don’t miss your chance to close out 2025 with laughs, drinks, and community spirit—Colfax style.
 

3:-4:15 p.m. - Crazy Mountain Brewing Company (registration)  $5 pints

4:15-5:30 p.m. - Bad Axe Throwing $2 New Belgium beer special AND $27.75/person 60-min axe throwing

5:30-6:30 p.m. - The 99ers Drink special TBD

6:45-7:45 p.m. - Velvet Banjo, Drink special TBD

8-9 p.m. - Satellite Bar $3 Red and Green Jell-O shots

Get your tickets for only $10 here. 

COLFAX VOLUNTEER DAY WITH SAME CAFE - DEC 13th 

When: Saturday, December 13 | 12:00 PM–3:00 PM
Where: SAME Café, 2023 E Colfax Ave, Denver

Let’s wrap up an incredible year of giving back—Colfax style!
For our final Volunteer Day of 2025, we’re heading indoors to the welcoming warmth of SAME Café to make hygiene kits for members of their community. It’s a simple, hands-on way to share a little comfort with our neighbors who need it most this season.

After we finish assembling kits, we’ll head to one of our favorite Colfax spots for a casual end-of-year celebration—a chance to thank every volunteer who’s shown up, cleaned up, cheered on, and made a difference throughout the year.

How to get involved:
🧴 Bring travel-sized toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, soap, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.) if you can
🙌 Or just come ready to help assemble kits with the supplies we’ll have on hand
💛 Stay for the post-event celebration and connect with the amazing Colfax volunteer crew

This is our way of saying thank you for another incredible year of community, compassion, and Colfax spirit.

RSVP today! 

GIVE TOGETHER ON COLFAX AVE  - DEC 16th

When: Tuesday, December 16 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
Where: The Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80218
Partner: American Red Cross + Colfax Ave BID

Join neighbors, local businesses, and the American Red Cross for a day of lifesaving generosity on Colfax. Your one donation can help save up to three lives—and as a thank-you, all donors will receive a goodie bag packed with offers and items from Colfax Ave BID businesses.

Why participate

• Support our community in a tangible, lifesaving way
• Enjoy exclusive perks from Colfax Avenue shops and restaurants
• Help keep Colorado’s blood supply strong through the holidays

Reserve your spot (appointments encouraged):
👉 Register today with the Red Cross

Helpful tips for donors

• Bring a photo ID
• Hydrate well and eat a healthy meal beforehand
• If you’re feeling under the weather, please reschedule

Spread the word
Invite a friend, a coworker, or your whole team—let’s fill The Fillmore with community spirit!