Opening Day and Art Walks are Back

Denver, CO · April 3, 2026

Happy Friday — the city is buzzing today with that specific energy only the first Friday in April can bring. Whether you are headed to the ballpark or the galleries, it is a beautiful day to be out and about.

🏙️ Local Pulse

  • Rockies Return for Home Opener The Colorado Rockies take the field at Coors Field this afternoon for the 2026 home opener. Expect heavy traffic around LoDo and a sea of purple as fans celebrate the return of baseball to 20th and Blake.

  • Colfax BRT Utility Work Begins City officials announced that the next phase of the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit project begins Monday. This stretch focuses on utility upgrades between Williams and Vine, so plan for minor lane shifts during your morning commute next week.

  • New Cherry Creek Trail Lighting A new pilot program for solar-powered LED lighting along the Cherry Creek Trail launched last night. The lights aim to improve visibility for evening bike commuters on the popular path between Speer Boulevard and Confluence Park.

🌤️ Today's Outlook

  • High 62°F · Low 34°F A classic spring day with plenty of sunshine for the first pitch. You will want a light jacket if you are staying out for the Art Walk after sunset as the temperature drops quickly.

📅 What's On Around Town

  • Rockies Home Opener vs. Dodgers Coors Field, 2001 Blake St 2:10 PM The quintessential spring tradition returns with pre-game festivities starting early in the surrounding LoDo bars and restaurants.

  • First Friday Art Walk Art District on Santa Fe, 525 Santa Fe Dr 5:30–9:30 PM Hundreds of artists open their studios for the city's largest monthly cultural gathering; expect food trucks, live music, and vibrant crowds.

  • RiNo First Friday River North Art District, various locations 6:00 PM Explore the murals and galleries of RiNo with special pop-up performances and craft beverage releases throughout the neighborhood.

  • Lakewood: First Friday at 40 West 40 West Arts District, 1560 Teller St 6:00–9:00 PM A short hop west for an eclectic mix of indoor galleries and outdoor installations along the historic West Colfax corridor.

  • Comedy Night at the Bug The Bug Theatre, 3654 Navajo St 8:00 PM Catch local stand-ups in this historic North Denver venue for a budget-friendly night of laughs in the heart of the Highlands.

📸 Spotlight & Story

  • The Buckhorn Exchange As the city’s oldest restaurant, holding Colorado’s first liquor license, this Lincoln Park landmark is more than a steakhouse; it is a living museum. Opened in 1893 by a scout for Buffalo Bill, the walls are lined with over 500 taxidermy mounts and a 125-year-old back bar. It serves as a reminder that while the skyline changes, the city’s frontier roots remain firmly planted just a few blocks from the light rail.

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