First Friday Art Walks (Denver Arts Week Edition)

About This Event

Explore Denver’s creative neighborhoods, meet local artists and find original artwork on sale during the First Friday Art Walks, part of Denver Arts Week. Whether you’re drawn to Día de los Muertos celebrations, contemporary exhibits or hands-on creative experiences, these First Fridays are your ticket to exploring Denver’s artistic soul. The 2025 participating art districts and creative neighborhoods (check back for updated 2026 details) include: • 40 West Arts District – Annual District Art Crawl and Día de los Muertos celebration with cultural exhibitions, altars, Aztec dancers, Indigenous and Latino/a/x artists, food trucks, hands-on crafts, and a free shuttle between the two sides of the district. FREE, all-ages, family-friendly. • Aurora Cultural Arts District – Diverse arts, cultural history, and a First Friday art walk featuring DAVA, The People's Building, breweries, small businesses and more. • Art District on Santa Fe – Steeped in Latino heritage, Santa Fe Drive comes alive with art lovers visiting galleries, studios, co-ops and street art everywhere. Includes the district's annual Día de Muertos celebration hosted by Museo de las Americas. • RiNo (River North) Arts District – Famous for street art and industrial revival, with art openings, live music and events at locations including RiNo ArtPark, an interdisciplinary arts center. • Tennyson Berkeley Association – First Friday stroll on Tennyson with artists on display, Modern Magic's "This Land is Our Land" 9-piece series at Ohana Yoga + Barre, and First Friday celebrations at Berkeley Untapped and Empourium Brewing Co. featuring local artists and live music.

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