Denver May the Fourth Star Wars Day Events 2026
It comes round yearly: Star Wars Day, in any other case referred to as (and in addition completely as a consequence of the Dad-joke pun) May the Fourth Be With You Day.
While it is actually true that Star Warsas a phenomenon, is not the unique bailiwick of Dads normally, it is arguably nonetheless the Hutts-share of the fan inhabitants. Whether or not that is true — particularly, whether or not or not this explicit vacation will die off with the GenX people that keep in mind standing in traces again in 1977, 1980, and 1983 — might be a narrative informed some a long time in the future.
For now, we’re celebrating one in every of the nice American obsessions, a narrative from lengthy, way back in a galaxy far, far-off. And make a remark, younger Jedi: a few of the celebrating for May the 4th will occur in the days main as much as May 4…as a result of typically celebrating on a Monday is as problematic as serving a droid in a Mos Eisley cantina.
So how can we have fun, right here in Denver? In methods as quite a few as the odds of efficiently navigating an asteroid area in a closely modified YT-1300 gentle freighter: 3720 to 1. But that is too many to even attempt to record, so in the pursuits of doing or doing not, listed below are only a few of our favorites.
Star Wars Celebration!
Saturday, May 2, 1 to three pm
Edgewater Library, 1800 Harlan Street, Edgewater
Members of the fabled 501st Legion might be at the Edgewater Library’s Star Wars Celebrating on Saturday, keeping track of issues and ensuring the whole lot is so as by means of looming poses and photo-ops. And actually, a public library is at all times the excellent place for youths to go and uncover distant galaxies just about every single day of the 12 months, however there’s solely someday after they’re particularly invited to decorate as their favourite Star Wars character, take pleasure in treats and crafts, and customarily have loads of galactic enjoyable. This is it, nerf-herders.
Star Wars Day at Fiction Beer Company
Saturday, May 2, 2 pm, by means of Sunday, May 3, midnight
Fiction Beer Company, 7101 East Colfax Avenue
Fiction Beer Company celebrates May the Fourth early this 12 months…whereas at the identical time letting the Dark Side take over. The home brew for a Star Wars celebration circa 2026 comes with a darkish twist: a brand new black IPA referred to as Maltering the Deal. Fiction Beer Company will even be releasing restricted version glassware that includes the Cantina band, Figrin D’an and the Modal Nodes, which can go on sale at midday Saturday whereas provides final. Come early to ensure you snag(letooth) one. Add to that flash-tattoos from Silverback Studios and snacks from Sam’s Crumb Cart, and you have your self a full of life hive of pleasant scum and party-style villainy. Costumes inspired!
May the Fourth Be with You 5K!
Sunday, May 3, 10 am
Frolic Brewing, 12910 Zuni Street, Westminster
If you are up for an excellent old school podrace…properly, you are out of luck. But if it is a footrace? Got you coated, Sebulba. The Star Wars-themed 5K begins and ends at Frolic Brewing Company with a free native craft brew ready for you at the end line. You won’t be capable to end the race in below 12 parsecs, and also you won’t even measure chronological time by distance, however hell: free beer. It’ll get you there, outdated man. And bonus: put on your favourite Jedi or dark-side apparel for an opportunity to win additional beer and prizes throughout the post-race festivities all day Sunday.
May the Fourth be With You…a Day Early
Sunday, May 3, 1 to 2:30 pm
Golden Library, 1019 tenth Street, Golden
Leave it to librarians to verify the title of the occasion is totally clear and accessible to all, proper? One can simply think about the dialog: “But we can’t have a May the Fourth party on May 3,” says one librarian. “Why not?” you reply one other. “It’s…inaccurate,” the first says. “But no kids can eat on Monday,” says the second. “It’s a school day.” And the first says, “Well, I won’t be party to inaccurate event planning, Judy.” And so the matter is resolved: the Golden Library and its employees will make it clear proper in the title as to when, precisely, they’ll present a galaxy filled with themed actions and enjoyable. “In your favorite costume arrive,” say the librarians, “and a great time you will have!” Librarians do the finest Yoda impressions. Facts.
Star Wars Day at Denver International Airport
Monday, May 4, 9 to 11 am and a pair of to 4 pm
8500 Pena Boulevard
It’s one in every of the stranger occasions that has been taking place for a number of years now at the Denver International Airport, in the Great Hall close to home arrivals and in addition at the heart of every of the three concourses. At these areas, all Denverites are invited to “join fan-favorites” who might be “showing off their iconic movie attire,” in response to a DIA press launch. Which is why that is such an odd occasion: of the 4 airport areas, just one is accessible to non-travelers. On every of the three concourses, there’ll simply be the traditional crowds of people who find themselves particularly not there to have fun, however somewhat to only get to their gate. At least the airline staff may have enjoyable saying issues like “We have altered your travel plans with a slight delay on the tarmac. Pray we do not alter them further.” Note the three-hour break mid-day, for a BYOBM (Bring Your Own Blue Milk) lunch.
May the Art Be with You
Monday, May 4, 5 to 9 pm
Spectra Art Space, 1836 South Broadway
Spectra Art Space brings again its standard pop-up set up to have fun Star Wars. Attendees will get entry to the present immersive Spookadelia: Unspokencomplimentary drinks from Ratio Beerworksthe alternative to satisfy outta-this-world artist Ashley Rainea dressing up contest, and even “astro-dice” readings. While it could be true that hokey religions would possibly by no means change an excellent blaster at your aspect, artwork simply could be the pressure that surrounds us, penetrates us, and binds this massive ol’ goofy galaxy collectively.
May the 4th Be with You Paint and Sip
Monday, May 4, 6:30 pm
Painting with a Twist, 7134 West Alaska Drive, Lakewood
Join Jedi Paint-Master Brian in a Classpop occasion to create your personal Star Wars panorama. All provides are offered for the $38 admission value — all you’ll want to convey is your love for Star Wars and your inside Bob-Rossian padawan. It’s geekery plus artwork and wine, and also you get to create one thing to place in your wall aside from that carbonite-frozen smuggler.
