DENVER Every weekend, Denver7 compiles a list of some fun events you might enjoy. Here are our picks for the 7 best things to do in the Denver metro area and beyond this weekend. Have a fun event youd like to showcase? Send an email to [email protected]. Fourth of July fireworks, drone shows and festivities While Colorados wildfires have canceled some fireworks shows planned for the Fourth of July, some cities are still able to host professional displays. Others have opted for drone shows and many have holiday concerts and activities for the whole family. Denver7 has been tracking events across the state for this Independence Day, below.2. Freedom Run! 5k The annual Independence Day 5K starts Saturday, July 4, at Evergreen Middle School, winding through neighborhoods to end with a Finish Line After Party at the Evergreen Athletic Club.All proceeds from the race benefit Mount Evans Home Health Care Hospice. More information can be found here.3. Cherry Creeks Art Festival Denver7 is a proud partner of the Cherry Creek Arts Festival running this year Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5. The annual event, put on by Denver-based nonprofit CherryArts, celebrates its 35thanniversary this year. Selected from 1,983 applicants, this years artists include 37 from Colorado, four from countries outside the United States, and 80 who are exhibiting at the festival for the first time, all in 13 different mediums.Find more details here.4. Colorado Renaissance Festival honors military families, veterans kids Colorado Renaissance Festival runs through August 2 in Larkspur, but this weekend is focused on military appreciation. Active military members and veterans can get buy one get one ticket at the festival box office. Kids can get in free. What to know before you go here. 5. Levitt Pavilion Denver: Free Concert SeriesDenver7 is a proud partner of Levitt Pavilion and the free concert series. The venue is hosting free concerts and community events from May through early October.Here's what's on this weekend's lineup: Friday, July 3: High Fade with Atlas Radio Saturday, July 4: Flobots with Espiaille DCI TourSee the full schedule and RSVP here. 7 best things to do in Colorado this weekend: July 3-5, 20266. FIFA World Cup 2026 Watch Parties at McGregor Square Whether you're the biggest soccer fan around or just want to see what all the excitement is about, share in the community around this year's World Cup at McGregor Square with watch parties Friday, July 3 through Sunday, July 5.Friday's watch parties: Australia vs. Egypt at 12 p.m. Argentina vs. Cape Verde at 4 p.m. Colombia vs. Ghana at 7:30 p.m.Saturday's watch parties: Canada vs. Morocco at 11 a.m. Paraguay vs. France at 3 p.m.Sunday's watch parties: Brazil vs. Norway at 2 p.m. Mexico vs. England at 6 p.m.Some watch parties require tickets. Learn more here. 7. Colorado Rockies postgame fireworks showsEven if you're not a big baseball fan or just disappointed in the Colorado Rockies' performance, Coors Field knows how to put on a spectacular fireworks show every Fourth of July.Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, the Rockies will play the San Francisco Giants starting at 6:10 p.m., followed by postgame fireworks shows over Coors Field.Saturday, July 5, the Rockies will wrap up the series against the Giants with a 2 p.m. game. Players will be available for autographs on the first base side of the stadium, beginning around 1 p.m.Get tickets here. ...read more read less