Upcoming Events

Cherry Creek North Live & Local
Saturday, June 3rd to Sunday, June 25th
Saturday, Jun. 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2023
 
Get ready for an art-filled June! Every Saturday in June, talented musicians and artists will take to the sidewalks of the neighborhood, located on the beautiful tree-lined streets of Cherry Creek North, to showcase their skills. Get ready to be surprised and delighted as you explore the neighborhood, with acoustic melodies and incredible art around every corner. 
 
And the best part? This event is completely free! So grab your friends and family and come experience the magic of Cherry Creek North Live & Local.
 
Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to connect with the community, support local artists, and enjoy a summer day filled with music and art.
Smash Fine Arts Festival
Saturday, June 10th to Sunday, June 11th
The 2023 Smash Fine Arts Festival kicks off in the Spring on Saturday, June 10th through Sunday, June 11th on Fillmore Plaza. This festival features top-shelf national artists, fine catering, and live violin, piano, and guitar music. Come join us for an experience that will delight the exquisite artisan in you!
Spring Fling is Back !!
Wednesday, June 14th
 
Yippee Ki-Yay!  Spring Fling Is Back!
 
The Covid Blues are over! The Cherry Creek North Neighborhood Association is thrilled to announce the return of Spring Fling at the Four Mile Historic Park on Wednesday, June 14th. This year will feature a fun Western theme with a barbecue buffet dinner, a music DJ, and after dinner dancing with Western, Motown, and other favorite music. A cash bar will be available. Onsite parking is free but car-pooling is still encouraged.
 
There is a capacity limit of 100 attendees, dues paid supporting and sustaining members only. The event price will be $75 per dues paid member. If you have not already reset your password on the new website, do it now so you will have immediate access to this first come, first serve ticketed event. Tickets will go on sale on Tuesday, May 2nd.
 
So, put on your dancing shoes. The Four Mile staff will even lead us in a little line dancing. The event schedule on June 14th will be:
            5:30 – 6:30 PM    Social Hour
            6:30 – 8:00 PM    Barbecue Buffet Dinner  
            8:00 –10:00 PM   Music and Dancing
 
Be sure you are an annual dues paid member and you MUST have your new password established on the CCNNA website so you can purchase your tickets. Come and join the fun in the Western environment of the wonderful Four Mile Historic Park www.fourmilepark.org just minutes from Cherry Creek North.
 
June historic tour - Mob families and hang outs
Friday, June 23rd, 10.45am
The Denver Mob Tour takes a ride through Denver’s north side. We explore the haunts, homes and crimes scenes of Denver’s Little Italy. From the bootleggers to La Cosa Nostra, you will be blown away at the historical content of this tour.
Our tour begins in front of Gaetanos Restaurant. Gaetanos was owned by the mafia family here in Denver from 1944 to 2005. The tour takes an hour and a half as we drive through North Denver"s Little Italy. We will see 22 sights including haunts, homes and crime scenes of Denver's very own Mafia figures. The tour ends at Gaetano's Restaurant with a tour the basement of Gaetano’s which was used as the head quarters and gambling den of the crime family, and also bugged by the FBI in 1980. You have to take the tour to find out what celebrities visited the restaurant.
 
Our guide has been an organized crime buff since he was a kid. He started studying the mafia here in the United States in 1985 when he was in college. He found out about the Denver Mafia Family in his twenties driving a limousine part-time. The group he picked up in front of Gaetano's restaurant was the Denver Mafia. 
 
 
His stories from both sides of the law, will be shared on our bus tour around these key historical sites.
 
Participants can enjoy lunch on your own at Gaetano’s-- reservations required. Please let me know if you will would like to make a reservation. 
 
Location:  Gaetano’s restaurant 38th & Tejon St. Arrive by 10:45am
 
Date: June 23, 2023 11:00am  An hour and half tour
 
Time: Bus tour starts at 11:00, arrive by 10:45 a.m.
 
Cost: $45 per person for this docent led bus tour through the sites 
 
Sign up: 
Email Linda Barker at barkerlk22@gmail.com to register and confirm a spot for this tour by June 14th
Put your check in my mailbox, 560 St. Paul, text 303-981-2241 when you do, or Venmo.
Confirm if you want to be on the lunch reservation list.
 
This is a CCNNA sponsored event, so make sure your CCNNA membership is up to date (Click here to Join or Renew CCNNA).
 
Additional information to participants in early July. Join our CCNNA Facebook for updated information and neighborhood happenings….. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ccnneighbors 
 
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Saturday, July 1st to Monday, July 3rd
Saturday, Jul. 1 - Monday, Jul. 3, 2023
 
Calling all art lovers and culture enthusiasts! The 2023 Cherry Creek Arts Festival, produced by CherryArts, is back and better than ever. Join us for three days of artistic exploration, live performances, and interactive experiences, from July 1st to July 3rd.
 
Featuring 250 national and international artists, the festival showcases a diverse range of art mediums, from painting and sculpture to jewelry and glasswork. Meet the artists, learn about their techniques, and take home a unique piece of art to cherish for years to come.
 
For families with children, don't miss the Creation Station, where little ones can unleash their creativity through a variety of art projects and activities. And don't forget to indulge in the delicious food and drink offerings from local vendors.
Bastille Day: A Taste of France
Friday, July 14th to Saturday, July 15th
Friday, Jul. 14 – Saturday, Jul. 15
 
Are you ready to experience the best of France without leaving your city? Then mark your calendars for July 14th and 15th for Bastille Day: A Taste of France, a two-day festival celebrating French culture and all things French! This event is free and open to the public, so bring your friends, family, and loved ones to enjoy the festivities. With 40-50 local vendors offering the "la creme de la creme" of French and French-themed products, there's something for everyone to enjoy.
 
Indulge in delicious French cuisine, sip on authentic French wines, and shop for unique French-inspired goods like art, fashion, and home decor. The festival will be a feast for the senses, with live music, entertainment, and cultural activities that will transport you to the streets of Paris.
Cherry Creek North Sidewalk Sale
Friday, July 14th to Sunday, July 16th
Friday, Jul. 14 - Sunday, Jul. 16, 2023
 
Start the summer season with the year’s best sales from some of your favorite local shops. Now in its 53rd year, Cherry Creek North hosts this popular event. With over 16 blocks of high-end discounts — shopping the latest in fashion has never felt so good.
5280 Magazine Top of the Town 30th Anniversary
Thursday, July 20th
Thursday, Jul. 20
 
5280 Magazine is celebrating their 30th Anniversary for the iconic Top of the Town party on Thursday, July 20th on Fillmore Plaza! 
Smash Fine Arts Festival
Saturday, August 12th to Sunday, August 13th
Saturday, Aug. 12 - Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023
 
The summer Smash Fine Arts Festival returns this August 12th & 13th on Fillmore Plaza. This festival features top-shelf national artists, fine catering, and live violin, piano, and guitar music. Come join us for an experience that will delight the exquisite artisan in you!