The popular Colorado Renaissance Festival will open its medieval-themed event July 3 and run weekends through Aug. 22. The annual celebration held at the fairgrounds in Larkspur was canceled last year due to COVID-19.

Winter festivals and events around Colorado

Lots of Western things going on during the National Western Stock in Denver this weekend and add to that a Boat Show, Mobile Museum, sci-fi literature and more. Here's a sample of some favorites.