Your Guide to August 2026 in Denver

We’re in the thick of the summer season! There’s no end to the high temps in sight, so how do you stay cool and keep your sanity? Green chile correspondent Justine Sandoval and man about town Adrian Felix join host Bree Davies to share their picks for everything to do, see, eat, drink and explore this August – like paddleboarding at the Soda Lakes to catching a chill event at your fave air-conditioned Denver Public Library branch.  Got plans tonight? Be sure to RSVP for Good Trouble Conversations: Changing Lanes Documentary Screening & Panel tonight featuring host Bree Davies, it’s free! And get tickets and more information on MCA’s Mixed Taste: Blucifer & Rocky Flats on August 19 featuring City Cast Denver contributor Patty Calhoun and executive producer Paul Karolyi! For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member! What are you doing to keep cool this August? Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this July 31st episode: Colorado Lottery Denver Art Museum Colfax Ave BID Curious Theatre Denver Public Library Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise