First Friday Art Walk (Makers Market, Live Music, Block Party)

Santa Fe's biggest First Friday Art Walk of the year is here, and it's the perfect excuse to meet some new people while exploring one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods.

Whether you're new to Denver, looking to expand your social circle, or simply love discovering local art and culture, this is a relaxed, low-pressure way to spend an unforgettable Friday night with great company. Come solo or bring a friend—we'll make sure you find people to explore with!

We'll kick things off at Town Hall Collaborative (6th & Santa Fe), where you can grab a drink, browse the Cotton Collective Makers Market, and connect with the group.

Grab a nametag to make it easier to identify who is with the group. From there, you're free to wander with new friends through the Art District on Santa Fe, exploring galleries, artist studios, live music, street performers, food trucks, pop-up vendors, restaurants, and everything else this incredible night has to offer.

Why this First Friday is special:
For this event only, Santa Fe Drive will be completely closed to traffic from 6th Avenue to 11th Avenue, transforming the neighborhood into a massive pedestrian festival with hundreds of artists, live entertainment, makers, and local businesses spread throughout the district. It's the biggest Art Walk of the year and one of Denver's signature summer events.

No artistic knowledge required—just come ready to explore, socialize, and enjoy a fun summer evening.

Getting there:
Because of the street closures and large crowds, parking will be very limited. We highly recommend:

🚆 Light Rail (10th & Osage Station is nearby)
🚶 Walking
🚲 Scooter or bike
🚗 Carpooling (feel free to make arrangements in the comments)
🚕 Uber or Lyft

If you do drive, plan to park a few blocks away and enjoy the walk.

See you there!

Optional After Party
Once we finish up with the Art Walk around 10pm at 11th and Santa Fe, attendees are invited to walk about 15 minutes east with us to a free Time Machine Dance Party (80s, 90s, 00s) at Club Vinyl. RSVP and grab free tickets at https://www.meetup.com/make-new-friends-meetup-group/events/315577157