DENVER Every weekend, Denver7 compiles a list of some fun events you might enjoy. Here are our picks for the 7 best things to do in the Denver metro area and beyond this weekend. Have a fun event youd like to showcase? Send an email to [email protected]. Celebrate young talent at YOR FestSaturday, Sept. 19Youth on Record's annual music festival returns with performances by emerging artists, hands-on activities and opportunities to support Colorado's next generation of musicians and creators. The free event brings together music, art and community while highlighting the work of young people from across the Denver area. Click here to learn more.2. Shop, snack and support animals at Foothills Animal Shelter's Fall MarketSunday, Sept. 20This pet-friendly market features local vendors, food, live entertainment and activities benefiting Foothills Animal Shelter. Visitors can browse handmade goods, meet adoptable animals and enjoy a fall outing while supporting animal welfare efforts. Click here to learn more and to register for the event.3. Experience music, dance and culture at Festival del SolSunday, Sept. 20Colorado Chautauqua's Festival del Sol celebrates Latino culture with live music, dance performances, food and family-friendly activities. The event offers an opportunity to enjoy a vibrant day of entertainment while recognizing the contributions of Latino communities across Colorado. Click here to learn more.4. Savor a Colorado tradition at the Pueblo Chile Frijoles FestivalSept. 18-20Downtown Pueblo comes alive with the aroma of roasted green chiles during one of Colorado's signature festivals. Visitors can enjoy food vendors, live entertainment, cooking competitions, a parade and plenty of opportunities to sample the region's famous chile harvest. Learn more at PuebloChileFestival.com.5. Take in Colorado's fall colors aboard the Georgetown Loop RailroadSept. 18-Oct. 4The Fall Colors Train offers a scenic ride through the Rocky Mountains as aspen trees begin their annual display of gold and yellow. It's a classic Colorado experience that combines historic railroad travel with some of the state's best autumn scenery. Click here to learn more and book tickets.6. Celebrate Japanese culture at Spirit of JapanSept. 18-20Spirit of Japan showcases traditional and contemporary Japanese culture through performances, demonstrations, food, arts and interactive activities. The festival offers visitors a chance to explore Japanese traditions while enjoying a weekend of cultural experiences in the Denver area. Click here to learn more.7. Watch the skies come alive at the Colorfest Balloon RallySept. 18-20Colorful hot-air balloons fill the skies above Pagosa Springs during this long-running event in southwest Colorado. Morning launches, community activities and mountain views make it a memorable weekend getaway and one of the state's most photogenic fall traditions. Learn more at Colorfest Balloon Rally. ...read more read less