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Arvada Center Holds Spring Pottery Sale. Prices To Fit Any Budget

The Arvada Center Ceramic Studio holds its annual Spring Pottery Sale from Tuesday, May 12 to Sunday, May 17, 2026, in the Upper Gallery at the Arvada Center. The sale features one-of-a-kind functional pottery, sculpture, jewelry, and decor. There will be hundreds of pieces available and prices to fit any budget. [Read more…] about Arvada Center Holds Spring Pottery Sale. Prices To Fit Any Budget

Posted by Laura on May 9, 2026 | Updated April 28, 2026 Filed Under: Shopping

Denver Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale May 16 & 17

gardeningThe Denver Extension Master Gardener program holds its Spring Plant Sale on Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17, 2026. You’ll find heirloom and modern tomatoes, sweet and hot (New Mexico) chiles, vegetables and herbs, colorful annuals and perennials. Colorado Master Gardener volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and help you choose plants and answer questions. [Read more…] about Denver Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale May 16 & 17

Posted by Laura on May 8, 2026 | Updated May 7, 2026 Filed Under: Home & Garden

Summer Kickoff Concert In Downtown Castle Rock – Live Music, Food Trucks & More May 16

Music starts flowing in Downtown Castle Rock with a FREE Summer Kickoff Concert on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Festival Park. Enjoy live music with performances by The Tiny Pockets and headliner Millennial Romance, as well as food trucks, drinks and face painting. [Read more…] about Summer Kickoff Concert In Downtown Castle Rock – Live Music, Food Trucks & More May 16

Posted by Laura on May 8, 2026 | Updated April 30, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

DroneArt Show: Harry Potter in Denver. We Have an Exclusive Discount on Tickets

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DroneArt Show: Harry Potter flies over Denver for the first time! Experience an unforgettable open-air spectacle as 1,200 illuminated drones recreate your favorite characters and most beloved moments from the Harry Potter films. DroneArt Show: Harry Potter comes to the Auraria Campus in Downtown Denver for two shows only — Friday & Saturday, July 10 & 11, 2026. [Read more…] about DroneArt Show: Harry Potter in Denver. We Have an Exclusive Discount on Tickets

Posted by Laura on May 7, 2026 | Updated May 6, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Levitt Pavilion Denver Presents 2026 Free Summer Concert Series. Here’s The Line-Up

The world-class Levitt Pavilion Denver, an outdoor concert venue, has announced its 2026 FREE concert series. The 2026 summer line-up features local, national and international musicians, ranging from acclaimed, emerging talent to seasoned, award-winning artists in every musical genre imaginable.

An RSVP is encouraged, but not required to help the organizers plan for the event. They will accept walk-ups as long as the venue has capacity. [Read more…] about Levitt Pavilion Denver Presents 2026 Free Summer Concert Series. Here’s The Line-Up

Posted by Laura on May 7, 2026 | Updated May 6, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment Tagged With: summer music

Spring Fest at Yetman Family Farm: Pet Animals, Get Compost & Mulch, Live Music & More

Amy Yetman founded and ran the Horseshoe Market for 15 years. Then, she sold the business to focus on a four-acre urban, flower farm in Lakewood. In addition to the Yetman family, the farm houses horses, goats, chickens and a cat. You can check it out for yourself during Spring Festival at the Farm on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. [Read more…] about Spring Fest at Yetman Family Farm: Pet Animals, Get Compost & Mulch, Live Music & More

Posted by Laura on May 7, 2026 | Updated April 27, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Colorado Railroad Museum’s “Colorado Crossings” – Steam Locomotives & Railroad Fun May 16 & 17

All aboard! The Colorado Railroad Museum is bringing back Denver Metro’s largest and most colorful festival of operating trains on Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17, 2026. “Colorado Crossings” features two coal-fired narrow-gauge locomotives under steam plus three “Galloping Geese” in operation. These beloved self-propelled rail cars once carried mail over Lizard Head Pass in southwest Colorado. Activities and train rides will take place daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
[Read more…] about Colorado Railroad Museum’s “Colorado Crossings” – Steam Locomotives & Railroad Fun May 16 & 17

Posted by Laura on May 7, 2026 | Updated April 23, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Celebrate Culture, Art & Food at Sun Valley Viaduct Night Market

Local chefs, artisans, and entrepreneurs throughout Denver converge on the south end of Empower Field (Parking Lot B) under the Colfax Viaduct on Saturday, May 16, 2026, for the Sun Valley Viaduct Night Market. From 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., enjoy live music, family-friendly entertainment, more than 70 local vendors and community partners, along with food trucks and interactive experiences. [Read more…] about Celebrate Culture, Art & Food at Sun Valley Viaduct Night Market

Posted by Laura on May 6, 2026 | Updated April 30, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Erie Town Fair Features Craft Vendors, Live Music, Kids Activities, Food, Beer Garden & More May 16

Historic Old Town Erie hosts the annual Erie Town Fair on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors can enjoy more than 280 craft, artist, food and vendor booths. All activities take place in Historic Old Town Erie, with local entertainment, children’s activities and food trucks in adjacent Coal Creek Park. Once again, the Erie Hot Air Balloon Festival will be a separate event in July. [Read more…] about Erie Town Fair Features Craft Vendors, Live Music, Kids Activities, Food, Beer Garden & More May 16

Posted by Laura on May 6, 2026 | Updated May 6, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Best Amazon Deals This Week: Sunscreen, Degree, LEGO, Shokz, Beckham Pillows, Amazon Basics & More

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deal shopping tagsDon’t spend hours looking for the best deals. Whether you’re shopping for a gift or a specific need, or — like us — just seeing what suits your fancy, take a look at this list we’ve pulled together for you. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.

 

Some of the biggest discounts are “Limited Time Only,” meaning that they can be here one minute and gone the next, so the discounts might not be the same as listed here when you check. We do try to keep up! Here are a few great deals that caught our eye… [Read more…] about Best Amazon Deals This Week: Sunscreen, Degree, LEGO, Shokz, Beckham Pillows, Amazon Basics & More

Posted by Laura on May 5, 2026 | Updated May 4, 2026 Filed Under: Shopping

CU Dorm Sale – Shop Reclaimed Dorm Essentials at Bargain Prices

When CU Boulder students move out each spring, Resource Central’s team, in partnership with the University of Colorado’s Environmental Center, is on site to collect their unneeded dorm items to keep them out of the landfill. These items are made available for the community to shop at the annual CU Yard Sale, with most priced at just $1 to 15. This year’s event is Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. [Read more…] about CU Dorm Sale – Shop Reclaimed Dorm Essentials at Bargain Prices

Posted by Laura on May 5, 2026 | Updated May 4, 2026 Filed Under: Services · Shopping

Moodswing Midnight Market: Shopping, Socializing & Pickleball!

Step into something a little different. MoodSwing Midnight Market is a late-night, high-energy market experience designed for discovery, connection, and a little bit of play. It’s on Friday, May 15, 2026, from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. at Moodswing Denver, an upscale pickleball complex with restaurant and bar. [Read more…] about Moodswing Midnight Market: Shopping, Socializing & Pickleball!

Posted by Laura on May 5, 2026 | Updated April 18, 2026 Filed Under: Shopping · Things To Do

2nd Saturday at CSU Spur on May 9: Family-Friendly Interactive Hands-On Fun

The Colorado State University Spur campus at the National Western Complex comes alive every second Saturday of the month for a day full of FREE interactive, hands-on activities that the whole family can enjoy. The next 2nd Saturday at Spur is Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This month’s theme is “Spur in Bloom,” and visitors will have the opportunity to participate in a host of interactive activities throughout the day. [Read more…] about 2nd Saturday at CSU Spur on May 9: Family-Friendly Interactive Hands-On Fun

Posted by Laura on May 5, 2026 | Updated May 5, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Free Entry to Denver Botanic Gardens During Spring Plant Sale

The always-anticipated annual spring plant sale at the Denver Botanic Gardens is Friday & Saturday, May 8 & 9, 2026. In addition to 15 plant divisions (herbs, vegetables, hanging baskets, seeds, container gardens, water-smart plants, etc.), the sale includes gardening supplies and garden gifts. Overall, tens of thousands of plants are offered. [Read more…] about Free Entry to Denver Botanic Gardens During Spring Plant Sale

Posted by Laura on May 4, 2026 | Updated May 4, 2026 Filed Under: Home & Garden

Northglenn Food Truck Carnival: Food, Carnival, Music & More

The City of Northglenn holds its 2026 Food Truck Carnival on Friday to Sunday, May 15 to 17, 2026, at the E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park and Civic Center Campus near the new Northglenn Recreation Center. Featuring 20+ food trucks daily, live entertainment, and carnival rides, this FREE community event is perfect for all ages. [Read more…] about Northglenn Food Truck Carnival: Food, Carnival, Music & More

Posted by Laura on May 4, 2026 | Updated April 29, 2026 Filed Under: Food & Drink · Things To Do

Yum! Colorado Chocolate Festival 2026 Offers 50,000+ Samples

The annual Colorado Chocolate Festival at the Delta by Marriott in Northglenn is Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features more than 50,000 chocolate samples from more than 80 regional and national vendors. If thousands of chocolate samples isn’t enough enticement, this year’s festival also offers contests, a Mother’s Day gift market, games and kids activities.

[Read more…] about Yum! Colorado Chocolate Festival 2026 Offers 50,000+ Samples

Posted by Laura on May 4, 2026 | Updated May 3, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Jewels For Hope Sale in Englewood on May 9. Find Real “Gems” at Bargain Prices

Jewelry SaleWe all know fine jewelry is expensive, right? Not when you buy from Jewels for Hope. The group collects pre-owned jewelry and holds sales throughout the year with proceeds going to the Children’s Diabetes Foundation at Denver. You’ll find plenty of bling at their next sale on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their shop in Englewood. [Read more…] about Jewels For Hope Sale in Englewood on May 9. Find Real “Gems” at Bargain Prices

Posted by Laura on May 4, 2026 | Updated April 24, 2026 Filed Under: Shopping

Denver Potters Association Spring Show & Sale May 7-10

The annual four-day Denver Potters Association Spring Show & Sale features the creative output of more than 30 local artists and serves as a showcase for affordable, unique items. Admission is FREE. You’ll find functional and sculptural ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber and wood creations. It takes place Thursday, May 7 through Sunday, May 10, 2026. [Read more…] about Denver Potters Association Spring Show & Sale May 7-10

Posted by Laura on May 3, 2026 | Updated May 3, 2026 Filed Under: Shopping · Things To Do

Avs Round 2 Passes Available! Avs Host Free Watch Parties at Ball Arena During Playoffs

Avs fans can watch all the home playoff games at huge FREE Fan Zones. The outdoor viewing party and live game broadcast viewing area is outside Ball Arena, with Chopper Circle closed between 9th St. and 11th St. during all Colorado Avalanche home playoff games. Passes are required for entry to the Avs Alley Fan Zone. The FREE passes are now available for Round 2 Game 1 on Sunday, May 3 at 7 p.m. and Game 2 (Date & Time TBA). [Read more…] about Avs Round 2 Passes Available! Avs Host Free Watch Parties at Ball Arena During Playoffs

Posted by Laura on May 3, 2026 | Updated May 2, 2026 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Arvada’s Second Saturday Concert Series & Street Festival Heats Up Summer Fun

Fun SmallSummer evenings in Olde Town Arvada come to life during the Second Saturday Concert Series & Street Festival. This year’s events are May 9, June 13, July 11 & August 8, 2026. The FREE series runs from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and promises to deliver a line-up of local bands, 50+ artisan vendors and family fun, including a dedicated Kids Zone.

[Read more…] about Arvada’s Second Saturday Concert Series & Street Festival Heats Up Summer Fun

Posted by Laura on May 3, 2026 | Updated May 2, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Things To Do

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