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Laura

Free Castle Rock Home and Garden Show April 10-12

The Castle Rock Home Show at the Douglas County Fairgrounds provides an opportunity to get ideas for home renovations, design trends, remodeling, gardening and full home automation. Meet more than 100 vendors and suppliers and enjoy live demonstrations, food samples and more. [Read more…] about Free Castle Rock Home and Garden Show April 10-12

Posted by Laura on April 4, 2026 | Updated March 9, 2026 Filed Under: Home & Garden

Movie Sneak Preview – ‘You, Me & Tuscany’

Sometimes the wrong place is right where you need to be. You, Me & Tuscany is a delicious romantic comedy about one little lie, one large Italian villa, and two people getting lost in the sauce of love. Halle Bailey stars as Anna, a young woman who has abandoned her dreams of becoming a chef and is now drifting through her twenties with a series of bad choices. [Read more…] about Movie Sneak Preview – ‘You, Me & Tuscany’

Posted by Laura on April 3, 2026 | Updated April 2, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment

Today! Celebrate Rockies Opening Day Friday, April 3 at Downtown Denver Parties

The Colorado Rockies take to Coors Field for their first home game on Friday, April 3, 2026. Downtown Denver will be abuzz, many taverns and restaurants will open their doors for game viewing (starting at 2:10 p.m. against the Philadelphia Phillies) and there are several FREE parties you can attend either before, during or after the game. [Read more…] about Today! Celebrate Rockies Opening Day Friday, April 3 at Downtown Denver Parties

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

17 Mile House Farm Open House on April 25. Register Now For ‘Archaeological Story”

The 17 Mile House is a 160-year old farm which served as a resting stop for pioneers traveling on the Cherokee/Smoky Hill wagon trails in the 1860s. You can visit for FREE during monthly Open House events. The next one is Saturday, April 25. 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon. The April Open House theme looks at the archaeological story of 17 Mile House. [Read more…] about 17 Mile House Farm Open House on April 25. Register Now For ‘Archaeological Story”

Posted by Laura on April 2, 2026 | Updated March 27, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Things To Do

Go Fly a Kite at Arvada Kite Festival

It may be the one time Front Range residents want the wind to blow. The annual Arvada Kite Festival is set for Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stenger Soccer Complex at 58th Ave. & Quail St. The high-flying event thrills all age groups with the artistry of kite flying and friendly competition, along with musical entertainment, food trucks, demos by Rocky Mountain Kite Association, 100+ vendors, face painting, inflatables and more. [Read more…] about Go Fly a Kite at Arvada Kite Festival

Posted by Laura on April 2, 2026 | Updated March 31, 2026 Filed Under: Kids Fun · Things To Do

Arapahoe Philharmonic Presents Children’s Discovery Concert

The Symphony of the Rockies presents its annual Children’s Discovery Concert on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Hope United Methodist Church. Join them for Tuning Into The World. Take a musical journey across the globe. This fun and interactive concert introduces young audiences to the rich sounds, rhythms, and stories of music from diverse cultures and continents. [Read more…] about Arapahoe Philharmonic Presents Children’s Discovery Concert

Posted by Laura on April 2, 2026 | Updated April 2, 2026 Filed Under: Kids Fun · Things To Do

Get Tickets on April 5 for Next Denver Zoo Free Day: April 19

Mark your calendars to monkey around with family and friends at the Denver Zoo for FREE in 2026. On select Free Days, the Zoo is giving back to the community with FREE tickets. The next free day at Denver Zoo is Sunday, April 19, 2026. Not everyone can come at once…so the Zoo has gone to a first-come, first-served basis for the tickets. Here’s how to score yours. They are released on Sunday, April 5, 2026. [Read more…] about Get Tickets on April 5 for Next Denver Zoo Free Day: April 19

Posted by Laura on April 1, 2026 | Updated March 27, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Arvada Flour Mill’s 100th Birthday on April 12

The historic (to say the least) Arvada Flour Mill celebrates the 100th anniversary of the sale of the first sack of Arva-Pride flour on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Explore the mill and learn about its history and operation from experts, bring a bread for our bread contest, enjoy a performance by the Arvada Chorale, participate in mill-based activities and games and get your kit for the Community Quilting Contest. [Read more…] about Arvada Flour Mill’s 100th Birthday on April 12

Posted by Laura on April 1, 2026 | Updated March 30, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Movie Preview – ‘I Swear’

Based on the life story of Tourette’s Syndrome campaigner John Davidson, MBE, I Swear is set within 1980s Britain. The story follows him throughout his troubled teens and early adulthood, and explores this little known and entirely misunderstood condition, along with his attempts to live a ‘normal’ life against the odds. [Read more…] about Movie Preview – ‘I Swear’

Posted by Laura on March 31, 2026 | Updated March 31, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment

Denver Travel & Adventure Show Helps You Discover New Destinations

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If you have a case of wanderlust, good news…Denver’s largest consumer travel event, the Denver Travel Show, returns to the Colorado Convention Center on Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12, 2026. The show offers thousands of vacation options from more than 250 destinations worldwide, as well as travel experts, educational seminars and cultural performances. [Read more…] about Denver Travel & Adventure Show Helps You Discover New Destinations

Posted by Laura on March 31, 2026 | Updated March 9, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do · Travel

Colorado Button Society Show and Sale

Button, button, who’s got the button? The Colorado State Button Society has a ballroom full of them during their Annual Show and Sale on Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12, 2026, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton at Denver Central Park. Both crafters and collectors can explore thousands of vintage, antique and contemporary buttons displayed by dealers from across the United States. [Read more…] about Colorado Button Society Show and Sale

Posted by Laura on March 30, 2026 | Updated March 2, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Rocky Mountain Record Show – Vinyl, Posters, DJ’s, Food & More!

Vinyl is back…in a big way. And, for music collectors it’s a daydream come true at the Rocky Mountain Record Show on Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12, 2026, at The Denver Sports Castle. The show brings together top vinyl sellers from all over to offer more than 150,000 records in a fun atmosphere celebrating collecting culture. [Read more…] about Rocky Mountain Record Show – Vinyl, Posters, DJ’s, Food & More!

Posted by Laura on March 29, 2026 | Updated March 22, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Boulder County Farmers Markets In-Person Markets Are Opening. SNAP Users Get Double Bucks

Boulder County Farmers Markets (BCFM) kicks off the 2025 in-person farmers market season on Saturday, April 4, 2026, when its Boulder and Longmont locations open with a bounty of locally grown fresh produce, fruit, meats, locally produced packaged goods, plants and more. This is a great opportunity to support local farmers and the community where you live, as well as take home fresh produce at reasonable prices. [Read more…] about Boulder County Farmers Markets In-Person Markets Are Opening. SNAP Users Get Double Bucks

Posted by Laura on March 28, 2026 | Updated March 22, 2026 Filed Under: Groceries

Huge Rocky Mountain Train Show Steams Into Denver

All aboard! The Rocky Mountain Train Show steams into Denver on Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12, 2026, at the National Western Complex. This is the largest model train show west of the Mississippi River. Make it a day or a weekend of family fun with nearly three acres of models, toy trains and 20+ massive operating train layouts, including large interactive LEGO displays. [Read more…] about Huge Rocky Mountain Train Show Steams Into Denver

Posted by Laura on March 28, 2026 | Updated March 24, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Register Now For Free Rose Pruning Workshop in Littleton

Are you stumped about how to prune roses? Learn how to safely and properly care for roses by joining us for a FREE rose pruning workshop led by professional horticulturalists team, along with area master gardeners and members of the Denver Rose Society.

The hands-on event is Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon at South Suburban’s War Memorial Rose Garden, across the street from Sterne Park. The garden features more than 250 varieties of roses. What better place to learn how to care for our national flower? [Read more…] about Register Now For Free Rose Pruning Workshop in Littleton

Posted by Laura on March 28, 2026 | Updated March 22, 2026 Filed Under: Home & Garden

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