The Family Dollar store at 7150 Leetsdale Dr., Unit 18 (Leetsdale & Quebec) in Denver is closing. Closeout sales are one of the best ways to find lots of great deals on many popular items — all in one spot. According to a store employee, the store will be open until June 20, 2026, or when there is no more merchandise in the store — so likely the store will close well before that date. [Read more…] about Family Dollar Store Closing at Leetsdale & Quebec
Fun For Kiddos! Touch-A-Truck at Smoky Hill Library May 20
Honk the horn and turn the wheel at ‘Touch-a-Truck’! Construction trucks and other cool vehicles are taking over the parking lot at Smoky Hill Library on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.. Kids 0 to 8 can climb aboard and explore these larger-than-life trucks up close. Plus, meet the everyday heroes who drive them! [Read more…] about Fun For Kiddos! Touch-A-Truck at Smoky Hill Library May 20
Shop Firefly Boulder Spring Market For Local Artisan Goods May 16 & 17
Those who value unique hand-made items for themselves or as gifts head for the Firefly Handmade Boulder Spring Market and its 80 or so local artisans. It takes place Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder. Firefly Handmade is the Front Range’s premier marketplace for exclusively handmade artisan goods. [Read more…] about Shop Firefly Boulder Spring Market For Local Artisan Goods May 16 & 17
Colorado Markets Offer Multiple Opportunities To Shop Local
Local artisans, crafters, farmers and vendors will have come together for an indoor/outdoor shopping experience. Colorado Markets stages events multiple events per month in different locations: Northglenn Marketplace, Arapahoe Community College, Arvada Marketplace, near Park Meadows and others. Each affords the chance to shop local and meet the artisans. Food trucks will be on hand, too. [Read more…] about Colorado Markets Offer Multiple Opportunities To Shop Local
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
Denver Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale May 16 & 17
The 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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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
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
Best Amazon Deals This Week: Sunscreen, Degree, LEGO, Shokz, Beckham Pillows, Amazon Basics & More
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Don’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
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!
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
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
Jewels For Hope Sale in Englewood on May 9. Find Real “Gems” at Bargain Prices
We 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
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
Arvada’s Second Saturday Concert Series & Street Festival Heats Up Summer Fun
Summer 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.
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