The Boulder Public Library holds it annual Children’s Used Book Sale from June 12 through 18, 2024, at the Main Library. Pick from hundreds of gently used books, each just $1. You’ll find board books, picture books, early readers, intermediate-level books and teen books. The sale is on during regular library hours. [Read more…] about Kids’ Books For $1 Sale at Boulder Main Library
Celebrate Blockwide Pride at Dairy Block This June
LoDo’s Dairy Block stages a variety of festivities this June 2024 to show its support of Denver Pride and the LGBTQ+ community. Most Blockwide Pride events will be at the Denver Milk Market, though activities will spread across the area including restaurants, clubs and retailers. You’ll find fun events for the entire family, as well as for the grown-up crowd. [Read more…] about Celebrate Blockwide Pride at Dairy Block This June
Saturday Night Bazaar Market Comes To Aspen Grove
Shoppers who favor the evening hours to peruse local crafts will be happy to hear a Saturday Night Bazaar comes to Aspen Grove on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The Shop & Sip Market hosts 50+ local makers and craft vendors, street food and food trucks, fashion trucks, live music, and BARBOX featuring craft brews and cocktails. Hours are 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and entry is FREE. [Read more…] about Saturday Night Bazaar Market Comes To Aspen Grove
Art, Crafts & Free Music in Downtown Boulder
The annual Boulder Market featuring handmade goods and unique treasures takes place on Sunday, June 9, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Central Park in Downtown Boulder. At the market you will find more than 75 vendors featuring affordable visual art, high quality handmade items, and unique treasures sold from a plethora of local merchants. [Read more…] about Art, Crafts & Free Music in Downtown Boulder
Open Air Market at Painted Prairie in Aurora
Discover some of Denver’s best crafters at an Open Air Market on the first Saturday of every month from June through September in High Prairie Park. You’ll find fresh produce, baked goods, soaps, crafts and much more. Grab breakfast at on-site food and coffee trucks, browse the market for unique finds and enjoy a relaxing summer morning at Painted Prairie. [Read more…] about Open Air Market at Painted Prairie in Aurora
Free Summer Day Camp For Denver Kids
Experience the ultimate summer adventure with Summer Rec Kidz, Denver Parks & Recreation’s brand-new, FREE day camp for kids ages 8 to 12. The free program runs Monday to Friday from June 10 through August 9, 2024, (except city holidays: June 19 and July 4 & 5). Camp is from 9 a.m. to noon and kids have the option to stay for MY Denver programming from noon to 4 p.m. Registration is required! [Read more…] about Free Summer Day Camp For Denver Kids
Clayton Community Days: Free Festival & Concert Series
Celebrate and create every first Saturday in the Clayton neighborhood. This FREE family-friendly Clayton Community Days and concert series will run from June through October, from noon to 6 p.m. outside Cohesion Brewing Company at the open space behind 3840 York Street. It features live music, vendors and fun for all. [Read more…] about Clayton Community Days: Free Festival & Concert Series
Totally Free Books For All Ages at BookGive Summer Give-Away. Take As Many As You Want!
BookGive Denver wants every person (adults and kids) to have free books they can keep and own. During its Summer Book Giveaway, you can fill a bag with books to read over the summer and not pay a penny! The books are totally FREE. and there is no limit on the number of books you can take. The outdoor event is Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the BookGive Denver service station.
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$10 Tickets To Miner’s Alley Performing Arts Center Shows
Some of us are old enough to recall “student rush” tickets. Available at cultural centers, you could walk up an hour or two before showtime and nab a seat for a few bucks. Now Miners Alley Performing Arts Center in Golden is offering discounted “rush” tickets (open to all ages) for its mainstage productions. Rush Tickets are $10 each. [Read more…] about $10 Tickets To Miner’s Alley Performing Arts Center Shows
Red Lobster Closes Four Colorado Locations
Four Red Lobster Colorado locations abruptly closed on Monday. According to CNN, the seafood restaurant chain shuttered at least 48 restaurants across the country. Though the website lists the restaurants as “temporarily closed”, CNN says a restaurant liquidator is selling off the equipment and assets of these sites. [Read more…] about Red Lobster Closes Four Colorado Locations
Dairy Block Hosts Live Music Series: Alley Soundscapes
LoDo micro-district Dairy Block continues its weekend live music series called Alley Soundscapes. The FREE Alley Soundscapes concerts will be held in the Dairy Block Alley every Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There is a bonus performance on Sunday this month. Performers are a diverse line-up of local musicians.
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Shop Local at RiNo Pop-Up Markets
The RiNo Art District hosts three different series of markets through the fall. The curated pop-up markets — Hangin’ N Slangin’, Made By Us and Old School Cool — are held at either Bird Lot (2532 Larimer St.) or Lot on Larimer (west of Denver Central Market). This is a terrific way to shop local and support local artists. [Read more…] about Shop Local at RiNo Pop-Up Markets
Denver Premium Outlets Celebrates Earth Month
Throughout April, Denver Premium Outlets will celebrate “Earth Month” and showcase their sustainability efforts. Among the events: an Earth Day trivia night, selfie backdrops honoring pollinators and a Sustainability Scavenger Hunt with the chance to win some great prizes. [Read more…] about Denver Premium Outlets Celebrates Earth Month
Catch All The Action When Rocky Mountain RollerGirls Hold April Double Header
Rocky Mountain Roller Derby (RMRD) teams up with Denver Roller Derby League (DRD) to bring you a “Joint” Double-Header like no other on Saturday, April 20, 2024. First, team Blazed and Confused will take on Wait… What? in a mix-up game. Then, DRD’s Toussle Sprouts and Grapes of Wrath will face off. [Read more…] about Catch All The Action When Rocky Mountain RollerGirls Hold April Double Header
Discounts On Products To Help You Prepare Your Tax Returns
With only two weeks to go until the deadline, for better or worse, it’s probably time to think about how you’re going to file your tax return this year. If you’re thinking about using tax software, please keep reading for discounts on some items that can help you get organized, calculate expenses (stop snickering, some of us still use a calculator) and easy-to-use software for DIY preparers. [Read more…] about Discounts On Products To Help You Prepare Your Tax Returns
April 8 Solar Eclipse: What You Need To Know, Viewing Parties & Where To Get Solar Eclipse Glasses
For those who missed out on the solar eclipse in August 2017, we have another one coming on Monday, April 8, 2024. The Moon’s dark central shadow, about 115 miles wide, will cross Mexico, sweep northeast from Texas to Maine, and then darken parts of Eastern Canada. This time, we won’t see the full eclipse in Denver, but the sun will be 65% obscured. [Read more…] about April 8 Solar Eclipse: What You Need To Know, Viewing Parties & Where To Get Solar Eclipse Glasses
Heart to Home Local Artisan Art & Food Markets
Dive into a vibrant world of creativity and culinary delights at the Heart to Home Local Artisan Indoor/Outdoor Art and Food Market. The Markets will occur monthly from April through October from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located in front of the Heart to Home brick-and-mortar store in Centennial, the event promises a delightful fusion of local artistry and delicious flavors. [Read more…] about Heart to Home Local Artisan Art & Food Markets
Procter & Gamble Recalls 8.2 Million Defective Bags of Tide & Gain Detergent Pods. Here’s How To Get A Refund.
If you use Tide Pods or Gain Flings liquid laundry detergent packets, you need to check the bags as 8.2 million defective bags have been recalled by Procter & Gamble. The recall applies to pods packaged in flexible film bags.
The outer packaging meant to prevent access to the contents can split open near the zipper track. That makes them difficult to close and poses a risk of serious injury to children and others if the contents of the laundry detergent packets are ingested. [Read more…] about Procter & Gamble Recalls 8.2 Million Defective Bags of Tide & Gain Detergent Pods. Here’s How To Get A Refund.
Free Seed Library Open This Spring at Arapahoe Libraries
Arapahoe Libraries hosts its second annual seed library this spring. Starting March 4, 2024, visit any library to pick up FREE seeds and gardening resources, while supplies last. Choose from a variety of flower, herb and vegetable seeds — carrot, squash, sunflowers and more — all of which can be grown in Colorado. [Read more…] about Free Seed Library Open This Spring at Arapahoe Libraries
Vanishing West Ciders
A bold new player in the Aurora scene, Vanishing West Ciders is an Old West themed cidery that celebrates tradition while still encouraging creativity and discovery. Community is everything at Vanishing West, and they invite locals and visitors alike to visit their Community Table and get involved and engaged. In addition, they have linked charities that support those impacted by the California fires on their website and encourage their patrons to chip in if they can. [Read more…] about Vanishing West Ciders
Longmont Library Holds Book Sale
February is a great month to fall in love with a new book. The Friends of the Longmont Library hold their book sale Thursday to Saturday, February 29 to March 2, 2024. The sale is open to the public, with deals to be found on books of all genres for all ages. You can shop on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday & Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. [Read more…] about Longmont Library Holds Book Sale
Holiday Hours 2024: What’s Open and Closed On Federal Holidays
United States laws currently establishes eleven public holidays for Federal employees. Since most Federal employees work on a Monday through Friday schedule, when a holiday falls on the weekend the holiday usually is observed on Friday if the holiday falls on Saturday or on Monday if the holiday falls on Sunday.
For every federal holiday, many businesses also observe the federal holiday schedule. Of course, for many other employees it’s a regular workday, although often with overtime pay.
Listed below are the businesses that typically close and those that remain open on federal holidays. [Read more…] about Holiday Hours 2024: What’s Open and Closed On Federal Holidays
Swap Your Dog’s Pinch Collar For Free Harness or Collar at Denver Animal Shelter
As we celebrate love in February, Denver Animal Shelter (DAS) wants Denver dog owners to “Harness the Love” for their pets and turn in their pinch, choke chain or shock collars in exchange for fear-free harnesses or Martingale collars. DAS is offering the FREE harnesses or collars for anyone who trades in a pinch, choke, or shock dog collar. The shelter team will expertly fit your dog on site with the new harness or collar. [Read more…] about Swap Your Dog’s Pinch Collar For Free Harness or Collar at Denver Animal Shelter
Denver Art Society Honors Black History Month With Celebratory Evening
The Denver Art Society honors Black History Month on Friday, February 2, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with internationally renowned artist Dr. Thomas E. Lockhart III and photographer Travis Broxton. Rounding out the program is the music of Tiffany Lynn & Friends, liturgical dance by Da’Janai Smith, and the spoken word performances of Bridgette Tolbert and Volleny Bryant. Admission is FREE. [Read more…] about Denver Art Society Honors Black History Month With Celebratory Evening