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Harry Potter: The Exhibition Comes To Denver This Summer

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Harry Potter: The Exhibition celebrates all things Harry Potter by bringing to life some of your favorite moments, characters, locations, and beasts from the film series, as well as the extended Harry Potter universe. Get up close to authentic props and costumes, practice your Quidditch skills, pot a Mandrake, and more in this unforgettable experience. The exhibit opens in the South Broadway District on June 26, 2026, with tickets on sale now. [Read more…] about Harry Potter: The Exhibition Comes To Denver This Summer

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Littleton Museum 2026 Summer Concert Series June 3 to July 22

Music fills the Wednesday night air at the Littleton Museum Summer Concert Series running June 3 through July 22, 2026. Performances run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are open to the public. The concerts are FREE with first-come, first-served open seating. You are welcome to bring your own blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic basket of snacks. [Read more…] about Littleton Museum 2026 Summer Concert Series June 3 to July 22

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‘Rock The Mountain’ Summer Concert Series Returns to Outlets at Castle Rock

 Rock The Mountain features more than 30 FREE live music performances by local musicians at the Outlets at Castle Rock. The open-air concerts will be held every Saturday and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. starting Memorial Day weekend and continuing through Labor Day. The stage will be in the East 4th Street Courtyard next to H&M. [Read more…] about ‘Rock The Mountain’ Summer Concert Series Returns to Outlets at Castle Rock

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Havana Street Night Market Heats Up Aurora This Summer

The Havana Street Night Market is back for another round of fun in 2026. This is the ultimate night market experience packed with amazing food, diverse vendors, and non-stop entertainment. The Market is held outside Leezakaya in Aurora, the last Saturday of the month from May to September. Hours are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. [Read more…] about Havana Street Night Market Heats Up Aurora This Summer

DU Carillon Concert and Tower Tour On Memorial Day

On of the largest bell towers in the country is located on the University of Denver campus. On Monday, May 25, 2026, listen to guest artist Annie Gao play the Williams Carillon from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The concert is FREE, open to all and held regardless of weather. And how cool is this? Tours of the tower will be available for FREE after the performance. [Read more…] about DU Carillon Concert and Tower Tour On Memorial Day

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Concerts at the Crescent on Tuesdays in Greenwood Village

Concerts at the Crescent takes place on Tuesday evenings from June 2 through August 4, 2026, at the Crescent Amphitheater in Greenwood Village. Bring your friends, family and a picnic dinner. A local food truck will be on site each week. The park opens at 5 p.m. The FREE concerts start at 6 p.m., ending around 8 p.m. For a map to the venue, scroll to the bottom of the post. [Read more…] about Concerts at the Crescent on Tuesdays in Greenwood Village

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Free Summer Celebration at Piney Creek Hollow Park Promises Family Fun

Gear up for the ultimate Summer Celebration brought to you by Trails Park and Recreation District. The FREE event is at Piney Creek Hollow Park in Aurora on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  Join family-friendly festivities as local businesses come together to create a kaleidoscope of entertainment. [Read more…] about Free Summer Celebration at Piney Creek Hollow Park Promises Family Fun

Free City Park Jazz Summer Concerts For 2026

For more than 125 years jazz music has wafted across Denver’s City Park. This summer is no exception with City Park Jazz, Sundays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 7 through August 9, 2026, by City Park Pavilion on Ferril Lake. Because the bandstand was destroyed in a March fire, a temporary stage will be set up and the shows will go on! [Read more…] about Free City Park Jazz Summer Concerts For 2026

Lakewood’s Rockin’ Block Party – Concert, Film, Food & Fun

Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park hosts a FREE evening of fun and entertainment with its Rockin’ Block Party on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The community event honors the city’s heritage and dedicated residents (and this year: the 50th anniversary of Heritage Lakewood). The rockin’ good time runs from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. There will be live music from The Long Run (an Eagles tribute), followed by a screening of the film Night at the Museum. [Read more…] about Lakewood’s Rockin’ Block Party – Concert, Film, Food & Fun

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Great Outdoors Waterpark Promises Tons Of Affordable Summer Fun

Here’s an affordable, cool alternative to those hot summer days: Great Outdoors Waterpark in Lafayette. It may not be the largest complex in town, but it offers a ton of amenities including a lazy river (with tubes), 21-foot high double flume slides, aqua arch (think monkey bars over the water), lap pool, vortex pool and much more for all ages. [Read more…] about Great Outdoors Waterpark Promises Tons Of Affordable Summer Fun

17 Mile House Farm Open House on May 30. Register Now For ‘Pollinator-Friendly Gardening’

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, May 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon. The May Open House theme looks at pollinator-friendly gardening. [Read more…] about 17 Mile House Farm Open House on May 30. Register Now For ‘Pollinator-Friendly Gardening’

Thorntonfest Promises Good Times For All June 6

The city of Thornton’s signature event — Thorntonfest — is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. at the Carpenter Park Fields. The FREE event (this year it celebrates the city’s 70th anniversary) includes a craft fair, kids zone, live entertainment, Paw Fest, competitions, car show, laser light show, beer garden and much more. [Read more…] about Thorntonfest Promises Good Times For All June 6

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Free Admission to 11 Central Colorado Attractions

Colorado FlagLooking for a fun, family getaway that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? Take a road trip and see the Colorado nobody told you about. Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties have joined forces to create Our Journey, a website that showcases interesting things to do on Colorado’s Central Plains.

You can visit 11 museums and attractions from Memorial Day through Labor Day for FREE simply by mentioning the password “Our Journey” when you get to each attraction. [Read more…] about Free Admission to 11 Central Colorado Attractions

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Best Amazon Deals This Week: Maybelline, Crayola, LEGO, KitchenAid, Beckham Pillows, Connect 4, 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: Maybelline, Crayola, LEGO, KitchenAid, Beckham Pillows, Connect 4, Amazon Basics & More

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Dinosaur Express Train Chugs Into Colorado Railroad Museum. Get Tickets Now!

Railroad tracks meet dinosaur tracks for a day of family fun at the Colorado Railroad Museum on Saturday & Sunday, May 30 & 31, when the Dinosaur Express Train chugs into the museum’s station. The world’s first dinosaur tracks were discovered at nearby Dinosaur Ridge and Golden is where the first T-Rex tracks were found, so it’s only fitting that two of every kid’s favorite things – dinosaurs and trains – be brought together for this fun festival. [Read more…] about Dinosaur Express Train Chugs Into Colorado Railroad Museum. Get Tickets Now!

Music in the Gardens Returns to 17th Street Community Gardens

Enjoy the vibrant sounds of downtown Denver this summer with the Music in the Gardens weekday lunchtime live music series, which will return to the 17th Street Community Gardens from May 18 through October 30, 2026. Organized by the Central Platte Valley Metropolitan District, Music in the Gardens will be held every Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on 17th & Wewatta Streets across the plaza from Whole Foods. [Read more…] about Music in the Gardens Returns to 17th Street Community Gardens

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Mobile Concert Series Spreads Music Across Greenwood Village

Grab a blanket and have a picnic as you join music fans for the Mobile Concert Series — four concerts in Greenwood Village. Each Thursday in June the concert will move to a different park in the city. From country to funky, the series features a different style of music each week. All shows start at 6 p.m. [Read more…] about Mobile Concert Series Spreads Music Across Greenwood Village

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