The Far East Center officially celebrates the Lunar New Year for two days. This year, it’s Saturday & Sunday, February 21 & 22, 2026. Festivities take place in the outdoor parking lot at the Center. You can also shop Truong An Gifts year-round for your Lunar New Year decorations. They stock special flowers, plants, fruits, decorations, red envelopes and much more. [Read more…] about Last Day! Far East Center Celebrates Lunar New Year 2026
5 Ways To Save On 2026 Colorado Garden & Home Show Tickets, Parking & More
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The Colorado Garden & Home Show brightens the Colorado winter with seven inspiring and beautifully landscaped gardens (not to mention 10,000+ blooming flowers) and sparks homeowners’ ideas for remodeling, building and redecorating. More than 500 exhibitors fill the Colorado Convention Center presenting new technologies and trends in landscaping, gardening and home improvement Saturday, February 14 through Sunday, February 22, 2026. Adult admission is $15, senior admission is $12 (children 12 and under are FREE). [Read more…] about 5 Ways To Save On 2026 Colorado Garden & Home Show Tickets, Parking & More
Where To Get Low-Cost Haircuts, Massages & Salon Services
You don’t have to pay big bucks to get a haircut, facial, mani-pedi or massage. Cosmetology and massage school students need real-world experience to accumulate enough hours for licensing. That’s where school salons come in. A haircut (including shampoo) and blow dry can start as low as $10.
Or how about a spa pedicure with mask and scrub for $19, hair color for $38 or a 60-minute massage for $50? At most school salons the menu of services is comprehensive and cost a fraction of the usual retail price. [Read more…] about Where To Get Low-Cost Haircuts, Massages & Salon Services
‘Blarney On Belmar’ In Lakewood
For those who want to start the St. Patrick’s Day celebrating a wee bit early, check out Blarney On Belmar. Wear your green and join in the fun at this FREE event on Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Belmar Shopping Center (on the Plaza between Teller & Upham St.). [Read more…] about ‘Blarney On Belmar’ In Lakewood
Get Some Free Seeds. Grow Some Stuff. Check Out Longmont Free Seed Library
Gardening doesn’t have to be expensive thanks to the Longmont Public Library’s Free Seed Library, which returns for another growing season. The collection includes unopened, commercial seed packets no more than five years old and is available for FREE to library patrons. It offers a broad assortment of fruit, vegetable, and herb seeds, so every gardener can discover something fun to grow. [Read more…] about Get Some Free Seeds. Grow Some Stuff. Check Out Longmont Free Seed Library
Free Aurora Symphony Young People’s Concerts. Get Tickets Now!
A first-time concert experience, the FREE Aurora Symphony Orchestra Young People’s Concerts are fully bilingual English/Spanish events. There will be two performances, both at Adams City High School on Saturday & Sunday, March 28 & 29, 2026, at 3 p.m This year’s concert is a musical journey to the zoo in “Carnival of the Animals,” featuring musical depictions of lions, birds, hippos, turtles, and more! [Read more…] about Free Aurora Symphony Young People’s Concerts. Get Tickets Now!
How to Buy Girl Scout Cookies in Colorado in 2026, Including The New Exploremores
Worried about getting your Thin Mint or Tagalong fix? The Girl Scouts have you covered with cookies now available in Colorado. Girls are expanding their sales methods to include online ordering and digital sales, cookie booths and direct shipped delivery. Scouts are taking digital orders now, with in-person sales starting Sunday, February 1, 2026.
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Enjoy Free Entrance to National Parks, Monuments & More Throughout 2026
Only 124 of our National Parks charge you to get in, but the U.S. National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to all of its more than 400 parks, monuments and other sites throughout 2026. Time to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Rocky Mountain National Park, virtually in the metro Denver/Boulder area’s backyard. There’s definitely lots to explore and experience in nature! [Read more…] about Enjoy Free Entrance to National Parks, Monuments & More Throughout 2026
Colorado Golf Expo Gets You Ready To Swing. New Location & Free Parking For 2026
Golf in March? The Colorado Golf Expo hopes that if you test a new club, get a swing lesson or learn more about an unfamiliar course, you will be raring to go when the season starts. The Expo is Friday to Sunday, March 6 to 8, 2026, at the National Western Center (a new location this year). Here is just a sampling of the golf-themed things to do: [Read more…] about Colorado Golf Expo Gets You Ready To Swing. New Location & Free Parking For 2026
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Dairy Block Petite Parade
Mardi Gras is famous for elaborate parades with incredible floats — that’s why Dairy Block is throwing LoDo’s Petite Parade on Sunday, March 1, 2026. “Petite” is key here, as in small. Parade floats are teeny-tiny, built off shoe boxes or similar and can be dragged, pulled, or motorized. We’re told a skateboard makes a good base. The family-friendly parade will run from noon to 2 p.m. in the heated Alley and The Maven’s Windsor Room. [Read more…] about Celebrate Mardi Gras at Dairy Block Petite Parade
Where To Buy Handmade Chocolate In The Denver Area For Valentine’s Day
That iconic heart-shaped box of chocolates filling grocery store displays? It may have been produced last summer, as the large manufacturers prepare their candy as much as eight months in advance. Instead, why not splurge on some good local chocolate for Valentine’s Day? We’ve put together a list of artisan chocolatiers in the Denver area, with information on how to place orders. [Read more…] about Where To Buy Handmade Chocolate In The Denver Area For Valentine’s Day
2nd Saturday at CSU Spur on Feb. 14: 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, February 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This month’s theme is “Be My Neighbor,” 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 Feb. 14: Family-Friendly Interactive Hands-On Fun
Loveland Hosts Sweetheart Festival 2026
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The nation’s Sweetheart City, Loveland, Colorado, just gets sweeter with its Sweetheart Festival. For 80 years, Loveland has embraced sweethearts near and far. The city invites families and lovers across the world to gather in Downtown Loveland on Saturday, February 14, 2026. The lovely affair runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. [Read more…] about Loveland Hosts Sweetheart Festival 2026
Unique Entertainment Experiences – Candlelight Concerts, Dinos Alive & More
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Many unique and off-beat entertainment experiences fly under the radar in the Mile High area. A company called Fever produces everything from concerts by candlelight to virtual-reality exploration of Egypt. Or perhaps you’re in the mood for ballerinas adorned in twinkle lights or dinosaurs that roar like you’ve stepped into Jurassic Park. Here are a few options if you are looking for a unique gift or celebrating a special occasion. [Read more…] about Unique Entertainment Experiences – Candlelight Concerts, Dinos Alive & More
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, February 22, 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, February 8, 2026. [Read more…] about Get Tickets on April 5 for Next Denver Zoo Free Day: April 19