The Artisan Bazaar, an open-air marketplace celebrating handmade, artisan, vintage, and locally made goods, will be at McGregor Square on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event is FREE and open to the public. Featuring handmade jewelry, ceramics and pottery, original art and prints, candles, bath and body goods, natural skincare, apparel and accessories, and specialty food and drink, The Artisan Bazaar is designed for shoppers who value craft, community, and the story behind what they buy. [Read more…] about The Artisan Bazaar Takes Over McGregor Square With 60+ Vendors
Polish Food Festival in Denver at Saint Joseph Polish Church
Haul out the pierogi and kielbasa! It’s time for the Polish Food Festival on Saturday & Sunday, August 29 & 30, 2026, at Saint Joseph Polish Roman Catholic Parish. The festival includes all things Polish, from folk dancing and singing to pierogi and Polish pastries. A children’s playground will be set up with games and activities. There will be special entertainment by performers from Poland and Chicago. [Read more…] about Polish Food Festival in Denver at Saint Joseph Polish Church
Win Your Share of $10K+ in Cash Prizes with Jeopardy! Bar League Tournament
Think you have what it takes? Gather your friends, build your trivia team and represent Denver! Jeopardy! Bar League is bringing a special six-week league to select Buffalo Wild Wings locations, giving teams the chance to compete for their share of $10K+ in cash prizes and the title of ‘Wild Champion’. The league kicks off August 25, 2026, and is FREE to play. [Read more…] about Win Your Share of $10K+ in Cash Prizes with Jeopardy! Bar League Tournament
Handmade in Colorado Expo Sets Up in Denver Union Station and Estes Park
More than 80 emerging and established Colorado artists and crafters show their wares at the Handmade in Colorado Expo. The two-city event takes place in Downtown Denver and Estes Park over different weekends and will feature a vast array of independent designers producing original handcrafted goods from a wide array of media including metals, paper, glass, fibers, food, fabricated objects, clay, paint, wax, gems and more. [Read more…] about Handmade in Colorado Expo Sets Up in Denver Union Station and Estes Park
Celebrate Lakewood’s Cider Days at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. Tickets On Sale Now
Celebrate autumn at the annual Cider Days harvest festival at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday, October 3 & 4, 2026. Cider Days features — what else? — cider by the glass or gallon, all sorts of “apple”-icious food, an apple press and more. There’s even an apple pie eating contest. [Read more…] about Celebrate Lakewood’s Cider Days at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. Tickets On Sale Now
Cherry Groove: New End-of-Summer Music Festival in Cherry Creek North
Cherry Creek North hosts Cherry Groove, a brand-new two-day music festival taking over Fillmore Plaza on Friday & Saturday, August 28 & 29, 2026. The two-day festival brings nine local bands to the neighborhood. Hours are Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Saturday morning kicks off with Yoga on Fillmore Plaza, presented by Yoga Box, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., giving early risers a chance to work out and stretch before the music takes over. [Read more…] about Cherry Groove: New End-of-Summer Music Festival in Cherry Creek North
Save 25% on AARP Membership, Plus Get a Free Gift When You Join (There Are Lots of Local Discounts!)
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Now is a great time to join AARP. It offers many more benefits than you most likely know about. For instance, there are lots of deals on local attractions, and if you use just a couple of these you can pay for the cost of your annual membership. (Read on to learn about those!). Also, right now, membership is 25% off for the first year, bringing the cost down to $15, with automatic renewal. Not only that, but if you join through this link, you’ll receive a free gift — either a 4-piece organizer set or an insulated trunk organizer. [Read more…] about Save 25% on AARP Membership, Plus Get a Free Gift When You Join (There Are Lots of Local Discounts!)
Shred Documents for Free in Northglenn on August 22. Event is Open to All
Time to gather up your unwanted documents before the colder weather settles in. The Northglenn Police Department will host a FREE document shred event on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon at Northglenn Marketplace at 104th Ave., one block west of I-25. The event is open to everyone regardless of zip code. [Read more…] about Shred Documents for Free in Northglenn on August 22. Event is Open to All
Free Back-To-School Activities & Teacher Giveaways at IKEA Centennial
IKEA, at 9800 E. IKEA Way, Centennial, Colorado, is hosting several events as everyone — teachers and students — gets ready for Back-To-School 2026. These are FREE events just for IKEA Family members. Registration is required for each event and space is limited. Note: Events may reach full capacity for reservations. However, walk-ins are always welcome! Often, they have enough space to accommodate additional guests due to no-shows and the like. [Read more…] about Free Back-To-School Activities & Teacher Giveaways at IKEA Centennial
8 Ways To Save At The Colorado State Fair
It’s that time again. The Colorado State Fair opens Friday, August 28 and ends on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026, at the state fairgrounds in Pueblo. the event includes carnival rides, live entertainment, PRCA rodeos, demolition derby and all sorts of competitions. It can be a pricey visit (admission is $15/adults; $7 children ages 5-12 and a an unlimited carnival ride band is $42), if you don’t take advantage of one of their many deals and discounts. However, there are a ton of ways to save: [Read more…] about 8 Ways To Save At The Colorado State Fair
Western Welcome Week in Littleton is Jam-Packed With Free Things To Do
For 98 years, Littleton residents have been holding a community celebration. This year’s Western Welcome Week is actually a 10-day fest, August 7 to 16, 2026. The event schedule is jam-packed spanning more than 40 events from a fishing derby to a hometown pig roast benefiting dozens of local nonprofits. Some highlights for true cheapskates: [Read more…] about Western Welcome Week in Littleton is Jam-Packed With Free Things To Do
Shakespeare in the Wild Returns With Free Performances of ‘The Comedy of Errors’ at DeKoevend Park August 14 to 30
Shakespeare in the Wild is back this summer with “The Comedy of Errors” on August 14 to 30, 2026. This is Shakespeare’s fastest, silliest, most gleefully chaotic play about two sets of separated twins, one very confused town, and the kind of mistaken-identity mayhem that hasn’t aged a day in 400 years. Performances are free and held outdoors at DeKoevend Park at Goodson Rec Center in Centennial. No reservations are required, but RSVP via their website is encouraged for updates on weather or location changes. [Read more…] about Shakespeare in the Wild Returns With Free Performances of ‘The Comedy of Errors’ at DeKoevend Park August 14 to 30
Maize In The City
Started in 2001, Maize in the City features fun fall attractions including a 20-acre corn maze, mini maze and so much more. Farmer-owned, the site also offers a variety of locally grown pumpkins, gourds and other fall decor for purchase. Located in Thornton, it is super easy to get to for those living in the Denver area. Maize in the City offers three distinct areas for you to visit — corn mazes, attractions and pumpkin field. [Read more…] about Maize In The City
Anderson Farms
At Anderson Farms, kids (and the young-at-heart) can explore the humongous 25-acre corn maze, take a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch, play with farm critters, whoosh down the combine slide, race Barnyard 500 Pedal Karts, climb a tire mountain, explore a rainbow maze and Fort A-Lot-A-Fun and more. [Read more…] about Anderson Farms
Fritzler Farm Park
Fritzler Farm Park in La Salle has tons of things to do, including a 15-acre corn maze — an attraction unto itself. This place will keep you and the family occupied for hours and hours.
Among the 27 attractions are a slide mountain, pillow jump, pumpkin patch, corn pit, pedal go-karts, corn flyer, roller bowler, ball zone, putt-putt golf and pumpkin cannon. [Read more…] about Fritzler Farm Park
Golden Fine Arts Festival Showcases 100+ Artists. New Location in Parfet Park
Golden’s Parfet Park transforms into an open-air art gallery on Saturday & Sunday, August 15 & 16, 2026, during the Golden Fine Arts Festival. Traditionally, more than half of the 100 participating artists travel to Golden from outside of the state of Colorado. You’ll find works in ceramic arts, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography and sculpture. [Read more…] about Golden Fine Arts Festival Showcases 100+ Artists. New Location in Parfet Park
Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival – Fireworks, Music, Classic Cars, Spaghetti Dinners & More
Since 1970, the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival has attracted thousands of people from Wheat Ridge and surrounding communities. This year’s festival held Friday to Sunday, August 7 to 9, 2026, is no exception with a fireworks display on Friday and Saturday, as well as live music acts performing on multiple stages with entertainers such as Boogie Machine, Hazel Miller and The Collective, Stone Beat Invasion, Los Cheesies, That Eighties Band and Message in a Bottle. [Read more…] about Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival – Fireworks, Music, Classic Cars, Spaghetti Dinners & More
It’s A Magical World: Unicorn Festival at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
A magical world is coming to the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds on Saturday & Sunday, August 22 & 23, 2026. Princesses, fairies, mermaids, and, of course, real unicorns will be on hand for the Unicorn Festival. All activities, entertainment and events are included with admission — inflatables, unicorn petting, storytimes, meeting a mermaid, photos with a princess, slides and obstacle courses, a Creation Station to make magic wands and much more. [Read more…] about It’s A Magical World: Unicorn Festival at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
Jewels For Hope Sale in Englewood on August 8. 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, August 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their shop in Englewood. [Read more…] about Jewels For Hope Sale in Englewood on August 8. Find Real “Gems” at Bargain Prices
Harry Potter: The Exhibition Continues Through August
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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 Continues Through August