Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s kicks off its annual Fall Hunting Classic Sale with a FREE Youth Event on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The free kids’ activities offer families an easy and fun way to unplug and spend time together. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., kids can participate in an educational Waterfowl Workshop with FREE special rubber duck giveaway, while supplies last. Young outdoor enthusiasts can also take aim at a free inflatable archery range, receive a Hunting Ready certificate and take home a FREE digital photo to commemorate the experience. [Read more…] about Today, Saturday! Free Rubber Duck Giveaway For Kiddos at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s To Kick Off Fall Hunting Season
LoDo’s Basecamp Market Station Brings Together Adventure Films, Music & Outdoor Retail in Downtown Denver
Climbing and Mile High City culture will meet at BASECAMP Exchange on Saturday, August 15, 2026, for a day to celebrate adventure film, movement and outdoor gear. During this FREE event, guests will be able to freely move between the three screening spaces at BASECAMP Market Station and discover a diverse lineup of 30+ films celebrating adventure, exploration, and the evolving voices shaping outdoor storytelling. [Read more…] about LoDo’s Basecamp Market Station Brings Together Adventure Films, Music & Outdoor Retail in Downtown Denver
Watch Savannah Bananas Games at Coors Field on McGregor Square Jumbotron For Free
You may not have heard of the Savannah Bananas, but you will. Baseball’s version of the barnstorming teams of yore is coming to Coors Field on August 14 & 15, 2026. Tickets sold out in a nano-second, but there’s a way to see the games for FREE at McGregor Square. Both the ESPN broadcast feed and an exclusive in-stadium feed will be shown on the McGregor Jumbotron and everyone is invited. [Read more…] about Watch Savannah Bananas Games at Coors Field on McGregor Square Jumbotron For Free
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
Broomfield Jewish Festival at Anthem Community Park Offers Pop-Up Deli, Crafts, Kids Zone & Concert
Experience Jewish culture in a joyful, inclusive setting at the Broomfield Jewish Festival on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the Palisade Park Amphitheatre. From 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., enjoy live music, cultural food, interactive exhibits, family activities, and local vendors. New this year is an outdoor concert to close out the festivities. The event is FREE and and open to all, regardless of faith or background. [Read more…] about Broomfield Jewish Festival at Anthem Community Park Offers Pop-Up Deli, Crafts, Kids Zone & Concert
Free Car Show at Fairmount Cemetery On August 16
Many of us think of cemeteries as sad places, but, in reality, most are beautiful park-like spaces ideal for all sorts of joyous community gatherings. Denver’s historic Fairmount Cemetery hosts a Car Show on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All types of vehicles are welcome, so feel free to bring your “ride” and show it off. [Read more…] about Free Car Show at Fairmount Cemetery On August 16
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
2026 Parade of Homes: In-Person or Virtual Tours of 60+ Custom Homes
The 2026 Parade of Homes features dozens of newly-designed and custom homes all over the greater metro area open to the public for touring on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. from August 6 through 23, 2026. In-person tour tickets are $12 and kids 13 and under are free. A portion of every ticket supports Home Builders Foundation, a Denver-area nonprofit that builds independence and elevates lives for individuals and families with disabilities. [Read more…] about 2026 Parade of Homes: In-Person or Virtual Tours of 60+ Custom Homes
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
Rocky Mountain Book and Paper Fair Showcases Rare, Vintage Books, Maps, Manuscripts & More
The Rocky Mountain Book and Paper Fair is Friday & Saturday, August 14 & 15, 2026, at The Ranch Events Complex in Loveland. Join more than 50 exhibitors and booksellers for the largest and oldest rare, vintage and collectible book event in the Mountain West. Explore rare, vintage and collectible books, original manuscripts, historical maps, ephemera, photography, posters, prints, art, works on paper, pop culture, Western Americana, classic literature, and more. [Read more…] about Rocky Mountain Book and Paper Fair Showcases Rare, Vintage Books, Maps, Manuscripts & More
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
Denver’s Community Pop-Up Market Spotlights Local Artisans Each Month
Once a month, a multi-use warehouse transforms into Denver’s Community Pop-Up Market. This market features 60 to 100 local artisans, sustainable businesses, and community organizations. Upcyclers, vintage clothing vendors, and sustainable artisans are at the heart of Denver’s Community Pop-up Market. Each market runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. [Read more…] about Denver’s Community Pop-Up Market Spotlights Local Artisans Each Month
Need A Ride? Free Link On Demand Now Serves Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Parker
If you’ve ever needed a ride to a doctor’s appointment, grocery store, work or other destination, there’s a new option in Castle Rock that might be just what you’re looking for. Link On Demand, a FREE, on-demand transportation service is now officially serving Castle Rock. The service has been operating in Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and select areas of Parker for some time. [Read more…] about Need A Ride? Free Link On Demand Now Serves Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree and Parker
The Market at the Center Brings Community Fair To National Western Center
The Market at the Center is a monthly community market hosted in collaboration with CSU Spur’s Second Saturdays. This isn’t your typical vendor fair. Instead, organizers are building an event that celebrates culture, creativity, and connection, with a focus on equity, inclusion, and the rich diversity of our region. Each Market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Read more…] about The Market at the Center Brings Community Fair To National Western Center
Free Entry To All Colorado State Parks On Monday, August 3
Colorado Parks and Wildlife joins the celebration of Colorado’s acceptance into statehood with FREE entry to all Colorado State Parks (that includes 42 state parks and 300 state wildlife areas) on Monday, August 3, 2026. Park entrance fees are waived, but activities like fishing and camping will still require a valid license, permit or reservation. [Read more…] about Free Entry To All Colorado State Parks On Monday, August 3
Mountain Music Fest Brings Tunes & Talent To Evergreen. The Bacon Brothers Headline
Mountain Music Fest holds it annual family-friendly event on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from noon to 9 p.m. at Evergreen’s Buchanan Park. This toe-tapping festival brings the fun, while all proceeds from this event will benefit the Wooden Hawk Foundation’s educational projects throughout the community. Organizers describe the event as “one part carnival, one part music festival”. [Read more…] about Mountain Music Fest Brings Tunes & Talent To Evergreen. The Bacon Brothers Headline