Does the exterior of your home shine brightly and radiate the holiday spirit with Christmas lights? For the past few years we’ve assembled a list of holiday light displays, both public shows and those at private homes. That single post has turned out to be popular, in fact more popular than any other December post. Our 2024 list and map had dozens of dazzling home displays up and down the Front Range, but we’re greedy and want to create the absolute best list in town for 2024. Bottom line: We want more and need your help! [Read more…] about Decorating Your Home for the Holidays? Let’s Add You to Our Map of Holiday Lights!
Colfax Ave Holiday Tree Lighting Kicks Off a New Holiday Tradition
This holiday season, Colfax Avenue is stepping into the spotlight with the Inaugural Colfax Ave Holiday Tree Lighting — and it’s doing so in grand fashion. Standing tall in Park Ave Park, the live holiday tree measures an impressive 78 feet, surpassing the iconic Rockefeller Center tree by four feet. The official tree lighting is set for Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. [Read more…] about Colfax Ave Holiday Tree Lighting Kicks Off a New Holiday Tradition
Castle Rock Starlighting Brings Community Together This Saturday
The Castle Rock “Lighting of the Star” has been a community event shared by residents dating back to 1936. The same spirit of volunteerism, generosity and love of tradition exists today as Castle Rock businesses and residents prepare to celebrate Starlighting downtown on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The FREE event features caroling, dancing, Santa Claus, hot chocolate, Kids Zone and more — all along Wilcox Square. [Read more…] about Castle Rock Starlighting Brings Community Together This Saturday
4th Graders & Families: Free Entry To All National Parks
Just a reminder that there is still time to get your passes and enjoy our national parks this winter, spring and summer. If you have a fourth grade student in your family, you are in luck. The Every Kid Outdoors initiative means all fourth grade students and their families get FREE admission to national parks and other federal lands and waters for a full year – September 2024 through August 31, 2025. [Read more…] about 4th Graders & Families: Free Entry To All National Parks
Free Skating Party at Pindustry On Ice Grand Opening
For the second year, Pindustry on Ice will transform Pindustry’s 16,000 square foot rooftop into a winter wonderland featuring ice skating, the popular Olympic sport curling, and a winter-themed food and beverage menu. Pindustry on Ice will run from November 22, 2024, through March 17, 2025. The season kicks off with a FREE grand opening party on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. [Read more…] about Free Skating Party at Pindustry On Ice Grand Opening
Canceled: Loveland’s Winter Wonderlights Illuminate The Season
This event has been canceled and replaced with other community events. Loveland gets a bit brighter this holiday season with Winter Wonderlights. This FREE walkable lighting attraction in the Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra is open Saturday, November 23 and runs through Wednesday, January 1, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. nightly.
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Enjoy The Snow! 17 Easy Do-It-Yourself Sleds
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Wow! That was quite a snow storm! Despite the snow-packed roads and slippery sidewalks, for many, this is an excuse to go sledding. Even if it is just down that narrow median in front of your home, you can get sliding. Maybe you’re one of the lucky few with a store-bought sled and the envy of the sledding hill crowd.
If not, don’t despair. Coloradans are famous for their ingenuity when it comes to makeshift sleds. We’ve come up with 17 DIY options. [Read more…] about Enjoy The Snow! 17 Easy Do-It-Yourself Sleds
Groupon Makes Holiday Gifting Easy & Affordable
It’s never too early to think about gift ideas for the holidays, especially if it means saving money. Stuck on what to give? Groupon has the perfect fix for even the toughest-to-shop-for: unforgettable experiences, flexible gift cards, and unique surprises. Say goodbye to gift anxiety and hello to stress-free shopping! [Read more…] about Groupon Makes Holiday Gifting Easy & Affordable
RTD Offers Two ‘Zero Fare’ Free Days So You Can Easily Get Out To Vote
RTD, in collaboration with the Colorado County Clerks Association, is offering two Zero Fare to Vote days to encourage voter participation in the upcoming election. That means you can ride for FREE on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, which is National Vote Early Day and on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, which is Election Day. [Read more…] about RTD Offers Two ‘Zero Fare’ Free Days So You Can Easily Get Out To Vote
Amazon Daily Deals – What’s Hot Right Now!
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Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals at Amazon! We’ll pull them for you! From electronics and clothing to toys and must-have items for your home, this list of daily deals can’t be topped! If you need or want the items, you might as well save money on them! Reminder: Amazon deals often change or sell out quickly. We try our best to keep up!
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Half-Price Rush Tickets Available For Phamaly Theatre Company’s Fall Plays
Phamaly Theatre Company brings two shows to one venue from October 11 to 20, 2024. Phamaly, the state’s premier disability affirmative theatre company presents Funny As A Crutch and The Glorious World of Crown, Kinks and Curls to The People’s Building in Aurora. There are several ticket discounts available.
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Halloween On The Cheap – 15 Ways to Celebrate Without Spending a Scary Amount of Money
The scariest part of Halloween isn’t if you will run out of treats before the last wave of kiddos rings your doorbell. It can be the amount of money you spend. After you add up the cost of costumes, parties, candy and outings (see our huge list of Halloween happenings here), it might feel like a real-life nightmare. Whether you like your All Hallow’s Eve to be super creepy or just slightly spooky, there are ways to have a great time without emptying the coffers. [Read more…] about Halloween On The Cheap – 15 Ways to Celebrate Without Spending a Scary Amount of Money
It’s Back From The Dead! Zombie Crawl Creeps Along Larimer Square
Denver’s 13th annual Zombie Crawl moves to Larimer Square (from the 16th Street Mall) after a multi-year hiatus. The spooky event is on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Zombie fun starts at noon, with DJs spinning Halloween classics, a costume contest, spooky cocktails and more. If previous years are any indication, the walking dead of all ages are going to be all over the area. You can crawl for FREE. [Read more…] about It’s Back From The Dead! Zombie Crawl Creeps Along Larimer Square
NYC Queer Comedians Coming To Perform In Denver
GAG, an LGBTQ+ comedy affair featuring top NYC queer comedians, is coming Friday, October 4, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., to Dude, IDK Studios in Denver. Host Jeremy Crittenden (Broadway, Star Trek Discovery), Drew Tessier (Netflix) and Bobby Hankinson (SiriusXM) present GAG, a night that’ll make you say “Maybe they don’t deserve rights after all.” [Read more…] about NYC Queer Comedians Coming To Perform In Denver
These Haunted Houses Are Guaranteed To Scare In 2024
Love to be scared? Haunted Houses rise from the dead every fall to frighten those brave enough to enter. Here’s a list of what we know is happening, along with any coupons or discounts. We’ve also included a handy map below , which should help you easily locate the attractions. Just click on the zombie icon for more details. [Read more…] about These Haunted Houses Are Guaranteed To Scare In 2024