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
Today! Things To Do on Friday the 13th in Denver — Updated
Friday the 13th doesn’t come around often. While it occurs at least once every year, some years have multiple Friday the 13th dates. In 2024, there is just the one in September. Read on to learn what Mile High Cheapskates may want to do on Friday the 13th. Some are creepy, others are just fun. Then, keep reading for a list of everything on our event calendar for the “creepy” day. [Read more…] about Today! Things To Do on Friday the 13th in Denver — Updated
Mid-Autumn Festival In Denver’s Little Saigon District
The Far East Center, located on the corner of Alameda and Federal Boulevard, transforms into a vibrant celebration of many cultures during the Mid-Autumn Festival on Saturday, September 21, 2024. From 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at this FREE, family-friendly event, attendees can enjoy a taste of an Asian-inspired night market and street food from all over the world. [Read more…] about Mid-Autumn Festival In Denver’s Little Saigon District
Today, Friday! Swap Your Plastic Bags for Free Reusable Ones
As of June 1, 2024, retail stores in Denver are no longer able to offer plastic carryout bags to customers at checkout. A great way to get rid of single-use plastic bags is to swap them for a FREE reusable bag. Plastic Bag Swaps are scheduled throughout this summer at various locations. All plastic bags collected at these events will be sent to Trex, a national plastic bag recycling company, and given new life as outdoor furniture.
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See Live Black-Footed Ferrets at Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge
A masked bandit roams Colorado. Actually, a number of them. See these desperados for yourself up-close and personal once a month at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge. This FREE event is from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is open to all. Join a naturalist and meet the Refuge’s black-footed ferrets.
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Marjorie Park Uncorked Comedy Night Series – Free But You Must Reserve Tickets In Advance
Marjorie Park Uncorked goes LOL this fall with wine, beer, yard games and live comedy on select dates. Admission is FREE, though registration is required. Doors open at 6 p.m. with performances from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. There is limited seating available, first come, first served and all are welcome to bring their own folding chair, cushions and blankets, as well as a picnic. [Read more…] about Marjorie Park Uncorked Comedy Night Series – Free But You Must Reserve Tickets In Advance
South By Southeast Community Festival Brings Fun To Bible Park
Southeast Denver is home to a huge summer festival. This year, South by Southeast (SxSE) is set for Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Bible Park. The FREE community festival will feature food trucks, beer garden, live music, vendors, kids activities, yard games, and much more.
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Fall Haul Sale – Everything is 40% Off at Treasure’s Thriftique In Castle Rock
A thrift store in Castle Rock is quietly helping many Douglas and Elbert County residents in need. Treasures Thriftque is the retail arm of the Help & Hope Center. It collects donated apparel, home goods, shoes, toys, jewelry, books and more — enough to fill its huge retail store. On Saturday, August 17, 2024, Treasures hosts its Fall Haul sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Everything in the store, which will be converted to fall merchandise, will be 40% off. [Read more…] about Fall Haul Sale – Everything is 40% Off at Treasure’s Thriftique In Castle Rock
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
Celestial Seasonings’ Tea Factory Tour. Now $6 Admission
Ya gotta love a place whose address is on Sleepytime Drive. So no surprise Celestial Seasonings offers tours of its Boulder-based tea production plant. Tours take about 45 minutes and cost $6 per person. After a 13-minute video intro to the history of tea and close-up view of tea processing, you’ll get to walk through the largest, most modern tea factory in the United States. The highlight: a whiff of the Mint Room — guaranteed to clear the sinuses. [Read more…] about Celestial Seasonings’ Tea Factory Tour. Now $6 Admission
Free Customer Appreciation Cookout at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are hosting Customer Appreciation Cookouts on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy free hot dogs, prepared by the outfitters, and beverages, while supplies last. All three metro locations are participating including Bass Pro Shop at Northfield and Cabela’s in Lone Tree and Thornton. [Read more…] about Free Customer Appreciation Cookout at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s