La Cache is one of Denver hidden treasures and a treasure trove for shoppers. The high-end consignment store deals in antiques, sterling silver, crystal, china, art, jewelry, fine linens, small rugs and vintage furniture. The store is holding another long-anticipated 50% off sale of RDF tagged (Red Door Fund) items in the two Blue Rooms. That’s a lot of color coding for huge savings! [Read more…] about La Cache Consignment Shop Holds 50% Off RDF Sale October 6 to 11
Get Free Copying, Printing Faxing & Scanning at Denver Public Libraries
File this one under who knew? Denver Public Libraries offer totally FREE printing and/or copying services from library computers or you can print remotely (by sending in your file) from your own device. Libraries offer both 8.5″ x 11″ (letter) or 8.5″ x 14″ (legal) sized printing. Printing and copying is limited to 100 pages a day per customer.
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Where To Find Free Food Pantries & Distribution Sites In The Denver/Boulder Area
Organizations in Denver, Boulder and other Colorado communities offer free food pantries for individuals and families needing help stretching their grocery dollar. Some sites allow you to “shop” the pantry on specific days, others provide drive-through pickups, while still others offer deliveries to your home for eligible participants. [Read more…] about Where To Find Free Food Pantries & Distribution Sites In The Denver/Boulder Area
Updated: Customer Service Is Dead – Laura’s Latest Rant
UPDATE: After seeing this article, HomeServe contacted me and my dishwasher was repaired on Sunday morning by a super-nice technician from Premier Appliance. Here’s an except from an email from Myles Meehan, SVP of HomeServe Public Relations, “Our agent that the service provider spoke with was brand new on the job with our Appliance Team and had just started taking calls on her own after a period of training and instructional supervision. When the service provider said, “motor” the agent was unable to find motor included in our Terms & Conditions and therefore denied the repair. [Read more…] about Updated: Customer Service Is Dead – Laura’s Latest Rant
Free FallFest on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall October 3-5
Downtown Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall kicks into festival mode once again for the annual FallFest from Friday to Sunday, October 3 to 5, 2025. Admission and live entertainment are FREE. The musical lineup includes Roka Hueka, Silas Herman & The Tone Unit, Cashmere Sweater, Mighty Mystic, 2mx2 and others. [Read more…] about Free FallFest on Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall October 3-5
Visit 20 Museums on Saturday, November 8 For Free
Denver’s Night at the Museums sees more than a dozen museums open their doors to the public for FREE on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., as part of Denver Arts Week. Each museum promises special entertainment and activities, including music, dance and storytelling. There’s even a FREE shuttle to whisk you between most museums. [Read more…] about Visit 20 Museums on Saturday, November 8 For Free
Join Free Game Night at Room & Board in Cherry Creek North
Room & Board in Cherry Creek North has a new FREE monthly event called Game On. This is casual open game play with a different theme each month. August was mahjong, backgammon and cards. September was Apples to Apples, Trivial Pursuit, We’re Not Really Strangers and Cards Against Humanity. And Friday, October 3, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. will be Scattergories, Scrabble, Catch Phrase, & Bananagrams. [Read more…] about Join Free Game Night at Room & Board in Cherry Creek North
Pig + Pearl Secondhand Holds Dollar Bin Sale October 3 & 4
Pig + Pearl Secondhand (formerly known as ARES Thrift Store) in Boulder holds a Dollar Bin Sale on Friday & Saturday, October 3 & 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thousands of items will be out in the front parking lot. All are priced at $1 or less. Don’t forget to bring cash. [Read more…] about Pig + Pearl Secondhand Holds Dollar Bin Sale October 3 & 4
Celebrate Lakewood’s Cider Days October 4 & 5
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 4 & 5, 2025. 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 October 4 & 5
Audacious Theatre Plunge Into The Cosmic Abyss with ‘Cult of Cthulhu’
This Halloween season, Audacious Immersive invites you to step beyond the veil of sanity and plunge into the cosmic abyss with Cult of Cthulhu. This brand-new immersive horror comedy draws directly from the unsettling tales of H.P. Lovecraft, bringing a modern spin to his classic mythos of eldritch horrors and inviting audiences to join one of the Old Ones dark cults. [Read more…] about Audacious Theatre Plunge Into The Cosmic Abyss with ‘Cult of Cthulhu’
Outlets at Castle Rock Shopping Extravaganza 2025. Save Money & Help Local Causes
For the 19th year in a row, the Outlets at Castle Rock hold an all-day, blow-out Shopping Extravaganza. This year’s event is Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Attendees will enjoy a day of food, wine, discounts, the chance at more than $60,000 in prize drawings and shopping for a good cause. Here’s how it works. [Read more…] about Outlets at Castle Rock Shopping Extravaganza 2025. Save Money & Help Local Causes
Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches Fill Colorado Calendar
Amazing corn mazes and appealing pumpkin patches have again popped up all over the greater metro area’s farmlands. Most include tons of activities, rides, petting zoos and, of course, time to get “lost” (and “found”) in a mind-bending maze. Check out our list of corn maze and pumpkin patch attractions for both families and adults through Halloween. Some open this weekend, others later in the month. [Read more…] about Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches Fill Colorado Calendar
Fall & Holiday Craft Shows In 2025 With Map
One of our favorite activities is shopping the fall and holiday craft shows, festivals and bazaars in and around the Denver metro area. You can find unusual gifts, many handmade by local artists and artisans. Because you usually buy directly from the creators, prices are reasonable — and sometimes downright bargains. [Read more…] about Fall & Holiday Craft Shows In 2025 With Map
Best Amazon Deals in September: LEGO, CeraVe, Beats Ear Buds, HP Laptop & More
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Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals at Amazon. Whether you’re shopping for a gift or a specific need, or — like us — just seeing what suits your fancy, take a look at this list we’ve pulled together for you. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.
Some of the biggest discounts are “Limited Time Only,” meaning that they can be here one minute and gone the next, so the discounts might not be the same as listed here when you check. We do try to keep up! Here are a few great deals that caught our eye… [Read more…] about Best Amazon Deals in September: LEGO, CeraVe, Beats Ear Buds, HP Laptop & More
Huge Outdoor Craft Show in Littleton at Ketring Park October 4
Prepare your walking shoes. It’s time for the annual Littleton Craft Fair, sponsored by the Friends of the Littleton Library and Museum. Some 250 craft booths and 8,000 shoppers are expected on Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Ketring Park. All items sold must be hand-crafted by the artist. Food will be available for purchase. The event is held rain or shine. No dogs, no strollers, no smoking. [Read more…] about Huge Outdoor Craft Show in Littleton at Ketring Park October 4