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Laura

Westernaires Horsecapades: Amazing Precision Drill Riding On Display

High speed, precision horsemanship in a dazzling array of costumes. Rope tricks. Flaming batons. Historical battle reenactments. Astonishing trick riding. The Westernaires Horsecapades is a fall tradition that is bound to entertain all ages. The event, scheduled for Saturday & Sunday, October 18 & 19, 2025, at the National Western Events Center is a showcase of the hard-won skills of hundreds of the most tenacious young people in America. [Read more…] about Westernaires Horsecapades: Amazing Precision Drill Riding On Display

Posted by Laura on September 18, 2025 | Updated September 14, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

Rebel Bread Presents Denver Bake Fest – Competition & Tasting Oct. 4

Get you carbs on at the Denver Bake Fest. This FREE festival and friendly baking competition celebrates Colorado bakers and the diversity and creativity of the food community. On Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the courtyard outside of Rebel Bread’s Production Lab will be filled with 80+ bakers (amateurs and pros), bakery lovers and all kinds of baked goods just waiting to be tasted. [Read more…] about Rebel Bread Presents Denver Bake Fest – Competition & Tasting Oct. 4

Posted by Laura on September 18, 2025 | Updated September 4, 2025 Filed Under: Bakeries & Cafes · Food & Drink

Oktoberfest Returns To Denver’s Ballpark District and Entry Is Totally Free!

The annual Denver Oktoberfest is so large it spans two weekends. This salute to Bavarian heritage features authentic German beer and fare, crafts, music, dance, oom-pah-pah entertainment and more. It runs in the Ballpark Neighborhood Friday to Sunday, September 19 to 21 and September 26 to 28, 2025. The BIG news — Entry is FREE with no ticket required. [Read more…] about Oktoberfest Returns To Denver’s Ballpark District and Entry Is Totally Free!

Posted by Laura on September 14, 2025 | Updated September 14, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

Fall Kids Consignment Sales Across The Front Range

Seriously? We’re already contemplating back to school, as its unlikely your kids stopped growing over the summer. And yes, we note the irony in that “Fall” consignment sales start this month across the area. Save loads of money on clothes for yourself and your kids, as well as household items, toys and gear. Admission to all events is FREE unless otherwise noted. MHOTC Tip: Multi-day sales often heavily discount unsold merchandise on the last day or two. [Read more…] about Fall Kids Consignment Sales Across The Front Range

Posted by Laura on September 14, 2025 | Updated September 15, 2025 Filed Under: Shopping

Harvest Your Own Veggies at Miller Farms Throughout The Fall

Many people don’t realize that their food comes from a farm or that it just doesn’t appear in their local market. Miller Farms in Platteville is out to change that and show folks of all ages what happens on a real working farm. From Monday, September 1 through mid-November, you can take part in the farm’s Fall Harvest Festival and harvest your own fresh Colorado produce. [Read more…] about Harvest Your Own Veggies at Miller Farms Throughout The Fall

Posted by Laura on September 14, 2025 | Updated September 11, 2025 Filed Under: Groceries · Things To Do Tagged With: fall festivals

Meet Bestselling Author S. A. Cosby To Discuss His New Novel ‘King Of Ashes’

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Arapahoe Libraries continues to bring bestselling book authors to Denver, so that fans can meet these writers and discuss their latest works. Next up: an evening with New York Times bestselling crime writer S. A. Cosby on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Embassy Suites DTC.

This event is FREE, but you do need to register in advance as the meeting space can only accommodate 250 people. To reserve your spot, click on the link or call the number listed below. [Read more…] about Meet Bestselling Author S. A. Cosby To Discuss His New Novel ‘King Of Ashes’

Posted by Laura on September 13, 2025 | Updated September 13, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

Great Deal (Up To 50% Off) on Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tickets – ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Christmas concerts are some of the most popular shows during the holiday season. But why pay full price? Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve will be at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. You can rock out this season with one of the best shows in years. And Groupon has a great deal on tickets! [Read more…] about Great Deal (Up To 50% Off) on Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tickets – ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’

Posted by Laura on September 13, 2025 | Updated September 12, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

Celebrate Frederick’s Heritage at Miners Day — Parade, Burro Races & Fireworks!

The Town of Frederick goes all out to celebrate its mining heritage during Miners Day on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Centennial Park. This annual event features family-oriented fun and entertainment including a parade, burro race, vendors, food trucks, activities, contests, and live entertainment. Festivities end with an evening concert and spectacular fireworks display. [Read more…] about Celebrate Frederick’s Heritage at Miners Day — Parade, Burro Races & Fireworks!

Posted by Laura on September 10, 2025 | Updated August 28, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do

Corn Maze 2025 at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms

One favorite local attraction is the Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms. Wind your way through seven acres of corn. This year’s maze features a Colorado wild life theme full of fun twists and tricky turns. View the design from a 15-foot tall illuminated bridge. The maze will be open Friday to Sunday from September 19 through November 2, 2025. Tickets are now on sale.
[Read more…] about Corn Maze 2025 at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms

Posted by Laura on September 9, 2025 | Updated August 28, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do Tagged With: fall festivals

Colorado Highland Games Celebrates Authentic Scottish Culture & Competitions September 20 & 21

The St Andrew Society of Colorado hosts its annual Colorado Highland Games at the Denver Polo Club in Sedalia on September 20 & 21, 2025. Everyone who attends feels like they have stepped into Scotland for a day. Since 1963, the Festival has brought traditional Scottish Heavy Athletics, piping and drumming, Scottish Highland and Country dancing, as well as lively and fascinating Celtic culture to Colorado. [Read more…] about Colorado Highland Games Celebrates Authentic Scottish Culture & Competitions September 20 & 21

Posted by Laura on September 9, 2025 | Updated July 24, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

Emily’s Salon Offers Low-Cost Hair Styling, Color, Manicures, Facials & More

Emily Griffith Technical College has been training Colorado’s cosmetologists for more than 75 years. Of course, students need experience, so that’s where Emily’s Salon & Barbershop comes in. The menu of services is very comprehensive and ranges in price from just $6 for a beard trim to $50 for curl reformation. [Read more…] about Emily’s Salon Offers Low-Cost Hair Styling, Color, Manicures, Facials & More

Posted by Laura on September 7, 2025 | Updated September 6, 2025 Filed Under: Hair & Beauty

Hi Points Festival Debuts in Five Points – A Community Celebration of Music & Culture

The inaugural Hi Points Festival launches on Saturday, September 13, 2025 inviting all corners of Denver to gather on Welton Street for a day filled with 20 live music performances, local food, and neighborhood pride. Bringing an authentic, community-centered music experience to Denver’s historic Five Points, the festival is rooted in the area’s legendary jazz legacy while expanding across genres—offering everything from Hip Hop to Funk, Punk to R&B, House to Honky Tonk. [Read more…] about Hi Points Festival Debuts in Five Points – A Community Celebration of Music & Culture

Posted by Laura on September 6, 2025 | Updated September 4, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Things To Do

Shred Documents For Free in JeffCo And Help Metro Denver Crime Stoppers Sept. 13

Time to start gathering up all that paper you have piled up around the house. Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, FOX31, and law enforcement agencies are joining forces for their annual Shred-a-thon on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon. Bring your personal documents to be shredded for FREE courtesy of Iron Mountain and Waste Management. [Read more…] about Shred Documents For Free in JeffCo And Help Metro Denver Crime Stoppers Sept. 13

Posted by Laura on September 6, 2025 | Updated August 8, 2025 Filed Under: Services

Denver Botanic Gardens Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms October 10-12. Must Buy Tickets In Advance.

Come search for the perfect pumpkin for all your Halloween and fall festivities at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms 10-acre pumpkin patch. The Pumpkin Festival is held Friday to Sunday, October 10 to 12, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Families can enjoy hayrides, photo booths, face painting, an antique tractor exhibit, carnival games, live music and more. Tickets go on sale Monday, September 8 at 10 a.m. [Read more…] about Denver Botanic Gardens Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms October 10-12. Must Buy Tickets In Advance.

Posted by Laura on September 5, 2025 | Updated August 22, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

Glow at the Gardens Illuminates Denver. Tickets On Sale Sept. 8

This isn’t the cheapest event in town, but it is one of the most fun for a fall evening. Luminaria-lined pathways wind through the Denver Botanic Gardens to reveal larger-than-life pumpkin displays during Glow at the Gardens. Musicians, dancers and performing artists bring spirits and specters to life, and scores of hand-carved jack-o’-lanterns harvested from local farms light up the night with grins and grimaces fit for the season. [Read more…] about Glow at the Gardens Illuminates Denver. Tickets On Sale Sept. 8

Posted by Laura on September 5, 2025 | Updated August 28, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

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