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Laura

Know Of Any Fall or Holiday Craft Fairs? Tell Us.

Gift BoxThough it’s only mid-August, store shelves already seem to be lined with holiday goods. That means the MHOTC elves need to get in gear and pull together our Fall & Holiday Craft Shows page, including interactive map. But we need your help. If you know of any holiday craft show(s) at your school, church, community center or any other spot, for that matter, please let us know as soon as possible. [Read more…] about Know Of Any Fall or Holiday Craft Fairs? Tell Us.

Posted by Laura on August 16, 2025 | Updated July 30, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

Mile High Summer Concerts Guide 2025

music notes jazzSummer is great for so many reasons: wearing shorts and flip-flops every day, going to the mountains, shopping farmers’ markets, free outdoor movies and lots of live music. Luckily, the Front Range is jam-packed with summer concerts — many of them FREE… our favorite kind!

To ensure you don’t miss out on any live music, we’ve created this Mile High Summer Concerts Guide. Concerts are sorted by day of the week. All are FREE unless noted with a $. [Read more…] about Mile High Summer Concerts Guide 2025

Posted by Laura on August 15, 2025 | Updated August 15, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment

Upstart Crow Theatre Company Offers ‘Name Your Price” Nights For “Medea”

The Upstart Crow Theatre Company opens its 45th season with Medea by Euripides. The show runs August 28 to September 14, 2025, at The Dairy Arts Center’s Carsen Theater in Boulder. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $24 to $28, with Name-Your-Price Nights on Thursday, August 28, and Thursday, September 11. [Read more…] about Upstart Crow Theatre Company Offers ‘Name Your Price” Nights For “Medea”

Posted by Laura on August 14, 2025 | Updated August 12, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Things To Do

Shred Documents For Free In Northglenn on August 23. Event Is Open To All

Time to gather up your unwanted documents before the colder weather settles in. The Northglenn Police Department will host a FREE document shred event on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon at Northglenn Marketplace at 104th Ave., one block west of I-25. The event is open to everyone regardless of zip code. [Read more…] about Shred Documents For Free In Northglenn on August 23. Event Is Open To All

Posted by Laura on August 13, 2025 | Updated July 28, 2025 Filed Under: Services

This Week! Best Amazon Deals in August: Olay, LEGO, JBL Ear Buds, Barbie, HP Laptop & More

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deal shopping tagsDon’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 This Week! Best Amazon Deals in August: Olay, LEGO, JBL Ear Buds, Barbie, HP Laptop & More

Posted by Laura on August 12, 2025 | Updated August 11, 2025 Filed Under: Shopping

Art Students League Summer Market Boasts 175+ Artists August 23 & 24

More than 175 local artists will bring their wares before the public during the Art Students League of Denver’s Summer Art Market, Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24, 2025. Whether your home looks like a museum or you’re a novice collector, you can pick some terrific pieces — paintings, sculptures, ceramics, fiber art, mixed media — at reasonable prices. [Read more…] about Art Students League Summer Market Boasts 175+ Artists August 23 & 24

Posted by Laura on August 11, 2025 | Updated July 28, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

RiNo Art District’s Summer Art Market Aug. 23: Local Artists, Make Free Crafts, Food & Music

Here’s another chance to shop from local artists. Visit RiNo Art District’s Summer Art Market on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at RiNo ArtPark. Enjoy live music, shop prints, clothes and goods from more than 50 local makers, try your hand at crafting and participate in a DIY screen-printing station (for the first 200 attendees). Entry is FREE.
[Read more…] about RiNo Art District’s Summer Art Market Aug. 23: Local Artists, Make Free Crafts, Food & Music

Posted by Laura on August 11, 2025 | Updated August 10, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

Today! Build A LEGO Boombox For Free & Take It Home August 10

Two Denver area LEGO Stores are holding a mini-build. On Sunday, August 10, 2025, from noon to 2 p.m., build a LEGO Boombox for FREE and take it home with you. This “make and take” event is intended for those six years and older. The LEGO Boombox model will be available on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last, so get there early. [Read more…] about Today! Build A LEGO Boombox For Free & Take It Home August 10

Posted by Laura on August 9, 2025 | Updated August 10, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

34+ Denver Area Farmers’ Markets Worth Checking Out In 2025

Colorado Farmers Markets

Nothing says harvest-time quite like a Farmers’ Market. Where else can you greet your local farmer, find delicious deals on fresh produce, and enjoy the Colorado outdoors? You can find a market for nearly every day of the week, so check out a few! To fully participate in the eco-friendly experience, we suggest bringing along several reusable grocery bags or baskets for all of your goodies. [Read more…] about 34+ Denver Area Farmers’ Markets Worth Checking Out In 2025

Posted by Laura on August 7, 2025 | Updated August 7, 2025 Filed Under: Groceries

Celebrate Lakewood’s Cider Days. Timed Entry Tickets On Sale Now

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. Timed Entry Tickets On Sale Now

Posted by Laura on August 7, 2025 | Updated August 6, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

Levitt Pavilion Denver Presents 2025 Free Summer Concert Series. Here’s the Line-Up

The world-class Levitt Pavilion Denver, an outdoor concert venue, has announced its 2025 FREE concert series. The 2025 summer line-up features local, national and international musicians, ranging from acclaimed, emerging talent to seasoned, award-winning artists in every musical genre imaginable.

An RSVP is encouraged, but not required to help the organizers plan for the event. They will accept walk-ups as long as the venue has capacity. [Read more…] about Levitt Pavilion Denver Presents 2025 Free Summer Concert Series. Here’s the Line-Up

Posted by Laura on August 6, 2025 | Updated September 2, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment Tagged With: summer music

Join ‘Unstudied Adams County’ – A Night of Poetry with Kerrie Joy August 16

How do we love our family, our community, and ourselves? Celebrate the end of Kerrie Joy’s time as Adams County during a night of poetry, music, and food exploring love in all its dimensions. This event is free is on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Anything Wright Farms. [Read more…] about Join ‘Unstudied Adams County’ – A Night of Poetry with Kerrie Joy August 16

Posted by Laura on August 6, 2025 | Updated July 15, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival – Fireworks, Music, Classic Cars, Spaghetti Dinners & More August 8-10

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 8 to 10, 2025, 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, Delta Sonics, Ryan Chrys and The Rough Cuts, Stone Beat Invasion, Message in a Bottle and Project Foreigner. [Read more…] about Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival – Fireworks, Music, Classic Cars, Spaghetti Dinners & More August 8-10

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

Back To School Bash August 9: Free School Supplies, Haircuts & Food at Lighthouse Church

Does your child need a backpack and school supplies for the upcoming school year? Lighthouse Church in Denver is hosting a Back to School Bash, Saturday, August 9, 2025. From 9 a.m. to noon, you can pick up FREE backpacks and school supplies. There will also be FREE food, haircuts and fun activities. [Read more…] about Back To School Bash August 9: Free School Supplies, Haircuts & Food at Lighthouse Church

Posted by Laura on August 5, 2025 | Updated August 3, 2025 Filed Under: Shopping

Golden Fine Arts Festival Showcases 100+ Artists August 9 & 10

ArtistDowntown Golden transforms into an open-air art gallery on Saturday & Sunday, August 9 & 10, 2025, 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 August 9 & 10

Posted by Laura on August 4, 2025 | Updated August 4, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

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