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
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
Golden Fine Arts Festival Showcases 100+ Artists August 9 & 10
Downtown 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
It’s A Magical World: Unicorn Festival at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds August 23 & 24
A magical world is coming to the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds on Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24, 2025. Princesses, fairies, mermaids, and, of course, real unicorns will be on hand for the Unicorn Festival. All activities, entertainment and events are included with admission — inflatables, unicorn petting, storytimes, meeting a mermaid, photos with a princess, 20-foot tall slide, obstacle course, a Creation Station to make magic wands and much more. [Read more…] about It’s A Magical World: Unicorn Festival at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds August 23 & 24
Summer Vibes Keep Aurora Teens Entertained With Music, Games & Prizes
The City of Aurora has planned a series of FREE events called Summer Vibes. All activities, entertainment and prizes are free for teens and pre-teens ages 10 to 17. Each month, the event will have a different theme including Art Jam, Sports Night and Glow in the Park. Each Summer Vibes will also feature local food trucks, door prizes, a community resource fair and crafts. [Read more…] about Summer Vibes Keep Aurora Teens Entertained With Music, Games & Prizes
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
Free Entry To All Colorado State Parks On Monday, August 4
Colorado Parks and Wildlife joins the celebration of Colorado’s acceptance into statehood with FREE entry to all Colorado State Parks (that includes 42 state parks and 300 state wildlife areas) on Monday, August 4, 2025. Park entrance fees are waived, but activities like fishing and camping will still require a valid license, permit or reservation. [Read more…] about Free Entry To All Colorado State Parks On Monday, August 4
Colorado Ski Country’s Kid’s Ski Passports Lets Them Enjoy The Slopes For Almost Free
Colorado Ski Country USA’s popular Kids’ Ski Passport is again available for the 2025-26 ski season to introduce the state’s youngsters to skiing and snowboarding with super-cheap lift access at 19 Colorado ski areas. The 2025-26 Passport is good for four days of skiing at each of the resorts for $67 for Kindergarten to Grade 2 and $72 for Grades 3 to 6 (prices subject to change throughout the season). [Read more…] about Colorado Ski Country’s Kid’s Ski Passports Lets Them Enjoy The Slopes For Almost Free
Western Welcome Week in Littleton is Jam-Packed With Free Things To Do August 8-17
For 97 years, Littleton residents have been holding a community celebration. This year’s Western Welcome Week is actually a 10-day fest, August 8 to 17, 2025. The event schedule is jam-packed spanning more than 40 events from a fishing derby to a hometown pig roast benefiting dozens of local nonprofits. Some highlights for true cheapskates: [Read more…] about Western Welcome Week in Littleton is Jam-Packed With Free Things To Do August 8-17
The Market at the Center Brings Community Fair To National Western Center
The Market at the Center is a monthly community market hosted in collaboration with CSU Spur’s Second Saturdays. This isn’t your typical vendor fair. Instead, organizers are building an event that celebrates culture, creativity, and connection, with a focus on equity, inclusion, and the rich diversity of our region. Each Market runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Read more…] about The Market at the Center Brings Community Fair To National Western Center
Loveland’s Sculpture in the Park is Largest Juried Outdoor Show in the U.S.
Loveland is a true arts lover’s paradise the second weekend in August. The 40th annual Sculpture in the Park, the largest outdoor juried sculpture show in the United States, returns to Loveland Friday to Sunday, August 8 to 10, 2025. Considered a mecca of international talent, the annual show and sale transforms beloved Benson Sculpture Garden into an art lover’s dream come true with more than 2,000 sculptures created by 160 award winning artists from around the world for viewing and purchase. [Read more…] about Loveland’s Sculpture in the Park is Largest Juried Outdoor Show in the U.S.
Active Military & Veterans Get In Free To Colorado State Parks In August
As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering active duty military, veterans and the National Guard free admission to all state parks for the month of August. Military members and veterans, resident and nonresident, can pick up a free August Military Pass at any Colorado state park or CPW office by showing proof of service. [Read more…] about Active Military & Veterans Get In Free To Colorado State Parks In August
Breaking News! Denver Broncos Half-Price Tickets Go on Sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 31
Half-price tickets for Denver Broncos’ eight home games (and two preseason games) for the 2024-25 season go on sale Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10 a.m. MT. Tickets may only be purchased online through Ticketmaster.com. Single game half-price tickets for the 2025 season start at $25. We suggest you bookmark the ticket page and get online before the sale begins. [Read more…] about Breaking News! Denver Broncos Half-Price Tickets Go on Sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 31
Free Entrance To All National Parks and More On September 27 — Reserve An Entry Time Slot Now
The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to all of its parks, monuments and other sites on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 27, 2025. The aspens of Rocky Mountain National Park, virtually in the metro Denver/Boulder area’s backyard, are showing the yellows and oranges, and the bull elk are bugling early in the morning and again in the afternoon and evening in one of the Rockies’ most fantastic wildlife experiences. [Read more…] about Free Entrance To All National Parks and More On September 27 — Reserve An Entry Time Slot Now
Free and Affordable Fun at Boulder County Fair August 6-10
At 156 years of age, the Boulder County Fair is Colorado’s oldest. Rodeos, a colorful midway with all manner of entertainment, a slew of kid’s activities, animal barns, a traditional carnival, music, kid’s area, crafts, food and more fill the fair calendar from Wednesday to Sunday, August 6 to 10, 2025. With parking, gate admission and most activities FREE, you can visit more than once. [Read more…] about Free and Affordable Fun at Boulder County Fair August 6-10