Thanks to the lunar (moon cycles) calendar, the Lunar New Year is a bit of a moving target. This year, it begins on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and celebrations last for as long as two weeks. 2026 marks the Year of the Horse (taken from the Chinese zodiac). Those born in 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, and 2026 are confident, enthusiastic and determined. [Read more…] about 10 Places To Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Denver
10 Places To Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Denver
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You don’t have to shell out big bucks to see top-notch theater productions. High schools and colleges across the Denver metro area stage plays and musicals, showcasing some of the best local talent to be found. Far from bare bones, you’ll find fully-realized scenery, costumes, lighting, choreography and often live orchestras. The best part? Ticket prices ($5 to $12) are a fraction of what you’d pay for a “professional” show. 
A dazzling 
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, commences this year on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. But while the New Orleans holiday and the city’s famous parade prove far from Denver, the Mile High City has plenty of ways to celebrate right here.
Bored on a budget? You’ve come to the right place! Mile High On The Cheap is the answer for Coloradans wanting to live large for less. Luckily, Denver has much to do and see for frugal families, bargain hunters, savvy seniors and anyone who’s limited on funds — festivals, concerts, movies, workshops, tours, sporting events and more. And, for weekend planners, we’ve done all the work for you… 
Plan your week on the cheap with this list of 
Only 124 of our National Parks charge you to get in, but the U.S. National Park Service is 
Golf in March? The 
Mardi Gras is famous for elaborate parades with incredible floats — that’s why Dairy Block is throwing LoDo’s 
The Colorado State University Spur campus at the National Western Complex comes alive every second Saturday of the month for a day full of 
Go green! The 
The nation’s Sweetheart City, Loveland, Colorado, just gets sweeter with its 
Let’s hit the road for family fun!