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Colorado Music Festival Performs Free Family Concert on July 6. Get Tickets Now!

The Colorado Music Festival offers a summer of classical music-filled days and nights at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder. On Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., the Festival performs its Family Concert: Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Missing Maestro. Tickets sell quickly for this event which is why we are posting it now.
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Posted by Laura on June 14, 2025 | Updated June 12, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun

Opening Weekend — Discount Available! How to Get Discounted Tickets for 2025 Colorado Renaissance Festival This Summer

Hear ye! Hear ye! Merriment (on a budget) awaits! The 47th annual Colorado Renaissance Festival (650 W. Perry Park Ave.) in Larkspur returns for adventure and family fun for eight weekends this summer — from June 14 to August 3, 2025. There’s plenty for families to do and see, including entertainment, an Artisan’s Marketplace and themed weekends. [Read more…] about Opening Weekend — Discount Available! How to Get Discounted Tickets for 2025 Colorado Renaissance Festival This Summer

Posted by Bryan on June 13, 2025 | Updated June 14, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Starts Today! Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express: Enjoy $1 Family-Friendly Flicks for 9 Weeks

All aboard, bored kids! On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than a morning at the movies to keep the family entertained…and all in an air-conditioned theater. Regal Cinemas has scheduled 9 weeks of family-friendly flicks at select theaters for its popular (and budget-friendly!) Summer Movie Express.  [Read more…] about Starts Today! Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express: Enjoy $1 Family-Friendly Flicks for 9 Weeks

Posted by Bryan on June 9, 2025 | Updated June 10, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Open Every Night of the Week! 88 Drive-In Theatre Offers Unique Family Fun at Blockbuster Price

Honk! Honk! When anyone thinks of going to the movies, it’s not often they’re referring to a drive-in theater. Simply because they no longer exist in large numbers across America. Luckily, the Denver metro area has a little bit of nostalgia left with the 88 Drive-In Theatre (8780 Rosemary St.) in Commerce City. The popular attraction opened for its 49th season on May 9, 2025. [Read more…] about Open Every Night of the Week! 88 Drive-In Theatre Offers Unique Family Fun at Blockbuster Price

Posted by Bryan on June 8, 2025 | Updated June 9, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Denver Film Society and Denver Arts & Venues Host Sunset Cinema Series

A fun night under the stars! Sunset Cinema returns to The Denver Performing Arts Complex (at the intersection of 14th and Curtis St.) This summer, the Denver Film Society has a great lineup of films made possible by Denver Arts & Venues and pre-show entertainment presented by fantastic local groups. Admission is FREE.

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Posted by Bryan on June 8, 2025 | Updated June 8, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Where to Enjoy Free & Cheap Outdoor (and Indoor!) Movies This Summer

MoonAndStarsTwo tickets, please! Going to the movies during the summer is just a given for families looking for blockbuster fun, especially when it’s in an air-conditioned theater or, better yet, under a beautiful Colorado evening sky. There are several FREE and cheap summer film series around town — perfect for seasonal fun on a budget. [Read more…] about Where to Enjoy Free & Cheap Outdoor (and Indoor!) Movies This Summer

Posted by Bryan on June 7, 2025 | Updated June 7, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Golden’s Movies & Music in the Park This Summer

movies 2This summer, Golden shines a little brighter at night! The town’s popular and FREE Movies & Music In The Park series plays at Parfet Park (10th St. & Washington Ave.) on select Fridays. Each night enjoy music and a family-friendly movie under the stars! The band takes the stage at 7 p.m. and the featured film, shown on a giant inflatable screen, starts at dusk — around 8:30 p.m.
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Posted by Bryan on June 7, 2025 | Updated June 6, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

This Weekend! Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival In Golden Triangle Neighborhood June 7 & 8

chalkOver a span of 48+ hours, 200 professional, amateur and student artists will use chalk to paint thousands of square feet of raw pavement into re-creations of masterpieces, modern art and their own original pieces during the Denver Chalk Art Festival in the Denver Golden Triangle District. The FREE festival, Saturday & Sunday, June 7 & 8, 2025, transforms streets and sidewalks into a temporary outdoor art museum. [Read more…] about This Weekend! Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival In Golden Triangle Neighborhood June 7 & 8

Posted by Laura on June 7, 2025 | Updated June 7, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Bass Pro & Cabela’s Free ‘Gone Fishing’ Weekends June 6-8 & 13-15

KidsFishingGet ready, get set…fish! Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s invite families to test the fish-filled waters for FREE over the next two weekends, Saturday & Sunday, June 6 to 8 and June 13 to 15 at “Gone Fishing” events. Youngsters can learn easy techniques, catch their first fish or fine-tune their fishing skills in a real catch and release pond. [Read more…] about Bass Pro & Cabela’s Free ‘Gone Fishing’ Weekends June 6-8 & 13-15

Posted by Laura on June 6, 2025 | Updated June 5, 2025 Filed Under: Kids Fun · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

New Pepsi Deal Added! Water World Offers Ticket Discounts, Season Passes and More for Summer 2025

swimWhen the summer temperatures start to sizzle, a day at Water World (8801 N. Pecos St.) in Federal Heights is one of the best (and most fun!) ways to cool off in Colorado. Since opening in 1979 with the first two water slides in the state, the popular water park now boasts more than 50 water adventures. This year, Water World opens for its 46th season on May 24, 2025. [Read more…] about New Pepsi Deal Added! Water World Offers Ticket Discounts, Season Passes and More for Summer 2025

Posted by Bryan on June 5, 2025 | Updated June 5, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

First Night Rescheduled! Movie Nights at Infinity Park for 2025 — Monday & Friday Nights This Summer

Stars in the sky and action on the big screen — the perfect summer night for family fun in the park. Glendale is again hosting Movie Nights at Infinity Park for FREE in 2025 — Monday Movie Madness and Friday Night Flicks! Bring your chairs or big blanket and secure your spot on the lawn for a relaxing summer night under the stars. Don’t forget to pack some snacks, too! [Read more…] about First Night Rescheduled! Movie Nights at Infinity Park for 2025 — Monday & Friday Nights This Summer

Posted by Bryan on June 5, 2025 | Updated June 5, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Outdoor Movie Series at Denver’s Central Park

Along with your friends, family and neighbors, grab your blankets, coolers and snacks for a fun night under the stars. Denver’s Central Park Outdoor Movie Series kicks off in June each summer, offering the community an outdoor experience on its South Green (29th Ave & Roslyn St). Showtimes generally begin at dusk and are held on select Fridays throughout the season. [Read more…] about Outdoor Movie Series at Denver’s Central Park

Posted by Bryan on June 1, 2025 | Updated June 6, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Kids Can Be Anything at Arapahoe Libraries ‘Imagination Exploration’: Registration Required

Have your kiddos ever wondered what it’s like to be a detective, musician or prospector? Now’s their chance to find out. Arapahoe Libraries is hosting Imagination Exploration, a day packed with adventure and discovery. The FREE events (there are two) are Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Koelbel Library and Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Smoky Hill Library. [Read more…] about Kids Can Be Anything at Arapahoe Libraries ‘Imagination Exploration’: Registration Required

Posted by Laura on May 31, 2025 | Updated May 30, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Metro Summer Kids Movies in Loveland

movie kidsNot to be left out of the summer kids’ flicks craze, Loveland families have an option for family-friendly fun “on the cheap” at MetroLux 14 Theatres at Centerra. The theatre chain is hosting its Metro Summer Kids Movies from June 17 to August 7, 2025 — every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 a.m. Tickets are just $2. [Read more…] about Metro Summer Kids Movies in Loveland

Posted by Bryan on May 28, 2025 | Updated June 6, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Free Kids Train Ride on Boulder’s Pearl St. Mall

The popular Tebo Train, a sweet 100% electric-powered kiddie train, once again is giving FREE rides to children up to age 10 on Monday through Friday mornings from May 27 through August 29, 2025. The Summer Tebo Train boards in front of Wells Fargo at the corner of 13th and Pearl. The rides start at 9:30 am each day. The last train leaves the station at 11 am SHARP. [Read more…] about Free Kids Train Ride on Boulder’s Pearl St. Mall

Posted by Laura on May 27, 2025 | Updated April 24, 2025 Filed Under: Kids Fun · Things To Do

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