LoDo’s Dairy Block stages a variety of festivities this June 2024 to show its support of Denver Pride and the LGBTQ+ community. Most Blockwide Pride events will be at the Denver Milk Market, though activities will spread across the area including restaurants, clubs and retailers. You’ll find fun events for the entire family, as well as for the grown-up crowd. [Read more…] about Celebrate Blockwide Pride at Dairy Block This June
Things To Do
Saturday Night Bazaar Market Comes To Aspen Grove
Shoppers who favor the evening hours to peruse local crafts will be happy to hear a Saturday Night Bazaar comes to Aspen Grove on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The Shop & Sip Market hosts 50+ local makers and craft vendors, street food and food trucks, fashion trucks, live music, and BARBOX featuring craft brews and cocktails. Hours are 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and entry is FREE. [Read more…] about Saturday Night Bazaar Market Comes To Aspen Grove
Art, Crafts & Free Music in Downtown Boulder
The annual Boulder Market featuring handmade goods and unique treasures takes place on Sunday, June 9, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Central Park in Downtown Boulder. At the market you will find more than 75 vendors featuring affordable visual art, high quality handmade items, and unique treasures sold from a plethora of local merchants. [Read more…] about Art, Crafts & Free Music in Downtown Boulder
Free Summer Day Camp For Denver Kids
Experience the ultimate summer adventure with Summer Rec Kidz, Denver Parks & Recreation’s brand-new, FREE day camp for kids ages 8 to 12. The free program runs Monday to Friday from June 10 through August 9, 2024, (except city holidays: June 19 and July 4 & 5). Camp is from 9 a.m. to noon and kids have the option to stay for MY Denver programming from noon to 4 p.m. Registration is required! [Read more…] about Free Summer Day Camp For Denver Kids
Clayton Community Days: Free Festival & Concert Series
Celebrate and create every first Saturday in the Clayton neighborhood. This FREE family-friendly Clayton Community Days and concert series will run from June through October, from noon to 6 p.m. outside Cohesion Brewing Company at the open space behind 3840 York Street. It features live music, vendors and fun for all. [Read more…] about Clayton Community Days: Free Festival & Concert Series
Totally Free Books For All Ages at BookGive Summer Give-Away. Take As Many As You Want!
BookGive Denver wants every person (adults and kids) to have free books they can keep and own. During its Summer Book Giveaway, you can fill a bag with books to read over the summer and not pay a penny! The books are totally FREE. and there is no limit on the number of books you can take. The outdoor event is Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the BookGive Denver service station.
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$10 Tickets To Miner’s Alley Performing Arts Center Shows
Some of us are old enough to recall “student rush” tickets. Available at cultural centers, you could walk up an hour or two before showtime and nab a seat for a few bucks. Now Miners Alley Performing Arts Center in Golden is offering discounted “rush” tickets (open to all ages) for its mainstage productions. Rush Tickets are $10 each. [Read more…] about $10 Tickets To Miner’s Alley Performing Arts Center Shows
Regal Cinemas Hosts $5 Forever Favorites with Iconic Classics Back on the Big Screen
Great movies stay part of pop culture forever! More than just a great story, the iconic classics everyone loves become cultural touchstones. People everywhere are always talking about or quoting them and, of course, watching them over and over. And Regal Cinemas is offering a rare opportunity to experience many of them again on the big screen at a blockbuster price. [Read more…] about Regal Cinemas Hosts $5 Forever Favorites with Iconic Classics Back on the Big Screen
Dairy Block Hosts Live Music Series: Alley Soundscapes
LoDo micro-district Dairy Block continues its weekend live music series called Alley Soundscapes. The FREE Alley Soundscapes concerts will be held in the Dairy Block Alley every Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There is a bonus performance on Sunday this month. Performers are a diverse line-up of local musicians.
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Shop Local at RiNo Pop-Up Markets
The RiNo Art District hosts three different series of markets through the fall. The curated pop-up markets — Hangin’ N Slangin’, Made By Us and Old School Cool — are held at either Bird Lot (2532 Larimer St.) or Lot on Larimer (west of Denver Central Market). This is a terrific way to shop local and support local artists. [Read more…] about Shop Local at RiNo Pop-Up Markets
Denver Premium Outlets Celebrates Earth Month
Throughout April, Denver Premium Outlets will celebrate “Earth Month” and showcase their sustainability efforts. Among the events: an Earth Day trivia night, selfie backdrops honoring pollinators and a Sustainability Scavenger Hunt with the chance to win some great prizes. [Read more…] about Denver Premium Outlets Celebrates Earth Month
Catch All The Action When Rocky Mountain RollerGirls Hold April Double Header
Rocky Mountain Roller Derby (RMRD) teams up with Denver Roller Derby League (DRD) to bring you a “Joint” Double-Header like no other on Saturday, April 20, 2024. First, team Blazed and Confused will take on Wait… What? in a mix-up game. Then, DRD’s Toussle Sprouts and Grapes of Wrath will face off. [Read more…] about Catch All The Action When Rocky Mountain RollerGirls Hold April Double Header
La Plaza: Aurora’s New Mexican Marketplace is a Bargain Hunters’ Playground
La Plaza, the 100,000-square foot Latino marketplace, recently opened its doors. Housed in a former K-Mart at Chambers and Colfax in Aurora, it’s still a work in progress, but there are many mercado-style stalls already doing business with another 24 food stalls and a grocery store to come. For those on a budget, La Plaza is a great find if you’re looking for affordable clothing, sports apparel, jewelry, beauty services and food trucks galore.
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April 8 Solar Eclipse: What You Need To Know, Viewing Parties & Where To Get Solar Eclipse Glasses
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For those who missed out on the solar eclipse in August 2017, we have another one coming on Monday, April 8, 2024. The Moon’s dark central shadow, about 115 miles wide, will cross Mexico, sweep northeast from Texas to Maine, and then darken parts of Eastern Canada. This time, we won’t see the full eclipse in Denver, but the sun will be 65% obscured. [Read more…] about April 8 Solar Eclipse: What You Need To Know, Viewing Parties & Where To Get Solar Eclipse Glasses
A Day in Littleton: Best Free & Cheap Things To Do
Littleton may be only 30-minutes from downtown Denver, but it’s full of fun things to do on the cheap—whether bargain hunting in historic downtown many shops, grabbing a bite at area restaurants or exploring the great outdoors. Littleton has miles of trails for hiking or biking and so many affordable (or totally free) attractions that it’s easy to make a full day of exploring. [Read more…] about A Day in Littleton: Best Free & Cheap Things To Do
Leap Year 2024! Leap Day Deals and Fun in Denver
No “leap of faith” needed here, these are all great Leap Day festivities and discounts. Given February 29th only occurs every four years, now’s the time to take the literal extra day and have a little fun on a budget. Bargain hunters can leap around Denver on Thursday, February 29, 2024 for lots of Leap Day fun and savings. [Read more…] about Leap Year 2024! Leap Day Deals and Fun in Denver
Are Museum Memberships Worth It? We Break It Down For 12 Top Local Spots
Often we see yearly memberships to museums or cultural attractions and wonder if it’s worth it to subscribe, or simply pay the cost of admission. If you aren’t a local (or visit Denver on a regular basis) or only aren’t an attraction’s repeat visitor, chances are the membership isn’t for you. But, if you have kids, like to check out the latest exhibit, or can’t get enough of that soothing blue sea life, well…maybe paying a chunk of change for the membership will save you money in the long run. [Read more…] about Are Museum Memberships Worth It? We Break It Down For 12 Top Local Spots
Vanishing West Ciders
A bold new player in the Aurora scene, Vanishing West Ciders is an Old West themed cidery that celebrates tradition while still encouraging creativity and discovery. Community is everything at Vanishing West, and they invite locals and visitors alike to visit their Community Table and get involved and engaged. In addition, they have linked charities that support those impacted by the California fires on their website and encourage their patrons to chip in if they can. [Read more…] about Vanishing West Ciders
How To Have A Romantic Valentine’s Day in Denver On The Cheap
As Valentine’s Day approaches, love is in the air. But just because you ♥ someone the most, that doesn’t mean one has to break the bank. There are plenty of cheap, free and fun ways to celebrate the day of romance, from photo opportunities to inexpensive tasting menus to something sweet. Read on for tips and tricks, and some good deals worth making googly eyes over. [Read more…] about How To Have A Romantic Valentine’s Day in Denver On The Cheap
DCPA Launches Out-Of-This-World Experience with ‘Space Explorers: The Infinite’ — Get Ticket Bundle Discount
Get ready to blast off, Denver! Prepare yourself for a powerful immersive experience inspired by NASA missions aboard the International Space Station, thanks to the Denver Center for Performing Art’s new exhibition at the Stanley Marketplace (2501 Dallas St.) Space Explorers: The Infinite lands in Aurora from February 3 to May 5, 2024. [Read more…] about DCPA Launches Out-Of-This-World Experience with ‘Space Explorers: The Infinite’ — Get Ticket Bundle Discount
Special Virtual Advanced Screening of New Movie ‘Upgraded’
In Amazon Studios latest movie Upgraded, Ana (Camila Mendes) is an ambitious intern dreaming of a career in the art world while trying to impress her demanding boss Claire (Marisa Tomei). When she’s upgraded to first class on a work trip, she meets handsome Will (Archie Renaux), who mistakes Ana for her boss– a white lie that sets off a glamorous chain of events, romance and opportunity, until her fib threatens to surface. [Read more…] about Special Virtual Advanced Screening of New Movie ‘Upgraded’
Denver Art Society Honors Black History Month With Celebratory Evening
The Denver Art Society honors Black History Month on Friday, February 2, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. with internationally renowned artist Dr. Thomas E. Lockhart III and photographer Travis Broxton. Rounding out the program is the music of Tiffany Lynn & Friends, liturgical dance by Da’Janai Smith, and the spoken word performances of Bridgette Tolbert and Volleny Bryant. Admission is FREE. [Read more…] about Denver Art Society Honors Black History Month With Celebratory Evening
MHOTC Exclusive: Get $10 Off Astronomy Programs in Denver & Boulder
AstroTours.org has regular programs in Denver and Boulder where the group sets up telescopes and a professional astronomer guides you through the night sky. Regular programs are held at City Park in Denver every Wednesday. There are also programs under darker skies just outside of Boulder four times a week. [Read more…] about MHOTC Exclusive: Get $10 Off Astronomy Programs in Denver & Boulder
Express Yourself at Denver Art Society
The mission of the Denver Art Society is to host a creative community where people of all ages can view, learn, and exhibit local art in all forms. The group holds numerous events each month. The highlight is Open Mic Night, a live show in which attendees may perform on stage whether they are amateurs or professionals, often for the first time. The next one is Friday, January 12, 2024, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. [Read more…] about Express Yourself at Denver Art Society