See important outside food & drinks update below! 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 Mile High City has a little bit of nostalgia left with the 88 Drive-In Theatre (8780 Rosemary St.) in Commerce City — the only drive-in movie theatre in the Denver metro area. [Read more…] about What’s Playing This Week? 88 Drive-In Theatre Offers Unique Family Fun Every Night This Summer at Blockbuster Price
Things To Do
Harry Potter: The Exhibition Comes To Denver This Summer
Harry Potter: The Exhibition celebrates all things Harry Potter by bringing to life some of your favorite moments, characters, locations, and beasts from the film series, as well as the extended Harry Potter universe. Get up close to authentic props and costumes, practice your Quidditch skills, pot a Mandrake, and more in this unforgettable experience. The exhibit opens in the South Broadway District on June 26, 2026, with tickets on sale now. [Read more…] about Harry Potter: The Exhibition Comes To Denver This Summer
How to Get Discounted Tickets for 2026 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 13 to August 2, 2026. There’s plenty for families to do and see, including entertainment, an Artisan’s Marketplace and themed weekends. [Read more…] about How to Get Discounted Tickets for 2026 Colorado Renaissance Festival This Summer
Anythink Libraries Summer Community Concert Series Runs July Through September
Anythink Libraries continues its Community Concert Series this summer. It transform parks and public spaces into neighborhood celebrations filled with live music, dancing and community connection. The three-concert series will feature internationally acclaimed and Colorado-based musicians performing world music, Latin rock and cumbia-inspired sounds in Northglenn, Arvada and Thornton from July through September. [Read more…] about Anythink Libraries Summer Community Concert Series Runs July Through September
Landmark Theatres Celebrates Fourth of July with ‘The Firework Bundle’ Movie Deal for 4 Days
Going to the movies in the summer has always been a go-to activity for friends and family. There’s something magical about munching on popcorn in a darkened (and air-conditioned!) movie theater watching the latest summer blockbuster on the big screen. And frugal film fans can spark big savings at Landmark Theatres this Fourth of July weekend. [Read more…] about Landmark Theatres Celebrates Fourth of July with ‘The Firework Bundle’ Movie Deal for 4 Days
Enter to Win Family 4-Pack of Tickets to Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Congratulations to our winner Viola! Get ready to rev your engines, Denver! Following the success of Glow-N-Fire (winner of the Pollstar Family Show of the Year award!), Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is thrilled to continue the momentum by introducing an all-new truck to the tour: Rhinomite — the dynamite Rhino themed truck. Charging horn-first into challenges, Rhinomite is on a mission to destroy the competition. [Read more…] about Enter to Win Family 4-Pack of Tickets to Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Up! Up! and Away! Frederick in Flight June 26 to 28
The Town of Frederick celebrates the many forms of flight with its annual Frederick in Flight — including hot air balloon lifts, tethered balloon rides, a Glow Party with beer garden and food trucks, and tons of FREE fun for the whole family Friday to Sunday, June 26 to 28, 2026. [Read more…] about Up! Up! and Away! Frederick in Flight June 26 to 28
Downtown Denver’s Cherry Blossom Festival On June 27 & 28
Celebrate Japanese-American culture, food, music, crafts and dance at Denver’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival, Saturday & Sunday, June 27 & 28, 2026. FREE performances start each day at 11 a.m. and include martial arts, folk dancing, Japanese drumming, Japanese Enka (traditional) songs, and lots more. [Read more…] about Downtown Denver’s Cherry Blossom Festival On June 27 & 28
Coohills Beats on the Creek 2026 Summer Concert Series Offers Six Shows
Spend the summer dancing the night away with Coohills’ Beats on the Creek 2026 Summer Concert Series. Tuesdays from July 7 to August 11, 2026, Coohills restaurant hosts musical acts on a bridge over Cherry Creek in LoDo. Admission onto the bridge, which opens at 6 p.m., is $10 and benefits First Descents. Bands perform from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Coohills Beats on the Creek 2026 Summer Concert Series Offers Six Shows
Alameda Connects Celebrates Historical Milestones with Free Outdoor Screening of ‘Hamilton’
Celebrate the nation’s 250th and Colorado’s 150th milestones with a special evening in the park!
History comes alive as Alameda Connects presents a FREE outdoor screening of the acclaimed musical Hamilton on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6 p.m. in O’Kane Park (7101 W. 1st Ave.) in Lakewood to kick off Independence Day week. [Read more…] about Alameda Connects Celebrates Historical Milestones with Free Outdoor Screening of ‘Hamilton’
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.
[Read more…] about Denver Film Society and Denver Arts & Venues Host Sunset Cinema Series
Denver PrideFest 2026 Is One Of The Best In The Nation
The annual Denver PrideFest is a FREE celebration of community, family and culture on 16th Street (due to construction in Civic Center Park) and recognized as one of the top 10 of its kind in the country. The event is Sunday, June 28, 2026. Even with the move downtown, you can expect all the Pride classics you know and love like Latin Stage, The Gayborhood, and the youth and family area. [Read more…] about Denver PrideFest 2026 Is One Of The Best In The Nation
‘Crosscurrents’ Offers Free Music & Fun On The South Platte
Crosscurrents is a FREE riverside music festival on Saturday, July 11, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Confluence Park. Festival Headliner is Neil Frances. Besides live music, there will be a Kids Zone, plenty of food trucks and fun things to do along (and hopefully in) the South Platte River. [Read more…] about ‘Crosscurrents’ Offers Free Music & Fun On The South Platte
AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp: 8 Weeks of Family-Friendly Flicks with Cheap Tickets
Summertime is all about camping! However, you don’t need to camp outdoors to have fun. Families can camp out at AMC Theatres this summer for lots of fun and adventure. Families can enjoy lots of family-friendly movies at a discounted price. The largest theatrical exhibitor in the U.S. is bringing back its AMC Summer Movie Camp for summer 2026. [Read more…] about AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp: 8 Weeks of Family-Friendly Flicks with Cheap Tickets
Free Fridays at Mile High Flea Market
Never been to Mile High Flea Market? Now you have no excuse. Admission will be FREE on Fridays — May 29, June 26, July 24 & August 21, 2026. Mile High Flea Market houses a traditional flea market — open to anyone who wants to sell, a four-season farmers market, covered shops, food and beer stands, live music and more. Open every weekend year-round, today the Market boasts more than 2,500 weekend sellers. [Read more…] about Free Fridays at Mile High Flea Market
Ticket Deal – 50% Off! Colorado Music Festival Is Affordable Way To Hear Magnificent Music
The Colorado Music Festival brings magnificent music right to the heart of Colorado. Under the guidance of renowned conductor Peter Oundjian, the Festival fills the summer with uplifting evenings in Boulder’s historic, all-wood Chautauqua Auditorium from July 9 to August 9, 2026. General admission tickets start at $40. Youth and student tickets are $10. Read on for a special promo code to get 50% off tickets! [Read more…] about Ticket Deal – 50% Off! Colorado Music Festival Is Affordable Way To Hear Magnificent Music
Enjoy Landmark Theatres’ Family Friendly Film Series with $2 Tickets — 3 Screenings Every Week
As if you need another reason to seek out air-conditioning during the summer heat, Landmark Theatres is now offering families one more option for an inexpensive cinematic adventure with its Family Friendly Film Series for Summer 2026 — from June 20 to August 12, 2026. Best of all (besides the air-conditioning!), tickets are only $2. [Read more…] about Enjoy Landmark Theatres’ Family Friendly Film Series with $2 Tickets — 3 Screenings Every Week
Lakewood Celebrates Independence Day With Big Belmar Bash. Music, Food, Kids’ Fun & Drone Show
All of Lakewood heads to Belmar to celebrate Independence Day (a day early) at the Big Belmar Bash on Friday, July 3, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. There’s fun for all ages. Bring your dancing shoes to enjoy the live bands. Little ones will be entertained with kids’ activities. Local vendors will showcase unique goods and a wide variety of food and drinks will satisfy any craving. [Read more…] about Lakewood Celebrates Independence Day With Big Belmar Bash. Music, Food, Kids’ Fun & Drone Show
10 Best Places To Picnic In And Around Denver
Almost any day is perfect for a picnic in and near Denver, as long as it’s not raining or the temperature is below 50-degrees that is. Many parks offer swaths of plush grass, picnic tables, grills and even shelters in case the sun it beating down or one of those afternoon sprinkles happens. These 10 spots should be on your picnic list, and in case you don’t have time to whip up a basket of sandwiches, we added some quick stops nearby for food and supplies. [Read more…] about 10 Best Places To Picnic In And Around Denver
Englewood SunSET Free Concert Series Thursdays in July
Popular local musicians take to the stage at CityCenter Englewood Amphitheater on Thursdays in July for the SunSET Concert Series from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic to this FREE outdoor event. There will also be food trucks at each performance. [Read more…] about Englewood SunSET Free Concert Series Thursdays in July