With hiking weather officially here, it’s time to tie on your sneakers and take to the trails in and around Denver. Whether your weekend hike involves little kids and newly-minted walkers, friends recovering from an injury or someone who just can’t hike a 14er (yet), these easy Denver-area hikes are the perfect way to get out in nature without overdoing it. [Read more…] about 10 Best Easy Hikes Near Denver
Things To Do
Celebrate Blockwide Pride at Dairy Block This June
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
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