See bottom of the page for the new deal! When 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, including a new area for 2026 — Summit Canyon! [Read more…] about New Ticket Discount Available! Water World Offers Ticket Discounts, Season Passes and More for Summer 2026
Things To Do
Historic Elitch Theatre’s Summer Films Series for 2026
If you’re a Colorado Native or have lived in Denver for years, you know the storied history of the Historic Elitch Theatre (4550 W. 38th Ave.) in Denver. Today, the Theatre is Denver’s oldest cultural venue and serves as a hub for culture, arts and theatre. With major restorations over the years, the theater regularly hosts movie nights, tours and community events. [Read more…] about Historic Elitch Theatre’s Summer Films Series for 2026
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
Sounds Of Southlands Every Thursday This Summer
Sounds of Southlands, the outdoor retail center’s summer concert series, brings great music to Aurora every Thursday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. from June 25 through August 13, 2026. Bring your blankets, family and pets and enjoy live music, drinks and dancing in Town Square. Here’s the 2026 line-up: [Read more…] about Sounds Of Southlands Every Thursday This Summer
Arapahoe Libraries Seek Summer Readers. Get a Free Book! Plus, Enjoy Fun Events
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The Arapahoe Libraries Summer Reading program will begin June 1, 2026 with a FREE book giveaway. Kids and teens 0 to 18 can visit the library to choose a free book and start the summer excited to read. No sign-up or library card is needed. Anyone (up to age 18) can participate. Families can find drop-in activities and crafts in the libraries (available anytime during library hours) and adventure-themed events throughout the summer — festivals, art workshops, storytimes and more. [Read more…] about Arapahoe Libraries Seek Summer Readers. Get a Free Book! Plus, Enjoy Fun Events
How to Get Cheap Tickets for ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ in Denver
Hey, theater-loving muggles in Denver! Going to the theater can be expensive, so any opportunity to save money on tickets is music to the ears of theater lovers on a budget. And the next big show coming to the Mile High City is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, with 27 performances total at the Buell Theatre from May 30 to June 21, 2026. [Read more…] about How to Get Cheap Tickets for ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ in Denver
Castle Rock’s Classic Rock Car Show Weekend Brings 300 Cars To Wilcox Square
The Vintage Car Club of Castle Rock brings its array of vehicles to downtown Castle Rock during the Castle Rock Car Show Weekend on Friday & Saturday, June 19 & 20, 2026. Things kick off on Friday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with a free concert by the Shelvis & The Roustabouts and about 50 cars on display. On Saturday, festivities run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and include more than 300 vintage and unique cars. [Read more…] about Castle Rock’s Classic Rock Car Show Weekend Brings 300 Cars To Wilcox Square
2nd Saturday at CSU Spur on May 9: Family-Friendly Interactive Hands-On Fun
The Colorado State University Spur campus at the National Western Complex comes alive every second Saturday of the month for a day full of FREE interactive, hands-on activities that the whole family can enjoy. The next 2nd Saturday at Spur is Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This month’s theme is “Eco-Explorers,” and the campus will be home to numerous interactive activities exploring the connections between plants, animals, water and people. [Read more…] about 2nd Saturday at CSU Spur on May 9: Family-Friendly Interactive Hands-On Fun
Watch the FIFA World Cup Live at McGregor Square
Throw on your kit and head to LoDo to catch the world’s game the way it is meant to be enjoyed: loud, proud and surrounded by fellow fans. McGregor Square will show the FIFA World Cup LIVE starting this Thursday, June 11, 2026. Fans can gather to watch almost all of the tournament matches on McGregor Square’s giant 66-foot Jumbotron. [Read more…] about Watch the FIFA World Cup Live at McGregor Square
Kids Can Play Golf For $5 This Summer – Here’s How. Enrollment Ends June 15
You don’t have to be rich to play golf. Kids can join Bank of America’s Golf with Us to access tee times for $5 or less at thousands of courses, including many in Colorado. Golf with Us is FREE and open to the first 150,000 participants who enroll in the program — getting a one-year free membership to Youth on Course. Hurry, don’t wait because the free enrollment is only open through Monday, June 15. [Read more…] about Kids Can Play Golf For $5 This Summer – Here’s How. Enrollment Ends June 15
Dave & Buster’s Offers Half-Price Games Twice Every Week for Limited Time
Game on! Families looking for lots of fun-packed action should head to Dave & Buster’s. The entertainment complex has it all — a sports bar, restaurant and arcade. For those old enough, it’s not Pac-Man, Centipede or Frogger anymore. Now, everything is much more high-tech and interactive — with many games based on hit movies and characters. [Read more…] about Dave & Buster’s Offers Half-Price Games Twice Every Week for Limited Time
Artsweek Golden Festival – A Weekend of Artful Fun June 20 & 21
Golden is best known for its beer. But that has changed with the Artsweek Golden Festival, a weekend celebration of the arts on June 20 & 21, 2026. It’s orchestrated by the Foothills Art Center and highlighted by a weekend arts festival with more than 70 artists exhibiting their works in downtown. [Read more…] about Artsweek Golden Festival – A Weekend of Artful Fun June 20 & 21
Aurora Fest Celebrates Diverse Cultures on June 13
Aurora plays host to an international culture festival, the newly renamed Aurora Fest, on the Great Lawn at the Aurora Municipal Center on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. With more than 160 languages spoken in Aurora, the festival provides a unique opportunity for the community to become one. Included is a kids area, musical and dance performances, fashion show, international marketplace, food trucks and art displays. [Read more…] about Aurora Fest Celebrates Diverse Cultures on June 13
Fun at Highlands Street Fair 2026. Live Music, Food Trucks & 100+ Vendors
Head over to West 32nd Street between Irving and Perry for the annual Highlands Street Fair on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This FREE family-friendly neighborhood event in northwest Denver features live music, more than 100 vendors, food trucks and family-friendly activities. [Read more…] about Fun at Highlands Street Fair 2026. Live Music, Food Trucks & 100+ Vendors
Free RidgeGate Summer Beats Concerts in June & July
Enjoy FREE summertime concerts on the grass at RidgeGate Summer Beats. Two concerts are scheduled in 2026 at Prairie Sky Park (just west of the Lone Tree Rec Center) in Lone Tree: June 16 — Red Rock Vixens and July 7 — Steve Thomas Band. Concerts are from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. [Read more…] about Free RidgeGate Summer Beats Concerts in June & July
Harry Potter: The Exhibition Comes To Denver This Summer
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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
Northglenn’s Free 2026 Summer Concert Series
This year’s Northglenn Summer Concert Series features a wide variety of bands that focus on a music genre and decade from funk to disco to techno. Concerts run from June 19 to July 23, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Festival Lawn (the grass area between the Northglenn Recreation Center’s main doors and the Veterans Memorial). [Read more…] about Northglenn’s Free 2026 Summer Concert Series
Tunes For Trails 2026 in Castle Rock This Summer
Castle Rock stages a series of monthly concerts called Tunes For Trails this summer. While the concerts are FREE, the hope is that donations from music lovers will help support the city’s Parks and Trails Foundation. Concerts take place on the third Thursday of the month at the outdoor amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park. For a map to the park, scroll to the end of this post. [Read more…] about Tunes For Trails 2026 in Castle Rock This Summer
Bass Pro & Cabela’s Host Two Free ‘Gone Fishing’ Weekends For Kids in June
Get 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 13 & 14 and June 20 & 21, 2026, 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 Host Two Free ‘Gone Fishing’ Weekends For Kids in June
Louisville Summer Concerts In The Park June 18 to July 23
Louisville gets into the swing of summer with its Concerts in the Park series most Thursdays in Louisville Community Park. Concerts feature great music and food trucks on site. Performances run 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. and are designed for all ages. Bring your chairs and blankets. Here’s the 2026 lineup. [Read more…] about Louisville Summer Concerts In The Park June 18 to July 23