Dinner and a movie are the perfect fit, whether it’s date night or hanging with friends — even more perfect under a summer evening sky. Avanti Food & Beverage hosts a FREE Outdoor Movie Nights every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. with a movie classic on its 30-foot screen — from April 30 to September 3, 2026. [Read more…] about Avanti Food & Beverage Hosts Outdoor Movie Nights This Summer
Things To Do
Past & Present Come Together at Black Hawk Founders’ Day Celebration June 27
The past meets the present when Black Hawk celebrates Founders’ Day on Saturday, June 27, 2026. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Gregory Plaza in the HARD District, you can step back in time, meet historic characters or rock out to current tunes. There are live performances, artisan vendors, food trucks and themed activities. [Read more…] about Past & Present Come Together at Black Hawk Founders’ Day Celebration June 27
Outdoor Movie Series This Summer 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 This Summer at Denver’s Central Park
Troutfest Colorado: Fly Fishing at Coors Field June 27
Troutfest Colorado is a FREE festival and celebration of conservation, education, and community on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m. at Coors Field. It’s for anglers, would be anglers, outdoor enthusiasts, or simply families looking for a fun and engaging day at the ballpark. Troutfest Colorado is a convenient way to learn more about conservation and fly fishing. [Read more…] about Troutfest Colorado: Fly Fishing at Coors Field June 27
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
Kids Can Visit Denver Botanic Gardens for Free on Three Saturdays This Summer
The kiddos can enjoy all the Denver Botanic Gardens has to offer for FREE on three Saturdays this summer. The Gardens have announced Kids Free Summer Second Saturdays at both its York Street and Chatfield Farms locations. Children ages 3 to 15 (accompanied by an adult) get FREE general admission on the following Saturdays: June 13, July 11 and August 8, 2026. [Read more…] about Kids Can Visit Denver Botanic Gardens for Free on Three Saturdays This Summer
Brilliant RiNo Summer Solstice Art Party
Brilliant RiNo is a free summer solstice celebration featuring immersive art, live music, projection mapping, performance, food, drinks, and community gathering in the heart of RiNo Art District. The FREE event is Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. in RiNo Art Park at Arkins Park. As the sun sets, the event transitions from an outdoor summer gathering into an after-dark immersive experience centered around light, sound, and movement. [Read more…] about Brilliant RiNo Summer Solstice Art Party
Boulder Concert Band Presents Free Concerts at Local Parks This Summer
The Boulder Concert Band kicks off a summer of presenting FREE performances in local parks with a visit to Martin Park on Monday, June 15, 2026. Concerts are on Mondays from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner. Considered to be one of the foremost adult community bands in the United States, the Boulder Concert Band comprises more than 50 volunteer musicians. [Read more…] about Boulder Concert Band Presents Free Concerts at Local Parks This Summer
New Ticket Discount Available! Water World Offers Ticket Discounts, Season Passes and More for Summer 2026
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
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
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
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
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