Celebrate Independence Day with Red, White & ROCK! at The Hudson Gardens & Event Center on July 3, 2026. The family-friendly festivities will feature live music from The Spazmatics, known as “The Ultimate ’80s New Wave Tribute.” You can enjoy kids’ activities, food trucks, cocktails for purchase, and a grand finale fireworks show. [Read more…] about Red, White & ROCK! Celebrate Independence Day at Hudson Gardens July 3. Tickets On Sale Now
Things To Do
Lagoon Summer Concert Series in Fort Collins at CSU
The Lagoon Summer Concert Series is a community tradition enjoyed by northern Colorado music lovers of all ages. The FREE event offers concerts this summer under the trees of The Lagoon at Colorado State University from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic blankets. Local food trucks will be onsite each week. The 2026 lineup includes: [Read more…] about Lagoon Summer Concert Series in Fort Collins at CSU
Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse 2026 Offers 10 Weeks of Affordable Family Flicks
Hey, parents! No exclusive membership required; everyone is welcome to visit this family-friendly clubhouse. Once again, Cinemark is opening the doors on its popular Summer Movie Clubhouse for 10 weeks this summer — from June 3 to August 5, 2026. It’s the perfect adventure for kids bored on a hot summer day, as well as for parents on a budget.
Teens Work Out for Free All Summer Long in 2026 at Planet Fitness
Summer’s the time to sweat it out and get fit! And, this summer, Planet Fitness is making exercising more affordable for families with teens. The popular fitness center is bringing back its High School Summer Pass program, inviting high school teens ages 14 to 19 to work out for FREE at any of its more than 2,700 Planet Fitness locations across the U.S. and Canada, including 25 locations in Denver. [Read more…] about Teens Work Out for Free All Summer Long in 2026 at Planet Fitness
Downtown Littleton Block Party. Live Music, Fireworks & More!
The Downtown Littleton Block Party is a FREE event on Saturday, June 13, 2026. From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Littleton’s Main Street transforms into a vibrant celebration filled with live music on four stages, street performers, fiery spectacles, food, drinks, and a spectacular fireworks finale. [Read more…] about Downtown Littleton Block Party. Live Music, Fireworks & More!
Celebrate Adams County Pride in Brighton
Celebrate love and equality at Adams County Pride. This FREE, family-friendly festival features art and live entertainment on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from noon to 6 p.m. at Riverdale Regional Park in Brighton. In addition to live music, the roller-skating attraction of Rainbow Dome, and lots of food, festival organizers are bringing in a lineup of amazing local artists to create interactive and site-specific installations. [Read more…] about Celebrate Adams County Pride in Brighton
Louisville Downtown Street Faire: Family, Fun and Music This Summer
The annual Louisville Street Faire runs Fridays from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. June 12 through August 7, 2026, with music starting about 6 p.m. rain or shine. You’ll find food, cold drinks, lots of children’s activities, quality arts, crafts, sundries and the event is FREE. Here’s the 2026 lineup: [Read more…] about Louisville Downtown Street Faire: Family, Fun and Music This Summer
Broomfield Summer Concerts Series Plans Six Outdoor Performances
Broomfield fills Wednesday nights with music during its Summer Concerts Series. This year there will be six outdoor concerts. Locations include Anthem Community Park and Midway Park. Concerts are Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Concerts are FREE to the public. [Read more…] about Broomfield Summer Concerts Series Plans Six Outdoor Performances
Aspen Grove’s Mutt Market Is A Fur-Friendly Expo
As a dog-friendly shopping center, Aspen Grove is throwing a party for all of its furry friends. Stop by Hot Dog Days of Summer Mutt Market on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Barbox for a FREE fur-friendly mini-expo of dog focused vendors, contests and live music, plus some doggone fun benefiting the Humane Society of the South Platte Valley. [Read more…] about Aspen Grove’s Mutt Market Is A Fur-Friendly Expo
Bands On The Bricks – Free Summer Music in Downtown Boulder
Downtown Boulder is the site of the city’s popular summer music series. Bands on the Bricks. It takes place every Wednesday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 10 through July 29, 2026, with rock, reggae and everything in between. Opening acts take the stage at 6 p.m. Headliners go on at 7 p.m. and play until 9 p.m. [Read more…] about Bands On The Bricks – Free Summer Music in Downtown Boulder
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
It’s All Greek to Us at the Greek Festival June 5 to 7
Eat, drink and dance like a Greek at the Greek Festival, Friday to Sunday, June 5 to 7, 2026, on the grounds of Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral (the place with the giant gold dome). This very popular festival (more than 25,000 people attend each year) encompasses homemade Greek food, live music, dance performances, cooking demos and a Greek boutique stocked with jewelry, clothing, fine art and more. [Read more…] about It’s All Greek to Us at the Greek Festival June 5 to 7
Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival In Golden Triangle Neighborhood June 6 & 7
Over a span of 48+ hours, more than 200 professional, amateur and student artists will use chalk to paint thousands of square feet of raw pavement into re-creations of masterpieces, modern art and their own original pieces during the Denver Chalk Art Festival in the Denver Golden Triangle District. The FREE festival, Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7, 2026, transforms streets and sidewalks into a temporary outdoor art museum. [Read more…] about Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival In Golden Triangle Neighborhood June 6 & 7
Harkins Theatres’ 2026 Summer Movie Fun Series — 8 Weeks of Affordable Family Fun
Summer means it’s time to go to the movies! Going to the movies during the summer will always be the perfect adventure for families. Thanks to the many summer film series, it’s a fun, easy and cheap way to escape the heat, while enjoying a family-friendly flick on the big screen. And Harkins Theatres’ Summer Movie Fun series lets frugal families enjoy eight weeks of kids’ movies at a budget-friendly price. [Read more…] about Harkins Theatres’ 2026 Summer Movie Fun Series — 8 Weeks of Affordable Family Fun
Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express 2026: Enjoy $1 Family-Friendly Flicks for 11 Weeks
All aboard, bored kids! On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than a morning at the movies to keep the family entertained…and all in an air-conditioned theater. Regal Cinemas has scheduled 9 weeks of family-friendly flicks at select theaters for its popular (and budget-friendly!) Summer Movie Express. [Read more…] about Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express 2026: Enjoy $1 Family-Friendly Flicks for 11 Weeks
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
Read Your Way To Prizes in JeffCo During Summer Challenge
Discover our colorful world at the Jefferson County Public Library. The Summer Reading Challenge — the 2026 theme DinoSOAR Into Stories — is all about roaring into fossil-fueled fun as you unearth unforgettable tales, fascinating facts and prehistoric characters. The Summer Reading Challenge runs June 1 through July 31. [Read more…] about Read Your Way To Prizes in JeffCo During Summer Challenge
Pedal Over to Denver Bike Fest for All Things Biking, Live Music & Food Trucks
Hey, bike enthusiasts! Pedal over to the York Street Yards (3821-3893 Steele St.) in Denver on Saturday, June 13, 2026 for Denver Bike Fest — a FREE community celebration of all things biking. The event “cycles around” from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The festival brings together local bike groups, shops, artists and food vendors to show how fun, creative and inclusive Denver’s cycling community can be. [Read more…] about Pedal Over to Denver Bike Fest for All Things Biking, Live Music & Food Trucks
Riverfront Park Summer Sessions Bring Tunes & Food To LoDo
Riverfront Park Summer Sessions returns this summer on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Performances are on an outdoor stage in Commons Park along the South Platte River from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. You’ll find beer and other beverages for sale, as well as food trucks onsite. The event is FREE. [Read more…] about Riverfront Park Summer Sessions Bring Tunes & Food To LoDo
Where to Enjoy Free & Cheap Outdoor (and Indoor!) Movies This Summer 2026
Two tickets, please! Going to the movies during the summer is just a given for families looking for blockbuster fun, especially when it’s in an air-conditioned theater or, better yet, under a beautiful Colorado evening sky. There are several FREE and cheap summer film series around town — perfect for seasonal fun on a budget. [Read more…] about Where to Enjoy Free & Cheap Outdoor (and Indoor!) Movies This Summer 2026