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
Things To Do
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
Fever Days! Up To 20% Off Immersive Van Gogh, Jazz Nights & More
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Many unique and off-beat entertainment experiences fly under the radar in the Mile High area. A company called Fever produces everything from concerts by candlelight to virtual-reality exploration of Egypt. Fever Days runs from June 4 to 7, 2026, and offers up to 20% off all sorts of experiences. Discounts are automatically applied at checkout, so users can book instantly without codes. [Read more…] about Fever Days! Up To 20% Off Immersive Van Gogh, Jazz Nights & More
Arts Thornton Music Series Presents Inside the Orchestra on June 19
Juneteenth is a day for joy, history, and coming together — and music has always been at the heart of it. As part of the Thornton Music Series, Inside the Orchestra invites families to celebrate with a 45-minute interactive concert on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Trail Winds Recreation Center in Thornton. The mini-concert features the works of three Black composers and is designed especially for children 10 and under. [Read more…] about Arts Thornton Music Series Presents Inside the Orchestra on June 19
Hyland Hills Summer Concert Series at Clear Creek Valley Park
Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District amps up the season with its Summer Concert Series. The FREE and family-friendly event offers four concerts (one a month) in Clear Creek Valley Park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your own chairs (and a picnic if you wish). Along with the live music, there will be food trucks, beverages and fun stuff for the kids to do. [Read more…] about Hyland Hills Summer Concert Series at Clear Creek Valley Park
Reduce Two Car Trips Each Week in Denver for Chance to Win Prizes in June
Driving in Denver can be chaotic, frustrating and time-consuming. However, you can drive less and make everyday trips count, all while doing something good for the Mile High City. A program of the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), Shift2 is an opportunity to replace car trips, explore Denver more sustainably and win prizes. [Read more…] about Reduce Two Car Trips Each Week in Denver for Chance to Win Prizes in June
Red, White & ROCK! Celebrate Independence Day at Hudson Gardens July 3. Tickets On Sale Now
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
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!
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