Summer is here and the water is calling. Even though Colorado is a land-locked state, there are plenty of places to take a dip, both in natural bodies of water and outdoor swimming pools. I’ve found 9 of the best places to swim in the Denver area, all with budget-minded water fans in mind. Make sure to double-check any pool schedule before going for any changes. [Read more…] about 9 Best Places to Go Swimming This Summer Around Denver
Things To Do
Check Out Cherry Creek Arts Festival In Cherry Creek North July 4-6
The annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival will be held Friday to Sunday, July 4 to 6, 2025, in Cherry Creek North running from 2nd to 3rd Avenues between Clayton and Adams Streets. Admission to the festival is FREE. Experience unique and fascinating works by 260+ visual artists, along with live musical performances and artist demonstrations. [Read more…] about Check Out Cherry Creek Arts Festival In Cherry Creek North July 4-6
Downtown Denver’s Cherry Blossom Festival On June 21 & 22
Celebrate Japanese-American culture, food, music, crafts and dance at Denver’s annual Cherry Blossom Festival, Saturday & Sunday, June 21 & 22, 2025. FREE performances start each day at 11 a.m. and include martial arts, folk dancing, Japanese drumming, Japanese Enka (traditional) songs, and lots more. [Read more…] about Downtown Denver’s Cherry Blossom Festival On June 21 & 22
Today! Colorado Avalanche Holds First-Ever End of Season Equipment Sale June 21 – Prices Start at Just $10
Goal! If you’re a diehard fan of the Colorado Avalanche, you definitely don’t want to miss out on this special sale — the first one of its kind ever for the team! It’s a rare opportunity to take part of the action on the ice home with you, perfect for displaying in your office, game room or wherever you want to show your Colorado Avalanche pride. Or you could use the equipment for whenever you take to the ice. [Read more…] about Today! Colorado Avalanche Holds First-Ever End of Season Equipment Sale June 21 – Prices Start at Just $10
Swim Aurora Outdoor Pools on Fridays For Free
Woo-hoo, here’s a way to cool down during the hot summer months that won’t cost you a penny. Four outdoor pools, operated by Aurora Parks & Recreation, are FREE every Friday. Free Fridays are for everyone, not just the kiddos. This includes Aqua Vista, Parklane, Pheasant Run and Village Green. (Meadow Hills and Del Mar Water Park are excluded.) [Read more…] about Swim Aurora Outdoor Pools on Fridays For Free
DU Carillon Concert and Tower Tour On June 22
On of the largest bell towers in the country is located on the University of Denver campus. On Sunday, June 22, 2025, listen to guest artist Eddy Mariën from Belgium play the Williams Carillon from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The concert is FREE, open to all and held regardless of weather. And how cool is this? Tours of the tower will be available for FREE after the performance. [Read more…] about DU Carillon Concert and Tower Tour On June 22
Take An International Trip To The One World Festival
Take a trip around the world without ever leaving Colorado. Formerly known as The Mile High Global Bazaar, the One World Festival is a two-day celebration of international cultures, arts, crafts, merchandise and music. It runs Saturday & Sunday, June 28 & 29, 2025, from noon to 6 p.m. on both days at Wynkoop Plaza at Union Station in Downtown Denver. [Read more…] about Take An International Trip To The One World Festival
New Pepsi Deal Added! Water World Offers Ticket Discounts, Season Passes and More for Summer 2025
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. This year, Water World opens for its 46th season on May 24, 2025. [Read more…] about New Pepsi Deal Added! Water World Offers Ticket Discounts, Season Passes and More for Summer 2025
23 Best Public Playgrounds Around Denver – Updated!
The Denver metro area is home to more than 700 public playgrounds — some small, some large, some broken-in and some freshly-built. Below are some of our favorites. Chances are you have never heard of these parks, but all are all well worth a visit even if you live a few miles away.
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Lakewood Celebrates Independence Day With Big Belmar Bash July 3. Music, Food, Kids’ Fun & Drone Show
All of Lakewood heads to Belmar to celebrate Independence Day (a day early) at the Big Belmar Bash on Thursday, July 3, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. There’s fun for all ages. Bring your dancing shoes to enjoy the live bands, little ones will be entertained with kids’ activities, local vendors will showcase unique goods, and a wide variety of food and drinks will satisfy any craving. [Read more…] about Lakewood Celebrates Independence Day With Big Belmar Bash July 3. Music, Food, Kids’ Fun & Drone Show
AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp: 8 Weeks of Family-Friendly Flicks with Cheap Tickets
Summertime is all about camping! However, you don’t need to camp outdoors to have fun. Families can camp out at AMC Theatres this summer for lots of fun and adventure. Families can enjoy lots of family-friendly movies at a discounted price. The largest theatrical exhibitor in the U.S. is bringing back its AMC Summer Movie Camp for summer 2025. [Read more…] about AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp: 8 Weeks of Family-Friendly Flicks with Cheap Tickets
Bowl All Summer Long with Lucky Strike Entertainment’s 2025 Summer Season Pass
Strike! Lucky Strike is brining back its popular Summer Season Pass for 2025, offering passholders two FREE games of bowling every day at hundreds of locations nationwide — from May 13 to September 1, 2025. The program is available in two tiers, Basic and Premium, offering an unbeatable value for families and friends all summer long. [Read more…] about Bowl All Summer Long with Lucky Strike Entertainment’s 2025 Summer Season Pass
Edgewater Music Festival on June 21. Food and Music To Help Habitat For Humanity
The Edgewater Music Festival — formerly known as the Blues & BBQ Festival — is set for June 21, 2025, at Citizens Park in Edgewater, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. No matter the moniker, for 27 years, the festival has been raising money for Habitat for Humanity and other programs that benefit affordable housing. [Read more…] about Edgewater Music Festival on June 21. Food and Music To Help Habitat For Humanity
Summer Food Truck Fridays With Games & Live Music at Eisenhower Park
Summer Food Truck Fridays promises great eats, live music and fun games and activities. The FREE event is sponsored by the University Hills Neighborhood Association and runs on various dates from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Eisenhower Park. Musicians typically perform from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. [Read more…] about Summer Food Truck Fridays With Games & Live Music at Eisenhower Park
Free RidgeGate Summer Beats Concerts June 24 & July 8
Enjoy FREE summertime concerts on the grass at RidgeGate Summer Beats. Two concerts are scheduled in 2025 at Prairie Sky Park (just west of the Lone Tree Rec Center) in Lone Tree: June 24 — Ninety Percent 90s and July 8 — Wash Park Band. Concerts are from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. [Read more…] about Free RidgeGate Summer Beats Concerts June 24 & July 8