It’s been a long haul, but downtown Denver’s 16th Street is finally — we hope — finished. A Grand Opening takes place Saturday & Sunday, May 31 & June 1, 2025 with the 16th Street Summer Kickoff. This FREE celebration from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. features live music, food trucks, art, games, giveaways, and family-friendly activities. An added attraction: the IFSC Speed Climbing World Cup. [Read more…] about 16th Street Summer Kickoff: Music, Food, Adventure Zone & More May 30 & June 1. Plus Watch World Cup Speed Climbing
Things To Do
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s Summer Kids Camp Offers Family Fun with Discounted Tickets
Let’s go camping! Thanks to Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, families have a cool option for low-cost family-friendly flicks this summer. For more than a decade, Alamo Drafthouse has offered Alamo Kids Camp screenings during summer (and winter) breaks, providing families with a fun and affordable way to experience their favorite movies on the big screen. [Read more…] about Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s Summer Kids Camp Offers Family Fun with Discounted Tickets
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discount Tickets Through DCPAccess
Denver is a world-class city, when it comes to the arts and so much more. And, fortunately, the city makes the theater affordable for all. Among the Denver Center for Performing Arts’ discount programs, the most popular is its DCPAccess — with tickets just $15 each (before fees). The much-loved program provides access to its shows — even the occasional Broadway production — at up to 75% off. [Read more…] about Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discount Tickets Through DCPAccess
Havana Street Night Market Heats Up Aurora This Summer
The Havana Street Night Market is back for another round of fun in 2025. This is the ultimate night market experience packed with amazing food, diverse vendors, and non-stop entertainment. The Market is held outside Leezakaya in Aurora, the last Saturday of the month from May to September. Hours are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. [Read more…] about Havana Street Night Market Heats Up Aurora This Summer
DU Carillon Concert and Tower Tour On Memorial Day, May 26
On of the largest bell towers in the country is located on the University of Denver campus. On Monday, May 26, 2025, listen to DU Faculty Artist Joey Brink 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 Memorial Day, May 26
Westminster’s Movies in the Park
Grab the family and a picnic basket for a good time under the summer stars. The City of Westminster is hosting Movies in the Park on select dates from May to September. Watch a family favorite flick on a giant, outdoor screen. Admission is FREE. Activities and food concessions begin at 7 p.m. and the movies start at dusk. Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy the show. [Read more…] about Westminster’s Movies in the Park
Historic Elitch Theatre’s Summer Films Series for 2025
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 2025
Harkins Theatres’ 2025 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’ 2025 Summer Movie Fun Series — 8 Weeks of Affordable Family Fun
Commerce City Hosts Ginormous Memorial Day Parade May 26
One of the largest Memorial Day parades in the nation is held in Commerce City. More than 100 entries including antique and classic cars, motorcycles, floats, horses, bands and marching units will travel the 1.5 mile parade route on Monday, May 26, 2025. Prior to the parade, the city will host a ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Park at 8:45 a.m. to honor those who have given their lives in service to our country. [Read more…] about Commerce City Hosts Ginormous Memorial Day Parade May 26
Great Outdoors Waterpark Promises Tons Of Affordable Summer Fun
Here’s an affordable, cool alternative to those hot summer days: Great Outdoors Waterpark in Lafayette. It may not be the largest complex in town, but it offers a ton of amenities including a lazy river (with tubes), 21-foot high double flume slides, aqua arch (think monkey bars over the water), lap pool, vortex pool and much more for all ages. [Read more…] about Great Outdoors Waterpark Promises Tons Of Affordable Summer Fun
Free Admission to 12 Central Colorado Attractions
Looking for a fun, family getaway that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? Take a road trip and see the Colorado nobody told you about. Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties have joined forces to create Our Journey, a website that showcases interesting things to do on Colorado’s Central Plains.
You can visit 12 museums and attractions from Memorial Day through Labor Day for FREE simply by mentioning the password “Our Journey” when you get to each attraction. [Read more…] about Free Admission to 12 Central Colorado Attractions
Northglenn’s Summer Movie Series for 2025
A night under the stars, while watching stars on the big screen! Northglenn is again hosting its family-friendly Summer Movie Series on select dates in July & August. Admission is FREE. Seating is first-come, first-served. Each night will take place in a different park in Northglenn. Movies begin at dusk. [Read more…] about Northglenn’s Summer Movie Series for 2025
Thornton’s Rhythms & Reels Fill Saturday Nights With Music & Movies
The city of Thornton’s Rhythms & Reels is a series of live concerts (rhythms) and movie screenings (reels) at various parks in Thornton throughout the spring and summer. This FREE family-friendly event combines the best of live musical entertainment and outdoor movie magic. The series takes place from May 31 to July 26, 2025. [Read more…] about Thornton’s Rhythms & Reels Fill Saturday Nights With Music & Movies
Central Park Concerts at Founders Green June 7 to August 2
Central Park has its own outdoor amphitheatre and continues to host some of Denver’s most well-known bands at Founders Green. Concerts on The Green run June 7 to August 2, 2025, on select Saturdays and begin at 6 p.m. It’s a great way for the entire family to enjoy music under the stars. The stage is at 29th Ave. & Roslyn St. in the heart of the community. [Read more…] about Central Park Concerts at Founders Green June 7 to August 2
Mile High Summer Concerts Guide 2025
Summer is great for so many reasons: wearing shorts and flip-flops every day, going to the mountains, shopping farmers’ markets, free outdoor movies and lots of live music. Luckily, the Front Range is jam-packed with summer concerts — many of them FREE… our favorite kind!
To ensure you don’t miss out on any live music, we’ve created this Mile High Summer Concerts Guide. Concerts are sorted by day of the week. All are FREE unless noted with a $. [Read more…] about Mile High Summer Concerts Guide 2025