Palisade peaches, Olathe sweet corn, Rocky Ford melons — Colorado grows a bounty of produce recognized nationwide. And, as anyone who has driven on the Eastern Plains can attest, we are a state that owes its heritage, at least in part, to hardworking farmers. While you can shop “Colorado Proud” in most grocery stores, you can also pick your own fruits and veggies. Some fields are open now, others hold off until later in the season. [Read more…] about 7 Farms and Orchards Where You Can Pick Your Own In 2025
Things To Do
Rock On! Enjoy Colorado School of Mines Museum of Earth Science For Free
If your family is looking for a “rockin’ good time”, add the Mines Museum of Earth Science to your list of fun and informative gems in our very own backyard. Probably not well-known in the landscape of cheap-things-to-do-with-the-family, the Museum in Golden at the Colorado School of Mines opened in 1874. And is definitely worth checking off your list of “been there, done that” for Colorado attractions. It’s a rocky experience, but in the best possible way! [Read more…] about Rock On! Enjoy Colorado School of Mines Museum of Earth Science For Free
Piles of Peaches at Lafayette Peach Festival on August 16. New Option! Pre-Order Pies & Cobbler This Year
The annual Lafayette Peach Festival turns South Public Road, the town’s main street, into one peachy carnival on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find truckloads of peaches for purchase at multiple locations. Peach trucks from Morton’s Orchards, Tate Orchards and Palisade Organic Peach Ranch bring in more than 30,000 pounds of certified organic peaches from Palisade. [Read more…] about Piles of Peaches at Lafayette Peach Festival on August 16. New Option! Pre-Order Pies & Cobbler This Year
Art Students League Summer Market Boasts 175+ Artists August 23 & 24
More than 175 local artists will bring their wares before the public during the Art Students League of Denver’s Summer Art Market, Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24, 2025. Whether your home looks like a museum or you’re a novice collector, you can pick some terrific pieces — paintings, sculptures, ceramics, fiber art, mixed media — at reasonable prices. [Read more…] about Art Students League Summer Market Boasts 175+ Artists August 23 & 24
RiNo Art District’s Summer Art Market Aug. 23: Local Artists, Make Free Crafts, Food & Music
Here’s another chance to shop from local artists. Visit RiNo Art District’s Summer Art Market on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at RiNo ArtPark. Enjoy live music, shop prints, clothes and goods from more than 50 local makers, try your hand at crafting and participate in a DIY screen-printing station (for the first 200 attendees). Entry is FREE.
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Today! Build A LEGO Boombox For Free & Take It Home August 10
Two Denver area LEGO Stores are holding a mini-build. On Sunday, August 10, 2025, from noon to 2 p.m., build a LEGO Boombox for FREE and take it home with you. This “make and take” event is intended for those six years and older. The LEGO Boombox model will be available on a first come, first served basis, while supplies last, so get there early. [Read more…] about Today! Build A LEGO Boombox For Free & Take It Home August 10
Levitt Pavilion Denver Presents 2025 Free Summer Concert Series. Here’s the Line-Up
The world-class Levitt Pavilion Denver, an outdoor concert venue, has announced its 2025 FREE concert series. The 2025 summer line-up features local, national and international musicians, ranging from acclaimed, emerging talent to seasoned, award-winning artists in every musical genre imaginable.
An RSVP is encouraged, but not required to help the organizers plan for the event. They will accept walk-ups as long as the venue has capacity. [Read more…] about Levitt Pavilion Denver Presents 2025 Free Summer Concert Series. Here’s the Line-Up
Salute To Seniors — Free Entertainment, Resources and More For Older Adults August 23
Farmer’s market, ice cream bars, classic car show, bingo, photo booths, health screenings, snacks and drinks, and a chance to win prizes? You’ll find all this and more at the Salute to Seniors event on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Events Center at the Greek Orthodox Assumption Cathedral in Denver. Admission and parking are FREE. [Read more…] about Salute To Seniors — Free Entertainment, Resources and More For Older Adults August 23
Join ‘Unstudied Adams County’ – A Night of Poetry with Kerrie Joy August 16
How do we love our family, our community, and ourselves? Celebrate the end of Kerrie Joy’s time as Adams County during a night of poetry, music, and food exploring love in all its dimensions. This event is free is on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Anything Wright Farms. [Read more…] about Join ‘Unstudied Adams County’ – A Night of Poetry with Kerrie Joy August 16
Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival – Fireworks, Music, Classic Cars, Spaghetti Dinners & More August 8-10
Since 1970, the Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival has attracted thousands of people from Wheat Ridge and surrounding communities. This year’s festival held Friday to Sunday, August 8 to 10, 2025, is no exception with a fireworks display on Friday and Saturday, as well as live music acts performing on multiple stages with entertainers such as Boogie Machine, Delta Sonics, Ryan Chrys and The Rough Cuts, Stone Beat Invasion, Message in a Bottle and Project Foreigner. [Read more…] about Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival – Fireworks, Music, Classic Cars, Spaghetti Dinners & More August 8-10
Golden Fine Arts Festival Showcases 100+ Artists August 9 & 10
Downtown Golden transforms into an open-air art gallery on Saturday & Sunday, August 9 & 10, 2025, during the Golden Fine Arts Festival. Traditionally, more than half of the 100 participating artists travel to Golden from outside of the state of Colorado. You’ll find works in ceramic arts, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography and sculpture. [Read more…] about Golden Fine Arts Festival Showcases 100+ Artists August 9 & 10
It’s A Magical World: Unicorn Festival at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds August 23 & 24
A magical world is coming to the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds on Saturday & Sunday, August 23 & 24, 2025. Princesses, fairies, mermaids, and, of course, real unicorns will be on hand for the Unicorn Festival. All activities, entertainment and events are included with admission — inflatables, unicorn petting, storytimes, meeting a mermaid, photos with a princess, 20-foot tall slide, obstacle course, a Creation Station to make magic wands and much more. [Read more…] about It’s A Magical World: Unicorn Festival at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds August 23 & 24
Summer Vibes Keep Aurora Teens Entertained With Music, Games & Prizes
The City of Aurora has planned a series of FREE events called Summer Vibes. All activities, entertainment and prizes are free for teens and pre-teens ages 10 to 17. Each month, the event will have a different theme including Art Jam, Sports Night and Glow in the Park. Each Summer Vibes will also feature local food trucks, door prizes, a community resource fair and crafts. [Read more…] about Summer Vibes Keep Aurora Teens Entertained With Music, Games & Prizes
Final Day! How to Get Discounted Tickets for 2025 Colorado Renaissance Festival This Summer
Hear ye! Hear ye! Merriment (on a budget) awaits! The 47th annual Colorado Renaissance Festival (650 W. Perry Park Ave.) in Larkspur returns for adventure and family fun for eight weekends this summer — from June 14 to August 3, 2025. There’s plenty for families to do and see, including entertainment, an Artisan’s Marketplace and themed weekends. [Read more…] about Final Day! How to Get Discounted Tickets for 2025 Colorado Renaissance Festival This Summer
Free Entry To All Colorado State Parks On Monday, August 4
Colorado Parks and Wildlife joins the celebration of Colorado’s acceptance into statehood with FREE entry to all Colorado State Parks (that includes 42 state parks and 300 state wildlife areas) on Monday, August 4, 2025. Park entrance fees are waived, but activities like fishing and camping will still require a valid license, permit or reservation. [Read more…] about Free Entry To All Colorado State Parks On Monday, August 4