Mile High Events

Summer may be (unofficially) over, but the deals are still shining bright. (Summer technically ends on September 22, 2025.) Labor Day is the last "summer day" to relax with friends and family and, with your ... Read More »

Mark your calendars! If you need some dental work, here's a chance to get it done at no-cost. This Labor Day, dentists and staff from Risas Dental & Braces will volunteer their time to provide ... Read More »

Louisville offers a weekend of relatively low-key Labor Day activities that shift into high gear on Monday, September 1, 2025, itself. In fact, Labor Day is the largest holiday celebration in Louisville. Monday's activities kick ... Read More »

It's worth getting up early on the mornings of Saturday & Sunday, August 30 & 31, 2025, for the colorful hot air balloon launch that highlights the annual Windsor Harvest Festival & Balloon Rally. The ... Read More »

Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you've ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

Ya gotta love a place whose address is on Sleepytime Drive. So no surprise Celestial Seasonings offers tours of its Boulder-based tea production plant. Tours take about 45 minutes and cost $6 per person. After ... Read More »

Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you've ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

Ya gotta love a place whose address is on Sleepytime Drive. So no surprise Celestial Seasonings offers tours of its Boulder-based tea production plant. Tours take about 45 minutes and cost $6 per person. After ... Read More »

Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you've ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

The Original Denver Gem & Mineral Show is now at the Westin Westminster hotel from Thursday, September 4 to Sunday, September 7, 2025. Watch skilled lapidary artists cut gems and create beautiful polished stones. ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

This fall find the right tree for the right place in your yard. The Park People makes it easy and affordable to buy a high-quality tree or shrub at wholesale prices (about 60% off) at ... Read More »

The enormous Denver Gem Show (and sale) is on for 2025! Wear your walking shoes as the show covers 12 miles of tables in 600,000 square feet of selling space. It features fine mineral ... Read More »

Come out for one of the oldest celebrations of Colorado heritage in the state. Dating back over 100 years, Fort Lupton Tomato Festival at Trapper Days is the city's largest celebration. The Festival is Saturday, ... Read More »

Bargains and not-such-bargains are to be had at the monthly A Paris Street Market at Aspen Grove, which is open the first Saturday of each month from May to October. Whether or not you find ... Read More »

All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into Golden for three weekends in September at the Colorado Railroad Museum. This is one of the pricier events in town, but you get a lot for ... Read More »

Kids can learn do-it-yourself skills and craft a fun item for themselves or to give to someone special by attending Home Depot's FREE "How-To-Workshop" on the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to ... Read More »

All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into Golden for three weekends in September at the Colorado Railroad Museum. This is one of the pricier events in town, but you get a lot for ... Read More »

Each first full weekend of the month means Bank of America customers can visit museums for FREE through its Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit/debit card and photo ... Read More »

The Original Denver Gem & Mineral Show is now at the Westin Westminster hotel from Thursday, September 4 to Sunday, September 7, 2025. Watch skilled lapidary artists cut gems and create beautiful polished stones. ... Read More »

No math necessary, this is generous deal from Ziggi's Coffee. Teachers can always use a break from creating lesson plans, grading papers and decorating their classroom. And the Longmont-born coffee shop is kicking off the ... Read More »

Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you've ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

Lights! Camera! Savings! Frugal film fans know that the best time to see a movie is during the day. Not only is the theater less crowded (especially on weekdays!), but it's the best opportunity to ... Read More »

Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you've ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

BOO! For frightful and frugal bargain hunters, it's never too early to scare up savings for Halloween fun. Any haunted house aficionado knows the ticket prices can often be the scariest part of any haunted ... Read More »

Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you've ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

Ya gotta love a place whose address is on Sleepytime Drive. So no surprise Celestial Seasonings offers tours of its Boulder-based tea production plant. Tours take about 45 minutes and cost $6 per person. After ... Read More »

Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you've ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

The Arapahoe Libraries annual used book sale, Thursday to Sunday, September 11 to 14, 2025, at Koelbel Library is one of the largest such sales in the area, boasting thousands of books, media, collectibles and ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

The Arapahoe Libraries annual used book sale, Thursday to Sunday, September 11 to 14, 2025, at Koelbel Library is one of the largest such sales in the area, boasting thousands of books, media, collectibles and ... Read More »

The Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum is filled with more than 50 military aircraft, space and rocketry exhibits, plus realistic flight simulators, all housed in a former Air Force hanger. On Friday, ... Read More »

Got old electronics cluttering your house? If it can be plugged in or runs on batteries, we know a place that will take it. Denver 7 and Pedal Point Recycling are hosting an Electronics Recycling ... Read More »

Time to start gathering up all that paper you have piled up around the house. Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, FOX31, and law enforcement agencies are joining forces for their annual Shred-a-thon on Saturday, September 13, ... Read More »

The annual Classic Car Show at Grace Church in Arvada returns on Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church parking lot. This is the perfect weekend activity that the ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

Calling all orchid enthusiasts and garden lovers. Get ready to embark on a blooming adventure at the Denver Orchid Society Fall Show and Sale on Saturday & Sunday, September 13 & 14, 2025, at Nick's ... Read More »

All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into Golden for three weekends in September at the Colorado Railroad Museum. This is one of the pricier events in town, but you get a lot for ... Read More »

A fee now applies to all visitors taking the Coors Brewery tour. Visitors and locals alike can learn a lot about traditional brewing in a short time from one of Colorado's best. (Did you know ... Read More »

Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you've ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back ... Read More »

Is there anyone who attended school in metro Denver who has not been to the remarkable Denver Museum of Nature & Science in City Park? On weekday mornings during the school year, a fleet of yellow ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

Lights! Camera! Savings! Frugal film fans know that the best time to see a movie is during the day. Not only is the theater less crowded (especially on weekdays!), but it's the best opportunity to ... Read More »

Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you've ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

Ya gotta love a place whose address is on Sleepytime Drive. So no surprise Celestial Seasonings offers tours of its Boulder-based tea production plant. Tours take about 45 minutes and cost $6 per person. After ... Read More »

Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you've ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

Ya gotta love a place whose address is on Sleepytime Drive. So no surprise Celestial Seasonings offers tours of its Boulder-based tea production plant. Tours take about 45 minutes and cost $6 per person. After ... Read More »

Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you've ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

Ya gotta love a place whose address is on Sleepytime Drive. So no surprise Celestial Seasonings offers tours of its Boulder-based tea production plant. Tours take about 45 minutes and cost $6 per person. After ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

A fee now applies to all visitors taking the Coors Brewery tour. Visitors and locals alike can learn a lot about traditional brewing in a short time from one of Colorado's best. (Did you know ... Read More »

Ya gotta love a place whose address is on Sleepytime Drive. So no surprise Celestial Seasonings offers tours of its Boulder-based tea production plant. Tours take about 45 minutes and cost $6 per person. After ... Read More »

Started in 2001, Maize in the City features fun fall attractions including a 20-acre corn maze, mini maze and so much more. Farmer-owned, the site also offers a variety of locally grown pumpkins, gourds and ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into Golden for three weekends in September at the Colorado Railroad Museum. This is one of the pricier events in town, but you get a lot for ... Read More »

All aboard! Thomas the Tank Engine is rolling into Golden for three weekends in September at the Colorado Railroad Museum. This is one of the pricier events in town, but you get a lot for ... Read More »

Started in 2001, Maize in the City features fun fall attractions including a 20-acre corn maze, mini maze and so much more. Farmer-owned, the site also offers a variety of locally grown pumpkins, gourds and ... Read More »

Once a month, a multi-use warehouse transforms into Denver's Community Pop-Up Market. This market features local artisans, sustainable businesses, and community organizations. Upcyclers, vintage clothing vendors, and sustainable artisans are at the heart of Denver’s ... Read More »

Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you've ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

Lights! Camera! Savings! Frugal film fans know that the best time to see a movie is during the day. Not only is the theater less crowded (especially on weekdays!), but it's the best opportunity to ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you've ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

Ya gotta love a place whose address is on Sleepytime Drive. So no surprise Celestial Seasonings offers tours of its Boulder-based tea production plant. Tours take about 45 minutes and cost $6 per person. After ... Read More »

Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you've ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

Ya gotta love a place whose address is on Sleepytime Drive. So no surprise Celestial Seasonings offers tours of its Boulder-based tea production plant. Tours take about 45 minutes and cost $6 per person. After ... Read More »

Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you've ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

Ya gotta love a place whose address is on Sleepytime Drive. So no surprise Celestial Seasonings offers tours of its Boulder-based tea production plant. Tours take about 45 minutes and cost $6 per person. After ... Read More »

Get a jump-start on your garden at the Denver Botanic Gardens' annual Fall Plant and Bulb Sale for gorgeous blooms next spring. A large selection of bulbs and unique plants are available for your autumn ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

Take a step back in time at Four Mile Historic Park, Denver's oldest standing structure and surrounding 12-acre history park. The site is open for tours Wednesday through Sunday and offers educational programming throughout the ... Read More »

The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to all of its parks, monuments and other sites on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 27, 2025. The aspens of Rocky Mountain National Park, virtually in ... Read More »

Get a jump-start on your garden at the Denver Botanic Gardens' annual Fall Plant and Bulb Sale for gorgeous blooms next spring. A large selection of bulbs and unique plants are available for your autumn ... Read More »

At Anderson Farms, kids (and the young-at-heart) can explore the humongous 25-acre corn maze, take a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch, play with farm critters, whoosh down the combine slide, race Barnyard 500 Pedal ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

Started in 2001, Maize in the City features fun fall attractions including a 20-acre corn maze, mini maze and so much more. Farmer-owned, the site also offers a variety of locally grown pumpkins, gourds and ... Read More »

At Anderson Farms, kids (and the young-at-heart) can explore the humongous 25-acre corn maze, take a wagon ride to the pumpkin patch, play with farm critters, whoosh down the combine slide, race Barnyard 500 Pedal ... Read More »

A fee now applies to all visitors taking the Coors Brewery tour. Visitors and locals alike can learn a lot about traditional brewing in a short time from one of Colorado's best. (Did you know ... Read More »

Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you've ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

Lights! Camera! Savings! Frugal film fans know that the best time to see a movie is during the day. Not only is the theater less crowded (especially on weekdays!), but it's the best opportunity to ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you've ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back ... Read More »

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 ... Read More »

Ya gotta love a place whose address is on Sleepytime Drive. So no surprise Celestial Seasonings offers tours of its Boulder-based tea production plant. Tours take about 45 minutes and cost $6 per person. After ... Read More »