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Downhill Brewing

Downhill Brewing was started by skier Jake Minturn and snowboarder Doug Hyndman who met when they crashed while adventuring on the Colorado slopes. After making amends, they realized they both had a deep love for beer and decided to go into the brewery business together. Downhill Brewing offers a variety of delicious beers for patrons to choose from as well as their iconic thin crust pizza and fun events ranging from trivia nights to a run club.

Source: Downhill Brewing from Facebook page

See a full list of their events by visiting their website or checking out their Parker and Greenwood Village Facebook pages.

Parker: 18921 Plaza Dr. Unit #104, Parker, 303-805-2739

Greenwood Village: 9672 E. Arapahoe Rd., Greenwood Village, 303-353-4309.

Below are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:  

Trivia Night
Mondays
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Parker
FREE

Trivia Night
Thursdays
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Greenwood Village
FREE

St. Paddy’s Day Party Day One
Friday, March 13
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Greenwood Village
FREE (Entry)

St. Paddy’s Day Party Day One
Friday, March 13
12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Parker
FREE (Entry)

St. Paddy’s Day Party Day Two
Saturday, March 14
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Greenwood Village
FREE (Entry)
The Celtic Steps Dancers will be performing at 3:30 p.m.

St. Paddy’s Day Party Day Two
Saturday, March 14
12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Parker
FREE (Entry)
The Celtic Steps Dancers will be performing at 2 p.m.

Brewery Boot Camp
Sunday, March 15
11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Greenwood Village
$15

St. Paddy’s Day Party Day Three
Sunday, March 15
11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Greenwood Village
FREE (Entry)

St. Paddy’s Day Party Day Three
Sunday, March 15
12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Parker
FREE (Entry)

Posted by Emily on June 7, 2019 | Updated February 27, 2026 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Dirty Dogs Roadhouse

Dirty Dogs Roadhouse in Golden is a place where everyone can sit down, have a drink or many drinks, grab something to munch on, and socialize! With multiple bars, one inside and one on their enormous patio, along with the some of the most attentive servers in the industry, you will never go thirsty at Dirty Dogs.

The atmosphere is open and inviting. The food is tasty and plentiful and the drinks are reasonably priced.

Their motto is “Park it here, this is the place to be.” How you get there doesn’t matter, as long as you get there. Dirty Dogs is open 7 days a week, with limited indoor seating, very large patio seating area, and live music or entertainment every day of the week on the outdoor stage.

You can find a full list of events on their Facebook page.

17999 W. Colfax Ave., Golden.

Here’s are some upcoming events:

Poor Till Payday in Concert
June 13, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Colorado Freedom Festival 2020
June 20, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

4th of July Weekend Extravaganza
July 4
Austin Young Band, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ryan Chrys & The Roughcuts, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Guild of Ages in Concert
July 18, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Posted by Laura on June 6, 2019 | Updated June 14, 2020 Filed Under: Food & Drink

8 Best Gluten-Free Bakeries Around Denver

Story by Jenny Finke. Denver is a great place to eat gluten-free. In fact, many of Denver’s bakers and restaurateurs cater to a wide-array of food allergies and intolerances. When you can’t eat gluten, Denver has your back!

As the publisher of Good For You Gluten Free, I’ve being eating gluten-free since 2012 and am awe-struck at the sheer number of dedicated gluten-free bakeries catering to the growing and loyal gluten-free community. You don’t realize how much you miss cupcakes, pizza and bread until you can no longer eat it at whim. These bakeries make living without gluten a bit more palatable. [Read more…] about 8 Best Gluten-Free Bakeries Around Denver

Posted by Guest Contributor on June 6, 2019 | Updated June 5, 2020 Filed Under: Bakeries & Cafes · Food & Drink

Ursula Brewery

First opened in 2014 under the name Coda Brewing Company, Ursula Brewery re-branded in early 2016 to allow for new growth, which included developing a diverse range of beers that include Belgian, German, and historical beers.  But don’t worry, their award-winning American ales are sticking around, too. 

Ursula is often host to a variety of events, including everything from poker nights, food trucks, and more. Check out what they have coming up next through their Facebook page and website.

2101 N. Ursula St., Aurora, 720-324-8529. 

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Posted by Emily on June 1, 2019 | Updated June 30, 2020 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Blue Moon Brewery & Restaurant

Blue Moon Brewery & Restaurant is where Blue Moon Brewing Company shares their ongoing creativity and continued innovations, with beers only available at this location. Born in Denver’s baseball stadium in 1995, Blue Moon has continued to create a supportive community of fans and brewers alike. Their pilot brewing system allows them to further explore their passion as they brew both old and new favorites for their 20+ rotating taps.

 

Come by the brewery to experience one of their free tours, live music, and more. See their Facebook page and website for more information. 3750 Chestnut Place, Denver, 303-728-2337. 

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events.

The End of an Era Closing Party
Friday, March 28
3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE

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Posted by Emily on June 1, 2019 | Updated March 22, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Free Colorado Field Guide Tool-Kit Makes It Easy To Tour The State On The Cheap

Want the insider scoop on exploring Colorado? Check out the Colorado Field Guide, a FREE online trip planning tool that makes it super simple. The Guide helps you build a trip by length, region, city, season or activity.

Are you dreaming of a getaway, but have only a few days? Looking for art galleries or hiking trails? Trying to avoid the usual hot spots and discover something new? The Colorado Field Guide homepage has a handy search criteria, so travelers can check out different itinerary ideas based on journey time or direction of travel.

Each itinerary comes with recommended lodging and dining suggestions and is packed with daily activities. Search the full breadth of diverse activities for inspiration or pair unheard-of activities in a destination: stargazing to golf, wine tasting to hunting, mine tours to zip lining. [Read more…] about Free Colorado Field Guide Tool-Kit Makes It Easy To Tour The State On The Cheap

Posted by Laura on May 19, 2019 | Updated May 18, 2019 Filed Under: Travel

Active Minds Offers 20+ Free Classes Every Month in Denver/Boulder

Hungry to learn more about…well everything? Check out Active Minds which offers 20 to 25 FREE classes each month across metro Denver, Boulder and Longmont. Topics run the gamut from Climate Change and The Civil Rights Act to Artificial Intelligence and Pops Goes The Orchestra. [Read more…] about Active Minds Offers 20+ Free Classes Every Month in Denver/Boulder

Posted by Laura on May 17, 2019 | Updated March 14, 2020 Filed Under: Classes & Workshops

How To Get The Best Deals at Walgreens

walgreensWith a Walgreens seemingly on every other corner, finding bargains and deals is easier (and more convenient) than you might think at the ubiquitous drugstore.

If you know how to shop its aisles smartly, Walgreens can be a source for many low-cost household essentials. Navigating the ins and outs of bargain hunting the chain can be tricky. (In our opinion, Walgreens has one of the most confusing coupon policies out there, especially with its Register Rewards program. We’re die-hard “cheapskates” and we still get tripped up.)

Our guide breaks it down for novices and experts alike. With some patience, smart shoppers should be able to “nurse” their need for saving money with these tips and tricks. [Read more…] about How To Get The Best Deals at Walgreens

Posted by Bryan on May 5, 2019 | Updated January 5, 2020 Filed Under: Shopping

King Soopers Changes Free Friday Download…Again

This is the fourth week without a FREE Friday Download, so we put our bargain-hunting team to the task of finding an answer. There has been one question on the mind of many of our bargain-loving readers. We’ve heard from readers via e-mails, texts, phone calls and, even, carrier pigeons. (Okay, we’re exaggerating…but just a bit!)

The one question everyone is asking: What is going on with King Soopers’ Free Friday Download offer? [Read more…] about King Soopers Changes Free Friday Download…Again

Posted by Bryan on May 3, 2019 | Updated May 3, 2019 Filed Under: Groceries

Sonic’s Daily Happy Hour: 50% Off Drinks & Slushes

Did you know Sonic Drive-In offers a Happy Hour every day from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. with 50% off all fountain drinks and slushes? There’s no limit. However, the offer does not include any ice cream-based treats, namely shakes. It’s the perfect way to refresh yourself (and cool off) on a hot afternoon for just a buck or so. To find a location near you, click here.

Posted by Bryan on April 28, 2019 | Updated December 17, 2019 Filed Under: Fast Food

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