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Know Of Any Fall or Holiday Craft Fairs? Tell Us.

Gift BoxThough it’s only mid-August, store shelves already seem to be lined with holiday goods. That means the MHOTC elves need to get in gear and pull together our Fall & Holiday Craft Shows page, including interactive map. But we need your help. If you know of any holiday craft show(s) at your school, church, community center or any other spot, for that matter, please let us know as soon as possible. [Read more…] about Know Of Any Fall or Holiday Craft Fairs? Tell Us.

Posted by Laura on August 16, 2025 | Updated July 30, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

Walgreens Closing Two More Denver Metro Area Stores in September

Yet another announcement about stores closing in the Denver Metro area. This time, Walgreens is making the cuts. It’s part of the chain’s nationwide plan to reduce the number of stores it operates by 1,200 within the next few years. And they already closed six locations in the Denver area back in February of this year. [Read more…] about Walgreens Closing Two More Denver Metro Area Stores in September

Posted by Bryan on August 15, 2025 | Updated August 15, 2025 Filed Under: Shopping

Mile High Summer Concerts Guide 2025

music notes jazzSummer 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

Posted by Laura on August 15, 2025 | Updated August 15, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment

How to Always Find Super Cheap Produce Every Time You Shop at Sprouts Farmers Market

Bargain hunters are always on the lookout for discounts, clearance and specials every time they shop — especially at the grocery store. Seasoned shoppers know to keep an eye out for red tags on the shelves and/or hidden clearance racks at the back of the store, but there’s also the rare Manager’s Specials that can also offer big savings. [Read more…] about How to Always Find Super Cheap Produce Every Time You Shop at Sprouts Farmers Market

Posted by Bryan on August 15, 2025 | Updated August 15, 2025 Filed Under: Groceries

Upstart Crow Theatre Company Offers ‘Name Your Price” Nights For “Medea”

The Upstart Crow Theatre Company opens its 45th season with Medea by Euripides. The show runs August 28 to September 14, 2025, at The Dairy Arts Center’s Carsen Theater in Boulder. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Tickets are $24 to $28, with Name-Your-Price Nights on Thursday, August 28, and Thursday, September 11. [Read more…] about Upstart Crow Theatre Company Offers ‘Name Your Price” Nights For “Medea”

Posted by Laura on August 14, 2025 | Updated August 12, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Things To Do

Children’s Hospital Colorado ParentSmart Healthline Answers Your Questions 24/7

Health MedicineWouldn’t it be great, if you could talk to a nurse any time you had a question about your child’s health? Of course, there’s no better resource than Children’s Hospital Colorado. The hospital offers a great community resource with its ParentSmart Healthline at 720-777-0123 or call toll free: 1-855-KID-INFO (543-4636). [Read more…] about Children’s Hospital Colorado ParentSmart Healthline Answers Your Questions 24/7

Posted by Bryan on August 14, 2025 | Updated August 12, 2025 Filed Under: Health & Fitness · Services

7 Farms and Orchards Where You Can Pick Your Own In 2025

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

Posted by Linnea on August 13, 2025 | Updated August 24, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

Shred Documents For Free In Northglenn on August 23. Event Is Open To All

Time to gather up your unwanted documents before the colder weather settles in. The Northglenn Police Department will host a FREE document shred event on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 8 a.m. to noon at Northglenn Marketplace at 104th Ave., one block west of I-25. The event is open to everyone regardless of zip code. [Read more…] about Shred Documents For Free In Northglenn on August 23. Event Is Open To All

Posted by Laura on August 13, 2025 | Updated July 28, 2025 Filed Under: Services

This Week! Best Amazon Deals in August: Olay, LEGO, JBL Ear Buds, Barbie, HP Laptop & More

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deal shopping tagsDon’t spend hours looking for the best deals at Amazon. Whether you’re shopping for a gift or a specific need, or — like us — just seeing what suits your fancy, take a look at this list we’ve pulled together for you. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.

Some of the biggest discounts are “Limited Time Only,” meaning that they can be here one minute and gone the next, so the discounts might not be the same as listed here when you check. We do try to keep up! Here are a few great deals that caught our eye… [Read more…] about This Week! Best Amazon Deals in August: Olay, LEGO, JBL Ear Buds, Barbie, HP Laptop & More

Posted by Laura on August 12, 2025 | Updated August 11, 2025 Filed Under: Shopping

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

Posted by Bryan on August 12, 2025 | Updated August 11, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

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