Friday nights in the summer are made for enjoying the beautiful weather and unwinding from the long week. Head to Festival Park in downtown Castle Rock on the first Friday of June, July, and August for the appropriately-named First Fridays to enjoy live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, cocktails and a free 5K fun run. [Read more…] about First Fridays In Castle Rock: Live Music, Fun Run, Food & More
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Streets of SouthGlenn Hosts Free Summer Concerts
The Streets at SouthGlenn hosts a series of FREE summer “Dancing in the Streets” concerts on select Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Commons Park. Come early to do a little shopping, bring a chair or blanket, pick up something “to go” from one of SouthGlenn’s restaurants or eateries and get ready to dance the night away. Here’s the 2026 concert line-up: [Read more…] about Streets of SouthGlenn Hosts Free Summer Concerts
Fairmount Cemetery Heritage Rose Sale Offers High Country Roses Grown in Denver Area
Fairmount Cemetery is home to one of the largest known collections of “Old Garden Roses” in North America. Now you can get some to beautify your garden during the annual rose sale, Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. High Country Roses, grown right here in the Denver area will be available. There are scores of varieties from which to choose. [Read more…] about Fairmount Cemetery Heritage Rose Sale Offers High Country Roses Grown in Denver Area
Free Kids Train Ride on Boulder’s Pearl St. Mall
The popular Tebo Train, a sweet 100% electric-powered kiddie train, once again is giving FREE rides to children up to age 10 on Monday through Friday mornings from May 26 through September 4, 2026. The Summer Tebo Train boards in front of Wells Fargo at the corner of 13th and Pearl. The rides start at 9:30 am each day. The last train leaves the station at 11 a.m. SHARP. [Read more…] about Free Kids Train Ride on Boulder’s Pearl St. Mall
Updated! Family Dollar Store Closing at Leetsdale & Quebec — Up To 50% Off
The Family Dollar store at 7150 Leetsdale Dr. (Leetsdale & Quebec) in Denver is closing. Closeout sales are one of the best ways to find lots of great deals on many popular items — all in one spot. According to a store employee, the store will close on June 20, 2026 or sooner if there is no more merchandise in the store — so likely the store will close well before that date. [Read more…] about Updated! Family Dollar Store Closing at Leetsdale & Quebec — Up To 50% Off
Today, Monday! Commerce City Hosts Ginormous Memorial Day Parade
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 25, 2026. 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 Today, Monday! Commerce City Hosts Ginormous Memorial Day Parade
Recycle Batteries at Commerce City Take-Back Event. Everyone Is Welcome!
Commerce City is hosting a community battery take-back event on Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the South Adams County Fire Department – Station 28. Most household batteries are accepted and everyone, even if you don’t live in Commerce City, is welcome to bring in their old batteries. [Read more…] about Recycle Batteries at Commerce City Take-Back Event. Everyone Is Welcome!
Rock & Rails in Niwot’s Whistle Stop Park
Here’s another concert series to add to your list. Rock & Rails in Niwot’s Whistle Stop Park at 1st and Murray takes place on Thursday evenings from June 4 through August 27, 2025, with food trucks and beer vendors, artisans and kids’ activities. Happy Hour in the park runs from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., with drink specials and the opening music performances. The evening’s Headliner plays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. with one break in the middle. For a map to the venue, scroll to the end of the post. [Read more…] about Rock & Rails in Niwot’s Whistle Stop Park
Kids Can Earn A Free Book Through Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program
Kids in grades 1 to 6 can earn a FREE book through the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program. It’s super easy to participate. All they have to do is pick up a Summer Reading Journal at their nearest Barnes & Noble bookstore, read any eight books (from the library, a friend, thrift shop — you don’t have to buy them from B&N) and stop by the store for Journal stickers throughout the summer. [Read more…] about Kids Can Earn A Free Book Through Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program
FlatIron Crossing Jazz In The Park Fills Thursday Nights
A summer tradition returns with a new sound as FlatIron Crossing’s Summer of Fun Concert Series becomes Jazz in the Park. The concert series runs every Thursday from June 4 through July 30, 2026. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Feature Park near Dick’s Sporting Goods, you can enjoy live music, drinks, food trucks and fun. [Read more…] about FlatIron Crossing Jazz In The Park Fills Thursday Nights