Central Park has its own outdoor amphitheatre and continues to host some of Denver’s most well-known bands at Founders Green. Concerts on The Green run June 1 to July 27, 2024, on select Saturdays and begin at 6 p.m. It’s a great way for the entire family to enjoy music under the stars. The stage is at 29th Ave. & Roslyn St. in the heart of the community. [Read more…] about Central Park Concerts at Founders Green
Fairmount Cemetery Heritage Rose Sale
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 8, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 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
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 28 through August 30, 2024. 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 am SHARP. [Read more…] about Free Kids Train Ride on Boulder’s Pearl St. Mall
Urban Market Fills Downtown Denver’s Union Station With Arts, Crafts & Music
The Urban Market is an open-air marketplace on Wynkoop Plaza at Union Station in downtown Denver. Here you will find a cornucopia of local arts and crafts sold direct by the artist, clothing, jewelry, antiques, furniture, unique treasures, delicious food, and just about anything else you could want. There will be a live concert at each market starting at noon. [Read more…] about Urban Market Fills Downtown Denver’s Union Station With Arts, Crafts & Music
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 May 30 through August 29, 2024, 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
Free Summer Day Camp For Denver Kids
Experience the ultimate summer adventure with Summer Rec Kidz, Denver Parks & Recreation’s brand-new, FREE day camp for kids ages 8 to 12. The free program runs Monday to Friday from June 10 through August 9, 2024, (except city holidays: June 19 and July 4 & 5). Camp is from 9 a.m. to noon and kids have the option to stay for MY Denver programming from noon to 4 p.m. Registration is required! [Read more…] about Free Summer Day Camp For Denver Kids
Swingin’ Under The Stars at Little Man Ice Cream
Saturday nights will be swinging with big bands and modern swing quartets at Little Man Ice Cream’s Swingin’ Under The Stars from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Swingin’ Denver has been hosting dance parties and teaching Denverites to Lindy Hop and swing dance for years. Grab your dancing shoes and head on over.
You’ll heat up the dance floor, then cool down with ice cream treats. Each week there’s a FREE Lindy Hop dance lesson at 7:30 p.m. for those who wish to learn the basic steps. No partner or experience required. A different band plays each Saturday through August 31. [Read more…] about Swingin’ Under The Stars at Little Man Ice Cream
Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival 2024 In Golden Triangle Neighborhood
Over a span of 48+ hours, 150 professional, amateur and student artists will use chalk to paint thousands of square feet of raw pavement into re-creations of masterpieces, modern art and their own original pieces during the Denver Chalk Art Festival in the Denver Golden Triangle District. The FREE festival, Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2, 2024, transforms streets and sidewalks into a temporary outdoor art museum. [Read more…] about Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival 2024 In Golden Triangle Neighborhood
Totally Free Books For All Ages at BookGive Summer Give-Away. Take As Many As You Want!
BookGive Denver wants every person (adults and kids) to have free books they can keep and own. During its Summer Book Giveaway, you can fill a bag with books to read over the summer and not pay a penny! The books are totally FREE. and there is no limit on the number of books you can take. The outdoor event is Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the BookGive Denver service station.
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$10 Tickets To Miner’s Alley Performing Arts Center Shows
Some of us are old enough to recall “student rush” tickets. Available at cultural centers, you could walk up an hour or two before showtime and nab a seat for a few bucks. Now Miners Alley Performing Arts Center in Golden is offering discounted “rush” tickets (open to all ages) for its mainstage productions. Rush Tickets are $10 each. [Read more…] about $10 Tickets To Miner’s Alley Performing Arts Center Shows
Free Five Points Jazz Festival 2024 – All That Jazz!
The annual FREE Five Points Jazz Festival on Saturday, June 8, 2024, features four stages and 20+ bands. In addition to the great music, there’s a marketplace, information booths and food vendors. The music continues well into the evening at Spangalang Brewery and Tealee’s Tea House. Things get started at noon with a parade stepping off at 29th and Welton Street led by the Otone Brass Band. [Read more…] about Free Five Points Jazz Festival 2024 – All That Jazz!
Red Lobster Closes Four Colorado Locations
Four Red Lobster Colorado locations abruptly closed on Monday. According to CNN, the seafood restaurant chain shuttered at least 48 restaurants across the country. Though the website lists the restaurants as “temporarily closed”, CNN says a restaurant liquidator is selling off the equipment and assets of these sites. [Read more…] about Red Lobster Closes Four Colorado Locations
Free Admission to 12 Central Colorado Attractions
Looking for a fun, family getaway that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? Take a road trip and see the Colorado nobody told you about. Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties have joined forces to create Our Journey, a website that showcases interesting things to do on Colorado’s Central Plains.
You can visit 12 museums and attractions from Memorial Day through Labor Day for FREE simply by mentioning the password “Our Journey” when you get to each attraction. [Read more…] about Free Admission to 12 Central Colorado Attractions
Join ‘Unstudied Adams County’ – A Night of Poetry, Music & Food
How do we love our family, our community, and ourselves? Join inaugural Adams County Poet Laureate Kerrie Joy and featured artists Wayne Watts and Destiny Hardney for a night of poetry, music, and food exploring love in all its dimensions. This event is free is on Friday, May 17, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Anything Perl Mack Library. [Read more…] about Join ‘Unstudied Adams County’ – A Night of Poetry, Music & Food
6 Best Ways To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Denver and surrounding communities boast a number of festivals, parades and fun events celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo, is not Mexican Independence Day. Actually, it commemorates the victory of an outnumbered Mexican army over the French forces of Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. These days, May 5 has become a celebration of Latino culture. For 2024, most celebrations will be over the weekend, May 4 or 5. [Read more…] about 6 Best Ways To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo