The Bee Hugger Farm is best known for its sunflower fields, but come fall it opens up a U Pick Pumpkin Patch and other fall fun activities. Pumpkin picking starts the first week of October. You’ll also find an end of season sunflower field with spooky surprises, a haunted VW Bug Yard, animals to feed, and many more unique fall findings. [Read more…] about The Bee Hugger Farm
Voter’s Guide For The Denver-Boulder Area — How To Register, Voting Locations And Options
No matter your political leanings, voting is one of your most important rights. Our voter’s guide covers information about registration and voting in Colorado, especially for voters in the Denver-Boulder metro area and surrounding communities. Listed below, you’ll find information about registering, voting by mail, election dates and resources for understanding ballot issues and the candidates running for office. [Read more…] about Voter’s Guide For The Denver-Boulder Area — How To Register, Voting Locations And Options
Denver Museum of Miniatures Dolls & Toys Welcomes The Young And Young-at-Heart
The Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys includes more than 20,000 objects and changes up major exhibits at least four times a year. Regardless of when you visit, you’ll find giant teddy bears, Madame Alexander dolls, board games, fully furnished miniature houses, miniature trains, planes & cars, a miniature circus and much more dating from as far back as the 1700s. [Read more…] about Denver Museum of Miniatures Dolls & Toys Welcomes The Young And Young-at-Heart
Stein Mart On Colorado Blvd. Holds Closing Sale — Now Up To 75% Off
Discounts are now deeper as the shelves clear. A new Target will spring up in 2021 at the U-Hills shopping center taking over the space currently occupied by off-price retailer Stein Mart. So it should come as no surprise that Stein Mart has announced a huge store-wide sale. Currently, everything in the store is now 50% to 75% off. [Read more…] about Stein Mart On Colorado Blvd. Holds Closing Sale — Now Up To 75% Off
Free Attraction Passes Thru Douglas County Libraries
This pass is back! Douglas County Libraries offers FREE Adventure Passes good for admission to the Butterfly Pavilion, Clyfford Still Museum, Colorado Symphony, Denver Firefighters Museum, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, History Colorado Center, Molly Brown House and Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum. Passes are available in limited quantities each day and allow different numbers of people to enter the attraction at no cost. [Read more…] about Free Attraction Passes Thru Douglas County Libraries
Free Audio Tours Available For Civic Center Park and Downtown Denver
No tour guide? No problem. You can now take a “guided” tour through Downtown Denver or Civic Center Park as long as you have a smart device and some headphones. Starting August 4, Denver Architecture Foundation is releasing two audio tour journeys, featuring 24 locations historically significant to Denver and Colorado and highlighting more than a century of Denver’s architecture and cultural history. The tours are FREE and downloadable here. [Read more…] about Free Audio Tours Available For Civic Center Park and Downtown Denver
Longmont Library Opens For In-Library Services With Reduced Hours
With minimal fanfare but abundant excitement, Longmont Public Library staff will open the Library doors to patrons on Thursday, July 23 for the first time in four months. In order to best protect the public and staff, the Library will reopen with a limited “Grab-n-Go” operating model in place. Here’s what you need to know before you decide to visit. [Read more…] about Longmont Library Opens For In-Library Services With Reduced Hours
New Disc Golf Course Opens In Highlands Ranch
A new way to have outdoor fun has opened in Highlands Ranch. The 18-hole West Fork Disc Golf Course features a mix of open features a mix of open shots and more technical areas. It offers varied play for both recreational players and those with more experience. A bike rack, skateboard rack and restroom are available near the course’s new 52-space parking lot, accessible from South Broadway. [Read more…] about New Disc Golf Course Opens In Highlands Ranch
Need Computer Access? Denver Public Library Has Started Laptop ‘Checkout’
It took a while, but the Denver Public Library has found a way to help those who desperately need a computer and internet access. Even though DPL libraries remain closed for in-person services (like using a computer station), it is rolling out a FREE laptop “rental” service for use by anyone in the community, no library card required. [Read more…] about Need Computer Access? Denver Public Library Has Started Laptop ‘Checkout’
More DMV Services With Less Waiting…Or No Wait At All
With many in-person Colorado motor vehicle services shuttered and long lines building outside of the DMVs that are open, it can be really frustrating to register your car, renew a license plate and more. And let’s face it, time is money. Now the state is partnering with AAA Colorado to increase consumer choice, shorten wait times and keep Coloradans safe. The solution: Colorado MV Express. [Read more…] about More DMV Services With Less Waiting…Or No Wait At All
Walmart Turns Parking Lots Into Drive-In Movie Theaters
Another day, another pop-up drive-in movie theater. This time it’s a biggie and though we have limited info right now, hopefully you’ll find reason to smile next month. Starting in August, Walmart will be providing much-needed family entertainment by transforming some of its store parking lots into contact-free drive-in movie theaters. [Read more…] about Walmart Turns Parking Lots Into Drive-In Movie Theaters
Colorado’s ‘Protect Our Neighbors’ Phase And Our Take On What It May Mean For You
While the closing (again) of bars and nightclubs made headlines last week, it overshadowed what will be the next important step in Colorado’s slow slog back to some sense of normalcy — Protect Our Neighbors. This is going to be the next and final phase of reopening. Once counties and communities achieve Protect Our Neighbors status, this will be our new normal for the foreseeable future. Here’s what you need to know, including what it may mean for most of us. [Read more…] about Colorado’s ‘Protect Our Neighbors’ Phase And Our Take On What It May Mean For You
Free Electronics Recycling Event In Denver. Sign Up Now For A Timeslot.
SOLD OUT! Looks like all the spots were snatched up quickly. You may want to check back closer to the event in case people cancel. We’ll let you know if other similar events are scheduled. Denver Recycles hosts a FREE Electronics Recycling Event at Blue Star Recyclers on Saturday, July 11 from 8 a.m. to noon. Appointments are required and are available on a first come, first served basis and are expected to fill quickly. This is a great way to great rid of your old stuff without charge. They will even take any size television. [Read more…] about Free Electronics Recycling Event In Denver. Sign Up Now For A Timeslot.
Colorado Relaxes Some Restrictions So You May Enjoy More Events In The Future. We Break Down The Details.
Another week, another set of updated guidelines from the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment. On Thursday, the Governor’s office has signed off on new rules and regulations under the Safer at Home phase. What does this mean? Glad you asked. We dove into the 33-page document and break it down into bite-size chunks. [Read more…] about Colorado Relaxes Some Restrictions So You May Enjoy More Events In The Future. We Break Down The Details.
24 Hour Fitness Files For Bankruptcy. See If Your Gym Is Closing
24 Hour Fitness filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, June 15. The network of fitness centers plans to permanently close 130 locations including 13 in Colorado. Members of the shuttered clubs are welcome to workout at any other 24 Hours Fitness location through 2020. Gyms not on this list plan to reopen on Monday, June 22 with new restrictions and procedures in place. [Read more…] about 24 Hour Fitness Files For Bankruptcy. See If Your Gym Is Closing