Things To Do

Almost every first Sunday of the month film critic Howie Movshovitz hosts the screening of a classic movie for the Tattered Cover Film Series. Films screen at 1 p.m. in the Sie FilmCenter (2510 E. Colfax Ave.) in Denver, next door to the Tattered Cover Colfax Avenue. Here’s the schedule for the first half of the year: [Read more…] about Tattered Cover Classics: $1 Movies at Sie FilmCenter

Looking for active activities for your kids (or yourself?) Burn off some energy in the Denver-Boulder area, without burning through your cash. Included are deals on…indoor skydiving, indoor rock climbing, trampoline parks, bowling, miniature golf, skating, and more. All deals are active at the time of this post, but might expire at any time, so don’t delay. [Read more…] about Huge List Of Discounts: iFly Indoor Skydiving, Trampoline Parks, Bowling, Mini Golf & Much More

The Denver Theatre District is about to get even brighter with the addition of Night Lights Denver, a permanent projection mapping installation. Night Lights projects artwork and other content onto the Arapahoe Street side of the Daniels & Fisher Tower every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening. The installation will include content that rotates on a monthly basis, designed by artists and the Denver community. [Read more…] about Night Lights Denver Projects Itself Into Downtown

The 700-acre Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms is best known as a native plant refuge and working farm located along the banks of Deer Creek in southern Jefferson County. This expansive site includes historic Hildebrand Ranch and its restored 1918 dairy barn. The aromatic lavender garden showcases 14 species, while the unique flower-filled butterfly house is habitat to native species of these “painted ladies.”

Facilities include the Earl J. Sinnamon Visitor Center, the historical Hildebrand Ranch, a restored 1918 dairy barn and silo, the 1874 Deer Creek Schoolhouse, 2.5 miles of nature trails, the Deer Creek Discovery children’s play area and numerous wildflower gardens.

Bring your binoculars and wander the many trails. The area is known for exceptional bird watching.

The Natural Dye Study Group of the Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild approached the Gardens to establish a habitat for plants used in dyeing. The result is the Janice Ford Dye Garden, one of the few such gardens in the country. The entire complex is a bucolic refuge near the city and its fast-growing suburbs.

Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton, 720-865-4346

Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield

Hours

Open Daily: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Last admission is at 4 p.m.)

Admission Prices

$10 adults

$7 children ages 3 to 15

$7 seniors (65+)

$7 military and veterans (with ID)

FREE children 2 and under

Members: Free

To learn more about Chatfield Farms FREE DAYS and to reserve tickets go here.

We love a good factory or “insiders” tour, not only because they’re usually FREE, but because you walk away with a little more knowledge…and possibly some samples. (Yes, we’re talking about you, MillerCoors, Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey and Celestial Seasonings!) They’re a great way for visitors to spend a few hours getting to know the Mile High City, but can also be just as enjoyable for locals. The days and hours of tour schedules vary, so check first before making plans. Unless noted, no reservations are required. Remember, tours are very popular during the spring and summer months, so be prepared to wait. Walk this way and review our 14 Free & Cheap Fun Tours in Denver page for more details.