Free Things to Do in Denver This Summer
2011 FREE & CHEAP HAPPENINGS IN METRO DENVER
By Deahna Visscher email: Deahna_Visscher@yahoo.com
Created: June 4, 2011 (normally created in May)
Thank you Deahna!!
CONCERTS (alphabetical by city)
Arvada Concert Series Friday nights at 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
http://apexprd.org/put-free-summer-concerts-calendar
Kick off your shoes and tickle your toes in the cool grass as you join us for a perfect summer evening! Bring a picnic supper, good friends and family and enjoy the music at McIlvoyPark, 5750 Upham St. In case of inclement weather, performances move to the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Blvd. Questions – call 303-425-9583.
Family-Thursday Night Series, 7-8:30 pm
- June 30 – 101st Army Band
- July 7 – The Spin, Variety
- July 14 – Network, Blues and Soul
- July 21 – The Long Run,Colorado’s Tribute to “The Eagles”
- July 28 – The ReJuveniles, 60s Rock
Aurora Concert Series- June 16 to August 4 Thursdays 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Aurora’s FREE Summer Concert Series- Banks in Harmony. Here is a taste of what we have in store for the 25th Anniversary Season! Bands subject to change. Various Parks inAurora – Concessions available
June 16 Dean Bushnell Orchestra – BigBandSwing-BicentennialPark
June 23 Papa Juke – Blues, Soul,Rock-BicentennialPark
June 30 Queen City Jazz Band – Dixieland Jazz – Del Mar Park
July 7 Deja Blu – Variety/Classic Rock -Red-tailedHawkPark
July 14 17th Avenue Allstars – ‘50s Rock and Roll Show -UtahPark
July 21 The Modniks – Hits of the ‘60s -Utah Park
July 28 Buckstein – Country Rock -MeadowoodPark
Aug. 4 Pan Jumbies – Calypso/Caribbean -MeadowoodPark
Park Locations:
Bicentennial Park – Alameda and Potomac. Enter the parking lot from East Alameda Avenue.
Del Mar Park – 6th and Peoria
Meadowood Park – Dartmouth and Laredo
Red-tailed Hawk Park – East Hinsdale Way and South Aurora Parkway
Utah Park – Peoria and Mexico
Aurora Sounds of Southlands- Fridays June 3- August 26
http://www.shopsouthlands.com/go/mallEvents.cfm?eventsonly=1
Join us every Friday starting June 3rd for a night of free entertainment with the Sounds of Southlands Concert Series held in Town Square from 6:00pm – 8:00pm!
Bring a blanket, bring your pet…and don’t forget your dancin’ shoes!
Southlands Town Square 6155 S. Main Street, E-470 and SmokyHill RoadAurora ,CO80015
Friday, June 3 Hazel Miller –
Friday, June 10 Chris Daniels and the Kings –
Friday, June 17 The Long Run –
Friday, June 24 Soul X –
Friday, July 1 Hot Lunch –
Friday, July 8 Kory Brunson Band –
Friday, July 15 The Nacho Men –
Friday, July 22 Tunisia(featuring former members ofJakarta)
Friday, July 29 Steve Thomas Band –
Friday, August 5 CHASE N’ THE DREAM –
Friday, August 12 Dotsero
Friday, August 19 Soul Sacrifice
Friday, August 26 The Fab 4
CONCERTS (continued)
Boulders Downtown Bands on the Bricks- June 15 to August 17 from 7-9pm
http://www.boulderdowntown.com/do/bands-on-the-bricks22
From oldies to alternative and everything in between, Bands on the Bricks is BoulderCounty’s premiere outdoor summer concert series taking place in the heart of the city on the bricks of the one-and-only Pearl Street Mall. A not-to-be-missed summer tradition with 10 weeks of free concerts. Enjoy performances from the best local musicians along the front range while dancing under the stars. Featuring an outdoor beer/wine/margarita garden.
Wed, June 15th Quemando –
Wed, June 22nd Wendy Woo –
Wed, June 29th Hazel Miller –
Wed, July 6th Funkiphino –
Wed, July 13th Raising Cain –
Wed, July 20th The Fables –
Wed, July 27th Judge Roughneck
Wed, August 3rd That Eighties Band –
Wed, August 10th Fierce Bad Rabbit –
Wed, August 17th Rebecca Folsom Band –
Boulders Downtown Noon Tunes June 18 to August 20 from 12-1:30 p.m.
http://www.boulderdowntown.com/do/noon-tunes1
Downtown Boulder’s Noon Tunes
Fridays from June 18 to August 20 noon -1:30 p.m.
1300 block of Pearl Street
Locals and visitors alike enjoy great local music of all genres during their Friday lunch breaks during Downtown Boulder’s Noon Tunes concert series.
Boulders Twenty Ninth Street LIVE! Concert Series Saturdays from 6:30 to 9:30pm.
http://www.twentyninthstreet.com/Events/Details/37099
While the sun dips below the Rocky Mountains, the lights go up at Twenty Ninth Street Mall on Saturday nights this summer! In addition to the best live outdoor music in Boulder, the concert series will also feature plenty of free parking, lots of great restaurants and shopping, and the best sunset in Boulder. Come rock, swing, and jive at “Twenty Ninth Street LIVE.
June 11 – Funkiphino click here
June 18 – FACE click here
June 25 – The Ticket click here
July 2 – Chris Daniels and the Kings click here
July 9 – Hot Lunch click here
July 16 – Under a Blood Red Sky click here
July 23 – One On One, click here
July 30 – Johnny O Band click here
August 6 – Buckner Funken Jazz click here
August 13 – Chase N The Dream click here
Denver CITY PARK JAZZ SCHEDULE Sunday nights at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 5 to August 7
June 5, 2011 – The Otone Brass Band
June 12, 2011 – Hazel Miller
June 19, 2011 (Father’s Day) – Rekha Ohal
June 26, 2011 – La Candela
July 3, 2011 – Denver Municipal Band
July 10, 2011 – Convergence
July 17, 2011 – The Bob Montgomery/Al Herman Quintet
July 24, 2011 – The Manuel Lopez Trio Featuring Maria Lopez
July 31 , 2011 – The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra
August 7, 2011 – Chris Daniels and the Kings
CONCERTS (continued)
Denver CONFLUENCE CONCERTS Thursdays at 6:30pm July 1 to July 22
http://www.greenwayfoundation.org/events/concerts.html
July 7th- The Denver Brass
July 14th- Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp
July 21st- The Quemando Salsa Orquesta
July 28th- The Red Sax Quartet
All concerts are free and open to the public. The music will begin at 6:30p.m. and continue until 8:00p.m. Food and beverages will be on site for any and all hungry and thirsty concert goers.
ConfluenceParkis located at 15th and Little Raven in LoDo. It is across theSouth Platte Riverfrom the REI Flagship store and Downtown Aquarium onPlatte Street. Parking will be available at the Downtown Aquarium, for $7.00.
Denver Rock Bottom Music at the Bottom Summer Concert Series Fridays starting June 3 from 4-10pm
http://www.rockbottom.com/denver-downtown/events
1001 16th St#A-100, 303.534.7616
Party starts at4 p.m.every Friday night and bands take the stage at5 p.m.and7 p.m.
Friday, June 3rd The Three Shots at 5 pm andJakarta at 7 pm.
Friday, June 10th The Andy Hackbarth Band at 5 pm and Hazel Miller at 7 pm.
Friday, June 17th The Champions at 5 pm and Funkiphino at 7 pm.
Denver- Swallow Hill’s Concerts (pay concerts)
Check the above website for concert details and schedule
Englewood City Center Amphitheater Thursday Evenings at 6:30 pm June 16 to August 4
(at the base of the light rail bridge, next to theEnglewoodCivicCenter)
http://www.englewoodgov.org/Index.aspx?page=620
June 16 Swing Essence
June 23 Face
June 30 Buckstein
July 7 Dean Bushnell Orchestra
July 14 Ricky & the Radios
July 21 Vibe Tribe
July 28 Steel PenniesBluegrassBand
August 4 Chris Daniels & the Kings
Evergreen Lake 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 1 to August 25
http://www.evergreenlakepresents.com/
June 1 The Congress & Evergreen School of Music
June 15 Mountain Holler & Juggernaut
June 29 Max Wagner & Mighty High Band
Green Valley Ranch Amphitheater All shows are on Wednesdays, 7-8:30 p.m.
July 4 to August 14 (except July 4 – see below)
http://www.skylineusa.com/concert_series.htm#
Oakwood Homes presents its Summer Concert Series at the Green Valley Ranch Amphitheater located at4890 Argonne Way. Bring your family and a picnic dinner, or purchase your food and drinks at the show. Concerts are open to the public and subject to rescheduling in the event of bad weather. Free parking is available. Pets are not permitted on the grounds.
July 4 SoulSchoolwith fireworks to follow (special event from 8-9:30pm)
July 13 Manual Molina Band
July 20 Reckless Red
July 27 Under A Blood Red Sky
August 3 Tunisia
CONCERTS (continued)
Greenwood village CONCERTS At THE cRESCENT All shows Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. June 7 to August 2
http://www.greenwoodvillage.com
Goldsmith Metropolitan District and DTC/Meridian Shea Properties present free concerts at the Crescent Amphitheater,8350 East CrescentParkway (directly behind Yia Yia’s Euro Cafe, Belleview atDTC Blvd.) Bring your family and a picnic dinner if you like. Dogs and other pets are not permitted. Free parking is available at the Crescent Amphitheater. Concerts are open to the public and subject to rescheduling in the event of bad weather. Free parking is available. Pets are not permitted on the grounds.
June 7 Chris Daniels and the Kings
June 14 TheJerseys
June 21 Dotsero
June 28 Funkiphino
July 5 The Margarita Brothers
July 12 Kory Brunson Band
July 19 Tunisia
July 26 New Sensation
August 2 Soul X
Greely Garden Theatre Concerts Under the Stars Tuesdays at 8 p.m. from July 5 to July 26
http://www.arts.unco.edu/calendar/concerts.html
Garden Theatre: 10th Ave at 18th St inGreeley
Tuesdays at7:30 p.m.
Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy the fine music and fellowship that has always characterized the UNC summer music series.
July 5 101st Army National Guard Band
July 12 Quemanda
July 19 ColoradoJazz Orchestra
July 26 Family and Friends
Lakewood – Belmar Music on the Plaza June 3 to June 24 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
http://www.belmarcolorado.com/events.php#
408 South Teller Street Lakewood Colorado 80226
JUNE 3 Molina & Morales
JUNE 10 Scott Martin and Sundays at Vic’s
JUNE 17 ColoradoSongwriters Circle
JUNE 24 Tomara
Lakewood Summer Concert Series Wednesdays at 6:15 pm June 29 to August 3
http://www.lakewood.org/comres/page.cfm?ID=566
Wednesdays at 6:15pm opening act and 7:15 for Headliner June 30 to August 4
Tickets are $5 in advance or $6 at the door
LakewoodHeritageCenter–801 S. Yarrow St.-Wadsworth Blvd.andOhio Ave
Wednesday evenings comes alive with the 11th Annual Sounds Exciting! Summer Concert Series. An eclectic mix of musicians will perform at the Bonfils-Stanton Foundation Amphitheater atLakewood’sHeritageCenter inBelmarPark,801 S. Yarrow St. Enjoy a casual, family-friendly atmosphere with a variety of musical styles.
June 29 Paper Bird
July 6 Hazel Miller Band
July 13 The April Verch Band
July 20 Dennis Stroughmatt and Creole Stomp
July 27 Chris Daniels & the Kings
August 3 The Long Run
CONCERTS (continued)
Littleton Historic Museum Concert Series Wednesdays 7-8 pm June 8 to July 27
http://www.littletongov.org/museum/events/default.asp
Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm, June 8 through July 27
LittletonHistoric Museum -6028 S Gallup St.inLittleton
June 8 Summer Concert – The Peneplain Jazz Quartet
June 15 Summer Concert – Roz Brown & Bill Barwick with special guest, Johnny Neill
June 22 Summer Concert- The 17th Avenue Allstars
June 29 Summer Concert – Urban Island Steel Band
July 7 Summer Concert – Owen Kortz Trio
July 13 Summer Concert – Blue Canyon Boys Bluegrass Band
July 20 Summer Concert – Acoustic Rejuveniles
July 27 Summer Concert – Dakota Blonde
Littleton Hudson Gardens Summer Concert Series
http://www.hudsongardens.org/content/concerts2011.php
Throughout the summer; dates and times vary – check website for details
HudsonGardens–6115 S. Santa Fe DriveinLittleton
Tickers for sale on website
Lone Tree Summer Concerts Saturday June 13 and June 25
http://www.cityoflonetree.com/index.asp?NID=459
Bring the entire family for a free night of fun and music in Sweetwater Park (Yosemite and Maximus Dr). Don’t forget your blankets, dancing shoes and friends to take part in this three event summer concert series. Enjoy onsite concessions, face painters, clowns, airbrush artists, balloonists, caricature artists and Passport to Culture activities for kids. Handicap parking is available at theLoneTreeCivicCenter,8527 Lone Tree Parkway, or the Lone Tree Library,8827 Lone Tree Parkway
Saturday, June 18 Event opens 6:00 pm, SweetwaterPark.
6:00pm – 7:00pm Message In A Bottle: The Police Tribute
7:30pm – 9:30pm Andy Hackbarth and Band
Saturday July 23 Event Opens 4:00pm, Sweetwater Park.
4:30pm – 6:30pm Jeff Brinkman and Band
7:30 pm – 9:30pm Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra
Longmont Concerts at the Museum
http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/museum/education/calendar.htm
Concerts are held outdoors in the Museum’s courtyard, with seating on the grass. Pets and alcohol are not allowed. All concerts are free.
Wednesday, June 22 • 7 – 8 pm Hillbilly Hellcats
Wednesday, June 29 • 7 – 8 pm Northern & Southern Plains Indian Singers & Dancers
Wednesday, July 6 • 7 – 8 pm 101st Army Dixieland Band – the Rough Riders
Wednesday, July 20 • 7 – 8 pm Juice O’ The Barley
Wednesday, July 27 • 7 – 8 pm Southern Exposure
Wednesday, August 17 • 7 – 8 pm Halden Wofford & the Hi Beams
Thornton’s Summer Concerts in the Park All shows are on Thursdays at 7-8:30p.m.
June 11 to August 6
http://www.cityofthornton.net/Departments/CommunityServices/Arts/Pages/SummerConcertSeries.aspx
Concerts are open to the public and subject to rescheduling in the event of bad weather. Free parking is available.
June 16 The Long Run atBerthaHeidPark
June 23 The Ricardo Pena Band atYorkboroughPark
June 30 Reckless Red atSpringvalePark
July 7 Walker Williams atHigh Ridge Court
July 14 TunisiaatCherrywoodPark
July 21 Hot Flash atSpringvalePark
July 28 Steve Manshel atCherrywoodPark
August 4 Byron Shaw Projex atCommunityPark
CONCERTS (continued)
Westminster at The Orchard Town Center Every Friday, 6-8pm, June-August
http://www.theorchardtowncenter.com/
Bring your lawn chairs and come listen to LIVE music on Orchard’sTown Squareevery Friday from 6-8pm, all summer long!
14697 DelawareSt. Suite #850
Westminster, CO 80023
P: 303-450-8610
June 3- Fab 4
June 10- Soul School
June 17- Nelson Rangell
June 24- Long Run
Westminster Concert Series Thursday s from 7-9pm at City Park
Concerts are free and take place Thursdays from 7-9 pm atCityPark,10475 Sheridan Boulevard. We are proud to present the Summer Concert Series in partnership with the North Metro Arts Alliance, the SCFD, Centura Health and Premier Members Federal Credit Union. For weather concerns the day of the event call 303-412-8761, ext. 428. For more information call 303-658-2223.
June 23 – The Champions
July 14 – Jakarta
July 21 – The Dueling Pianos
August 4 – Southern Exposure
Currently no concerts scheduled for the following websites. Click the websites below to see if that changes.
Concert for Kids on Fillmore
Denver COLORADO SYMPHONY FREE SUMMER CONCERTS
Colorado Symphony
http://www.coloradosymphony.org/
Denver-The Shops at Northfield Stapleton
http://www.northfieldstapleton.com/go/mallEvents.cfm
Denver- Founders Green Concerts –
http://community.stapletondenver.com/community/
Edgewater Concert in the Park
HOT SOUNDS AT DENVER PAVILLIONS Thursday nights at 5pm and 7pm
http://www.denverpavilions.com
Millennium Harvest Hotel, FAC Summer Concert Series
http://www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumboulder/index.html
Music on the Streets Thursdays
http://oldetownarvada.org/signature-events.php
Northfield Stapleton Summer Concert Series –
Northglen Summer Concert Series
http://www.northglenn.org/p84.html
MOVIES (alphabetical by city)
Arvada- Flicks on the Square Fridays in August at dusk
http://oldetownarvada.org/signature-events.php
Flicks in the Square
Get out of the house this summer and enjoy a relaxing evening under the stars. Sit back with free family friendly outdoor movies inOlde Town Square. Movies start at dusk
August 5th:Madagascar; August 12th: Beethoven
August 19th: Wizard of Oz; August 26th:
Centennial Night at the Movies
http://www.centennialcolorado.com
July 8 from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m.Featured movie: Goonies
Pre movie entertainment will begin at 6:30 p.m.
Bring a picnic dinner!
Trails Recreation Center16799 E. Lake Ave. Centennial
July 15 from 6:30 to 10:00 pm Featured film: Ghostbusters
Bring a picnic dinner!
deKoevend Park
6301 S. University Blvd.
Centennial
Denver- Movies in the Parks (dates vary) from Jun 25 to August 20
Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets or low-seating lawn chairs to enhance their viewing experience. Picnics are welcome; food will also be available on-site. For a complete list of park addresses or more information, visit www.denvergov.org/parksandrec.
Sat, June 25 Beetle Juice atGovernorsPark
Sun, June 26 Field of Dreams at CivicCenterPark
Sat, July 2 How to Train Your Dragon atSkylinePark
Sat, July 9 Hairspray atSkylinePark
Sun, July 10 ET The Extra Terrestrial at CivicCenterPark
Wed, July 13 Despicable Me atLincolnPark
Sat, July 16 Shrek Forever After atSkylinePark
Sat, July 23 The Wizard of Oz atSkylinePark
Sun, July 24 The Social Network at CivicCenterPark
Sat, July 30 MagaMind atSkylinePark
Sat, Aug 6 Oceans atSkylinePark
Sun, Aug 7 Ferris Bueller’s Day off atCivicCenterPark
Sat, Aug 13 Secretariat atSkylinePark
Sat, Aug 20 Toy Story (the original) atSkylinePark
Denver- Northfield- Harkins Kid Summer Movie Program Mon-Fri at 9:45 am
http://www.harkinstheatres.com/summerMovieFun.aspx
Northfield18 at I-70, ExitQuebec
MOVIES: 10 movies for $5
Week 1 May 31st – June 4th cliffords realy big movie-
Week 2 June 6th – June 10th ramona and Beezus
Week 3 June 13th – June 17th megamind
Week 4 June 20th – June 24th How to train your dragon
Week 5 June 27th – July 1st Despicable me
Week 6 July 4th – July 8th Diary of a wimpy kid
Week 7 July 11th – July 15th Shrek Forever after
Week 8 July 18th – July 22nd Yogi Bear
Week 9 July 25th – July 29th cats and dogs
Week 10 Aug 2nd – Aug 6th Alpha and omega
MOVIES (continued)
Littleton- Aspen grove family film festival
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Morrison- Film on the Rocks concert and a movie for $12
http://www.redrocksonline.com/PUREENTERTAINMENT/FilmOnTheRocks.aspx
Tickets are $12.00 and can be purchased at denverfilm.org or Film on the Rocks Facebook page. Day of show tickets are available at the Red Rocks Box Office for $14.00. Tickets are also available for purchase at the DenverFilmCenterlocated at 2510 E. Colfax (next to Tattered Cover and Twist & Shout).
Denver Film Center Hours of Operation
Sunday – Friday: 2pm – 8pm
Saturdays: Noon – 8pm
All Film on the Rocks doors open at 6:30 and programming starts at 6:45. Movie begins at dusk.
June 6, 2011 Footloose Bands: Matt Morris / Le Divorce
June 14, 2011 Scott Pilgrim vs the World Bands: School of Rock Denver / Boulder All-Star Jam w/special guests
June 22, 2011 A Fish Called Wanda Band: Scars on 45
June 28, 2011 Edward Scissorhands Band: Ukelele Loki and the Gadabout Orchestra
July 5, 2011 Top Gun Bands: Candy Claws w/ Peder Noir Quartet
July 12, 2011 Pineapple Express Bands: Air Dubai / Larva Ink
July 20, 2011 Twilight Bands: The Moderators / The Give
July 25, 2011 The Goonies Band: The Centennial
August 1, 2011 Terminator 2: Judgment Day Band: The Chain Gang of 1974 w/ American Tomahawk
August 8, 2011 Jurassic Park Band: Marc Broussard
August 15, 201 Stop Making Sense Band: School of Rock All-Stars Talking Heads Tribute
Regal Family Film Festival – every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00am
http://www.regmovies.com/summermovieexpress/default.aspx
Welcome to Regal’s Summer Movie Express 2011. Moviegoers of all ages can climb aboard to enjoy a great selection of films. During this 9-week festival, select Regal Cinemas, United Artists andEdwardsTheatreswill offer selected G or PG rated movies for only a dollar on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00am.
GREENWOODPLAZA STADIUM 12
8141 E Arapahoe RdEnglewoodCO303-741-2606
6/7-6/8 (10am) RAMONA & BEEZUS SHREK FOREVER AFTER
6/14-6/15 (10am) HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN
6/21-6/22 (10am) KUNG FU PANDA MR. BEAN’S HOLIDAY
6/28-6/29 (10am) DESPICABLE ME PIRATES WHO DON’T DO ANYTHING
7/5-7/6 (10am) ALPHA AND OMEGA DOOGAL
7/12-7/13 (10am) DIARY OF A WIMPY KID TALE OF DESPEREAUX
7/19-7/20 (10am) CHARLOTTE’S WEB MARMADUKE
7/26-7/27 (10am) NANNY MCPHEE RETURNS WALLACE AND GROMIT
8/2-8/3 (10am) JIMMY NEUTRON KARATE KID
MOVIES (continued)
Regal Family Film Festival – every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00am (continued)
WEST VILLAGE STADIUM 12
14225 West Colfax AvenueLakewoodCO303-278-1943
6/7-6/8 (10am) RAMONA & BEEZUS SHREK FOREVER AFTER
6/14-6/15 (10am) HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN
6/21-6/22 (10am) KUNG FU PANDA MR. BEAN’S HOLIDAY
6/28-6/29 (10am) DESPICABLE ME PIRATES WHO DON’T DO ANYTHING
7/5-7/6 (10am) ALPHA AND OMEGA DOOGAL
7/12-7/13 (10am) DIARY OF A WIMPY KID TALE OF DESPEREAUX
7/19-7/20 (10am) CHARLOTTE’S WEB MARMADUKE
7/26-7/27 (10am) NANNY MCPHEE RETURNS WALLACE AND GROMIT
8/2-8/3 (10am) JIMMY NEUTRON KARATE KID
MEADOWS STADIUM 12
9355 ParkMeadows DriveLittletonCO303-706-9934
6/7-6/8 (10am) RAMONA & BEEZUS SHREK FOREVER AFTER
6/14-6/15 (10am) HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN
6/21-6/22 (10am) KUNG FU PANDA MR. BEAN’S HOLIDAY
6/28-6/29 (10am) DESPICABLE ME PIRATES WHO DON’T DO ANYTHING
7/5-7/6 (10am) ALPHA AND OMEGA DOOGAL
7/12-7/13 (10am) DIARY OF A WIMPY KID TALE OF DESPEREAUX
7/19-7/20 (10am) CHARLOTTE’S WEB MARMADUKE
7/26-7/27 (10am) NANNY MCPHEE RETURNS WALLACE AND GROMIT
8/2-8/3 (10am) JIMMY NEUTRON KARATE KID
COLONY SQUARE STADIUM 12
1164 W. Dilllon RoadLouisvilleCO303-926-0662
5/31-6/1 (10am) RAMONA & BEEZUS SHREK FOREVER AFTER
6/7-6/8 (10am) HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN
6/14-6/15 (10am) KUNG FU PANDA MR. BEAN’S HOLIDAY
6/21-6/22 (10am) DESPICABLE ME PIRATES WHO DON’T DO ANYTHING
6/28-6/29 (10am) ALPHA AND OMEGA DOOGAL
7/5-7/6 (10am) DIARY OF A WIMPY KID TALE OF DESPEREAUX
7/12-7/13 (10am) CHARLOTTE’S WEB MARMADUKE
7/19-7/20 (10am) NANNY MCPHEE RETURNS WALLACE AND GROMIT
7/26-7/27 (10am) JIMMY NEUTRON KARATE KID
RIVER POINT STADIUM 14
3565 South Platte River DriveSheridanCO303-761-6653
6/7-6/8 (10am) RAMONA & BEEZUS SHREK FOREVER AFTER
6/14-6/15 (10am) HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON THE TRUMPET OF THE SWAN
6/21-6/22 (10am) KUNG FU PANDA MR. BEAN’S HOLIDAY
6/28-6/29 (10am) DESPICABLE ME PIRATES WHO DON’T DO ANYTHING
7/5-7/6 (10am) ALPHA AND OMEGA DOOGAL
7/12-7/13 (10am) DIARY OF A WIMPY KID TALE OF DESPEREAUX
7/19-7/20 (10am) CHARLOTTE’S WEB MARMADUKE
7/26-7/27 (10am) NANNY MCPHEE RETURNS WALLACE AND GROMIT
8/2-8/3 (10am) JIMMY NEUTRON KARATE KID
Westminster Movies in the Park at 7:00pm
http://www.ci.westminster.co.us/256.htm
Grab a blanket or a lawn chair and head toCityPark,10475 Sheridan Boulevard, for movies under the stars. Movies begin at dusk. Food vendors and pre-movie activities open at 7 pm. For more information call 303-658-2223. For weather concerns the day of the event call 303-412-8761, ext. 428
June 2 – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory – shown at St. Anthony North Hospital, 2551 W 84th Avenue
June 24 – Despicable Me
July 15 – Star Wars
August 12 – Toy Story 3
Currently no movies scheduled for the following websites. Click the websites below to see if that changes.
Aurora– Flicks on the FAX
Denver- Cherry Creek Films on Fillmore
Denver Confluence Park- Greenway Foundation’s River Flicks
http://www.greenwayfoundation.org
Denver- Stapleton- Movies at Founders Green
http://community.stapletondenver.com/community/overviewevents
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date)
May 27-30, 2010- Denver Downtown Arts Festival-
DowntownDenverArtsFestival.com
Times: Friday 4-8pm
Saturday 11-8pm
Sunday 11-5pm
Monday 11-4pm
The Downtown Denver Arts Festival is dedicated to supporting and showcasing Coloradoartists. Downtown Denver Arts Festival holds its annual premier event each Memorial Day Weekend at the Denver Pavilions. The fine art and fine craft exhibition features over 125 of Colorado’s best artists with over 150,000 people expected to attend.
The festival is located onGlenarm Place between 15th and17th Street.
June 4 – Arvada Trails Day
http://www.arvadafestivals.com/
Festivities feature wildlife displays, environmental exhibits and
demonstrations, live animal presentations, hikes and bike rides. Presented with Majestic View
NatureCenter,ArvadaParkAdvisory Committee and Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge
PLACE:MajesticViewNatureCenter-7030 Garrison Streetand
Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge -W. 80th Avenue, just east ofKipling Street
TIME: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Free Admission
June 4- Northglenn Kids’ Fishing Derby for $4
http://www.northglenn.org/p84.html
8-11:15 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at Webster Lake at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, across from City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive
Join us for the 23rd annual Kids’ Fishing Derby, sponsored by Bellco Credit Union and the Division of Wildlife. Anglers ages 2-14 are welcome. Check-in is at 8 a.m. with fishing from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Awards will be presented in six age categories and to the overall longest fish winner at 11 a.m. The Division of Wildlife will have a fishing clinic and drawings for free fishing poles. There will be event mementos, snacks, roving entertainment and lots of fun for all participants, so come join the fun! Bring your own pole, tackle, and bait as none will be provided. This event sells out every year, so please register early! The entry fee is $4 per child. Call theNorthglennRecreationCenter at 303-450-8800. The registration deadline is Wednesday, June 1 at 4 p.m. or when all spaces are filled.
June 11-12- Denver-Summer Art Market –
http://www.asld.org/summerartmarket.php
Saturday, June 11 and Sunday, June 12, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Art Students League ofDenver–200 Grant St.
Art market, music, food and special kids booth
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (continued)
June 12- Boulder Jewish Festival –
Sunday, June 12, 11:00 am-5:00 pm
Boulder County Courthouse Lawn and Pearl Street Mall – between the 1200 and 1500 blocks inBoulder
Family-oriented celebration of Jewish culture
June 16- Northglenn Summer Celebration Block Party
Thursday, June 16, 5 – 8 pm, Irving Street Library Park, 7392 Irving Street
Celebrate the start of summer with a night of fun and entertainment. Join us at the MAC, 3295
W. 72nd Ave., from 5–6 pm for a free BBQ then head next door to theIrvingStreetLibraryPark for a jumping castle, mini firefighter combat challenge, fire truck rides, Touch-A-Truck, games, and more! Enjoy a free concert by the Beloved Invaders from 6-8 pm. For more information call 303-658-2223. For weather concerns the day of the event call 303-412-8761, ext. 428.
June 17– Blues N BBQ Festival –
www.historicarvada.org or http://www.bluesnbbq.com/
OldeTownArvada–Grandviewand OldWadsworth
16 bands on 3 stages
June 17-19- Glendale- Greek Festival
http://www.thegreekfestival.com/
Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 19, 11:00 am–11:00 pm, Sunday, June 20, 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral –4610 E. Alameda Ave.inGlendale
Traditional Greek food and entertainment, kids amusement rides
$1.00 Gate Admission, kids under 12 are free
June 18- Denver Highlands Square Street Fair
Saturday, June 18, 10:00 am–dusk
Highland Square- 32nd between Irving and Perry
Live music on 3 stages
Tasty food
Beer and cocktails
Over 150 vendors with arts, crafts, and more!
A special fun zone just for the kids, a classic car show, and more!
June 18- Denver- Juneteenth – from 10am to 4pm
http://www.juneteenth-denver.org/
Celebration of the end of slavery inTexas
June 25-26- Denver- Cherry Blossom Festival
www.tsdbt.org/cherryblossom.html
Sakura Square– between Larimer andLawrence Streetbetween 19th and 20th
Japanese food, art, crafts and entertainment; special kids’ area
June 25-26- Estes Park Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
Saturday, June 25 9:30-5pm and Sunday, June 26 9:30-4pm
Bond Park inEstesPark
Scandinavian food, crafts and entertainment including re-enactments of Viking activities
Admission is FREE
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (continued)
July 2-4- Denver Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Cherry Creek North Shopping District inDenver
Festival Hours:
Friday, July 1 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Free Artist Preview Event: Clayton St. ONLY
Saturday, July 2 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 3 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Monday, July 4 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Festival Nights: Music at the Beer Garden:
The sun goes down and the fun turns up!
Saturday, July 2 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 3 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
July 8-10- Littleton- Colorado Irish Festival
ClementPark,7306 W. Bowles Ave.Littletonnear Bowles and Pierce
Celebration of Irish culture featuring step dancing, music and food
Adults – $10; free parking at Columbine HS; no food allowed in
Friday, July 8 5pm-10pm
Saturday, July 9 10am to 10pm
Sunday, July 10 9am to 6pm
July 15-17- Denver Black Arts Festival from 10am to 8pm
CityPark–22nd AveandYork
Celebration of African-American culture featuring drum and drill squads, music, arts and African and Southern food vendors, childrens pavilion
$1.00 donation /person requested at the door
July 16-17 Boulder Art Fair
http://www.boulderdowntown.com/events/2011-events
Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. & Sunday, July 17, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Pearl Street
In its inaugural year, Open Arts Fest, presented by Downtown Boulder, Inc. and OpenArts, is a celebration of Boulder’s visual arts unlike any other. Artists from around the country, demonstrations, workshops, food, drinks, children’s art activities, a silent auction benefiting Open Arts scholarship programs – and much, much more!
July 16-17 Aurora Kids Spree from 10am to 5pm
https://www.auroragov.org/AuroraGov/Residents/SpecialEvents/KidSpree/index.htm
When: July 16 and 17, 2011, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Bicentennial Park 13655 E.Alameda Ave.
Cost: Admission and activities are free. Food and beverages are for sale on site.
July 27-31- Golden- Buffalo Bill Days
Many activities inParfetParkat 10th andWashingtonin Golden – see website for details
Lots of old-fashioned fun and games for kids including a parade on Saturday at10:00 am
July 30-31-Sheridan/Denver 10th annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival
Sloan’s LakePark, 25th andSheridan,Denver
Aug 3-7 Henderson- Adams County Fair Kids Day
AdamsCountyRegionalParkComplex -9755 Henderson Road-Henderson,CO80601
Free activities include bounce house, petting zoo, fishing, crafts, entertainment; carnival rides also available for small fee
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (continued)
Aug 13 Centennial- Celebrate Centennial Under the Stars
http://www.centennialcolorado.com
Join us for our 6th Annual signature comunity event. Family fun includes free health screenings, interactive fitness demonstrations,entertainment and food. Stay for the family classic E.T. and end the night with a spectacular fireworks show.
6 p.m. to 10:00 pm
Centennial Medical Plaza at 14200 E. Arapahoe Rd
Aug 13-14- Highlands Ranch- Scottish Festival
HighlandHeritagePark-9651 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch (2 miles south of C-470)
Celebration of Scottish heritage including pipers, dance, food, childrens games
prices are about: Adults $17/day; children 7-11 and seniors 60+ $12/day; children 6 and under free
Aug 13-14- Boulder Asian Festival from 11am to 5pm
http://www.bapaweb.org/News.html
BoulderCountyCourthouse Lawn – Pearl Street Mall
Celebration of varied Asian customs and cultures
Aug 19-20- Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival
www.wheatridgecarnationfestival.org
AndersonPark– 44th andField St.
Activities for all ages including a parade on Saturday; see website for complete listing including times; Saturday is family day. Limited parking – free shuttle along44th Avebetween Robb andVance Street
Aug 27-28 Lakewood Chile Harvest Festival from 10am to 5pm
http://www.lakewood.org/comres/page.cfm?ID=441
Lakewood’s Heritage Center in Belmar Park 801 S. Yarrow St, Lakewood, CO 80226
Interactive art stations, food, live entertainment
Sept 2-5 Taste of Colorado
CivicCenterPark– Colfax and Broadway inDenver
Food from restaurants near and far, and a special kids area
Sept 9-11 -Arvada Harvest Festival – (57th and Old Wadsworth)
www.arvadaharvestfestivalparade.com
This event is brought to you by the Harvest Festival Commitee. Parade on Saturday, Sept 10
Sept 10 10am Thornton- 12th Annual Harvest Fest in the City of Thornton
http://www.cityofthornton.net/Festivals
CommunityPark
Thornton Harvest Fest is designed to build on the community spirit of our residents and business leaders and will take place inCommunityParklocated at the intersection ofYork St.andThornton Parkway.
If you are in need of more information, please call 303-255-7800 or go to the website listed above.
Sept 10-11 Lakewood- Festival Italiano 10am to 7pm
http://www.belmarcolorado.com/sub/event/festival_italiano/
Belmar Shopping District –408 South Teller Street Lakewood Colorado 80226
Celebration of Italian culture – food, gelato, art, bocce ball, opera that kids can participate in.
Sept 16-18 and 23-25 Denver- Oktoberfest
Ballpark Neighborhood –Larimer Stbetween 20th and 22nd Sts inDenver
German food, beer and carnival-like atmosphere with games for kids
Tickets may be purchased for food, drinks and games
FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (continued)
Sept 17-8- Edgewater- Celtic Harvest Festival
https://www.celticharvestfestivaledgewater.com
CitizensPark22nd and Benton Edgewater, CO
Oct 1-2 Lakewood Cider Days from 10am to 5pm
http://www.lakewood.org/comres/page.cfm?ID=441
Saturday, October 2 – Sunday, October 3, 2010
Lakewood’s Heritage Center in Belmar Park 801 S. Yarrow St, Lakewood, CO 80226
Oct 8 – Arvada- Festival of Scarecrows from 10am to 3pm
http://arvada.org/arts-and-culture/festival-of-scarecrows/
Scarecrow contest, pumpkin patch, kids costume parade,
hay wagon rides, giant pumpkin contest are featured at this boo fest presented with Historic Olde
TownArvadaAssociation. Benefits a non-profit organization. HistoricOldeTownArvada, Chair –
303-420-6100.
Nov 18 – Arvada- Wines for the Holidays Wine Tasting –
http://arvada.org/arts-and-culture/wines-for-the-holidays
A presentation ofFront Rangewineries with food samplings and silent auction. Benefits a non-profit organization. Lynne Heinekamp, Chair– 303-422-5881
DENVER ATTRACTIONS FREE DATES (listed alphabetically)
Botanic Gardens – 720-864-3500
http://www.botanicgardens.org/content/free-days
Denver Botanic Gardens
Monday, Jan 17
Monday, Feb 21
Sunday, Mar 20
Friday, Apr 22
Tuesday, Jul 19
Monday, Aug 29
Monday, Sep 26
Monday, Oct 10
Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Park – 303-973-3705
http://www.botanicgardens.org/content/free-days
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Friday, Jan 7
Friday, Feb 4
Friday, Mar 4
Friday, Apr 22
Friday, Jun 3
Friday, Jul 1
Friday, Aug 5
Friday, Nov 4
Children’s Museum – 303-433-7444
Free First Tuesdays – the first Tuesday of every month is free forColoradoresidents from 4:00 – 8:00 pm
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Denver Art Museum – 720-865-5000
Free First Saturdays – the first Saturday of every month is free forColoradoresidents
Denver Center for the Performing Arts –
http://www.denvercenter.org/education/EducationResources/SCFDTickets.aspx
Check website for summer dates and performances
Use code SCFD to get up to 10 seats at $10 a seat
303.547.3410
Each Tuesday at 10am, The Denver Center for the Performing Arts will release a limited number of $10 tickets. Ten seats for every Denver Center Theatre Company performance in the coming week will qualify (up to 25 shows per week). Use code SCFD. Please watch this space for upcoming opportunities.
Maximum: four tickets per person per week. Not available night of show.
In the past 15 years, we have welcomed more than 70,000 patrons to the theatre through our Free For ALL program. Now we are delighted to eliminate the waiting lines, provide guaranteed seats and allow you to invite a friend.
Alternatively, tickets for many shows start as low as $18; buy tickets online or call 303.893.4100, 800.641.1222 or TTY 303.893.9582.
DENVER ATTRACTIONS FREE DATES (continued)
Denver Firefighter’s Museum – 303-892-1436
www.denverfirefightersmuseum.org
Denver Firefighter’s Museum –1326 Tremont Pl,Denver
Free Days
| August 6th | Fun at the Firehouse (10am to 4pm) |
| October 8th | Fire Safety Weeks Free Day (10am to 2pm) |
Denver Museum of Nature and Science – 303-322-7009
check website for dates.
Denver Zoo – 303-376-4800
Saturday, January 8
Monday, January 24
Sunday, February 6
Saturday, February 19
Wednesday, October 12
Thursday, October 20
Sunday, November 6
Saturday, November 12
Hudson Gardens –
Check website for FREE dates.
HudsonGardens–6115 S. Santa Fe DriveinLittleton
4th OF JULY CELEBRATIONS- Friday
Littleton Red, White and You Celebration – 303-973-9155
Clement Park, 7306 W.Bowels Ave.,Littleton,CO80123
Event Hours: 5:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Admission is FREE
5:00 – festivities begin: food, beer and wine garden, exhibitor booths
6:00 to 9:00- Musical acts
9:30 Fireworks
4th OF JULY CELEBRATIONS- Saturday
Glendale Fireworks –
Saturday, July 2 from 9:00
Fireworks Show. In case of a rain out the fireworks will be done on July 3rd. The fireworks are fired fromCreeksidePark, but are visible at various viewing locations throughout the City. The best viewing is at Cherry and Exposition
4th OF JULY CELEBRATIONS- Sunday
Lakewood on Parade Festival – July 3 at 3pm until 10:00pm 303-232-3389
BelmarPark–801 S. Wadsworth Blvd
Food, live entertainment, activities for kids
Fireworks at 9:30pm
Due to cutbacks there will be no parade this year, but there will still be the festival.
4th OF JULY CELEBRATIONS- Monday (alphabetical by city)
Arvada 4th of July Festival –
http://arvada.org/arts-and-culture/festivals-commission
Independence Day Celebration – Celebrate with family
fun, music, kids activities, entertainment and FIREWORKS. Presented withApexParkand
Recreation District and KOOL 105. Nancy Bentzen, Chair 303-421-5305.
Aurora 4th of July Festival –
https://www.auroragov.org/AuroraGov/index.htm
starting at 7:00 pm, fireworks at 9:30 pm live music on west side.
AuroraMunicipalCenterlawn15151 Alameda Pkwy
Broomfield Great American Picnic and Fireworks Extravaganza – 303-464-5530
http://www.ci.broomfield.co.us/recreation/
festivities start at 5:00 pm, concert Funkiphino at 7:00 pm, fireworks at 9:15 pm
NW corner of City and County Municipal Center Complex –Third Avenueand DesCombes
Englewood Family Festival and Fireworks – 303-762-2598
http://englewoodgov.org/Index.aspx?page=627
various activities from 11:00 am with fireworks at 9:30 pm
Belleview, Cornerstone andProspectParks– all parks off of Belleview between Broadway andSanta Fe
Face-painting, jumping castles, eating contests and fireworks
See website for each parks event schedule
CornerstoneParkwill host the fireworks at 9:30 pm
Four Mile Park Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration – 303-399-1859
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Four-Mile Historic Park –715 S. Forest St.
Our traditional festivities with music, games and more!
ADMISSION: $7 adults · $4 seniors/students 7-17· Free 6 & under · Free for members (must enter through kiosk gate) * Horse-drawn rides & food available. Horse-drawn rides – $2 adults, $1 children under 12
Georgetown and Idaho Springs Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebrations – 303 -569-2555
www.georgetowncolorado.com
http://www.clearcreekcounty.org/cccevents/events/rss.php
Georgetown- Parade and 5k rac- BBQ, Fireworks at Dusk – Annual Georgetown 4th of July celebration, featuring BBQ at City Park, parade, bucket brigade races and so much more
Idaho Springs Fireworks Display – overBRIDALVEILFALLS AND TAYLER WATER WHEEL
Golden Fireworks –
http://www.goldenlionsclub.org/public/index.html
events starting at noon, concert at 7:00 pm, fireworks at 9:30 pm
LionsPark– 10th and Maples Streets in Golden
Northglenn 4th of July Family Festival
http://www.northglenn.org/p84.html
E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, across from City Hall, 11701 Community Center Drive
The July 4th Family Festival is Northglenn’s longest-running special event.
There are fun activities for kids of all ages and many families arrive before sunrise to stake out an area near beautiful Webster Lake.
Activities begin at 7 a.m. and conclude with a breathtaking fireworks display at 9:30 p.m., when the park is packed with 8,000 people!
Scheduled activities include a pancake breakfast, senior bake sale, concerts, the Bike, Trike, Wheelchair and Patriotic Pooches Parade. Visitors can ride pedal boats onWebsterLake throughout the day – even during the fireworks!
4th OF JULY CELEBRATIONS (continued)
Thornton 4th of July
http://www.cityofthornton.net/Festivals/Pages/FourthofJuly.aspx
Thornton Multipurpose Fields –
5 p.m. – Walk-Around Entertainers and Food Vendors
6-7 p.m. – Thornton Community Band
7:50 p.m. – Presentation of Colors
8 p.m. – Longmont Symphony Orchestra
9:30 p.m.- Parachute Jump
As soon as the parachutists land the fireworks with start
Westminster 4th of July –
http://www.ci.westminster.co.us/scripts/evtcal/detail.asp?rdate=7/4/2010&evtid=4002all
6 – 9:45 pm, City Park, 10455 Sheridan Blvd.
Come enjoy the best fireworks show in the north metro area. There will be a concert before, food vendors and fireworks at dusk.
REOCURRING EVENTS
First Fridays on 32nd –
First Friday of the month starting June 3, 5:00-8:00 pm
Stroll, sip, snack and skip along the unique, boutiques of the Highlands inNorthwest Denver.
Live music, food and drink specials, and late night shopping.
Along32nd AvenearLowell
First Friday Art Walk –
First Friday of the Month during the summer, 6:00-10:00 pm
Tennyson Streetbetween 38th and 44th Avenues
First Friday Art Walk –
First Friday of the Month, 4-8 pm
South Pearl Streetbetween Evans and Buchtel inDenver
First Fridays on Santa Fe –
Art Walk- First Friday of the Month, May through December, 6-9 pm
Santa Fe Drivebetween 6th and 13th Avenues
Free food and drinks, live music, art, jewelry and other displays
Golden Triangle First Fridays –
First Friday of the Month, January through September,5:00-9:00 pm
Golden Triangle Neighborhood –Lincolnbetween Speer and13th AveinDenver
OTHER EVENTS
Association of Northern Front Range Museums –
http://www.goldenpioneermuseum.com
Information on 25 small museums along the Front Range, most featuring exhibits on the
history of the city in which it resides; links to the museum website, if they have one
Great outing for a hot or wet when you don’t want to stay at home
Generally inexpensive admission prices
Heritage Square
Alpine slide, kiddie amusement rides, go karts, bumper and paddle boats, fishing, train, shopping, musical and children theater and much more in this replica of a Victorian main street
18301 W Colfax Avein Golden
Year-round but some attractions are seasonal, check website for current hours and open amusements
Littleton Historic Museum
6028 S Gallup St.,Littleton
14 acres of history including working farms dating back to the 1860s, a 1903 blacksmith shop and ice house; costumed interpreters give information
Hours – Tue-Fri8:00 am-5:00 pm; Sat10:00 am-5:00 pm; Sun1:00-5:00 pm; closed Mondays & holidays
Bear Creek Lake Park –
www.lakewood.org
15600 W Morrison Road, Morrison – C-470 andMorrison Road
Swimming, sand beach, picnic area, wildlife information in visitor center make for a great summer outing when temps are blazing
$4.00/carload; annual pass $40.00
Tiny Town –
6249 S Turkey Creek Rd– US Hwy 285 atTurkeyCreekCanyon; driving directions on website
Kid –size Victorian era village with small steam engine train; picnic area
Hours – daily10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day
$5.00/adults; $3.00/children 2-12; Free under 2; $1.00/train rides
Summer of Reading
Readingevents for kids (ages birth to 5th grade) at Denver Public Library branches with prizes earned for time spent reading or being read to
Registration begins May 26, program runs through July 30
See website or call for details
Venice on the Creek –
Gondola-like boat rides down Cherry Creek near Downtown
Runs June through August
Thursday through Sunday from5:00 pm-10:00 pm; candlelight rides available starting at8:30 pm, reservations strongly suggested; group charters available on Wednesdays
Roundtrip and half rides available – see website for current rates. Full ride starts and ends atCreekFrontPlazaat Larimer and Speer, lasts about 75 minutes and includes a historical tour and 8 locks. The half ride starts and ends at Creek Front and boats for about 30-35 minutes, and includes a tour and a total of four locks. The one-way trip starts atCreekFrontPlazaat Larimer and Speer and boats toConfluenceParkor vice versa, and includes a historical tour and a total of four locks.
TOURS
Celestial Seasonings Tea Factory –
http://www.celestialseasonings.com
On the hour,10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday through Saturday;11:00 am – 3:00 pmSunday
4600 Sleepytime DriveinBoulder
45 minutes; no children under 5 in the factory; tea samples; gift shop
Denver Mint –
On the hour,8:00 am–3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, closed on federal holidays
Colfax and Cherokee inDenver
1 hour, reservations recommended; coin production in action; tight security so check website for restrictions; gift shop
Colorado State Capitol Building
9:15 am – 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, closed on state and federal holidays
Colfax and Broadway inDenver
45 minutes; watch government at work and see an historic building
Coors Brewery –
10:00 am–4:00 pm, Monday through Saturday
13th and Ford in Golden
45 minutes; beer samples (for 21+); gift shop
Anheuser Busch Brewery –
10:00 am–4:00 pm, Thursday through Monday
2351 Busch DriveinFt.Collins
1 hour; beer samples (for 21+); Clydesdales; gift shop
MARKETS
European A Paris Street Market
Aspen Grove –7301 S Santa Fe DrinLittleton
An open-air, European style flea market
Sweet William Market –
Founders Green – 29th andRoslyn St.
An open-air, European style flea market, art, food
FARMERS MARKETS
Disclaimer: This is posted in good faith, please check the farmers market websites below to verify the info posted here.
All Colorado Farmers’ Markets can be found at:
www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/States/Colorado.htm and www.ag.state.co.us/mkt/farmfresh
Aurora
333 N. Havana Street(Maya Sports Bar and Grill parking lot)
Tuesdays, June through October, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Highlands Ranch Town Center
Aurora- Southlands Retail Center – E-470 and Smoky Hill
Saturdays, May – October,8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Thursdays, June – October,10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Colorado Fresh Markets –
Denver- Cherry Creek
1st Avenue & University – Bed, Bath & Beyond parking lot
Saturday s, May-October,7:30 am – 12:30 pm
Wednesdays, June-September,9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Denver- City Park Esplanade –
between 17th & Colfax (in front ofEastHigh School)
Sundays, June-October, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Denver- Civic Center
14th and Broadway
Wednesdays, June –September, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Denver Farmers Markets–
http://www.denverfarmersmarket.com
Denver- Old South Pearl Street Farmers Market –
http://www.oldsouthpearlstreet.com
1500 block ofS. Pearl Street
Sundays, June through October,9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Denver- Stapleton
Quebecand29th Aveon Sundays, June-September, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Denver- Tamarac Square
TamaracSquareShopping Center-South Tamarac Drand East Hampden
Mondays, June through October,11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Laughing Dog Farms Markets –
http://www.laughingdogfarms.com
Littleton- Aspen Grove
7301S Santa Feon Wednesdays
Littleton– Civic Green Park –
between Lucent Blvd and Broadway
Sundays, May through October,10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Littleton- Southwest Plaza
Southwest Plaza Mall –Wadsworthand Bowles
Lonetree
Yosemite and Maximus behind Stallions
Saturdays, May– October,8:00 am – 1:00 pm
KIDS EAT CHEAP OR FREE SCHEDULE
Disclaimer: This is posted in good faith, please call the restaurants/venues themselves to verify the info posted here.
EVERYDAY
IHOP – $0.99 – 3:00-9:00 pm O’Charley’s Restaurant
Old Spaghetti Factory (with coupon from Kids Pages Magazine)
Sunday
LoDos – $1.99
Lansdowne Arms – after 4:00 pm
La Mesa Mexican Restaurant
Sunset Grill
Jose Pepper’s Authentic Mexican Food
Chartroose Caboose
Big D’s BBQ (Parker)
Dickey BBQ Pit
Monday
Brothers BBQ Buffalo Wild Wings – $0.99 – 5:00-8:00 pm
C.B. & Potts CiCi’s Pizza
Chartroose Caboose – after5:00 pm
Cinzetti’s – 5:00-9:00 pm
Fuddruckers – $0.99 –5:00-9:00 pm
Gunther Toody’s
Rio Grande
TGI Fridays
Big D’s BBQ (Parker)
Bono’s BBQ
Tuesday
3 Margarittas Bennigans
Black Eyed Pea – after 5:00 pm Brothers BBQ
Champps Chick-Fil-A
Cinzetti’s –5:00-9:00 pm
Denny’s – 4:00-10:00 pm
Fazolli’s – $0.99 –5:00-8:00 pm
Fuddruckers – $0.99 – 5:00-9:00 pm
Lone Star Steakhouse
Perkins
Pizza Street
Planet Subs – after 4:00 pm
Ponderosa Steak House – after4:00 pm
Salty Iguana Mexican Restaurant
Big D’s BBQ (Parker)
Treo ( ½ price hamburgers)
Pasquini
Wednesday
Applebees – $0.99
Old Chicago
Rainforest Café – after5:00 pm
Big D’s BBQ (Parker)
Woody’s Woodfire Pizza
Thursday
Buffalo Wild Wings
C.B. & Potts – $1.00
Big D’s BBQ (Parker)
Saturday
Lone Star Steakhouse –11:00 am – 4:00 pm and LoDo’s – $1.99
GREAT WEBSITES FOR INFORMATION
Things to do for $20 and under in the Denver area
http://chumpchangeadventures.com/
Free Festivals and Events in Metro Denver
http://www.denver.org/events/free-events
Other Metro Denver Farmer’s Markets
http://www.denverfarmersmarket.com/
Denver Events Guide
GREAT EVENT WEBSITE
http://www.milehighmamas.com/2008/06/05/your-one-stop-shopping-spot-for-summer-fun/
City of Thornton Website
http://www.cityofthornton.net/Festivals/Pages/default.aspx#
Highlandsranch Website
http://www.highlandsranch.org/08_ginv/08_2events.html
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