2006 CITY PARK JAZZ SCHEDULE - Whittier ECE
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2006 CITY PARK JAZZ SCHEDULE - Whittier ECE
2015 FREE & CHEAP HAPPENINGS IN METRO DENVER By Deahna Visscher email: [email protected] This list is created annually in May Created: May 30, 2015 CONCERTS (alphabetical by city) Arvada Apex Park and Rec. District Concert Series- Thursday nights June 25- July 31 7-8:30pm http://apexprd.org/put-music-calendar-apex-prd-announces-annual-free-summer-concert-series Questions – call 303-425-9583 McIlvoy Park, 5750 Upham St Note that alcoholic beverages are not permitted in City of Arvada parks. This park does not have a covered shelter for shade or seating, so please plan accordingly. In case of inclement weather, performances move to the Community Recreation Center, 6842 Wadsworth Boulevard, Arvada, CO June 25 — The Nostalgics – Oldies July 9 — Lois Lane & the Super Cowboys – Country Western (this is canned food collection night for the Arvada Community Food Bank – bring donations and help fight hunger in the community!) July 16 — BackFlash – Rock and Roll July 23 — William and the Romantics – Big Band Swing, Jazz July 30 — Groove Nation Orchestra – Variety Dance Band The children’s Friday morning series is from 9:30-10:15 am on these dates: July 10 — Katherine Dines – Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta Fun Music July 31 — Ann Lincoln – Comedy, Magic, Juggling Arvada 2nd Saturday Street Festival June to Augut 4:30pm to 10:00pm http://www.oldetownarvada.org/events/2nd-saturday-street-festivals/ Historic Olde Town Arvada will build on last year’s successful summer events, as we again invite our community to celebrate in Olde Town at our 2nd Saturday Street Festivals! Olde Town events typically bring around 4,000 people to Grandview Avenue. We will again provide top-notch entertainment in 2015. In addition to live music, we will feature arts/crafts booths, food booths, kids activities, and beer/wine sales. Admission is free and Grandview Ave will be closed to auto traffic, ensuring a fun and safe atmosphere for all. Headliners are: June - Big Paddy (Irish rock), July - Under a Blood Red Sky (U2 covers), August - Hey Lady (B52 covers). Saturday, June 13th Saturday, July 11th Saturday, August 8th Arvada- Blues and BBQ Music and Art Festival- July 12 noon to 8:00pm http://www.bluesnbbq.com/ Olde Town Arvada on Grandview Avenue between Old Wadsworth Blvd and Teller St. Adult tickets $10, Kids 12 and under are FREE Aurora Concert Series- June 18 to July 30, Thursdays 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. https://www.auroragov.org/ThingsToDo/Events/AuroraSummerConcerts/index.htm Aurora’s FREE evening summer concert series, is held in various Aurora parks. Select from a wide variety of music from pop to big band swing. Bring a picnic dinner or purchase dinner from an on-site food vendor, receive a free balloon, and join the fun. For weather cancellations, call 303-344-1500 after 3 p.m. the day of the concert. June 18, Bicentennial Park: Dean Bushnell Orchestra - Big Band Swing June 25: Aurora Municipal Center: Deja Blu - Variety Dance Band July 2, Utah Park: Chris Daniels & the Kings with Freddi Gowdy - Roots Rock and Roll with Horns Inducted into the 2013 Colorado Music Hall of Fame July 9, Utah Park: Buckstein - Country Rock July 16, Meadowood Park: 6 Million Dollar Band - '80s July 23: Meadowood Park: FourEver Fab - Ultimate Live Beatles Experience July 30: Aurora Municipal Center: Raising Cain - Pop/Rock Variety Dance Music CONCERTS (alphabetical by city) continued: Aurora Concert Series- June 18 to July 30, Thursdays 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. (continued) Park Locations Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn: 15151 E Alameda Parkway: West of Chambers on Alameda Bicentennial Park, 13655 E. Alameda Av.: Alameda and Potomac (enter the parking lot from Alameda) Meadowood Park, 3054 S. Laredo St.: Dartmouth and Laredo Utah Park, 1800 S. Peoria St.: Peoria and Mexico Food vendors: (note- maybe at some or all concerts) Cold Stone Creamery - Available at all concerts Atlanta Bread Co. (Aurora City Place) June 18 during Dean Bushnell Orchestra Jim 'N Nick's BAR-B-Q July 9 during Buckstein Legends of Aurora Sports Grill July 30 during Raising Cain McAlister's Deli July 16 during 6 Million Dollar Man Meat Truck Jones BBQ Catering June 25 during Deja Blu Subway (Iliff and Wabash) July 2 during Chris Daniels & the Kings with Freddi Gowdy L&L Hawaiian Barbeque (Aurora City Place) July 23 during FourEver Fab Aurora Sounds of Southlands- Thursdays June 18- August 13 at 6pm http://www.shopsouthlands.com Join us 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 Smoky Hill Road Aurora , CO 80015 June 18: Hot Lunch Great Funk and R&B THE HOT LUNCH BAND is a high-energy, contemporary funk band from Denver Colorado. They are a rare combination of five multi-talented and seasoned professionals that work together to form a strong unit. Their music is danceable, their show totally entertaining. Every performance elicits rave reviews, making HOT LUNCH the most-requested and most- watched band in the Colorado-Rocky Mountain area! June 25: Hazel Miller Denver’s Legendary Songstress Hazel Miller is not just a great singer; “she is a force of nature” writes the Rocky Mountain News. Her voice has been called “stunning, moving and powerful.” Whether she is singing blues, jazz, pop, or gospel, her voice charges the songs with a primal dose of genuine soul! July 2: Forever in Blue Jeans Neil Diamond Tribute Diamonds really are forever - at least for fans of Neil Diamond. "Forever In Blue Jeans" was created with the intent to give listeners the feeling that they're at a real Neil Diamond show! Forever In Blue Jeans creates for the audience an authentic Neil Diamond experience that's sure to please. Playing all the hits, this tribute truly delivers! July 9: That Eighties Band Eighties Pop & New Wave Denver’s own That Eighties Band is one of the most popular ‘80s tribute bands in America. They look and sound the part and play all the great music that the decade has to offer. The end result is a show any ‘80s fan is sure to love! July 16: Thumpin’ Your favorite dance music with maximum groove Thumpin’ has quickly become one of the most popular bands on the Denver music scene, drawing enthusiastic crowds and amassing a loyal following. This band provides its audiences with music that moves the body and soul. With a repertoire of songs that spans five decades of funk, soul, and R&B – they play songs that are infrequently played by other acts yet are instantly recognizable and one hundred percent danceable! July 23: Buckstein Rockin’ Country Music "I don't like country music... but I like you guys." Buckstein gets that a lot. They play country music from Classic Merle right up to whatever's poppin' on the Top 40 pop charts and everything in between. You haven't been to a Buckstein show if you haven't seen a dude in a cowboy hat rock "Bust a Move" by Young MC. Maybe that's why some people don't like country music and yet... they like Buckstein. CONCERTS (alphabetical by city) continued: Aurora Sounds of Southlands- Thursdays June 18- August 13 at 6pm (continued) July 30: Homeslice High Energy Nine Piece Band with Horns HomeSlice Band is a nine-piece vocal and horn powerhouse with enthusiastic and animated performances that are targeted to captivate and entertain a wide variety of audiences and ages. HomeSlice gets the party started and packs the dance floor! The members have an impressive wealth of professional experience from a full spectrum of musical genres including rock, funk, blues, bluegrass, jazz, and all that is awesome! August 6: Under A Blood Red Sky U2 Tribute Under a Blood Red Sky is an acclaimed U2 tribute band that passionately recreates authentic U2 concerts. Covering the “War” tour in 1983 to present day, this band has amazed fans with their ability to recreate famous U2 shows and has solidified their reputation for sold out venues – including the world-famous Red Rocks Amphitheater! August 13: Southlands Rock ‘N Roll All Star Jam By popular demand! A celebration of some of the greatest names in Rock n’ Roll History To finish off the season with a bang – we’re going to take you on a trip to Southland’s own ‘Hall of Fame’. You will be transported through time to performances by some of your favorite artists, all on one stage! Boulders Downtown Bands on the Bricks-Wednesdays June 10 to August 12 from 7-9pm http://www.boulderdowntown.com/events/bands-on-the-bricks From oldies to alternative and everything in between, Bands on the Bricks is Boulder County'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 starting at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday night, featuring Rio Margaritas and a local brewery each month. This summer's brewery line-up includes:Shine Brewing Company (June), Avery Brewing Company (July) and West Flanders(August). June 10 Last Men on Earth June 17 That Eighties Band June 24 Hazel Miller Band July 1 The Long Run July 8 The Country Music Project July 15 Chain Station July 22 The Nacho Men July 29 The Samples August 5 Chris Daniels & The Kings August 12 Something Underground Boulders Twenty Ninth Street LIVE! 6:00 to 8:00pm http://www.twentyninthstreet.com/Events Once again we are going to rock, swing and jive at Twenty Ninth Street with our concert series beginning June 25 at our NEW location. Meet us on Central Plaza, up from Century Theatres. 1710 29th Street Boulder, CO 80301 (303) 444-0722. June 25 - Soul School July 2 - Thumpin' July 9 - Phat Daddy July 16 - Hazel Miller July 23 - Face July 30 - That Eighties Band August 6 - Wash Park CONCERTS (alphabetical by city) continued: Broomfield- Summer Sundays at Brunner Farmhouse Jun 14 to August 9 4pm to 8pm www.ArtsInBroomfield.org Family Entertainment Located at 640 Main St. & Midway Blvd.In Broomfield Office: 303-460-6800 Carnival games, art activities, storytelling and more fun-filled activities begin at 4 p.m. followed by an entertaining musical concert from 6-8 p.m. The musical lineup is as follows: Skansen and Hanson on June 14; 17th Avenue Allstars on July 12; and Mteorpokitan Jazz Orchestra on August 9. Bring your family, friends and kids -- it's an event you won't want to miss! When: Jun 14, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM When: Jul 12, 4:00 AM - 8:00 PM When: Aug 9, 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Centernnial- June 6 Summer Kickoff- Experiencing the Eagles 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm http://www.centennialco.gov Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave. Come kick off your summer with a free concert featuring local local favorites Amyz andPandas & People and headlined by the Dave Matthews Tribute band Trippin Billies. Live music, children’s activities and great food are just some of the things you will find at this event. Be sure you don't miss out on this start to a summer of fun! - Alcohol may not be brought to the park, though it will be sold at this event. - Tents, canopies and oversized umbrellas are not allowed in the park. - Blankets and chairs are welcome. - No ATM onsite for the event but most vendors accept credit/debit cards. Centennial- Southglenn Dancing in the Streets Summer Concerts June 10 to Aug 26 at 6:30 to 8pm http://www.shopsouthglenn.com/events/dancing-in-the-streets-2015/dancing-in-the-streets/ 6991 South Vine St, Centennial, CO 80122 June 10- Face June 24- The Long Run July 8- Margarita Bros Band July 22- Tunisia Aug 12- That Eighties Band Aug 26- Hazel Miller Centennial- August 8- Centennial Under the Stars Concert and Laser show 6:00pm to 10:00pm http://www.centennialco.gov Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave. Don’t miss this 10th Annual event featuring live music from Love Shack, the premiere 80’s extravaganza band who recreates hit songs exactly the way you remember them. Come enjoy live music, family activities and a dazzling laser light show! Presented in part by Point Blank Winery. Food is available for purchase. Conifer- Music at Meyer’s Ranch grounds open 4pm, music starts 5pm, and headliner on at 7pm http://www.musicatmeyersranch.com/ 9234 Eagle Cliff Rd just south of conifer King Soopers- entrance behind Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church June 11- Facing West and Katey Laurel June 25- Collie Red and Burnt Lips July 2- Joe Bye and Friends and Red Hot Blues Catz July 9- Blue Moon Bluegrass and My Blue Sky July 23- Ryan Chrys and Trurelos Aug 6- My Old School and Mass Hipsteria Aug 20- Midnight Flyer and Dead Floyd CONCERTS (alphabetical by city) continued: Denver CITY PARK JAZZ SCHEDULE Sunday nights at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. June 7 to August 9 http://cityparkjazz.org/calendar City Park Jazz heads into its 29th season with a great lineup of FREE Sunday concerts in the park. Spanning 10 weeks across June, July and August, the collection of local musicians in this year’s lineup crosses cultures, styles and genres in a way that reflects the musical and cultural diversity of Denver June 7- Selina Albright June 14- Annie Booth Quartet June 21- Nelson Rangell June 28- Paa Kow Band July 5- The Messers July 12- Eric Trujillo and the Mambotet July 19- Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts July 26- Lynn Baker Quartet Aug 2- Ellyn Rucker Trio with Myra Warrant and guest vocalists Wendy Fopeano and Joni Janak Aug 9- The Sam Mayfield Blues Revue Denver- Elways Summer Music Series Wednesdays Mid-June to Mid-August 6:30 to 9pm http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-holiday-events/summer-concert-season/ WHERE: Elway's Cherry Creek, 2500 E. First Ave., Ste. 101 Head to the Backyard at Elway's Cherry Creek every Wednesday this summer for the 10th annual Elway's Summer Music Series. Enjoy free music from some fantastic bands (including some of the area's best tribute bands), cocktails, the restaurant's signature menu and beautiful Colorado evenings. Elway's Summer Music Series lineup is coming sooon! Denver- South Pearl Street Summer Music Festival- June 13 and August 8 http://southpearlstreet.com/events/ What happens when you mix a warm summer afternoon, ice-cold draft beer, and some fun, funky music? You get the South Pearl Street Music Festivals. Inaugurated in 2007, the brainchild of a South Pearl Street merchant, the first Blues & Brews debuted on August 11th on the 1200 block of South Pearl Street. The street was closed and featured a stage at the northern end of the block and farmers market vendors, craft beer brewers, and some local blues bands rocked into the night. Hoping to attract 1,000 people and not to lose too much money, the event was a huge success with more than 5,000 people on the street and–like any great party–a last minute beer run! The first year’s success encouraged the merchants to add a second event, dubbed BrewGrass. J u n e 1 3 – B r ew G ras s Featuring: Nora Jane Struthers & the Party Line Dead Winter Carpenters The Ragbirds Blackberry Bushes String Band Halden Wofford and the Hi Beams Blue Grama August 8- Blues and Brews Featuring: Selwyn Birchwood Markus James Chris Daniels and the Kings featuring Freddi Delta Sonics Michael Hornbuckle Rachel & the Ruckus CONCERTS (alphabetical by city) continued: Denver- Green Valley Ranch Amphitheater All shows are on Wednesdays, July 4-30, 7-8:30 p.m. (except July 4 -- see below) http://oakwoodsummerconcertsdenver.com/ or http://www.skylineusa.com/oakwood_concert_series.asp GVR Amphitheater- 4890 Argonne Way, Denver Picnic dinners and non-alcoholic drinks in cans or plastic bottles are welcome. Sorry, pets and BBQ grills are not permitted at the concerts. Free parking is available by the amphitheater and in Oakwood Homes lot located at 4908 Tower Rd. Saturday, July 4 (8-9:30pm) Ron Ivory and the Miles Apart Band- fireworks to follow Wednesday, July 8 (7-8:30pm) Moses Jones presents Mr J and the Smooth Expressions Wednesday, July 15 (7-8:30pm) Soul School Wednesday, July 22 (7-8:30pm) Onda Wednesday, July 29 (7-8:30pm) Chase n’ the Dream Denver Music at Rock Bottom Summer Concert Series Fridays starting June 5-July 31 7:00pm http://www.rockbottom.com/locations/denver-downtown/beers 1001 16th St #A-100, 303.534.7616 Music at the Bottom - Every Friday on the Patio Doors open at 5pm - Bands on Stage at 7pm June 5th: Jakarta June 12th: Soul School June 19th: Harmonious Junk with Damon Wood June 26th: Euforquestra July 10th: Funkphino July 17th: Eldren July 24th: Biff Gore (The Voice Contestant, Season 6) July 31st: The Champions Denver- Stapleton- MoJaBlue Conservatory Green Concerts Thurs June 11 to July 30 6:30-9:00pm http://www.stapletondenver.com/whats-happening/ or http://www.stapletoncommunity.com/programs/signatureevents/outdoor-concert-series 49th Place and Valencia Street June 11 6:30pm-7:15pm Maestro Jeff Hughes 7:45pm-9:00pm Otis Taylor Band June 18 6:30pm-7:15pm Michael T. Hornbuckle Band 7:45pm-9:00pm Ron Ivory Band June 25 6:30pm-7:15pm John Weeks Blues Band 7:45pm-9:00pm Kerry Pastine & The Crime Scene July 2 6:30pm-7:15pm Biff Gore Band 7:45pm-9:00pm Dotsero July 9 6:30pm-7:15pm What's Cooking Big Band 7:45pm-9:00pm SuCh July 16 6:30pm-7:15pm Jack Hadley Blue Band 7:45pm-9:00pm Tunisia Band July 23 6:30pm-7:15pm Delta Sonics Band 7:45pm-9:00pm Hazel Miller Band July 30 6:30pm-7:15pm Eef & Blues Express 7:45pm-9:00pm Hot Lunch CONCERTS (alphabetical by city) continued: Denver- Stapleton- Concerts at Founders Green Saturdays June 20 to August 22 at 7:00pm http://www.stapletondenver.com/whats-happening/ or http://www.stapletoncommunity.com/programs/signatureevents/outdoor-concert-series 29th Ave and Roslyn St Stapleton has created its own outdoor amphitheater! The MCA hosts some of Denver's most well-known bands on the stage at Founders Green @ Stapleton. Popular acts from previous years included Chris Daniels and Hazel Miller. Dance 'til you drop or just sit back and relax. Either way, it is a great way for the whole family to enjoy music under the stars. All concerts are free to attend and open to the public. Concerts are held on select Saturdays and will begin at 7pm on Founders Green @ Stapleton (29th Ave & Roslyn St); seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. June 20 Under a Blood Red Sky July 18 Jeff Brinkman (during the Beer Festival) Ryan Chrys & the Roughcuts August 1 Retro August 22 Paul Cebar Denver- Stapleton- Concert for a Cause Sept 11 -12 http://www.stapletondenver.com/whats-happening/ or http://www.stapletoncommunity.com/programs/signatureevents/outdoor-concert-series 29th Ave and Roslyn St Stapleton Rocks...a Concert for a Cause is a favorite concert every year featuring local bands. The event is intended to showcase community amateur talent. It is a two-day event, which will be held on September 11 (6pm-10pm) and September 12, 2015 (4pm-10pm) at Founders Green @ Stapleton. (29th & Roslyn) Other event activities include bungee trampolines, hamster balls and even a magician! Denver- Swallow Hill’s Concerts (pay concerts) www.swallowhill.com Check the above website for concert details and schedule Englewood City Center Amphitheater Thursday Evenings at 6:30 pm June 11 to August 6 http://www.englewoodgov.org/englewood-happenings/sounds-of-summer-concerts (at the base of the light rail bridge at 1000 Englewood Parkway) In the event of inclement weather, call the Activity Status Line at 303-762-2598 for notice of cancellation or postponement. The Sounds of Summer Concerts are sponsored in part by the Scientific Cultural and Facilities District. June 11- Tuesday Night Blues- Blues June 18- RockDog Band- 70’s & 80’s Rock June 25- Boogie Machine- Funk, Rock & 70’s Disco July 9- William & the Romantics- Big Band Swing Ensemble July 16- Chris Daniel’s and the Kings- Variety Band July 23- The Long Run- Colorado’s Tribute to the Eagles July 30-Trail- Country August 6- The Nacho Men- Swing, 50’s, 60’s, Disco & Beyond CONCERTS (alphabetical by city) continued: Evergreen Lake 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 3- August 26 http://evergreenlakepresents.com/concert-schedule/ All concerts are at the Evergreen Lake House Park JUNE 3 E G G P L A N E T A N D EVERGREEN SCHOOL OF MUSIC JUNE 17S O M E T H I N G U N D E R G R O U N D A N D FRANGELO JULY 1R A S T A S A U R U S A N D MUMBLIN' COUSINS JULY 15 B O N T E E C A J U N B A N D A N D KICKED TO THE CURB DUO JULY 29 H A R P E T H R I S I N G A N D KORT MCCUMBER DUO AUGUST 12 D A K O T A B L O N D E A N D OWEN KORTZ AND FRIENDS AUGUST 26 T U N I S I A A N D MEGAN BURTT AND THE CURE FOR LOVE GOLDEN MUSIC FESTIVAL- JUNE 12-14 HTTP://WWW.DENVER.ORG/THINGS-TO-DO/DENVER-HOLIDAY-EVENTS/SUMMER-CONCERTSEASON/ WHERE: CLEAR CREEK HISTORY PARK, 1020 11TH ST, GOLDEN CELEBRATE THE ARRIVAL OF SUMMER WITH LIVE BLUEGRASS MUSIC AT THE GOLDEN MUSIC FESTIVAL. ENJOY THE 3-DAY FESTIVAL SIT AT THE RUSTIC HILLSIDE AMPHITHEATER IN GOLDEN'S CLEAR CREEK HISTORY PARK FOR ONE OF THE REGION'S TOP BLUEGRASS AND AMERICANA MUSIC FESTIVALS. 2015 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: JUNE 12 GROUNDSCORE RAGGED UNION LONG ROAD HOME JUNE 13 BLUE CANYON BOYS CHAIN STATION ADAM KINGHORN QUARTET JUNE 14 (FEATURING THE WESTSIDE FLYERS AT 10:20 AM) DR. HARLAN'S AMAZING BLUEGRASS TONIC MONOCLE BAND THUNDER AND RAIN GREENWOOD VILLAGE CONCERTS AT THE CRESCENT All shows Tuesdays, 7-8:30 p.m. June 2 to July 21 http://www.greenwoodvillage.com Goldsmith Metropolitan District and DTC/Meridian Shea Properties present free concerts at the Crescent Amphitheater, 8350 East Crescent Parkway (directly behind Yia Yia's Euro Cafe, Belleview at DTC 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. Park opens at 5pm June 2- The Motones June 9- Soul X June 16- 6 Million Dollar Band June 23- Syndicate June 30- Forever in Blue Jeans July 7- The Whifields July 14- Tunisia July 21- The Long Run CONCERTS (alphabetical by city) continued: Greely Garden Theatre Concerts Under the Stars Tuesdays at 8 p.m. from July 7 to July 28 http://www.arts.unco.edu/calendar/concerts.html Garden Theatre: 10th Ave at 18th St in Greeley Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to enjoy the fine music and fellowship that has always characterized the UNC summer music series. Classical and Jazz music. Questions call 970-351-2993 July 7- Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra July 14- Colorado Jazz Orchestra July 21- UNC Alumni Band July 28- The Burroughs Highlands Ranch- Highlands Ranch Concert Band http://hrconcertband.org Civic Green Park 9370 Ridgeline Blvd Highlands Ranch 80129 Note- no new concerts at time of posting. Check website for schedule Lakewood – Belmar Music on the Plaza Fri and Sat June 5- August 28 6pm to 8pm http://www.belmarcolorado.com/events.php# The Plaza at Belmar 439 South Teller Street Lakewood Colorado 80226 A Belmar summer tradition, Music on the Plaza is a free Friday night concert series under the stars on The Plaza at Belmar in Lakewood Colorado. With a 2015 line up ranging from live jazz to small bands and cultural tributes, Music on The Plaza is lively community event attracting guests in the patios of neighboring restaurants as well as those enjoying the free seating on the plaza. Free parking in S. Saulsbury St. parking garage June 5- Mike Masse June 12- Michael Lancaster June 19- Katey Laurel June 26- The Mondicks July 3- Jess Wingenette July 10- Delta Sonics July 17- Alive on Arrval Jazz Trio July 24- Andy Hackbarth July 31- Laughing Hands Aug 7- Train 45 Charlie Provenza Aug 14- Dave Camp Jazz Duo Aug 21- Perpetrual Motion Aug 28- Swing Je Taime Lakewood Sounds Exciting Summer Concert Series - pay concert series http://www.lakewood.org/summerconcerts/ Lakewood Heritage Center – 801 S. Yarrow St. - Wadsworth Blvd. and Ohio Ave Check website for schedule and prices CONCERTS (alphabetical by city) continued: Littleton Foothills Community Concert Series (various dates starting June 5) http://www.ifoothills.org/summer_concerts.asp Grant Family Amphitheater in Clement Park at Wadsworth and Bowles in Littleton Foothills Park & Recreation District is proud to offer the FREE Foothills Entertainment Series to our District residents and South Jefferson County residents. This outdoor series of concerts and theatre performances incorporates community collaborations and grant funded performances which are free, open to the public and family friendly. Performances are held at the Grant Family Amphitheater in Clement Park. June Thursday, 4th 7-8:30 p.m. Gipsy Moon Thursday, 11th 7-8:30 p.m. Garkow - rock / alternative Thursday, 18th 7-8:30 p.m. The Long Run - Colorado's tribute to the Eagles Saturday, 20th 6 p.m. Battle of the Bands - youth band performances Thursday, 25th 7-8:30 p.m. Dakota Blonde - acoustic Americana 5-10 p.m. RED, WHITE & YOU featuring: Nacho Men - Colorado's most entertaining dance band July Friday, 3rd Thursday, 16th 7-8:30 p.m. Wash Park Band - funk / rock / dance Saturday, 18th 6-8 p.m. Denver Municipal Band Wind Festival "Cannon Concert" Thursday, 23rd 7-8:30 p.m. Littleton Conservatory of Rock - youth band performances Friday, 24th 7-8:30 p.m. Shakespeare in the Park - Twelfth Night Saturday, 25th 7-8:30 p.m. Shakespeare in the Park - Twelfth Night Thursday, 30th 7-8:30 p.m. Littleton Drum Studio - local youth showcase Friday, 31st 7-8:30 p.m. Shakespeare in the Park - Twelfth Night August Saturday, 1st 7-8:30 p.m. Shakespeare in the Park - Twelfth Night Thursday, 6th 7-8:30 p.m. Ryan Chrys & The Rough Cuts - modern outlaw country Friday, 7th 9:30-10:15 a.m. Doctor Noize - concert for kids packed with FUN! Thursday, 13th 7-8:30 p.m. Opener: TBA - winner, 2015 Battle of the Bands Headliner: 21 Taras (formerly Keep Kalm) - winner 2014 Battle of the Bands Littleton Historic Museum Concert Series Wednesdays 7-8 pm June 4 to July 31 http://www.littletongov.org Littleton Historic Museum - 6028 S Gallup St. in Littleton June 3- Time Stiles June 10- Slopeside June 17- Juice O’ The Barley June 24- Tuesday Night Blues July 1- That Damn Sasquatch July 8- Edwards and COmpnay July 15- Dawson James July 22- Mariachi Sol July 29- 101st Army Dixieland CONCERTS (alphabetical by city) continued: Littleton Hudson Gardens Summer Concert Series www.hudsongardens.org Throughout the summer; dates and times vary – check website for details Hudson Gardens – 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton Tickers for sale on website Lone Tree Summer Concerts Saturday June 13 and August 1 http://cityoflonetree.com/?nid=459 Sweetwater Park 8300-1/2 Sweetwater Road, Littleton, CO 80124 Each summer, the City of Lone Tree hosts an exciting FREE Summer Concert Series in beautiful Sweetwater Park. This past year's series included The BoDeans and Moses Jones Band. June 13th: MarchFourth! MarchFourth Marching Band: (M4 to its fans) is a kaleidoscope of musical and visual energy that inspires dancing in an atmosphere of celebration. Aside from their marching band themed costumes, as well as the 5-piece percussion corps and 6-part brass section, M4 is far from a “marching band” in any traditional sense (though this group of 15-20 has been known to parade down Main Street before taking the stage). M4 is anchored by funky electric bass and has been evolving into a more guitar- and vocal-driven musical experience. The show will take you on a journey from the swamps of Louisiana to the gypsy camps of Eastern Europe to the African jungle by way of Brazil, echoing the deepest grooves of American funk, rock, and jazz then boiling it all together in cinematic fashion with high-stepping stilt-acrobatics and dazzling dancers. August 1st: Freddy Jones Band Freddy Jones Band: Labeled as the “Darlings of the Triple A Radio,” Freddy Jones Band has a storied history in the format. With two number one hits and several top tens, the Chicago roots band has strummed its way to the forefront of the national music scene. Staying true to the breezy melodic lyrics and echo acoustic guitar they’ve come to be known for, the band will be releasing their new album in June of 2015. Street Food Soiree featuring the Street Food Phenoms Food Trucks will be onsite for a food truck taste off, come and pick your favorite truck through the People’s Choice award and try some delicious treats provided by each food truck. Judging begins at 6 pm, the first place winner will be announced at 7 pm, before the band begins, and People’s Choice will be announced during the band’s break around 7:55 pm. First place winner will walk away with a cash prize. Trucks Include: Biker Jim’s Gourmet Hot Dogs, Capt’n Crabby, Coaches Scoop, The Dessert Stand, Verde, Hey PB&J, N.Z.’s Smokin’ Guns, Pink Tank, Street Eats 5280 and Orange Crunch. Lone Tree Grill or the Club at South Suburban Golf Course Music on the Patio June 5-Sep 4 at 6pm http://www.ssprd.org/News-And-Events/Post/9499/Free-Music-on-the-Patio-Returns DateLone Tree Grill The Club May 22 Steady RushHip Replacements May 29 Yellow Dog Blues BandTim Stiles June 5 Hip Replacements Power of Two June 12 Joint Chiefs Ted Loughry June 19 Radio Waves Victor Towle & Friends June 26 Call Us A Cab Tim Stiles July 3 Radio Waves Power of Two July 10 Joint Chiefs Ted Loughry July 17 Yellow Dog Blues Band Steady Rush July 24 Hip Replacements Tim Stiles July 31 Call Us A Cab Victor Towle & Friends Aug 7 Joint Chiefs Hip Replacements Aug 14 Radio Waves Power of Two Aug 21 Hip Replacements Tim Stiles Aug 28 Call Us A Cab Steady Rush Sep 4 Yellow Dog Blues Band Victor Towle & Friends The Lone Tree Grill 9808 Sunningdale Blvd, Lone Tree 80124 303-790-0202 The Club at South Suburban 7900 S. Colorado Blvd, Centennial CO 80122 303-770-1882 CONCERTS (alphabetical by city) continued: Longmont Concerts in Downtown Longmont Fridays 5:45 to 9pm June 5-July 24 http://www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-n-z/recreation-services/special-eventsrecreation/concert-series 4th and Main St Presented by the LDDA. Come downtown at 4th and Main St in Longmont for an evening of music. Food and alcoholic beverages will be on sale 5:45 to 9 pm. Opening Act 6 to 6:45 pm. Head Liner Band: 7 to 9 pm. (303) 651-8404 downtownlongmont.com Friday, June 5: Larry's Guitar Shop opening for Chris Daniels band and the Kings, featuring Freddi Gowdy Friday, June 12: Jensen Guitar opening for The Long Run Friday, June 19: Arts Longmont opening for Soul Sacrifice Friday, June 26: Miller Music opening for Last Men on Earth Friday, July 24: Coloradans Car Show & Concert 5:30-7:15 pm Sammy Dee Morton opening for Wash Park Band, 7:30 to 9:30 pm Longmont Concerts at Longmont Public Library, from 10:00 to 10:45 am (dates not listed) http://www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-n-z/recreation-services/special-eventsrecreation/concert-series These concerts are presented by the Longmont Public Library at 409 4th Ave from 10-10:45am. Concerts take place outdoors on the west Library Patio. Admission is Free. Bring a blanket and dress for the park. For specific information, contact the Longmont Public Library at (303) 651-8477. Longmont Concerts at the Museum Wednesdays 6:30 to 8:00pm, June 24 to July 22 http://www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-n-z/recreation-services/special-eventsrecreation/concert-series Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, These Concerts are presented by the Museum and are held in the Museum's courtyard at the Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, from 6:30-8pm. Admission is free, donations gratefully accepted. Picnics are welcome, seating is on the grass. For specific information, contact theLongmont Museum at 303-651-8374. Wednesday, June 24: Hummin' Birds Wednesday, July 1: Mariachi Vasquez Wednesday, July 8: Hot Tomatoes Wednesday, July 15: Modniks Wednesday, July 22: Delta Sonics Longmont Concerts at the Roosevelt Park 6:30 to 8pm June 9 to July 28 http://www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-n-z/recreation-services/special-eventsrecreation/concert-series Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave. Bring the kids, bring a picnic, and enjoy the Sounds of Summer - four FREE outdoor concerts featuring Colorado-grown Americana artists who reach across the spectrum of American roots music styles, including bluegrass, rock, country, folk and blues. These concerts are presented by Longmont Recreation Services and held at Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave., from 6:30 to 8 pm. Please remember no alcohol is allowed in city parks. Bring your own blanket or lawn chair to sit on in the park. Please park in the adjacent lots off of Longs Peak Ave. For specific information, contact Recreation Services at (303) 651-8404. Tuesday, June 9: Idlewhile- Americana, Folk, Country, Pop Tuesday, June23: Coral Creek- Jamgrass,Blues, Americana Enjoy a Special noon, Saturday, July 4th Concert:- Longmont Symphony Orchestra at Thompson Park, 4th Ave & Bross Tuesday, July 14: Katie Glassman & Snapshot- Old-time, Western Swing, Americana Tuesday, July 28: Pete Wernick & Flexigrass- Bluegrass, Jazz, Americana CONCERTS (alphabetical by city) continued: Northglen Summer Concert Series Wednesdays at 6:30pm July 1 to August 12 http://www.northglenn.org/summerconcerts Location: E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park 1/2 mile south of 120th and Grant 11801 Community Center Drive Northglenn, Colorado 80233 It’s a Dance Party Through the Ages featuring party bands that focus on a music genre/decade starting with the 1960’s. Soul, funk, R&B, disco, new wave, dance-pop, techno, big beat...what’s your poison? Come out to the park and boogie, jive, shimmy and slide your way through the night. Concerts are on Wednesday evenings starting at 6:30 pm. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be moved indoors to the D.L. Parsons Theatre, across the street at the Northglenn Recreation Center. Due to logistics, a decision to move the concert inside must be made by 3pm the day of the show. We apologize for any inconveniences. Concerts moved to the theatre will start at 7 pm. Beer will be available for purchase and is provided by Northglenn’s newest brewery, Beer By Design. Visa, MasterCard, cash, and checks accepted. All proceeds benefit the Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation (NAHF). July 1, 2015 The Modniks -Playing hits of the '60s: British invasion, California sounds and Motown. July 4, 2015 Soul X-SOUL-X is known for their hip and current Top 40 repertoire, dance party mix along with R&B, Motown, 80’s, 90’s, Rock, Latin, and Country. July 8, 2015 Boogie Machine-'70s Disco, Funk and Rock. July 22, 2015 Chadzilla and the Asteroids-Unforgettable songs of the 70's, 80's and 90's! Their set list is vast and their stage presence will transport you back to that time of 8 tracks, stand up video games ruled your thoughts and flannel rocked! July 29, 2015 The JV3- The JV3 creates an impressive, unique and fresh sound to familiar 90s, well placed 80s, 2000’s and newer songs, making it easy for anyone to dance and sing. August 5, 2015 The Ricardo Pena Band- Self defined as playing "Latin rock": a mix of Afro-Cuban rhythms with elements of rock and blues. August 12, 2015 Thumpin'- Thumpin' combines two energetic lead vocalists with a tight rhythm and horn section, and a repertoire of songs that spans five decades of funk, soul, and R&B. CONCERTS (alphabetical by city) continued: Thornton’s Twist and Shout 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 or http://www.skylineusa.com/thornton_concert_series.asp This year the City's brand new amphitheater is ready to go! There's plenty of close-in seats and free parking, making this concert series even better than before. All but two of the shows take place at the new amphitheater. See the schedule below for locations. All shows run 7-8:30 PM on THURSDAYS without intermission. June 11 Thornton Community Band, Carpenter Park Amphitheater, 3482 E. 112th Ave., Thornton, CO June 18 Phat Daddy Band, R & B, Dance Music, Carpenter Park Amphitheater, 3482 E. 112th Ave., Thornton June 25 Jill Carr & Funkology, High Energy Rock & Dance Music, Carpenter Park Amphitheater, 3482 E. 112th Ave., Thornton July 9 Chris Daniels & The Kings, Featuring Freddi Gowdy, the Funk Show! Community Park, 2141 E. 95th Ave., Thornton July 16 Ricardo Peña's Acoustic Band, Latin music with beautiful harmonies performed on acoustic instruments. Carpenter Park Amphitheater, 3482 E. 112th Ave., Thornton July 23 Kory Brunson Band, Hot Contemporary Country! Cherrywood Park, 13796 Madison St., Thornton, CO July 30 Soulfonix, Jazz Standards featuring 3 outstanding vocalists, Cherry Park, 11500 Birch Drive, Thornton, Aug. 6 Katie Glassman & Snapshot, Bluegrass featuring Katie Glassman, three-time national fiddle champion, Community Park, 2141 E. 95th Ave., Thornton. Concerts are subject to cancellation and rescheduling due to bad weather. Please check our mobile site for updates: http://www.skylineusa.com/mobile. For more information, call 303595-8747 Westminster Concert Series June 4 to Aug 8- times and locations vary http://www.ci.westminster.co.us/ParksRec/SpecialEvents.aspx Concerts are free and take place at City Park, 10475 Sheridan Boulevard. Or Westfield Village Park For weather concerns the day of the event call 303-412-8761, ext. 428. For more information call 303-6582223. June 4: That Eighties Band, 6-8 p.m., Irving Street Library Park July 4: Daddy Blue, 7 - 9 p.m., City Park July 22: The Margarita Brother, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., City Park Aug 8: Chase N’ the Dream, 12:30 - 2 p.m., City Park Aug 8: Blackwater, 2:30 - 4 p.m., City Park CONCERTS (alphabetical by city) continued: Westminster- The Orchard Town Center Every – June 5- Sept 26 Friday and Saturdays 6:30 to 8:30pm http://www.theorchardtowncenter.com/ Bring your lawn chairs and come listen to LIVE music on Orchard's Town Square every Friday from 6-8pm, all summer long! 14697 Delaware St. Suite #850, Westminster, CO 80023 Phone: 303-450-8610 Fridays & Saturdays - 34 different shows! 6:30pm – 8:30pm June – September Bring your lawn chairs down to The Orchard and listen to Colorado’s favorite bands perform everything from pop and rock to R&B, jazz and country. Free for the whole family! DATE BAND_ GENRE________ Friday June 5 FACE All vocal rock band Saturday June 6 CHASE N' THE DREAM R&B/Soul/Top 40 Friday June 12 TURN THE PAGE Bob Seger Tribute Band Saturday June 13 LAST MEN ON EARTH Classic Rock & more Friday June 19 THE LONG RUN Eagles Tribute Band Saturday June 20 HOT LUNCH Funk and Dance Friday June 26 KORY BRUNSON BAND Hot New Country Saturday June 27 THAT EIGHTIES BAND 80's Hits & more Friday July 3 HAZEL MILLER Jazz/R&B/Blues/Vocals Saturday July 4 MARGARITA BROTHERS Beach & Party music Friday July 10 TUNISIA R&B/Rock/Dance Saturday July 11 NEW SENSATION MTV Favorites of the 80's Friday July 17 DR. KOOL AND THE DISCO Disco Party Band FEVER DIVAS Saturday July 18 FOREVER IN BLUE JEANS Neil Diamond Tribute Band Friday July 24 STEVE THOMAS BAND Popular 80's Rock Saturday July 25 MY BLUE SKY Allman Brothers Tribute Friday July 31 DOTSERO JazzSaturday August 1 CHRIS DANIELS Rock/Soul/Funk/Jazz Friday August 7 MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE Police Tribute Band Saturday August 8 THE JERSEYS Frankie Valli & Four Seasons Friday August 14 THUMPIN' R&B and Dance Saturday August 15 6 MILLION DOLLAR BAND 80's New Wave Dance Friday August 21 BUCKSTIEN Country meets Top 40 Saturday August 22 UNDER A BLOOD RED SKY U2 Tribute Band Friday August 28 PHAT DADDY High Energy Dance Saturday August 29 THAT EIGHTIES BAND 80's Hits & more Friday September 4 Unplugged at The Orchard TBA Saturday September 5 KORY BRUNSON BAND Hot New Country Friday September 11 Unplugged at The Orchard TBA Saturday September 12 THE LONG RUN Eagles Tribute Band Friday September 18 Unplugged at The Orchard TBA Saturday September 19 FAB 4 Beatles Tribute Band Friday September 25 Unplugged at The Orchard TBA Saturday September 26 TRIBUTE TO WOODSTOCK Everything Woodstock A Party to end the Summer! MOVIES (alphabetical by city) Centennial- Friday Music and a Movie June 12- July 24- at 7:00pm to 10:00 pm http://www.centennialco.gov Join us for free outdoor movies in Centennial Center Park, featuring live music, food and family-friendly films. All films are rated PG. Live music begins at 7 p.m.; movies start at dusk June 12 Big Hero 6 Live music by Six Foot Joe & the Red Hot Rhinos June 26 How to Train Your Dragon 2 Live music by the Black and Blue Guys July 10 Epic Live music by Mike Masse July 24 Frozen Live music by Deja Blu Denver (various parks) http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-holiday-events/outdoor-summer-movies/ Free movies under the stars! Movies in the Parks offers free outdoor movies in neighborhood parks, all summer long. Approximate start time is at dusk (around 9:00 p.m. in June, 8:45 p.m. in July and 8:30 p.m. in August). Check back soon for dates and films. Denver- Civic Center Park Bike in Movie Nights: Thursdays and Fridays http://www.civiccenterconservancy.org/event-civic-center-bike-in-movie-series_67.html or http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-holiday-events/outdoor-summer-movies/ the free Civic Center Bike-In Movies Series invites cycling enthusiasts (and those using all other modes of transportation) to spend Thursday and Friday evenings in Civic Center Park (Broadway and Colfax Ave.). Attendance is free, and bike racks will be available. Civic Center Bike-In Movies Lineup for 2015 To Be Announced Denver- Southwest Movies at Skyline park 16th and Arapahoe Sts.June 20 to August 15 http://downtowndenver.com/Life/WhattoDo/SkylinePark/MileHighMoviesinSkylinePark/tabid/266/Default.aspx or http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-holiday-events/outdoor-summer-movies/ or http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-holiday-events/outdoor-summer-movies/ It doesn't get much better than a free, family friendly movie under the stars in the heart of downtown Denver. And that's exactly what you get all summer long at Skyline Park (on the corner of 16th and Arapahoe Sts.), thanks to Southwest Airlines. Southwest Movies at Skyline Park Lineup for 2015: June 20 - "Pitch Perfect" June 27 - "Hook" July 4 - "Jurassic Park" July 11 - "Hancock" July 18 - "Big Hero 6" August 1 - "Jaws" August 8 - "Dumb and Dumber" August 15 - "Ferris Bueller's Day" Denver- Historic Elitch Theater Film Festival May 29 to August 7 http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-holiday-events/outdoor-summer-movies/ 4655 W. 37th Ave The Historic Elitch Theatre Film Festival is a family friendly film series that offers great movies and raises money for a great cause. Bring your blankets and lawn-chairs and enjoy an evening under the stars and help raise funds to continue the restoration of the magnificent Historic Elitch Theatre (4655 W. 37th Ave.)! Tickets are $5. Historic Elitch Theatre Film Festival Lineup for 2015: May 29 - "Grease" (Featuring Elitch Theatre alums Sid Caesar and Eve Arden) June 12 - "101 Dalmatians" June 26 - "The Goonies" July 10 - "Back To The Future" July 24 - "Cinderella" August 7 - "Into The Woods" (A Denver Exclusive Outdoor Showing) MOVIES (alphabetical by city) continued Denver- Northfield- Harkins Kid Summer Movie Program Mon-Fri at 9:45 am http://www.harkinstheatres.com/forms/smf/8.5x11_SMF2015_OnSaleNow_Calendar_$5_June8.pdf Northfield 18 at I-70, Exit Quebec MOVIES: 10 movies for $5 If it's summertime, that means two things; blockbuster movies and the Harkins Summer Movie Fun program for kids (all adults must be accompanied by children). For more than 30 years, Harkins Theatres has brought back some of Hollywood's best family films to keep kids entertained and cool during the summer. Kids can enjoy a movie a week for 10 weeks, for less than $1 per film. Make Harkins Summer Movie Fun for kids an annual tradition for your family. Week 1 June 8-12- Lorax Week 2 June 15-19- The Boxtrolls Week 3 June 22-26- Rio2 Week 4 June 29-July 3- How to Train Your Dragon 2 Week 5 July 6-10 Penguins of Madagascar Week 6 July 13-17- Mr. Peabody & Sherman Week 7 July 20-24- The Nut Job Week 8 July 27-31- Puss in Boots Week 9 August 3-7- Curious George Week 10 August 10-14 Dolphin Tale 2 Denver- Stapleton- Movies at Founders Green June 12 to December 4 http://www.stapletoncommunity.com/programs/signature-events/outdoor-movie-series 29th Ave and Roslyn St. Grab your blankets, coolers, your friends and neighbors! The Outdoor Movie Series kicks off in June of each summer to offer the community an outdoor experience on Founders Green @ Stapleton (29th Ave & Roslyn St). Movies are free to attend and open to the public; we recommend that you arrive early to each event, as seating is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. You are welcome to bring lawn chairs and blankets, but we do ask that lawn chairs and other objects do not obstruct the view of others. Showtimes generally begin at dusk and are held on Fridays throughout the season. Each Movie on Founders Green @ Stapleton will feature a concessions stand to benefit a local nonprofit organization. The concessions stand will sell freshly popped popcorn, candy, sodas and bottled water. Food trucks are often parked at these events, providing local goodies and food items. 2015 Movie on Founders Green @ Stapleton schedule: June 12 - Big Hero 6 June 26 - Ferris Bueller's Day Off July 24 - Raiders of the Lost Ark August 7 - The Fault in our Stars August 28 - Annie (2014) December 4 (Movie begins at 6:30pm!) - TBD Glendale- Movie Madness at Infinity Park – Mondays June 1 to August 10 http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-holiday-events/outdoor-summer-movies/ Enjoy free flicks in Glendale this summer during Monday Movie Madness at Infinity Park (4599 E. Tennessee Ave., Glendale). As has become tradition, viewers have voted on and chosen the six movies that will be shown this year, some of which are recent box office hits combined with several classic favorites. Monday Movie Madness Lineup for 2015: June 1 - "Big Hero 6" June 15 - "Night at the Museum" June 29 - "Despicable Me 2" July 13 - "Princess Bride" July 27 - "How to Train Your Dragon" August 10 - "Remember the Titans" MOVIES (alphabetical by city) continued Lone Tree- August 15 Kids Outdoor Movie Night 7:00 to 9:00pm http://cityoflonetree.com/index.aspx?NID=598 Where: Paririe Sky Park, 9381 Crossington Way, Lone Tree, CO 80124 Movie: The Box Trolls Each year, the City of Lone Tree hosts free outdoor movie nights with food and fun at Prairie Sky Park, adjacent to the Lone Tree Recreation Center. A wonderful location with a view of the Denver skyline. The event opens at 7:00 pm with Passport to Culture crafts followed by a movie starting at sundown, featuring The BoxTrolls. This event is free and open to the public. Morrison- Film on the Rocks concert and a movie for $12 http://www.redrocksonline.com/CONCERTSEVENTS/FilmOnTheRocks.aspx Time: Doors open at 6:30 p.m., bands begin playing at 7 p.m. and movies start at dusk. Tickets: $12 General Admission (higher on day of show at Red Rocks Box Office). $35 and up for VIP Peak Experience packages. One of Denver's top summertime events, Film On The Rocks lets you enjoy blockbuster entertainment on the big screen in the incomparable setting of Red Rocks Amphitheatre (18300 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison) The great cinema is just the beginning of the fun. Each Film On The Rocks event features an opening comedian and band as well as fun, audience participation contests. June 2- Movie: Super Troopers Band: Strange Americans + Bonnie and the Beard June 9- Movie: The Shining Band: Munly & The Lupercalians + Stella Luce June 15- Movie: The Princess Bride Band: Jux County + Clouds & Mountains June 23- Movie: Jurassic Park Band: School of Rock July 31- Movie: Pretty Woman Band: SHEL + Moses August 26- Movie: The Breakfast Club Band: Jen Korte & the Loss with The Dirty Femmes August 31- Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy Band Kaleo + Bluebook Sept 2- Movie/Band- End of Spectacular to be announced at a later date Denver- Internation Film & Arts Festival Oct 7-13 http://www.iiirm.org/ Check website for film details. MOVIES (alphabetical by city) continued Regal Family Film Festival – every Tuesday and Wednesday at 10:00am (various locations) http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/Summer-Movie-Express Summer Movie Express runs for 9 weeks with select titles playing on Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout the summer. Please see your local theatre for program start date. Admission to these films during the Summer Movie Express is only $1 and a portion of the proceeds goes to the Will Rogers Institute Start Week Title Time 1 Nut Job 10am 1 Annie 10am 2 Earth to Echo 10am 2 The Boxtrolls 10am 3 Paddington 10am 3 Turbo 10am 4 Rio 2 10am 4 How to Train Your Dragon 2 10am 5 Mr Peabody & Sherman 10am 5 The Book of Life 10am 6 Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb 10am 6 Penguins of Madagascar 10am 7 Madagascar 3 10am 7 Dolphin Tale 2 10am 8 Muppets Most Wanted 10am 8 Alexander and the Very Bad Day 10am 9 The Lego Movie 10am 9 The Sponge Bob Movie: Sponge out of Water 10am Regal SouthGlenn Stadium 14 6901 S. Vine St. The Streets At Southglenn Centennial, CO 80122 UA Greenwood Plaza Stadium 12 8141 E Arapahoe RdEnglewood CO 303-741-2130 Regal Canyon View Stadium 14 648 Market StreetGrand Junction CO 970-248-3613 UA Denver West Village Stadium 12 14225 West Colfax AvenueLakewood CO 303-278-1943 UA Meadows Stadium 12 9355 Park Meadows DriveLittleton CO 303-706-9934 UA Twin Peaks 10 1250 South Hover StBldg. 1, Suite DLongmont CO 303-651-2434 Regal Colony Square Stadium 12 1164 W. Dilllon RoadLouisville CO 303-926-0662 Regal River Point Stadium 14 3565 South Platte River DriveSheridan CO 303-761-6653 MOVIES (alphabetical by city) continued Northglenn- Summer Movie Series August 7-28 at 8:30 http://www.northglenn.org/summermovies Location: E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park 1/2 mile south of 120th and Grant 11801 Community Center Drive Northglenn, Colorado 80233 In 2015, the city will present a series of four movies, showing every Friday in August. Movies will be shown at 8:30 p.m. in E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, just south of Webster Lake - where the Summer Concerts are held. Feel free to bring your picnic dinners, chairs, and blankets. Come early to get a spot in the grass. Please remember that no alcohol is allowed in the park. Northglenn Arts is excited to announce its First Annual Summer Movie Series, a free family-friendly entertainment option. Each Friday night in August, we will set up the big screen at EB Rains Jr. Memorial Park and invite the community to come out, relax and enjoy a movie under the stars. All movies will begin at dusk (between 8:30-9 pm) and are located south of Webster, near the skate park. Admission is free and seating is first come, first serve. Movie goers are welcome to bring blankets, lawn chairs, picnics and other amenities. The series, voted on by the public, includes a mix of animated flicks and favorite blockbusters. The 2015 Summer Movie Series will include: Aug 7 – Frozen Aug 14 – Big Hero 6 Aug 21 – Maleficent Aug 28 – Back to the Future Westminster Movies in the Park Fridays at 7:00pm to 10:00 pm http://www.ci.westminster.co.us/ParksRec/SpecialEvents.aspx Movies are free and take place Friday evenings. Enjoy watching family-friendly movies on a 24’ screen under the stars. Food vendors and fun pre-movie activities open at 7 p.m. Movies begin at dusk. June 19: Happy Gilmore, Legacy Ridge Golf Course July 10: The Sandlot, Countryside Ballfields July 16: TBD (in Spanish), Irving Street Park July 17: Elf, Wolff Run Park Aug 21: Big Hero 6, City Park KID EVENTS- by city Aurora- KIDTOPIA: Every Wedensdays June 3-24 from 5:30 to 7:30 http://www.shopsouthlands.com/ Where: Town Square A fun even for kids with amazing things to see and do June 3: Arts & Culture June 10: Science June 17: Sports June 24: Animals Lone Tree Kidsfest June 7- 11am to 2pm http://cityoflonetree.com/index.aspx?NID=1062 Lone Tree Arts Center- 10075 Commons St. June 7th brings, fun, fun, fun, to kick off your summer! Kidsfest began last year and has grown into the must-attend party of the summer for pre-K and elementary schoolchildren. Most of the event will take place outside (weather permitting). Arts, science, and entertainment are all represented with different areas to discover. Start with the Jeff and Paige Band on stage, or begin by crawling through the Cave of Confusion. Children can learn to plant herbs, watch hawks soar through the air, and get in touch with their prehistoric side in Science Corner, too! A big highlight of the event is the Strider Cup Race. 2-3 year olds and 4-5 year olds have their chance to see how fast they can move on wheels in this adorable event. Come early to participate; registration for the race begins at 11:00 am. NEW THIS YEAR: Sensory Friendly comes to Kidsfest - Sensory Friendly Family Tree presents an SF Relaxed Hour from 10:00 am – 11:00 am. Kids and adults with special needs are invited to come and take a look at the vendors an hour before the event and then come inside the Lone Tree Arts Center Event Hall and watch Sven the Juggler perform at 11:00 am. Jeff and Paige Band Bring science and nature to life through kid-delighting music and stories. Their exciting fun-filled concerts and CDs are filled with love of the outdoors and ecology, bringing concepts like insect anatomy, energy conservation and plate tectonics to the whole family. If this sounds lofty for the kiddie set, then think again. Each song is instructive, but never preachy. And the messages are delivered in a playful manner with memorable musical hooks that captivate children and adults alike. Through their live shows and four different albums Jeff and Paige have reached thousands of children with their joyful spirit of play and passion for ecological awareness. Cave of Confusion The Cave of confusion is a 3-D maze built inside of a 20′ trailer that will blow the mind of anyone who dares to give it a try. From beginning to end the cave winds up, down and all around in a twisting turning seemingly endless corridor. Science Corner: Planting Herbs with Colorado Master Gardner’s South Suburban Parks and Recreation Horticulture Butterfly Pavilion Liniger Building at CU South Denver, previously The Wildlife Experience Space Time Kids Dinosaur Ridge HawkQuest Arts Corner: Passport to Culture Kid’s crafts with SSPR Macaroni Kid Monster Mural KID EVENTS- by city continued Lone Tree Kidsfest June 7- 11am to 2pm (continued) Lone Tree Strider Cup: This one’s for the little tikes, a race designed just for them! Come out to Kidsfest at the Lone Tree Arts Center to enter your kids in the Lone Tree Strider Cup event. Entry is FREE. Age categories are 2 yrs – 3 yrs, 4 yrs – 5 yrs, girls and boys will ride together. Prizes for top finishers. **Helmets are required as well as a no-pedal two wheel 12” bike. Registration will begin at 11 am and the race will begin at Noon. The heats will depend on your kid’s age; older kids will go first, ending with younger kids. Strider Bike Race Event Timeline: Registration Begins: 11 am – 11:30 am 4 yrs / 5 yrs olds PRACTICE: 11:30 am – Noon RACE Begins for 4 yrs / 5 yrs olds: Noon 2 yrs / 3 yrs olds PRACTICE: 12:30 pm – 1 pm RACE begins for 2 yrs / 3 yrs olds: 1 pm RACE ENDS: 1:30 pm Northglenn June 6 Kids Fishing Deby 8:30-10:00am http://www.northglenn.org/fishingderby Webster Lake at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11800 Community Center Drive Anglers ages 2 to 14 are welcome. Check-in is at 8 a.m., with fishing going from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Awards will be presented at 10:30 a.m. in six age categories and for the overall longest fish. Each winner will receive a fishing pole, tackle box and trophy. The grand prize winner will have the fish mounted as a trophy and receive it at a City Council meeting. Bring your own pole, tackle, and bait as none will be provided. Colorado Parks and Wildlife will have a fishing clinic and drawings for free fishing poles. There will be mementos, snacks and lots of fun for all participants, so come and be part of the excitement. Register at the Northglenn Recreation Center by calling 303-450-8800 or go to www.northglenn.org/recxpress. Thornton- FuntaztiKidz- A Free Children's Entertainment Series June 3- July 29 http://www.cityofthornton.net/arts/Pages/funtaztikidz.aspx Kids and parents are delighted by this exciting fun and educational series! From June through August featured entertainers specialize in music, dance, storytelling, animals, and science. Partner organizations include the Museum of Nature and Science and The Children's Museum. See pictures from this year's programs below. Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.- Play-Well TEKnologies presents "Gravity Car LEGO Workshop" Margaret Carpenter Recreation Center 11151 Colorado Blvd, Thornton, CO 80233 Forces are the 'pushes' and the 'pulls' that change how an object moves. Explore these forces in this interactive workshop by building your own Gravity Car out of LEGO. You'll have a chance to test your creation on the Gravity Hill – will your car make it to the finish line before it stops? Children will learn about engineering by building their own cars and expand on these principles for more fun challenges. This workshop will have projects appropriate for students ages 3-12. Join us for at least one hour to complete the workshop anytime between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. Audience size is limited and staggered arrival is highly recommended. KID EVENTS- by city continued Thornton- FuntaztiKidz- A Free Children's Entertainment Series June 3- July 29 (continued) Wednesday, June 17, 2015, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.- The Salida Circus presents "The Scarlet Sisters Lost Mermaid Show" Thornton Arts and Culture Center 9209 Dorothy Blvd, Thornton, CO 80229 Ahoy me hearties! Greetings from the Scarlet Sisters – the fiercest, yet friendliest she-pirates in all of the Seven Seas! These acrobatic she-pirates will come ashore and make their way to Thornton in search of the buried treasure, but first they must find the Magical Mermaid – for only she knows where the buried treasure be! The Scarlets will be needin' some help to find the Mermaid. Are ye brave enough to join their crew? The Scarlet Sisters Lost Mermaid Show includes acrobatics, knife juggling, hand balancing, pirate songs, and lots of audience participation. This interactive circus performance is ideal for children ages 4-10. Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.- The Colorado Symphony presents "Once Upon a Time" Thornton Arts and Culture Center 9209 Dorothy Blvd, Thornton, CO 80229 Join the Colorado Symphony Orchestra for a truly engaging experience as we combine the arts of storytelling and musical performance. Experience something totally new as we play an introductory song featuring strings, clarinet, and percussion, followed by narration and music accompaniment to Aesop Times Two and Jack and the Beanstalk. Don't miss your chance to see the Symphony right here in Thornton in this intimate and delightful performance sure to awaken the child's imagination. There will be a short intermission between the two stories. "Once Upon a Time" is ideal for children ages 4-8. Wednesday, July 29, 2015, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.- Colorado ACTS presents "Friends - The Heroes of Our Lives!" Thornton Arts and Culture Center 9209 Dorothy Blvd, Thornton, CO 80229 Let's be friends! Learn how to be a true friend as we act out some of your favorite stories including The Lion and the Mouse, The Giving Tree, and The Good Friend. You will have the chance to see a professional and interactive theatre production while exploring one of our greatest gifts: friendship. Become a part of the production from your seat as the actors involve audience members for a truly unique performance. Interested participants can stay for a short Q&A following the production. This theatre performance is ideal for children ages 3-7. Westminster- Family Fun Festival June 18-July 5 http://www.theorchardtowncenter.com/events 14697 Delaware Ste Westminster, CO 80023 303-450-8600 From Ferris Wheels to Funnel Cakes, the Orchard's northeast parking lot will be turned into every child's dream -- featuring rides, food, games and other family friendly attractions. Hours of Operation: Mon - Thur: 4pm - 11pm Friday: 4pm - Midnight Sat/Sun: 11am - Midnight Ticket Prices: $1 per ticket / $20 ticket book 3-6 tickets per ride $30 unlimited ride pass Cash or credit cards. No open toe shoes allowed. KID EVENTS- by city continued Westminster- Family Bike Party Wednesday June 24 4:00pm to 7:00pm http://www.theorchardtowncenter.com/events 14697 Delaware Ste Westminster, CO 80023 303-450-8600 On Wednesday, June 24th, Coloradoans will participate in Bike to Work Day and The Orchard is joining the fun with an evening Family Bike Party! We encourage you to ride your bikes down to the Orchard for a fun filled evening of music, games, prizes and more! REI will be on hand with a bike tune station and participants will receive discounts on dinner at various Orchard restaurants. Live a bit far to bike? No worries! Load up the bikes in your car and then ride around The Orchard when you arrive. Look for the festivities taking place on Town Center Drive (the main square near Rock Bottom Brewery). Check back for more details as we get closer to the event! Various Cities: check website for details on music programs for your children http://insidetheorchestra.org/ Free bowling: Participating age limits vary by location. Check with your location for specifics. http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/ If you've got kids, you'll want to make sure that you get signed up! Your kids can bowl 2 free games EVERY DAY this summer! This is a great family activity! Go to website to find a participating location in your area and get your kids registered. Once you are registered for the program, you will receive an e-mail each Sunday with coupons for free bowling during the upcoming week. For just $24.95, you can also purchase a Family Pass, which allows four adult family members (or older kids who don't fit within the age requirements) to bowl two games every day for the summer, too! You can't beat that price! ARVADA Western Bowl BROOMFIELD Chipper's Lanes (Broomfield) COLORADO SPRINGS Fountain Valley Bowl Harmony Bowl ESTES PARK Chipper's Lanes (Estes Park) FORT COLLINS Chipper's Lanes (College) Chipper's Lanes (Horsetooth) GRAND JUNCTION Freeway Bowl GREELEY Chipper's Lanes (Greeley) GREENWOOD VILLAGE Arapahoe Bowling Center LOVELAND Sweetheart Lanes MONTROSE Rose Bowl OUTDOOR THEATER SERIES Denver- Stapleton- Outdoor Theater Series- June 4- August 15 at 7pm http://www.stapletoncommunity.com/programs/signature-events/outdoor-theatre-series 29th Ave and Roslyn St Join us for the Outdoor Theatre Series in Stapleton! This theatre series offers a variety of genres for all ages. The MCA partners with multiple production companies throughout the summer to provide a one-of-a-kind outdoor theater experience on Founders Green @ Stapleton (29th Ave & Roslyn Street). All theatre productions are free to attend and open to the public. 2015 Theatre on the Green @ Stapleton schedule: June 4, 5, & 6, 2015 at 7pm - Chicago July 10 & 11, 2015 at 7pm - Seussical the Musical 2015 Shakespeare on the Green schedule: August 13-15, 2015 at 7pm - Much Ado About Nothing Littleton- Clement Park – Tweltth Night Shakespeare in the Park July 24- Augst 1 at 6pm http://www.ifoothills.org/pdf/2015_TWELFTH_NIGHT.pdf Grant Family Amphitheater in Clement Park at Wadsworth and Bowles in Littleton July 24, 25, 31 and August 1 at 7pm CAR SHOWS June 20 Father’s Day Car Show 10:00am to 2:00pm http://www.theorchardtowncenter.com/events Enjoy classic cars, Cruisin'950 broadcast and live music with the Crusin' Cats! Check out a huge assortment of locally owned Motorcycles, Classic Cars, Hot Rods, Trucks and more. Free and open to the public. Located in the northwest parking lot, at the corner of Huron Street and 147th Ave. This show will benefit the Tennyson Center for Children. June 21 11th Annual Apex PRD Father’s Day Car Show http://apexprd.org/11th-annual-apex-prd-foundation-fathers-day-car-show-returns-apex-center-arvadajune-21 A perfect Father’s Day treat: cars, music and refreshments! It’s an annual tradition at theApex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Avenue in Arvada. Denver- Old South Pearl Street Car Show www.oldsouthpearlstreet.com or http://southpearlstreet.com 1500 block of S. Pearl Street July 4- Northglenn Car Show http://www.northglenn.org/july4th Location: E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park 1/2 mile south of 120th and Grant 11801 Community Center Drive Northglenn, Colorado 80233 4th Annual Northglenn July 4th Car Show Car enthusiasts are invited to enter their vehicle into the city’s 4th annual July 4th Car Show. Cars will be set up next to the Northglenn Veterans Memorial, across the street from E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park. July 26 Golden- Annual Car Show (part of Buffalo Bill Days) 10am to 3pm http://www.buffalobilldays.com/carshows.php Clear Creek Bridge to 14th on Washington Ave (downtown Golden) FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) May 22-24 Denver Downtown Arts FestivalDowntownDenverArtsFestival.com The festival is located on at the Denver Performing Arts Complex Friday 4-8pm Saturday 11-8pm Sunday 11-5pm The Downtown Denver Arts Festival is dedicated to supporting and showcasing Colorado artists. Downtown Denver Arts Festival holds its annual premier event each Memorial Day Weekend. The fine art and fine craft exhibition features over 125 of Colorado's best artists with over 150,000 people expected to attend. May 23 Denver Day of Rock from 2:30pm to 9:30pm http://denverdayofrock.com/ or http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-holiday-events/summer-concertseason/ FREE 16th Street Mall, Downtown Denver Downtown Denver will be transformed into a massive free rock concert when 25 bands take to five stages for the annual Denver Day of Rock. The performance areas will be along the 16th Street Mall, Denver's mile-long pedestrian promenade, making it easy to roam from act to act. Food and beer booths will be set up throughout downtown for the event (which benefits Concerts For Kids, a great local charity), with free music rocking the city from 2:30 to 9:30 p.m. June 4-14- Lakewood Inspire Arts Week- various times and some events are free or have a fee http://www.lakewood.org/Community_Resources/Arts_and_Culture/Performances_and_Events/INSPIRE_Arts _Week_Lakewood.aspx Thursday, June 4 Art Opening: The Essential Figure Lakewood Cultural Center 5-7 p.m. The Lakewood Cultural Center is pleased to present the 13th Annual Sculpture Exhibit, the Essential Figure. The guest juror, sculptor Harold Linke, posed the question: What are the crucial elements of the sculpted human? Is it the gesture, the emotion, the detail? Perhaps it’s the expression or the undefinable spirit? Come and see how the participating sculptors responded. Tails of the Painted Cats Reception Lakewood Arts Council 6:30-8 p.m. FREE! In conjunction with and a fundraiser for the Cat Care Society, Tails of the Painted Cats is presented by the Lakewood Arts Council. The exhibit features 24 freestanding fiberglass cat sculptures painted by talented local artists. The cats will make their opening debut at the gallery for the month of June and will be auctioned off in October at their event. Concurrently at the gallery is Cats, Dogs and Birds featuring Colorado artists. Exhibits close June 27. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday Piano Music Mix Lakewood Cultural Center 5-7 p.m. Rockley Music is proud to be a supporter of the arts in Lakewood since 1946. Our mission is to make everyone a musician or at least an appreciative audience member. Enjoy an evening of music at the Lakewood Cultural Center during the opening of the exhibit The Essential Figure. Choral Poets Lakewood Cultural Center 7:30-9:30 p.m. Join us for this bassoon concerto by Carl Maria von Weber (with Morgan Davison on bassoon) and famous selections for chorus with the Colorado Mormon Chorale, Joel Hillan, Director. Tickets are $15 (Senior, student and child discounts available) PURCHASE TICKETS Friday, June 5 FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued June 4-14- Lakewood Inspire Arts Week- various times and some events are free or have a fee (continued) Open House & Pottery Project Washington Heights Arts Center 9 a.m.-noon FREE! Stop by to make a clay tile, then take a tour of the pottery, papermaking, weaving or jewelry studios housed in this historic building. Art Opening: Wonders of Nature 1560 Teller St. in 40West Arts District 5-7 p.m. FREE! The Wonders of Nature exhibit celebrates the colors and textures of the natural world—from landscapes and wildlife to galactic grandeur and microscopic mysteries. Whether through literal interpretation, impressionism or abstraction, the beauty of nature and her exquisite landscapes, seascapes and skyscapes spark our creativity and stir our spirits. As Albert Einstein said, “Look deep into nature and you will understand everything better.” This show includes visual arts of all kinds. Join us for this exhibit and be inspired with these visions of nature! The 40West gallery is open 1-4 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Music on the Plaza Belmar Plaza 6-8 p.m. FREE! Enjoy music on the plaza in Belmar from 6-8 p.m. on Friday June 5 and Friday, June 12. Art Walk Belmar Block 7 Art Walk 6-9 p.m. FREE! Explore the nine local artist-owned studio/galleries in the heart of downtown Lakewood at Belmar Block 7 as Block 7 celebrates 10 great years of downtown living in Lakewood. Come on over— there’s always something new to discover! DiagnosisART! DiagnosisART! 6-9 p.m. FREE! During Belmar Block 7 Art Walk. Penny Oliver, artist and owner at DiagnosisART!, creates artworks that celebrate the human body! She utilizes her ongoing study of anatomy and physiology and combines that imagery with medical diagnostics, histology and nature. The resulting artworks are intriguing, vibrant and intelligent. Opening Reception for Double X Valkarie Gallery & Studio 6-9 p.m. FREE! Double X features artists Jessica Loosenort, Sara Lightning and Sarah Soward. Saturday, June 6 Sidewalk Art 6731 W. Colfax Ave. at Lamar Station Plaza 11 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE! Come and join us for a day of fun! Demos will include glass mosaics, oil paint prints, wire sculptures and oil painting. Outside we will have chalk to draw your favorite designs and games to entertain you. The Lakewood Arts Council Gallery is located in 40West Arts District. Chalk Art Festival Lamar Station Crossing 11 a.m.-3 p.m. FREE! Join us and take part in a large-scale chalk mural. This is a free community event; all ages are welcome and no previous art experience required. Rain date is June 13. FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued June 4-14- Lakewood Inspire Arts Week- various times and some events are free or have a fee (continued) Zikr Dance Ensemble presents Invocation Lakewood Cultural Center 7:30 p.m. Denver’s critically acclaimed Zikr Dance Ensemble presents the world premiere of artistic director David Taylor’s “Invocation” along with a stunning multimedia program of transcendent ancient dances and contemporary original works. Tickets start at $16. Sunday, June 7 Artist Trading Cards Valkarie Gallery & Studio 1-4 p.m. FREE! Make your own Father’s Day Card or artist trading card. Zikr Dance Ensemble presents Invocation Lakewood Cultural Center 2 p.m. Denver’s critically acclaimed Zikr Dance Ensemble presents the world premiere of artistic director David Taylor’s “Invocation” along with a stunning multimedia program of transcendent ancient dances and contemporary original works. Tickets start at $16. Intro to Making Cyanotype Prints Anne Van Leeuwen Studio 1-2:30 p.m. Cyanotypes are one of the earliest forms of the photographic processes from the 1800s. Today they have gained popularity as an excellent introduction to alternative photography. As a beginner class we will make photograms. These are camera-less prints using plant material, lacy fabrics or any material that has some translucency. Cost is $15, supplies are included. Pete Pidgeon and Arcoda concert Golden Music 10395 W. Colfax at Miller 3:30-5:30 p.m. FREE! Recognized in five categories for the 2011 Grammy Awards, Pete Pidgeon’s “credibly original approach,” as praised by Rolling Stone contributor Jesse Jarnow, is rooted in multi-stylistic stories of perseverance and rejuvenation – reflections of Pete’s true-life experiences. Free refreshments will be served. Tuesday, June 9 Try It Art Camp! Lakewood Cultural Center 1-3 p.m. FREE! You are invited to our first Summer Camp Open House. At this free and kid- friendly event, participate in some improvisational theater games and create simple crafts that reflect subjects from our theme-based art camps. Mystery They Wrote, Underwater Adventure, Ballerina Princess Dance and Art in 3D! are just some of our cool summer camps. Come, enjoy and pick up information about our awesome summer camps and classes for kids and teens. FREE! Throughout its history, the United States has produced bold and iconic art as diverse as its people. Join us for a discussion of our nation’s great masterpieces. Art historian Heidi Strang, Ph.D., will reveal the stories behind famous paintings, photography and sculpture. No reservations required. FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued June 4-14- Lakewood Inspire Arts Week- various times and some events are free or have a fee (continued) Sweet Mabel concert Golden Music 10395 W. Colfax at Miller 6-8 p.m. FREE! Folk music with a down home rock twist. Free refreshments will be served. Wednesday, June 10 Behind America's Masterpieces Lakewood Library 6 p.m. Intuitive Arts Journal Workshop Anam Cara Living Arts Studio & Gallery 6-9 p.m. Enhance your written journaling process with intuitive image-making. Learn and practice specific techniques that bring out your unique visual voice. Learn to quiet your mind and invite the image to inspire the written part of your journaling process. Intuitive image-making and writing releases the inner voice by inviting the conscious mind to step aside and observe. This process can surprise and delight with fresh images and words. Workshop is lead by Carrie MaKenna. Cost is $30. Learn to Paint Furniture! Twigs and Twine 6:30-9 p.m. We will teach you three finishes that you can use to re-love your furniture/ lamps/picture frames or anything you would like to give a new life in color. Using our all-natural chalk-clay-mineral-based paints, there is no prep and no priming needed. This class is an INSPIRE Arts week special rate with a maximum of six participants. Cost is $50, please call 303.550.7569 to register. Thursday, June 11 Creative Night Valkarie Gallery & Studio 5-9:30 p.m. FREE! Join us for a creative night in the gallery. Whether you are a painter or computer animator (or any other kind of artist), we hope you’ll join us for a night of creating! Seating is limited but there is plenty of space on the floor. We have limited supplies for creating artist trading cards and a collaborative canvas, so plan on bringing what you will need to create your art. What to Look for in a Painting Beyond the Obvious True Colors Studio/Gallery 6:30-7:30 p.m. FREE! Join artist and gallery owner Pat Pendleton as she explores composition, shapes and what makes a painting great. Friday, June 12 Music on the Plaza Belmar Plaza 6-8 p.m. FREE! Enjoy music on the plaza in Belmar from 6-8 p.m. on Friday June 5 and Friday, June 12. Performance: Guys and Dolls Lakewood Cultural Center 7:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday, June 12-13 2 p.m., Sunday, June 14 Based in the heart of New York City, “Guys and Dolls” is considered the perfect musical comedy, featuring songs like “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,”“Adelaide’s Lament” and “Luck Be a Lady Tonight.” Show runs June 12-28. Tickets start at $18. PURCHASE TICKETS FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued June 4-14- Lakewood Inspire Arts Week- various times and some events are free or have a fee (continued) Performance: Lucky Guy The Edge Theatre Company 8 p.m., Friday & Saturday, June 12-13 6 p.m., Sunday, June 14 “Lucky Guy” is a play by Nora Ephron, writer of “Sleepless in Seattle” and “When Harry Met Sally,” that premiered in 2013, the year after her death. It was Ephron’s final work and marked Tom Hanks’s Broadway debut, for which he earned a Theatre World Award. It depicts the story of journalist Mike McAlary beginning in 1985 and ending with his death at the age of 41 in 1998. The plot covers the high points and tribulations of McAlary’s career as he traverses the clubby atmosphere of the New York City tabloid journalism industry prior to the 24-hour news reporting cycle. Tickets are $15 during INSPIRE Arts Week (three days only) for all Lakewood residents, regularly priced $24-$26. Saturday, June 13 Performance: Guys and Dolls Lakewood Cultural Center 7:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday, June 12-13 2 p.m., Sunday, June 14 Based in the heart of New York City, “Guys and Dolls” is considered the perfect musical comedy, featuring songs like “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,”“Adelaide’s Lament” and “Luck Be a Lady Tonight.” Show runs June 12-28. Tickets start at $18. Performance: Lucky Guy The Edge Theatre Company 8 p.m., Friday & Saturday, June 12-13 6 p.m., Sunday, June 14 “Lucky Guy” is a play by Nora Ephron, writer of “Sleepless in Seattle” and “When Harry Met Sally,” that premiered in 2013, the year after her death. It was Ephron’s final work and marked Tom Hanks’s Broadway debut, for which he earned a Theatre World Award. It depicts the story of journalist Mike McAlary beginning in 1985 and ending with his death at the age of 41 in 1998. The plot covers the high points and tribulations of McAlary’s career as he traverses the clubby atmosphere of the New York City tabloid journalism industry prior to the 24-hour news reporting cycle. Tickets are $15 during INSPIRE Arts Week (three days only) for all Lakewood residents, regularly priced $24-$26. What's it Worth? Appraisals Lakewood Heritage Center 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Lakewood Historical Society invites you to find out What’s it Worth? Appraisers will be available to look at your treasures and answer questions. Bring your small, manageable antiques (jewelry not included) and join those interested in cherished items from the past. The Lakewood Historical Society was formed in 1974 to record, preserve and share Lakewood’s history. Cost of appraisal is $5 per item. Rockin' Block Party Lakewood Heritage Center 5-11 p.m. FREE! The City of Lakewood is excited each year to honor the City’s heritage and its dedicated residents by hosting this free community event. This year’s event offers fun for all ages with games, live music, affordable food options and a family-friendly movie under the stars. 5-7 p.m.: Games, museum tours and summer fun! 7:30-8:30 p.m.: Live music: The Nacho Men Dusk (about 9 p.m.): “Raiders of the Lost Ark” (PG) Sunday, June 14 Performance: Guys and Dolls Lakewood Cultural Center 7:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday, June 12-13 2 p.m., Sunday, June 14 Based in the heart of New York City, “Guys and Dolls” is considered the perfect musical comedy, featuring songs like “I’ve Never Been in Love Before,”“Adelaide’s Lament” and “Luck Be a Lady Tonight.” Show runs June 12-28. Tickets start at $18. FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued June 4-14- Lakewood Inspire Arts Week- various times and some events are free or have a fee (continued) Performance: Lucky Guy The Edge Theatre Company 8 p.m., Friday & Saturday, June 12-13 6 p.m., Sunday, June 14 “Lucky Guy” is a play by Nora Ephron, writer of “Sleepless in Seattle” and “When Harry Met Sally,” that premiered in 2013, the year after her death. It was Ephron’s final work and marked Tom Hanks’s Broadway debut, for which he earned a Theatre World Award. It depicts the story of journalist Mike McAlary beginning in 1985 and ending with his death at the age of 41 in 1998. The plot covers the high points and tribulations of McAlary’s career as he traverses the clubby atmosphere of the New York City tabloid journalism industry prior to the 24-hour news reporting cycle. Tickets are $15 during INSPIRE Arts Week (three days only) for all Lakewood residents, regularly priced $24-$26. Harry Olsson Trio concert Golden Music 10395 W. Colfax at Miller 4-6 p.m. June 4- Westminster Summer Block Party- 6-8pm http://www.ci.westminster.co.us/ParksRec/SpecialEvents.aspx Irving Street Library Park, 7392 Irving St. Celebrate summer with a night of fun! Join us for a free BBQ, jumping castle, fire truck rides, activities, and much more! Enjoy a free concert featuring That 80’s Band. June 6- Aurora KidSpree: 10:00am to 6:00pm https://www.auroragov.org/ThingsToDo/Events/KidSpree/index.htm Where: Great Lawn at the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, 80012 KidSpree is a zany and fun outdoor festival for kids in the heart of Aurora, Colo., that draws thousands of kids and parents each year in June. Activities, performances, and attractions, offers the ideal mix for families. The event is hosted by the city of Aurora, and entices both local residents and visitors with fantastic food, crafts, booths/vendors, pony rides, live performances, face painting and so much more. This year enjoy Free Parking & Free Admission! Free Activities: Pony Rides • Touch-a-Truck • Petting Farm • Pedal Boats • Face Painters • Music • Games & Crafts • Inflatables Free Performances: Colorado Disc Dogs • Puppet & Ventriloquist Show • Magic Shows • School of Rock • The Top Hogs (performing pigs) • and more! Food Drive This event is free, and this year event organizers are allowing participants to give back by donating to a local food pantry. A collection station will be set up during the event to support The Little Flower Assistance Center in Aurora. The group is in need of the following items: • Dry beans, rice, dry pasta • Powdered and canned milk • Canned tomatoes/beans/fruit • Peanut butter, jelly • Bar soap, deodorant, sunscreen, lip balm June 6- Idaho Springs- Summer Kick-off Parade and FREE BBQ 11am to 3pm http://clearcreekcounty.org/event-calendar-clear-creek-county/upcoming/?action=tribe_list&tribe_paged=1 Idaho Springs, Miner St, Idaho Springs, CO United States Join us on Miner Street in Downtown Idaho Springs for the 7th Annual Summer Kick-off Parade and FREE BBQ! There will be a parade at 11 am followed by a FREE BBQ in Citizens Park! FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued June 6-7 Denver Chalk Art Festival on Larimer Square 10am to 10pm http://denverchalkart.com/ or http://www.larimersquare.com/news/events/denver-chalk-art-festival-june-6th-7th/ Larimer Square in Downtown Denver WHAT: The Denver Chalk Art Festival on Larimer Square is a FREE two-day street-painting festival. More than 200 artists spend hours that weekend turning the streets of Larimer Square into a museum of chalk art. Artists, sponsors and spectators find it difficult to describe in words the splendid experience that Denver Chalk Art Festival creates. WHEN: June 6-7, 2015 Saturday, June 6th, 10 am to 10 pm Sunday, June 7th, 10 am to 7 pm Awards Ceremony at 5 p.m. on Sunday Jun 6-7 Denver- Capital Hill People’s Fair http://www.peoplesfair.com http://www.chundenver.org/display_page.asp?site_id=5&page_id=149&m=1&pid=186 The CHUN Capitol Hill People's Fair exists as a celebration of the diverse Denver urban community and its residents. As Colorado's Premier Arts and Crafts Festival, the uniqueness and magic of CHUN's Capitol Hill People's Fair is created by the careful blending of great family fun, carefully selected handmade arts & crafts, delicious culinary delights, fabulous entertainment and the commitment to raise funds for and promote the missions of non-profit organizations. Saturday 10am to 8pm Sunday 10am to 7pm June 7 - Arvada Trails Day 10:00am to 2:00pm http://www.arvadafestivals.com/ https://arvada.org/about-arvada/taking-to-the-trails-arvada-trails-day Celebrate Arvada’s 15th Annual Arvada Trails Day A Free Family Event When: Saturday, June 6, 2015; 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Where: Majestic View Nature Center - 7030 Garrison Street AND Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge - 9210 West 80th Avenue (just east of Kipling Street) Celebrate National Trails Day in Arvada. Get outdoors and move your feet, pedal your bike or just enjoy a day of appreciating outdoor adventure. Ride your bike to Majestic View Nature Center and park it in the bike corral so you can enjoy all the outdoor activities. FREE hot dogs and frozen yogurt at both locations while they last. Participate in the fun activities at this festival produced by the City of Arvada Festivals Commission, Majestic View Nature Center, Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge and the Arvada Park Advisory Committee. Celebrate Arvada’s 125 miles of hiking, biking, and horseback riding trails which are among the best in the region. Arvada Trails Activities Celebrating outdoor adventure that families and individuals of all ages can enjoy: 5K trail walks along historic canal trails connecting Two Ponds and Majestic View - walkers meet at 8:30 a.m. at either location and can ride the shuttle back. At Majestic View Nature Center (7030 Garrison Street): Free recreational bike rides meet at 8:30 a.m. for 13 mile trail/street ride and at 9:00 a.m. for 5 mile family trail/street ride Live animal presentations by: The Downtown Aquarium, the Denver Zoo, and HawkQuest Nature, outdoor and education exhibits Kids’ environmental and craft activities Entertaining music for the festive mood At Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge (80th Avenue just east of Kipling): Live animal exhibits Environmental education displays and activities Kids’ activities Self-guided nature walks on the Refuge trail system FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued June 7- Boulder Jewish Festival –from 11:00am to 5:00pm www.boulderjewishfestival.org Boulder County Courthouse Lawn and Pearl Street Mall – between the 1200 and 1500 blocks in Boulder Family-oriented celebration of Jewish culture June 9 Denver- Festival for Water http://www.festivalforwater.org A fun and FREE festival in Civic Center Park, featuring amazing live entertainment from The Motet, Bonerama, and the Broken Tongues, food trucks, tasty beverages. The event highlights the importance of water – both the resources we have here in the United States and the crisis many face globally Note- website was not updated when list was created. Check back for updates. June 11-14- Paker- Parker Days Festival http://parkerdaysfestival.com/ PARKER ROAD AND MAIN STREET PARADE. FOOD. CARNIVAL RIDES. FOUR CONCERT STAGES WITHFREE MUSIC. IT’S THE PERFECT FAMILY WEEKEND! HOURS: THU >> 5pm – 10pm | FRI >> 5pm – midnight | SAT >> 9am – midnight | SUN >>8am – 10pm June 13- Lakewood Rockin’ Block Party http://www.lakewood.org/RockinBlock/ 801 S. Yarrow St, Lakewood, CO 80226 The Lakewood Heritage Center is once again hosting Rockin’ Block Party, a free, fun-filled evening full of games, live music and a movie under the stars preceded by an afternoon of valuing your antiques and keepsakes and honoring our military’s history. The full day’s schedule is: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - What's It Worth hosted by Lakewood Historical Society 2 to 7 p.m. - Rollin' with the Troops 5 to 7 p.m.- Museum Tours 5 to 6:30 p.m. - Lawn games for kids of all ages 7:30 p.m. - The Nacho Men Dusk - Raiders of the Lost Ark (PG) Reminders: There is no structured seating available, feel free to bring your own chair or blanket. To facilitate viewing by all patrons, a limited seating area will be available for chairs with the top of the back of the chair measuring more than 32” from the ground and/or chairs with legs measuring over 5”. Affordable food options, including water and soft drinks, will be available for purchase, or feel free to bring your own picnic. Beer and wine will be available for purchase and may not be brought into the concert venue. No pets, glass containers, skateboards or bicycles allowed in the gated area. Smoking and vaping, which is the use of e-cigarettes and similar vapor-producing devices, are prohibited. Programs subject to change. June 13- Westminster- Historic Westminster Jazz & Art Fest 12pm to 8pm http://www.ci.westminster.co.us/ParksRec/SpecialEvents.aspx Hidden Lake High School, 72nd Avenue and Lowell Blvd. This free annual event takes place in the heart of the Historic Westminster Art District and features live jazz performances, vendors, food trucks, art and more. The music starts at noon and will culminate with a headliner from 6 to 8 PM. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets and plan for a relaxing afternoon of live music. For more information visit www.historicwestyarts.com, or www.historicwestminsterjazzfest.com or call 303-4264114. FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued June 13-14 Denver-Summer Art Market http://www.asld.org/summerartmarket/index.php Art Students League of Denver – 200 Grant St. Art market, music, food and special kids booth, more than 230 local artists Saturday 10am to 6pm Sunday 10am to 5pm June 14 – Denver- Taste of Puerto Rico 11:00am to 8:00pm http://www.atopr.com/ Denver Civic Center at Broadway and Colfax The A Taste of Puerto Rico (ATOPR) Festival is deeply rooted in the Colorado community as the largest Caribbean Festival in the state. The event attracts 20,000 + festival attendees each year. ATOPR is a fun family oriented event with special attractions, musical acts, cultural offerings and some of the most delicious Puerto Rican cuisine found in Colorado. The festival attracts ongoing local and national media coverage through outlets such as LatinLifeDenver.com, Telemundo, Univision and the Associated Press. June 19-21 Glendale- Greek Festival www.assumptioncathedral.org or http://www.thegreekfestival.com/ Friday and Saturday 11:00 am–11:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am–6:00 pm Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral – 4610 E. Alameda Ave. in Glendale Traditional Greek food and entertainment, kids amusement rides $5.00 Gate Admission, kids under 12 are free, $3 for 65 and older June 20- Denver- Five Points Juneteenth Music Festival 8am to nightfall. http://juneteenthmusicfestival.com/ 710 E. 26th Ave, Denver CO 80205 Art Walk, parade, live music and food Juneteenth today, celebrates African American freedom and achievement, while encouraging continuous selfdevelopment and respect for all cultures. As it takes on a more national, symbolic and even global perspective, the events of 1865 in Texas are not forgotten, for all of the roots tie back to this fertile soil from which a national day of pride is growing. Annual Juneteenth Parade 8:30 am (Begins at Manual High School 26th and Gilpin Street) Norman Harris Sr. Five Points Legacy Awards Presentation – 12:00pm Juneteenth Art Walk – 1:00 pm Juneteenth Music Festival Concert featuring (TBD) – All Day Youth Engagement Zone Launch – 11:00 am Juneteenth Green Zone Launch – 11:00 am June 20- Denver Highlands Square Street Fair 10:00 am to dusk http://www.highlands-square.com/StreetFair/index.htm West 32nd St. Live music on 2 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! the Saturday before Father's Day on 32nd Ave between Perry and Julian Streets. The free family friendly event is for all ages. Attractions include a children's area, classic car show, food courts and beer gardens, along with the vendors featuring everything from jewelry, photography, paintings, ceramics, leather goods, and clothing along the 32nd and Lowell intersection each year. FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued June 20- Idaho Springs- Glacier Fest at St. Mary’s Glacier 10am to 8pm http://clearcreekcounty.org/event-calendar-clear-creekcounty/upcoming/?action=tribe_list&tribe_paged=2 St. Mary’s Glacier – Alice – Silver Lake, 7599 Fall River Road, St. Mary's Glacier, Idaho Springs, CO 80452 United States Join us for a fun filled day complete with live music, an open house at the Alice School House and Museum, Guided family hikes to St. Mary’s Glacier led by C&M Mountain Tours, Gold Panning, Vendors and Craft Booths, Horseshoes, and Food, Beer and Wine! Glacier Fest is a Celebration of the vibrant St. Mary’s Community and the Historic Alice Mining District. Live Music Food, Beer, Wine, and Root Beer - suggested donations Open House at the Alice Schoolhouse and Museum Vendor and… June 20- Westword Music Showcase (purchased tickets required) 12pm to 10pm http://microapp.westword.com/musicshowcase/2015/ Golden Triangle Neighborhood Acoma Street in between 11th and 12th 303-296-7744 Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2015, for the 21st Westword Music Showcase, featuring Flume, The Black Angels, MisterWives, Robert DeLong, Wave Racer, Roadkill Ghost Choir plus more than 100 local bands and artists still to be announced. The Showcase is a celebration of our state's vibrant music scene. Colorado is home to internationally renowned experimental bands, pioneering folk artists, Grammy winners and much, much more. On most nights in Denver, you can see just about any kind of show you like, from bluegrass to hip-hop to hardcore punk. The sheer magnitude of the state's musical output can be daunting — so whether you're new to the scene, hoping to expand your horizons or just looking for a party, the Westword Music Showcase is a good place to start. Colorado's musical exports are matched by its imports: Legendary venues and enthusiastic fans ensure that bands from around the world route their tours to include a swing through the Rocky Mountains. We'll host a few of those visitors at the Showcase — on our outdoor main stage in the heart of Denver — along with the best local talent the city has to offer. June 20-21 Denver Pride Fest http://www.glbtcolorado.org/pridefest/ Civic Center Park. Festival Hours: Saturday, 11am - 7pm Sunday, 10am - 6pm Parade: The CoorsLight PrideFest parade steps off from Cheesman park at 9.30am and proceeds down Colfax into Civic Center Park. June 26-28 Idaho Springs- Rapid Grass Bluegrass Festival http://clearcreekcounty.org/event-calendar-clear-creek-county/upcoming/?action=tribe_list&tribe_paged=2 Shelly/Quinn Baseball Fields, 101 Idaho Springs Road East, Idaho Springs, 80452 United States Clear Creek RapidGrass is a non-profit, locally grown, locally supported bluegrass music festival to showcase acoustic talent. With the last five years under our belts, we’re working on the line up for our 2015 event! Stay tuned for details or visit our Clear Creek RapidGrass website. Also, be sure to check out our house-band at www.Rapidgrassquintet.com FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued June 27- Bailey- Bailey Day The Olde West 9:00 am start ending at dusk http://www.bailey-colorado.org/ We'll start everything off on Friday evening with a cookout in front of the Country Store, complete with live music and street dancing. The next morning at the crack of dawn (6:00 am) will be the send-off for the Bailey Hundo bike race. Then at 9:00 am downtown Bailey will be transformed into a street from the Olde West, with June 27-28 Denver- Cherry Blossom Festival http://cherryblossomdenver.org/ Sakura Square – between Larimer and Lawrence Street between 19th and 20th Japanese food, art, crafts and entertainment; special kids’ area Free admission Saturday 11 am - 6 pm; Sunday 11 am - 4 pm June 27-28 Denver South Platte Riverfest http://www.thegreenwayfoundation.org/south-platte-riverfest.html Confluence Park 2250 15th St, Denver Saturday 10am to 10pm Sunday 10am to 6pm The South Platte RiverFest will be completely FREE to attend! Many of the activities are free, but the SUP races, the Art Competition, and the Casting Competition all have separate registration fees. Food and beverages will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting The Greenway Foundation. *This event will be cash-only with ATMs on site. June 27-28- Estes Park Scandinavian Midsummer Dance Festival www.estesmidsummer.com Performance Park Amphitheater 417 West Elkhorn Ave, Estes Park Scandinavians celebrate the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, with a festival of light, flowers, food and music. The summer solstice celebration has its roots in pre-Christian practices and is a day when the spirits of nature join the human community to rejoice in the long days of summer. Midsummer was originally a fertility festival with many customs and rituals associated with nature and with the hope for good harvest in autumn. People gather to sing and dance around the festive maypole, women wear flower wreaths on their heads, and some people dress in traditional folk costume. It is a time to escape to the country to spend a relaxing time in nature - a time to connect with friends and family and exuberantly honor the joys of life. Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm Sunday 9:30 am to 4:00pm Free admission July 3- CBS4 Independence Day Eve Celebration in Civic Center Park http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-holiday-events/summer-concert-season/ Civic Center Park, Broadway and Colfax The annual Independence Eve Celebration will feature a free patriotic concert, an innovative light show on the Denver City and County Building and a stunning fireworks finale. Lawn seating will be available on a firstcome, first-served basis; blankets or low-rise concert/beach chairs are encouraged. Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnics; concessions will also be present on-site. Civic Center Park is easily accessible by light rail, bus, bicycle or the 16th Street Free MallRide and use of public transportation is encouraged. July 3-5- Denver Cherry Creek Arts Festival www.cherryarts.org or http://cherrycreeknorth.com/events/info/cherry-creek-arts-festival/ Cherry Creek North Shopping District in Denver Festival Hours: Friday, July 4 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday, July 5 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 6 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued July 4 Evergreen Music Festival 10am to 9pm (tickets $10, teens 13-18 $5, kids 12 and under free) http://www.evergreenmusicfestival.org/ Where- the Lakehouse Classical and pop music performers join the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra for this amazing 4th of July celebration, concert and art show at Evergreen Lake. Parking $5 at Buchanan Park 9:45 am Gates Open (free shuttle available) Kids' Activities - bouncy house, instrument petting zoo, art activities FREE PARKING AT EVERGREEN HIGH SCHOOL. HANDICAP PARKING IS AVAILABLE AT THE LAKE. 10:00AM - 11:00AM Evergreen Chamber Orchestra with dancers appearing courtesy of Colorado Ballet Classical, including original choreography and compositions 11:00AM - 11:15AM juggling & balloon show wood stage 11:15AM - 12:00PM Frangelo Jazz Quintet Jazz standards 12:00PM - 12:15PM circus performance wood stage 12:15PM - 1:15PM Katie Glassman & Snapshot Old-time, Western Swing, Americana 1:15PM - 1:30PM pie eating contest wood stage 1:30PM - 3:00PM Queen City Jazz Band with Swingin' Denver dancers Big band music of the 20's, 30's and 40's 3:00PM - 3:15PM 3 legged race wood stage 3:15PM - 4:45PM The Denver Brass with Celtic Colorado Pipes & Drums and Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers. American Legion Post 2001 Patriotic and Celtic, 21 Gun Salute 5:00PM - 5:45PM The 3EATLES Music of The Beatles 5:45PM - 6:00PM hotdog eating contest wood stage 6:00PM - 7:30PM The Hazel Miller Band Rhythm & Blues party! July 10-12 Denver Black Arts Festival from 10am to 8pm http://colbaf.org/ City Park – 2100 Steele Street Denver, CO 80205 Come celebrate the annual Colorado Black Art Festival showcasing the rich and creative talents of local, regional, and national African Americans in art and culture. The three day event will feature three stages filled with jazz, blues, reggae, gospel, traditional African drum and dance. This is a family friendly event with programming and activities for the entire family Admission is free July 10-12- Littleton- Colorado Irish Festival www.coloradoirishfestival.org Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave. Littleton near Bowles and Wadsworth Celebration of Irish culture featuring step dancing, music and food Friday 5:00-6:00pm FREE Friday 6:00-10:00 $10 per adult. Kids 12 and under are free Saturday 10am to 10pm Sunday 10am to 7pm Advance ticket Fees: Advance tickets can be purchased at King Soopers or at the Gate, does not include food & beverage- Fri $10, Sat and Sun $13 per adult at gate $11 for Seniors over 65, or students with valid ID, and military personnel with active ID. Kids 12 and under are free. At Gate Fees: Fro $10, Sat and Sun $16 per adult at gate $13 for Seniors over 65, or students with valid ID, and military personnel with active ID. Kids 12 and under are free. FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued July 12– Arvada- Blues N BBQ Fundraiser Festival –from 12:00-8:00 pm (rain or shine) www.historicarvada.org or http://www.bluesnbbq.com/ Olde Town Arvada – Grandview Avenue between Old Wadsworth Blvd and Upham St. Cost: Adults $10. Kids under 12 are FREE! Proceeds benefit Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver The Duke Street Kings’ 17th annual Blues and BBQ for Better Housing Block party. Over the last 16 years this festival has donated over $100,000 towards building homes for families in need. July 17-19 Highlands Ranch- German Fest Denver http://germanfestdenver.com/ Civic Green Park 9370 Ridgeline Blve Highlands Ranch Friday 5pm to 10pm Saturday 10am to 10pm Sunday 10am to 6pm Admission $8, Children under 12 FREE July 18- Denver Stapleton Beer Festival 4pm to 8pm http://www.stapletoncommunity.com/programs/signature-events/stapleton-beer-festival 29th and Roslyn ST. The 2015 Stapleton Beer Festival is scheduled for Saturday, July 18 from 4pm-8pm on Founders Green @ Stapleton (29th and Roslyn Street). Tickets will go on sale May 1, 2015 at noon and can be purchased online (residents), in person at the Stapleton MCA (7350 E. 29th Ave, Suite 300) or by completing the registration form. This festival features a variety of craft breweries, local food trucks, live music and more! VIP and general admission tickets are available for the festival. The VIP tasting will begin at 4pm and will be a 1-hour, exclusive tasting of limited release beers from the breweries, followed by a 3-hour craft beer tasting with the general admission participants. A VIP admission will also include food truck vouchers, a free Stapleton Beer Festival t-shirt, specialty glass taster, and a beer glass (usually a pint or tulip glass). Space is very limited for the VIP tasting; tickets are $60 each. General admission will begin at 5pm and will include 3 hours of craft beer tastings, food truck vouchers and a plastic tasting cup. The Stapleton Beer Festival will also feature a free concert for the general public; admission to the concert is free and participants will not need tickets to attend the concert. Please note: the concert will open to the public at 5pm; 4pm-5pm is for VIP admittance ONLY. The festival will also feature FREE bike parking on the East Crescent (29th Ave & Syracuse) and golf cart taxis will be available after the event. Tickets will be available for pick up at the MCA office beginning June 1, 2015. Tickets can also be picked up at will call at the event. Refunds will not be granted for this event, tickets are transferable. FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued July 18- Denver- Moonlight Classic Bike Ride (fundraising bike ride around Denver) 8:30pm to 2am http://www.moonlight-classic.com/ The Moonlight Classic is a 10-mile, non-competitive ride that begins and ends at the Colorado State Capitol. The course takes cyclists through Denver’s historic neighborhoods, including the business district, Lower Downtown, Congress Park and the Cherry Creek shopping district! With the support of the City of Denver and the Denver Police Department, the course is closed to automobile traffic allowing participants to ride safely on city streets. The final wave of riders begins at 11:30 p.m. . The last cyclist to ride this wave is at 11:45 p.m. Be sure to register! Any cyclists on the course after 12:30 a.m. are not guaranteed roadside assistance and closed roads. The InnovAge Moonlight Classic will be held rain or shine. Check the Moonlight Classic Facebookand Twitter pages for more information on the day of the ride. In the InnovAge Moonlight Classic tradition, cyclists are encouraged to dress up as wildly as they like. The Costume Contest begins at 9:00 p.m. in front of the State Capitol. The Irv Berlau Lunar Breakfast presented by Key Bank is served at 11:00 p.m. to all registered cyclists. Refunds are not permitted on registrations or jersey purchases. If you are unable to ride, you have until July 5th to transfer your registration The ride is limited to 4,500 cyclists. Be sure to register early to secure your spot! July 18-19 Boulder Open Arts Festival on Pearl Street http://www.boulderdowntown.com/do/pearl-street-arts-fest 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, children’s art activities, a silent auction benefiting Open Arts scholarship programs – and much, much more! Saturday: 10am to 7pm Sunday: 10am to 5pm July 18-19-Sheridan/Denver Annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival http://cdbf.org/ Sloan’s Lake Park, 25th and Sheridan, Denver July 18 10 am-7 pm July 19 10 am-5 pm A celebration of Asian culture: boat races, food, dances, music, etc. July 18-19 Evergreen Summerfest 10:00 to 5pm http://evergreenarts.org/summerfest.php?gclid=CK_o7ojy6sUCFQqGaQodFIcAAQ Price $2 adults, kids free Where: Buchanan Park 32003 Ellingwood Tri Summerfest is a two-day community fine arts and crafts festival held outdoors in beautiful Evergreen, CO. Now in its 35th year, Summerfest kicks off Arts Alive Evergreen, a 10-day visual and performing arts showcase. With over 100 artists from all over the country, Summerfest provides fun for all ages. In addition to great art, we have local food, live music, special performances, and a children's activity area. $2 festival admission; children are free. Only 25 minutes from downtown Denver! From I-70 exit Evergreen Parkway via exit #252. Follow Evergreen Parkway/Hwy 74 for 3.5 miles. The festival will be on the left at the intersection of Evergreen Parkway/Hwy 74 & Squaw Pass Rd. Parking locations include most of the adjacent Buchanan Rec Center lots, the office park lots south of the Buchanan Ponds off of Castle Ct., the RTD lot north of the festival, and the back parking lots at Bergen Village with a shuttle right to the festival. There will be signs for parking locations. No smoking or pets are allowed at the festival site FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued July 19 Idaho Springs- Burro Race 10am to 4pm http://clearcreekcounty.org/event-calendar-clear-creekcounty/upcoming/?action=tribe_list&tribe_paged=5 Miner St, Idaho Springs, CO United States The race is approximately 4-6 miles long and is great for beginners.The race will begin at Citizens Park on Miner Street in Idaho Springs. Weigh-in’s begin at 10:30 am and the race begins around Noon. Awards ceremonies will be around 2 pm. The public is welcome to come and watch for FREE! Pack Burro Racing is the only sport indigenous to the state of Colorado. It has its roots in the state’s mining heritage. In the early days of the mining industry, miners would take burros, which is the Spanish word for donkey, through the mountains of Colorado in their search for gold. Because the burros were carrying supplies, the miners could not ride the animal and so they would walk, leading the donkey. The burro races commemorate these men and their burros. Format: In a typical burro race, a runner and a burro race complete a prescribed course together, with the runner leading the burro on a rope. Riding the burro is not allowed. In fact, the human may carry the burro, but the burro may not carry the human. The burro must be on a lead rope, which is limited to 15 feet. Runners must maintain control of their animals at all times. Burros must also carry a pack saddle with 33 pounds of traditional mining gear, including a pick, gold pan, and a shovel. Runners may also include other gear in their saddles, such as windbreakers, water, food, etc, but the surplus gear cannot be counted in the 33 pounds. Cruelty to the burro is prohibited and racing officials have the right to hold any burro for 30 minutes following the race for an inspection by a veterinarian. Lore: There are two legends concerning the beginning of these burro races. The first states that the races began when two miners found gold and had to race back to the claims office. Because they could not ride the burros the miners were forced to run, leading the burros. The second legend is somewhat vague but concerns a few drunken miners at a bar in Leadville, Colorado. For more information or to register for the event please contact Bill Lee at 720-2348200, [email protected], or by visiting www.laughingvalleyranch.com FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued July 22-26- Golden- Buffalo Bill Days www.buffalobilldays.com Many activities in Parfet Park at 10th and Washington in Golden – see website for details Lots of old-fashioned fun and games for kids including a parade on Saturday at 10:00 am Parade on Washington Ave.between 9th and 13th streets July 25 at 10am Cody’s Wild West Show July 25 Cody's Wild West will take place Saturday, July 25, 2015, following the conclusion of the "Best of the West" parade at 12:30PM on west end of the Lions Ball Fields on 10th St, east of Illinois, a short walk from the parade viewing area (see the program for directions). All acts are subject to change. Cody's Wild West will take place Saturday, July 25, 2015, following the conclusion of the "Best of the West" parade at 12:30PM on west end of the Lions Ball Fields on 10th St, east of Illinois, a short walk from the parade viewing area (see the program for directions). All acts are subject to change. Muttin Bustin July 26 at East Lions Park Ballfields West 10th @ Illinois after 11am participant fee $10 Classic Car Show and Orphan Car Show July 26 from 10am to 3pm at 10th to 14th on Washington Ave Concerts: Friday, July 24 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - TBD 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Chris Daniels and the Kings Saturday, July 25 Noon - 1:30 pm - TBD 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm – Facing West 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm - TBD 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Brad Lee Schroeder Sunday, July 26 Noon - 1:30 pm – Gary Jones and Magic Moments 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm - The Long Run, "Colorado's Tribute to The Eagles" July 25- Arvada On Tap- 12pm to 8pm http://visitarvada.org/events/arvada-on-tap/ Ralston Park 11200 Ralston Road (64th and Simms) Entry Fee- $5 for children 13 and older to adults/ kids 12 and under FREE We’re celebrating craft beer and barbeque in a BIG WAY! Taste the huge variety of ales, lagers and some unique offerings from local and regional craft breweries. Get your barbeque fix and talk to the professionals.This is the inaugural year for this fun, festive outlet for craft beer and barbeque enthusiasts and explorers and anyone who wants to have fun! (Children are welcome; however, there are limited activities for them.) Commercial craft breweries will offer samples and sales of over 100 artisan specialty beers Grillers will compete in a Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned barbeque competition vying for $10,000 in cash prizes and bragging rights Amateur home brew competition tasted by Beer Judges Certification Program judges Many food vendors, arts and crafts, retail, and promotional booths Live music and games throughout the day FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued July 31-Aug 2 Snowmass- Scottish Festival (note: prices vary- check website for details) www.scottishgames.org Town Park, Snowmass Village, Colorado Celebration of Scottish heritage including pipers, dance, food, childrens games Saturday 9:00am to 10:00pm Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm Augest 5-9- Brighton- Adams County Fair Kids Day in Brighton (Fair is Free) www.adamscountyfair.com Adams County Regional Park Complex - 9755 Henderson Road - Henderson, CO 80601 Free activities include bounce house, petting zoo, fishing, crafts, entertainment; carnival rides also available for small fee. There is a $10.00 per car parking fee. Grandstand Event tickets can be purchased. Adams Count Fair hours: Wednesday 5pm to 10pm Thursday 10am to 10pm Friday 10am to 11pm Saturday 10am to 11pm Sunday 12pm to 8pm Carnival hours: Wednesday 5pm to 11pm Thursday 5pm to 10pm Friday 10am to 12:30am Saturday 10am to 12:30am Sunday 12pm to 12:00am Carnival Pricing: Wednesday, August 5 - $15 unlimited carnival armband Thursday, August 6 - $20 unlimited carnival armband Friday, August 7 - $11 unlimited carnival armband up until 3 p.m. on Kids Day (this wristband is valid until 4 p.m.; no age limit on Kid's Day wristband; however, all rides have size requirements) after 3 p.m. unlimited carnival armband is $25 Saturday, August 8 - $25 carnival armband Sunday, August 9 - $2 ride day or $25 unlimited carnival armband August 7-16- Western Welcom Week in Downtown Littleton on Main Street http://www.westernwelcomeweek.org/ Main Street Downtown Littleton Western Welcome Week is an annual festival celebrating community in the greater Littleton area. Western Welcome Week started in the late 1920s, and has been held every year since. Today the festival has over 40 events benefiting dozens of local civic and charitable organizations. The 87th annual celebration will begin on Friday, August 7, and will continue for 9 more days, through Sunday, August 16. Festival Day, which includes the Littleton Firefighter’s Children’s Parade, the 87th Grand Parade, the 56th annual Arts & Crafts Fair, free entertainment, and concessions, will be Saturday, August 15. • Family Night Concert & Fireworks • Family Pancake Breakfast • Live Trivia Challenge • Taste of WWW & Silent Auction • Festival Day — Grand Parade and Arts & Crafts Opportunity to purchase 2-for-1 tickets to two WWW-sponsored events (one set per community sponsorship; total savings of $25): • Taste of WWW & Silent Auction —2-for-1 tickets $20 • Family Pancake Breakfast — 2-for-1 tickets $5 FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued August 8 - Celebrate Centennial Under the Stars http://www.centennialco.gov/Things-To-Do/communityevents.aspx?calEventId=99f64e56444a4b85888fe142d24b128e#/CalendarContent 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Centennial Center Park, 13050 E. Peakview Ave. Join us at the 10th annual Centennial Under the Stars for a laserific musical marvel! This year’s event features great food, family activities and live music from Love Shack, the premiere 80's nostalgia tribute band is that sets the ambiance by each member dressing to impersonate your favorite rock, pop, and new wave bands from the 80's. The event will end with a dazzling laser light show you won’t want to miss! The City is currently accepting applications for sponsors, vendors and exhibitors. For more information and to apply visit the links below. August 8- Englwood Funfest 10am to 5pm http://www.englewoodgov.org/englewood-happenings/englewood-funfest Belleview Park • 5001 S. Inca Street A free community festival at Belleview Park filled with games, food, prizes, live entertainment and tons of fun for the family. Aug 8-9- Boulder Asian Festival 11:00am to 5:00pm http://www.bapaweb.org/About.php or www.bapaweb.org 1300 Block of Pearl Street, Boulder, CO Celebration of varied Asian customs and cultures Free & Open to the Public Aug 14-15 Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival with Fireworksl www.wheatridgecarnationfestival.org Anderson Park – 44th and Field St. at 4355 Field St. Activities for all ages including a parade on Saturday; see website for complete listing including times; Saturday 4pm to 11pm Sunday noon to 11pm Featuring: Parade- Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 am it will head west on 38th Avenue from Ames St. to Upham St. Zoppe Italian Circus (check website http://www.zoppecolorado.com/ for pricing) Fireworks- Friday and Saturday at 9:15pm Various concerts, food, and activities August 15-16 Golden Fine Arts Festival 10:00am to 5:00pm http://www.goldenfineartsfestival.org Historic Downtown GoldenWelcome to the 25th Annual Golden Fine Arts Festival, featuring high quality artwork, a friendly atmosphere, a gorgeous setting adjacent to Clear Creek,and lots of complimentary and lively activities happening throughout downtown Golden. The Golden Fine Arts Festival is a free summertime favorite for both locals and visitors alike. The Festival is a juried show and features more than 130 artists in a variety of media, including ceramic arts, fiber arts, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture and 2D. August 22- Aurora Global Fest 2:00pm to 8:00pm Aurora Municipal Center- 15151 E. Alameda Parkway Celebrating Aurora’s International Community Fantastic flavors, cultural experiences and artistic expression abound at Global Fest in Aurora presented by the City of Aurora & ConocoPhillips. The event features your favorite beverages from across the globe at The World Beer Market! FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued August 22 Boulder Craft Beer Festival 12:00pmm to 5:00pm (check website for Pricing) http://www.boulderdowntown.com/events/boulder-craft-beer-festival West of Broadway, on Canyon Blvd on the west side of Central Park in downtown Boulder Don't miss the second annual Boulder Craft Beer Festival. The event brings together Boulder County's best craft breweries for a tasting festival, offering attendees samples of Boulder's best beer. The festival includes live music and food for purchase. August 29- Littleton- Bacon Party ‘Alfred Packer Bacon Party’ 3:00pm to 10:00pm http://alferdpackerbaconparty.com/ 5663 South Prince Street, Downtown Littleton $5 entry fee, Kids 12 and under are Free (Fundraiser for Littleton Rotary Foundation) 3PM-10PM Rain or Shine Entertainment including The Nacho Men Food Trucks Kids Activities, includes a bouncy house. “Service Above Self” The more we raise, the more we can give! http://www.littletonrotary.org 720-468-0478 August TBD- Northglenn National Night Out from 6-9 pm http://www.northglenn.org/nno Note- website was not updated at time of publishing. Check website for details. It's America's Night Out Against Crime! Come out and meet your neighbors, city officials and police and fire personnel at National Night Out (NNO). NNO is a crime and drug prevention campaign that involves citizens, law enforcement groups, civic groups, businesses, neighborhood organizations and local officials from over 15,000 communities from all 50 states and U.S. territories. NNO is designed to: • Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; • Generate support for, and participation in, local anticrime programs; • Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and • Send a message to criminals, letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. For more information, contact Officer Jim Gardner at 303-450-8851 or [email protected]. Sept 4-7 Taste of Colorado www.atasteofcolorado.com Civic Center Park – Colfax and Broadway in Denver Food from restaurants near and far, and a special kids area HOURS Friday: 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday: 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday: 10:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ADMISSION FREE! Tickets must be used to purchase food, beverages, and carnival rides. A strip of 15 tickets can be purchased for $10. Cash is accepted at all ticket booths and at the carnival ride ticket booths. Checks and credit cards are not accepted. ATMs are located throughout the Festival grounds. INFO LINE (303) 295-6330 FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued Sept 5-6- German Day in Coloradohttp://www.centennialco.gov or www.germandayincolorado.org 13050 E. Peakview Ave, Centennial $10 entry fee (includes one free beverage. Free admission for children under 12. September 5, 12 p.m. - 10 p.m. September 6, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Celebrate the heritage and traditions of German-speaking people and observe the anniversary of German unification. Enjoy authentic German food, beer, wine, music, dancing, entertainment, educational exhibits and more. Presented by the Edelweiss Preservation Foundation. Sept 11-13 -Arvada Harvest Festival – (57th and Old Wadsworth) www.arvadaharvestfestivalparade.com Note- website was not updated at time of publishing. Check website for details This event is brought to you by the Harvest Festival Commitee. Parade on Saturday Sept 11-13- Carnival, Rides and Games: rides in the Flour Mill Parking lot. Sept 12- Kids parade starts at 3:30 with registration at 3:00- The 26th Annual Harvest Festival Kids Parade took place at the McIlvoy Park Pavilion at Ralston Road and Upham Street on Saturday, September 7, starting at 3:30 PM with registration at 3:00 PM. “Honoring America's Heroes” was the theme of this year’s Arvada Harvest Festival. Kid’s Parade categories included American Hero Character, Decorated Pets, and Decorated Wheels. The children and families braved extremely hot weather to parade in their creative costumes, decorated bikes, and small floats. As always it was very cute and fun event. Trophies were awarded to the 1st Place winner in each category, the Crowd Pleaser, and Best Overall. Ribbons and cash prizes were given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place winners in each category. All entrants received treat bags with participant ribbons and certificates. Sept 12- Teddy Bear picnic at the Arvada Library from 1:00pm to 2:00pm Sept 12- Movie in the Park- Gremlins- at dusk around 7:30pm at McIlvoy Park Pavilion at 5740 Upham St. Sept 12 Lone Tree- Wag N’ Romp 10:00am to 2:00pm http://cityoflonetree.com/index.aspx?NID=478 Where: Cook Creek Pool - 8711 Lone Tree Parkway Lone Tree, CO 80124 Free, donations are welcome, and dogs can take a splash, wag for a treat, and have a sniff or two. Owners can check out the latest and greatest in pet products from local pet vendors. Sept 12 Thornton- Annual Harvest Fest in the City of Thornton from 10:00am to 5:00pm http://www.cityofthornton.net/festivals-events/Pages/harvest-fest.aspx Community Park- Thornton Parkway and York St Thornton Harvest Fest is designed to build on the community spirit of our residents and business leaders and will take place in Community Park located at the intersection of York St. and Thornton Parkway. If you are in need of more information, please call 303-255-7800 or go to the website listed above. Sept 12-13 Belmar Festival Italiano http://www.belmarcolorado.com/sub/event/festival_italiano 408 South Teller Street Lakewood Colorado 80226 303-742-1520 Join us in celebrating the sights, sounds and flavors of Italy at Festival Italiano at Belmar each September. Festival Italiano at Belmar features the finest Italian food, wine, artisan vendors, Balistreri Vineyard's Children's Grape Stomp, performances by the flag throwers from Florence and live entertainment on two stages, strolling performers + more! Event Hours September 12, 2015: 10:00am - 9:00pm September 13, 2015: 10:00am - 5:00pm FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued Sept 12-Centennial- Founder’s Day Breakfast http://www.centennialco.gov 13050 E Peakveiw Ave, Centennial Come join us for a free pancake breakfast celebrating the 15th anniversary of the vote that began the City of Centennial. Help recognize those who have volunteered their time by serving on a board, commission or City Council. Sept 12-13 Centennial- Colorado Chilefest http://www.centennialco.gov or www.coloradochilefest.com 13050 E Peakveiw Ave, Centennial September 12, 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. September 13, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Celebrate fiery green chile at the Inaugural Colorado Chile and Salsa Festival! Local restaurants will compete for bragging rights to claim Colorado’s best green Chile and fresh salsa while you reap the rewards of all their hard work! Live music, kids’ activities, arts and craft vendors, and craft breweries will be more than enough to keep any family and all green chile lovers happy! September 18-20 Littleton- Summerset Festival http://www.summersetfest.com/ Clement Park 7306 W. Bowles Avenue Littleton, CO 80123 Summerset Festival was founded over 29 years ago as a way to gather the community together to say goodbye to summer. Friday, September 18, 2015 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Picnic at the ParkWest Side near Johnston Lake 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm That Eighties Band Amphitheater Stage Dusk to 9:00 pm Hot Air Balloon Glow West Side near Johnston Lake Starts at 9:30 pm Fireworks Near Amphitheater Stage Saturday, September 19, 2015 7:00 am to 10:30 am Pancake Breakfast 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Wild West Auto Fest Car Show 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Arts & Crafts Show 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Business & Non-Profit Exhibits 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Kids Korral 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Entertainment – Family Fun Stage 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Entertainment – Main Stage 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Food & Beverage Booths 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm Chris Daniels & The Kings East Side – Shelters A/B/C Athletic fields - next to Columbine Public Library Festival Central Festival Central East Side – lower soccer fields Festival Central Festival Central Festival Central Main Festival Stage – near softball fields Sunday, September 20, 2015 7:00 am to 10:00 am Fishing Derby 8:00 am to 11:00 am Pancake Breakfast 8:00 am to 10:00 am Woof Walk 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Arts & Crafts Show 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Business & Non-Profit Exhibits 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Kids Korral 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Entertainment – Family Fun Stage 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Entertainment 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Food & Beverage 10:00 am to 4:00 pm FunDay for Dogs West side near Johnston Lake - Shelter 6 Check In East Side – Shelters A/B/C Check in at the Amphitheater Festival Central Festival Central East Side – lower soccer fields Festival Central Main StageFestival Central BoothsFestival Central Athletic fields - next to Columbine Public Library FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued Sept 18-20 Boulder Fall Fest on Pearl Street http://www.boulderdowntown.com/do/downtown-boulder-fall-fest Downwntown Boulder’s 3-day autumn festival features local food and microbrews, music, children’s entertainment and a children’s carnival and more than 30 artisan booths on Saturday and Sunday all along the historic Pearl Street Mall. A great event for families, or anyone who enjoys spending time outside in the gorgeous fall weather, join us for the Fall Festival as we celebrate fall in picturesque Downtown Boulder. Free parking Saturday and Sunday in the City Parking Garages. Friday: 5pm to 10pm Saturday: 11am to 10pm Sunday: 11am to 5pm Sept 18-19- Northglenn Pirate Fest http://www.northglennevents.com/ Location: E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park 1/2 mile south of 120th and Grant 11801 Community Center Drive Northglenn, Colorado 80233 Northglenn Pirate Festival includes two unique events over one great weekend. Join us Friday, September 18 for a "Pirate's Ball" - a traditional pirate feast including a pig roast, pirate music, dancing, and costume contest. Return Saturday, September 19 on "Talk Like A Pirate Day" for a family friendly pirate festival which is a hands on event for your whole family to enjoy. At the event there will be pirate bounce houses, great pirate themed music, a cardboard boat regatta, activities for both kids and adults and more. The Northglenn Pirate Fest is more than just an event, it is a living breathing entity all itself focused on bringing together Pirates, Faeries and Steampunk characters as well as folks from the current middle ages and all citizens plus community members who want to experience everything a Pirate Festival can provide for a community. The Northglenn Pirate Fest is an event by the City of Northglenn. Nearly 36,000 residents call Northglenn home. Residents enjoy small neighborhoods with accessible schools, convenient shopping centers, parks, lakes, open spaces and outdoor recreation facilities. The city government’s support for community and economic development makes Northglenn a hub of safe neighborhoods and business activity. Directions to Northglenn Pirate Fest: Northglenn is 12 miles north of Downtown Denver. Travel N/S on I-25, exit at 120th Avenue and travel East .2 mile to Community Center Drive, head south .2 miles to EB Rains Jr. Memorial Park. Parking available at the Northglenn Recreation Center, at Northglenn City Hall, and in the lots surrounding the parking lot. The event will be on the West side of EB Rains Park near Community Center Drive September 18- November 1: Corn Maze at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield http://www.botanicgardens.org/events-exhibits/special-events/corn-maze Fridays 4-9 p.m. Saturdays 10am – 9 p.m. (note Sept hours are noon to 9pm) Sundays Noon – 6 p.m. Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Road Littleton, CO 80128 Admission TBD later in the year FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued Sept 19-20 Centennial- Chalk Art Festival in Centennial http://www.centennialco.gov or www.larimerarts.org 13050 E Peakveiw Ave, Centennial For the first time, Larimer Arts Association is proud to expand the Rocky Mountain region’s preeminent Italian chalk art festival to Centennial. Join us for this free event and watch as talented artists bring masterpieces to life right at your feet. There’s something for everyone to enjoy at what is sure to become Centennial’s most colorful weekend Sept 19-20- Edgewater- Celtic Harvest Festival https://www.celticharvestfestivaledgewater.com Citizens Park 24th and Benton Edgewater, CO The Celtic Harvest Festival Edgewater is celebrating Colorado Celtic music and traditions. You will experience some of the best our beautiful state has to offer in Celtic music, dancers, merchants and artisans. Admission: $2 per person, kids 15 and under are FREE Saturday 10am to 9pm Sunday 10am to 5pm Sept 18-20 and Sept 25-27 Denver Oktoberfest- Larimer St. http://www.thedenveroktoberfest.com/ Check website for details Ballpark Neighborhood – Larimer St between 20th and 22nd Sts in Denver German food, beer and carnival-like atmosphere with games for kids Tickets may be purchased for food, drinks and games Fridays 5pm to 2am Saturdays 11am to 2am Sundays 11am to 5pm Sept 24-26 Great American Beer Festival (purchased tickets required) http://www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com/ Colorado Convention Center 700 14th St, Denver Colorado Thursday 5:30 to 10pm Friday 5:30 to 10pm Saturday 12pm to 4pm (members only session) Saturday 5:30pm to 10pm September 26- Denver- Oktoberfest on Pearl Street 1:00pm to 9;00pm http://www.southpearlstreet.com/ It’s hard to think of a better way to say goodbye to summer than gathering with great company to celebrate Oktoberfest! The low-key, undeniably fun event is back with only the best beers, brats, and jams. Find us on the 1500 block of South Pearl Street starting in the early afternoon until the late evening hours when no one wants to go home. So grab your stein, pull out that German fedora and lenderhosen, and come eat amazing food and drink lots of beer with us! Admission: FREE to attend (but it does cost to eat and drink the good stuff) Activities: Keg Bowling Jousting House Stein Holding Competition Live Music FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued October 3-4- Denver Four Mile Historic Park Pumpkin Harvest Festival 10am to 4pm http://www.fourmilepark.org/events 715 South Forest St, Denver 80246 An old-time fall festival like the ones you remember! Build a scarecrow, take a horse-drawn wagon ride, pick a pumpkin from the patch, check out historic demonstrations, and more! Oct 3-4 Lakewood Cider Days from 10am to 5pm http://www.lakewood.org/CiderDays Lakewood Heritage Center 801 S. Yarrow Street Lakewood, Colorado 80226 Admission: adults $7, children $4 (3-12) Celebrating Lakewood’s agricultural heritage with an entertaining mix of live performances, activities and tasty harvest treats, Cider Days offers fun and excitement for the entire family! This year’s event will again include tractor pulls and vintage power displays, wagon and barrel train rides along with other children’s activities, historic demonstrations as well as a unique variety of exhibitors and vendors. A Cider Days festival wouldn’t be complete without everything apple – including apple pressing, apple cider by the glass or gallon, an apple bake-off and more. Cider Days hosts the same great experience either Saturday or Sunday, and your admission covers all activities and entertainment. We invite you to check back often as updates and specifics about this year’s event and schedule will be made available as soon as their confirmed. All Day Activities Fresh Pressed Cider Organic Cider Apple Bake-off Historic Demonstrations Live Entertainment Vintage Tractor Pull Antique Farm Machinery Admission includes unlimited kids' amusements! October 3 to November 1: Georgetown Train Pumpkin Festival and Oktoberfest (prices vary) http://georgetownlooprr.com/special-event-trains Toll Free Reservations: 1-888-456-6777 Pumpkin Festival Trains (October 3, 4, 10, & 11) This ever popular event is back with a new location for your enjoyment on the first two weekends of October. These excursions are a great favorite of children, their parents, and grandparents. The festival is set up at the Silver Plume car museum, where we have a ‘BOUNCIE’ castle, Pumpkins for kids to decorate and take home, games, face painting, and some wonderful characters to entertain the little ones. Oktoberfest Trains (October 17, 18, 24, & 25, 31, and November 1) The Oktoberfest Trains are offered on the last two weekends of October and the first weekend of November. These excursions operate in our enclosed heated coaches. We have a free Colorado micro brew beer tasting for all adult riders, (root beer for the younger ones) and a free bratwurst or hot dog for all riders. Come enjoy the crisp fall days as you ride on the Georgetown Loop DEVIL'S GATE DEPOT ADDRESS 646 Loop Dr. Georgetown CO 80444 SILVER PLUME ADDRESS 825 Railroad Ave. Sillver Plume CO 80476 FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued October 9-11- Pumpkin Festival at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield http://www.botanicgardens.org/events-exhibits/special-events/pumpkin-festival Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Road Littleton, CO 80128 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. each day The pumpkin patch opens to the public on Friday. Oct. 11 at 9 a.m. and is included in admission to Pumpkin Festival. Oct 10-11 Aurora- Punkin Chunkin Colorado https://www.auroragov.org/ThingsToDo/Events/PunkinChunkinColorado/index.htm Punkin Chunkin Colorado is a two-day event where people travel for miles to see how far they can lob a gourd. The 2015 event will mark the 18th year for this zany activity that engages the energy and ingenuity of youth and adults, while inspiring a fresh twist of creativity. In addition to the competition, the event offers an exciting fall festival complete with family activities, pumpkin patch, fall market, food vendors and a beer garden! Where: Arapahoe Park Race Track 26000 E Quincy Ave., Aurora, CO 80016 Saturday, October 10, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. For event information please contact the event coordinator, Jessica Hernandez [email protected] or 303-326-8659. Oct 10- Littleton Harvest Festival 10am to 3pm http://www.littletongov.org/index.aspx?page=232&recordid=6574 Littleton Museum 6028 S. Gallup St Littleton, CO 80120 On our 1860s farm pick out your Halloween pumpkin and then enjoy hayrides, and other fun activities. Don’t forget to come on over to the 1890s farm for an old-fashioned county fair, with midway games, side show, and our second annual judged Chicken Exhibition. On the center stage, Amazing Dave Elstun performs his strait jacket escape and other magic. There is no cost to get into the Museum; however some activities and refreshments require tickets which can be purchased the day of the event. Hot dogs, chips, and soda will be available for purchase (cash only). Oct 10- Lone Tree Schweiger Ranch Fall Festival 10:00am to 2:00pm http://cityoflonetree.com/index.aspx?NID=667 Where: 10822 Havana St. Lone Tree, CO 80124 Come and join us for Lone Tree’s annual Schweiger Ranch Fall Festival. Pick out your favorite pumpkin in our pumpkin patch or take a hay wagon ride provided by Colorado Carriage Company. Bluegrass Band Caribou Mountain Collective will be providing entertainment throughout the day, so be sure to stop by and listen! Event is free and open to the public, all are Welcome! Parking: Park in the parking lot behind the green gate on your way to Schweiger Ranch and take a tractor ride in! Keep an eye out for signage. There will handicap parking near the event site. Food Vendors: TBA Event Activities: Hay wagon Rides provided by Colorado Carriage Company Pumpkin patch – pumpkins $5 each Noah’s Ark Petting Zoo Cave of Confusion - is a 3-D maze built inside of a 20′ trailer that will blow the mind of anyone who dares to give it a try. From beginning to end the cave winds up, down and all around in a twisting turning seemingly endless corridor. FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued October 18- Denver Stapleton Pumpkin Patch 8:30 to 12pm http://www.stapletoncommunity.com/programs/signature-events/stapleton-pumpkin-patch 29th Ave and Roslyn St. The 2015 Pumpkin Patch will be held from 8:30am-12pm on Sunday, October 18 on Founders Green @ Stapleton. Shoppers will receive a coupon for every $5 they spend at the vendors' booths. Coupons can be redeemed at the pumpkin patch for a free pumpkin. There will be a variety of pumpkin sizes ranging from small to large. Pumpkin quantities are very limited and coupons are only valid while supplies last. For more information about the Stapleton Farmers Market, pleaseclick here. Coupon details: 1 Ticket = 1 small pumpkin 3 Tickets = 1 medium pumpkin 5 Tickets = 1 large pumpkin Pumpkins will be separated by sizes and located under the large white canopy on the west side of The Green. Pumpkins are very limited and are not guaranteed. This market will be the final Farmers Market of the season. October 24 Thornton Trunk and Treat 6:00pm to 9:00pm http://www.cityofthornton.net/festivals-events/Pages/trunk-treat.aspx Admission is $1 per person 108th Ave and Colorado Blvd Trunk or Treaters spend the evening going from trunk to trunk, collecting candy from volunteers who have decorated their vehicles to serve as a backdrop for this spooktacular event! Before your departure, be sure to stop by the GARDEN OF THE GHOULS haunted walk for more Halloween thrills and chills! The Garden of the Ghouls is not designed to be appropriate for children under the age of 10. Our performers are not able to restructure their performances for younger or vulnerable audiences if they become excessively scared. Please use your best judgment. The BOO BAYOU children's area with it's much gentler Halloween thrills, is perfect for the younger spooks, but if you do decide to bring your child(ren) under 10 to the Garden of the Ghouls, the child(ren) must be accompanied by a parent at all times. Due to the popularity of this event, the admission line will be cut off prior to the end of the event in order to adhere to the 9 p.m. closing time. October 25- Lakewood- Belmar Boo! Trick or Treat Event 10:30am to 12:30am http://www.belmarcolorado.com/events# The Plaza at Belmar 433 S. Teller St., Lakewood, Co 80226 If given the opportunity, most kids would wear their Halloween costumes for the entire week prior to Halloween (as well as Halloween itself!) Belmar is extending the Halloween celebration with an Oct. 25, 2015 daytime trick-or-treating event at The Belmar Boo, the annual trick-or-treat street for kids and their families. Bring your costume, your kids and your dancing shoes for the Belmar Boo! Music, a pet costume parade, crafts, photos and trick or treating. This annual event is free for the family and a great way to safely trick or treat! Free event parking in the S. Saulsbury St. parking garage! Information at 303.742.1520 October 31 Boulder Munchkin Masquerade from 3:00pm to 6:00pm on Pearl St and Beyond http://www.boulderdowntown.com/do/munchkin-masquerade3 Each Halloween, Downtown Boulder is invaded by thousands of tiny ghosts & goblins, dinosaurs & dragons, fairies & princes, super heroes and animals of every size trick-or-treating along Pearl Street. FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued Oct TBD – Arvada- Festival of Scarecrows 10:00am to 2:00pm https://arvada.org/pages/festival-of-scarecrows PLACE: Olde Town Square - 57th Street - Grant Street and all of Olde Town Arvada Note- website was not updated at time of publishing. Check website for details. Free Admission Community sponsors: City of Arvada Arvada Festivals Commission, Historic Olde Town Arvada and Arvada Gardeners Fall Fun at the Festival of Scarecrows! Fall would not be complete without the Festival of Scarecrows. It’s free! It’s fun! Join us to celebrate in Olde Town! With new activities each year, there is something for everyone. The traditional Scarecrow Contest – Scarecrows of all shapes, sizes and costumes will be scattered all over Olde Town. Everyone can vote on their favorites with prizes given to the best in several categories. Businesses, community organizations and individuals can enter their creations by calling HOTA at 303-4206100 or visiting www.historicarvada.org. Four new activities for 2013: Pumpkin seed spitting into a bucket with three age categories and prizes Pumpkin pie eating with three categories and prizes Potato sack and 3-legged races with three age categories Pumpkin dish cooking contest. Enter your favorite pumpkin dish (no pumpkin pies, please) and win a prize. Dish will be judged on by taste and originality. Bring dish in a disposable container or if in a container you want back it must be picked up by 2pm. Limit 3 entries per person. You do not need to preregister. Decorated Pumpkin Contest – Decorate a pumpkin. Prizes will be given in several categories. Download your entry form under related links. Kiddie Costume Parade – Led by Brewster, the Giant Green Dinosaur provided by Coors Credit Union. Kiddie Cone Maze - Bring a canned food item to donate to the Arvada Community Food Bank. Pumpkin Patch – Pumpkins for sale with cash proceeds benefiting the Arvada Community Food Bank. Giant Pumpkin Contest – The Arvada Gardeners feature this annual contest of mighty pumpkins grown by adults and kids with prizes in several categories. Other Festival favorites include hayrides, alpacas; face painters; adult andkid’s games. Community vendors including food trucks and food vendors, lively DJ music. Recycle and compostable tents available. Ride your bike and lock it up in a secure bike corral. October TBD Aurora Southlands Trick or Treat Trail 3:00 to 5:00 pm http://www.shopsouthlands.com/events Note- website was not updated at time of publishing. Check website for details. Join us for an afternoon of fun filled with: * Trick or Treating on Main Street! * Bouncy Castles, Carnival Games, Face Painting, & Balloon Animals! * FREE Trick-or-Treat Activity Book when you donate nonperishable food items to benefit SHARE Project (While Supplies Last) * Haunted House Presented by the YMCA * Fun activities on Town Square! Plus Lots More! October TBD- Longmont Halloween Parade and Trick or Treat Street http://www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-n-z/recreation-services/special-eventsrecreation/halloween-parade Note: website was not updated when list was created. Check back for details. FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued October TBD NorthglennSafe Street Halloween from 5:30 to 8:30pm (check link to confirm date) http://www.northglenn.org/ssh Note- website was not updated at time of publishing. Check website for details. Trick or treating is one of the great adventures of Halloween for kids and adds to many childhood memories. In addition to all the fun and excitement Halloween offers, it’s important for children to be safe. In Northglenn, we host the perfect Halloween alternative that is safe yet fun for all children to enjoy - Safe Street Halloween! This perfect hair-raising event, presented by the Northglenn Police Department and Northglenn High School, offers trick-or-treating, fun games, cookie decorating, ghostly storytelling, and much more. It is fun for the whole family to enjoy, and best of all, it's FREE! Northglenn High School students draw up their ideas as they plan and turn several high school classrooms into a variety of grueling haunted houses. Goblins and monsters lurk throughout the haunted tour and plenty of screams occur along the way. There are plenty of games and activities for the children to enjoy in addition to outdoor entertainment and yummy treats. This FREE event is open to children of all ages and offered a variety of games and plenty of excitement! The city thanks all the businesses, community groups, schools and individuals who contributed candy and decorating effort to the safe and grueling event. November 4: Aurora- Veterans Salute https://www.auroragov.org/ThingsToDo/Events/VeteransSalute/index.htm Sponsor Social: 9 to 11:30 a.m. Luncheon and Program: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Hosted by Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver Check back in the coming months for ticket information and other details. For questions, call the Aurora Center for Active Adults at 303-739-7950. November 6-14: Denver Arts Week Cherry Creek North celebrates the 8th Annual Denver Arts Week! A celebration of the city's vibrant arts and cultural scene Visual arts, theater, music, film, museums, dance, opera, comedy, history, and heritage come together in Denver during this week-long celebration. Elizabeth Lindsay Creations, 3033 East 3rd Ave. CHICA BONITA (Pretty Lady) a new hand-stamped hand-made sterling silver collection by jewelry designer Elizabeth Lindsay inspired by the Folk Art of Mexico in the 1900's. November 7 - 12, 10am 5pm PISMO Gallery, 2770 East 2nd Ave. 'Tis the Season for Artful Ornaments! Glistening, glass ornaments will be the talk of the town during Denver Arts Week! PISMO Gallery will be exhibiting its large selection of glass ornaments from classic shapes and colors to whimsical, fun creations. Here you will certainly find the most unique holiday gifts in town! Take advantage of a special 10% discount on all ornaments from November 7th - 15th. Saks Galleries, 3019 East 2nd Ave. Olga & Aleksey Ivanov "Cheers to Chairs" Exhibition at Saks Galleries in Cherry Creek. Opening Gala night Nov. 7th. Demonstration by the Ivanovs Nov 8th. November 7 - 21, opens at 10am. Show of Hands, 210 Clayton St. Jewelry Making with local artist Kirsten Denbow. Create your own one-of-a-kind enamel pendant! Using special watercolors, paint a picture and have it fired on the spot. Also, enjoy yummy fall treats and live music. $40 each or 2 for &70. Please contact Show of Hands to sign up! November 15, 10am - 6pm. For more information on events happening around the city, visit DenverArtsWeek.com. FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued November 7 Georgetown Train Bighorn Sheep Festival (prices vary) http://georgetownlooprr.com/special-event-trains Join us as the Colorado Division of Wildlife boards the train to talk about our famous Rocky Mountain Big Horn Sheep. The Big Horns are headed down valley for warmer environments for the winter. A special viewing area is setup just North of the town of Georgetown next to the lake. Toll Free Reservations: 1-888-456-6777 DEVIL'S GATE DEPOT ADDRESS 646 Loop Dr. Georgetown CO 80444 SILVER PLUME ADDRESS 825 Railroad Ave. Sillver Plume CO 80476 November 13 Arvada- Wines for the Holidays Wine Tasting https://arvada.org/about-arvada/wines-for-the-holidays Where: TBD- check website for details Time: 6:00 to 8:30pm Events May include: Uncork your holiday cheer! Whether novices or connoisseurs, guests will enjoy a relaxed evening and learn about Colorado wines. Fine Colorado Wines: Award winning Front Range wineries will present over 100 wines. Elegant Hor d’oeuvres: Savor tasty hor d’oeuvres that compliment your wine selections. Silent Auction: Do your holiday shopping early at the affordable Silent Auction with over 150 items donated by generous businesses. An array of items includes western slope get-a-ways; sports memorabilia; sumptuous food and fine wine gift baskets; certificates for dining, entertainment, health and beauty; clothing and jewelry; household decorative items; art and much more. Eclectic Musical Entertainment: Parking is free and we encourage carpooling. For more information, please call 720-898-7403. November 14- Evergreen Winterfest 9am to 4pm http://evergreenarts.org/winterfest.php Evergreen High School Winterfest is a one day community festival of handmade gifts and more held indoors on "Main Street" of the Evergreen High School. Winterfest has an excellent reputation as one of the best indoor holiday shows in the Denver area with a fabulous selection of gallery quality fine art, as well as unique crafts, for the holidays. Performances by the Evergreen Chorale and Evergreen Children's Chorale add to the festival spirit, and Santa's Workshop keeps the younger crowd busy with holiday craft activities while parents shop. Winterfest is hosted by the Center for the Arts Evergreen, a nonprofit organization whose mission is "To promote and cultivate artistic excellence in the visual and performing arts in order to enrich the art experience in our mountain community." Proceeds from Winterfest go to support arts programming year-round. FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued November 14- Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival 10am to 3pm http://clearcreekcounty.org/event-calendar-clear-creek-county/georgetown-bighorn-sheep-festival-2-2/2015-1114/ Join the Historic Town of Georgetown and Colorado Parks & Wildlife for the Annual Georgetown Bighorn Sheep Festival! This festival always takes place the 2nd Saturday in November and runs from 10 am until 3 pm. There will be children’s activities, crafts, music, wildlife programs, hikes, tours and so much more! Be sure to stop by the Bighorn Sheep Viewing Station and the Georgetown Gateway Visitor Center as trained volunteers with binoculars and spotting scopes help viewers locate the head-banging sheep and offer a brief lesson on the animals! To visit the viewing station, take I-70 west from Denver to the Georgetown exit (#288). Turn left on Alvarado Road and follow the brown and white binocular signs until you reach the viewing station near Georgetown lake. Bighorns may be noticed from the highway, but, for the safety of both people and wildlife, please view sheep from the viewing station. November 20- Denver Stapleton Winter Welcom 6pm to 8pm http://www.stapletoncommunity.com/programs/signature-events/winter-welcome 29th Ave and Roslyn St This is an annual open house for our 29th Avenue retailers and the night we flip the switch on our holiday lighting display. We will close 29th Avenue from Quebec to Roslyn Street at 8:00am on Friday, November 20 to set up for the event. Booths will be setup along the street and fountain area around the tree. Booths will include; a roasted almond vendor, fire pits complete with s'more makings, hot chocolate, light necklaces and rings, face painting, a DJ and much more. We will have two "dancing" trees, complete with music, distributing candy canes. There will be carolers strolling up and down 29th Avenue. Local food trucks will be selling yummy treats, so bring a few extra dollars! Many of the activities will require a ticket. Tickets are $2 each and can be purchased at the MCA ticket booth located in the street in front of Udi's. All proceeds from the s'mores, almonds and light necklaces will go to local non profits. November 21 to December 23- Christkindle Market at Skyline Park http://www.denverchristkindlmarket.com/ Relive a centuries old German tradition when the annual Denver Christkindl Market begins in connection with Downtown Denver’s Grand Illumination and the Parade of Lights. This typical German Christmas market is located at Skyline Park along the 16th Street Mall. Each year brings the sights, sounds and flavors of the holiday season with a German flair to the 16th Street Mall. Music, holiday lights and typical vendor cabins will dot Skyline Park area across from the Daniels & Fisher Clock Tower. Using a GPS navigation system? Then enter 1601 Arapahoe Street in Denver to find us. Sunday – Thursday 11am to 7pm Friday and Saturday 11am to 9pm Closes at 4pm on Thanksgiving Day November 21- January 4: Georgetown Santa’s North Pole Adventure (prices vary) http://georgetownlooprr.com/special-event-trains A one hour round trip train ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, cookies, and candy canes, plus the kids all take home a jingle bell ornament. Georgetown Loop Railroad 303-569-2184 or Toll Free Reservations: 1-888-456-6777 DEVIL'S GATE DEPOT ADDRESS 646 Loop Dr. Georgetown CO 80444 FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued November 22- Boulder Switch on the Holidays 5:00pm http://www.boulderdowntown.com/do/switch-on-the-holidays5 1300 Block of Pearl St. Join us for a holiday performance by the Boulder Chorale as Santa counts down to the grand illumination of the Boulder County Courthouse and the Pearl Street Mall. Stick around for FREE visits with Santa until 7:00 p.m. Attendees are encouraged to park for FREE in one of the five City of Boulder parking structures. Remember, on Saturday & Sunday, parking is free in City of Boulder parking garages! November 24- Englewood Tree Lighting at 5:30pm http://www.englewoodgov.org/englewood-happenings/holiday-happenings Join the Mayor and City Council as we kick off the holiday season by lighting up the Christmas Tree in front of the Englewood Civic Center. November 26- Littleton Candlelight Walk http://www.littletongov.org/index.aspx?page=789 Main street Downtown Littleton Littleton's annual Candlelight Walk and Tree Lighting is held the Friday after Thanksgiving in historic downtown Littleton. This Littleton tradition is a festive evening of holiday lights and music for the whole family. Sip free hot cider, listen to live holiday music, and see real reindeer at Bradford Auto Body from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Candles are available for 50 cents. Cider and candles are also available at Bega Park, courtesy of the Western Welcome Week volunteers. Donations of non-perishable food for Inter-Faith Community Services are accepted at each location, as well as toys for the Arapahoe Santa Claus Shop. Main Street merchants stay open late for those who want to start, or continue their holiday shopping. Santa Claus and his sleigh will start their trip down Main Street at about 6:30 p.m., magically illuminating the more than one million lights in the trees as he passes each block. When he reaches the end of Main Street, Santa will draw the name of one lucky child to help him throw the switch on the big lighted Christmas Tree in the plaza. After that, he will make his way to Town Hall Arts Center for photos and to listen to the first wishes of the season. Main Street closes to vehicle traffic shortly after 4 p.m. on this day. The live reindeer are sponsored by Bradford Auto Body, Inc. and Western Welcome Week, Inc. For more information call 303-795-3863. November 27 to January 2 Blossom of Lights Denver Botanic Gardens from 5:30 to 9:30pm http://www.botanicgardens.org/events-exhibits/special-events/blossoms-of-light 1007 York Street, Denver, CO 80206 Including Christmas eve, Dec. 25, New Year's eve Admission: TBD No pets please Embrace the holiday season at Blossoms of Light. Over one million colorful lights draped in elegant designs highlight the Gardens winter beauty. Enjoy sparkling passages, brand new displays and romantic mistletoe kissing spots, as well as the always anticipated HoloSpex glasses. Warm drinks and tasty treats will also be available. Seasonal entertainment will be available on select evenings. Thousands of lights in our amphitheater are synchronized to your favorite holiday tunes. November 27-December 19 Boulder St. Nicks on the Bricks from 11am to 2:00pm http://www.boulderdowntown.com/do/st-nick-on-the-bricks3 1301 Pearl St Free Visits with Santa | Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center Kids of all ages can visit with Santa at the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center for FREE. Bring your list and a camera to capture priceless holiday memories. Friday, November 28, 2014 • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday, November 29, 2014 • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday, December 6, 2014 • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday, December 13, 2014 • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Saturday, December 20, 2014 • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued November 27 to January 1 Trail of Lights Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield from 5:30 to 9:30pm http://www.botanicgardens.org/events-exhibits/special-events/trail-of-lights 8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, CO 80128 303-973-3705 (This includes Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1) Admission: Peak Admission Dec. 14 - Jan. 2 Non-Peak Admission Nov. 27 - Dec. 13: $12 Adults $10 Adults $10 Adult Member, Student, Senior (65+), $8 Adult Member, Student, Senior (65+), Military Military $9 Child (ages 3-12) $7 Child (ages 3-15) $7 Child Member $5 Child Member Free for children 2 and younger Free for children 2 and younger Group of 15 or more: $10 Adult, $7 Child Group of 15 or more: $8 Adult, $5 Child With the foothills as a stunning backdrop, more than one million twinkling lights illuminate a winding path through the Colorado countryside. Spread throughout Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, Trail of Lights offers visitors a choice of paths; a shorter route takes visitors directly to the children’s play area, while an extended path allows visitors to explore the Green Farm Barn and silo before continuing onto the children’s area and 1880s homestead. Fun features this year: Synchronized music in children’s play area. o Three-sided light tunnel. o Don’t forget to stop by the warming hut and the fire pit! o See Trail of Lights from a different perspective: free hayrides highlighting Chatfield’s natural beauty are available every Friday and Saturday from 5:30 - 9 p.m. o Hot drinks will available for purchase and seasonal entertainment will be provided. o HoloSpex glasses will be available for purchase. o Illuminated antique and model tractors on display. o The Hildebrand Ranch will be decorated for the season. November TBD- Aurora Southlands Mall- Holiday Hometown Parade & Tree Lighting 6:00pm http://www.shopsouthlands.com/events Note- website was not updated at time of publishing. Check website for details. Join Southlands as we kick off the season with our Holiday Hometown Parade and annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Plus, special guests including Santa himself! December 1- Aurora Holiday Tree Lighting 5:00pm to 7:00pm https://www.auroragov.org/ThingsToDo/Events/HolidayTreeLighting/index.htm Aurora Municipal Center- 15151 E. Alameda Parkway Get festive with the sights & sounds of the holiday season! Tasty Treats- Enjoy sipping hot cocoa, munching on holiday pastries and don't forget to pick up your candy cane from Santa. Visitors from The North Pole- Santa makes a grand entrance and greets families after a long trek from up north. Musical Performances- Listen as talented local students perform seasonal tunes and carolers sing classic holiday favorites. Holiday Tree & Lights- Check out the twinkling holiday tree and, of course, a fantastic holiday lights display at Aurora City Hall! Festival of Wreaths- The Aurora History Museum’s annual Festival of Wreaths event helps to raise funds for upcoming exhibits and for education and school programs. Check out the wreaths during the event and participate in the silent auction to buy your favorite! For more information about this event contact Chip Scott at 303-739-7756 or email [email protected]. FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued December 4-5: WinterFest on South Pearl Street Denver http://southpearlstreet.com More information to come Visit us on the 1500 block of South Pearl Street for Box Elder Horse and Wagon rides, a holiday market with gift and food vendors, local merchant open house, and appearances by Santa! Live music will be filling the street. Enjoy a hot adult beverage as well as hot chocolate and cider for the kids. Our open aire market will feature a christmas tree lot, holiday greenery, artisan foods, and winter crops. Come out and feel the holiday cheer with us! December 5-6 Lakewood Lights- 5:30 to 8:30 http://www.lakewood.org/HolidayLights/ Where: Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S. Yarrow St. Official lighting ceremony with the mayor begins at 5:45 p.m and will feature Green Mountain High School's Shadows of the Mountains Choir. (Friday only.) FREE museum tours FREE tractor pulled hay-wagon rides FREE photos with Santa Hot cocoa and holiday cookies in the White Way Grill - $1 each Holiday ornament making in the Country School Unique gift shopping in the 20th Century Emporium Please consider supporting Ralston House by bringing pre-packaged, non-perishable individual serving sized snacks to the event. For more information please call 303-987-7850 or email [email protected]. December 6 Englewoods Chamber’s Holiday Parade at 10am http://www.englewoodgov.org/englewood-happenings/holiday-happenings South Acoma Street & Englewood Parkway The Greater Englewood Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, December 6. The parade will start at Acoma and Englewood Parkway and will head west on Englewood Parkway to the Englewood Civic Center. Decebmer 4-5- Denver 9News Parade of Lights http://www.denverparadeoflights.com/ FREE ADMISSION! Note- schedule was not on website when list was created. Usually the first weekend of Dec. December 11-13- Thornton Winterfest http://www.cityofthornton.net/Festivals/WinterFest/Pages/default.aspx Where: Carpenter Park Fields at 108th & Colorado Blvd. From the turning on of the holiday lights and the miniature Santa's Village to the ice skating rink; from the holiday lighting contest to the Holiday Marketplace and a grand finale fireworks show, there will be lots for everyone to see and do. Friday, December 11 ~ 6:30 - 9p.m. Saturday, December 12 ~ 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday, December 13 ~ 5 - 9 p.m. December 12-13: Denver Hammond’s Candy Cane Festival 9am to 4pm https://hammondscandies.worldsecuresystems.com/factory-tours-parties or http://www.hammondscandies.com/candycanefestival/index_copy.html All are invited to enjoy a free mini-tour, fresh candy samples, and pick up some gifts for everyone on their holiday list. With activities for the kids and free admission, it’s a n event you just might have to stay all day for – well, at least until the event’s end at 4pm. FAIRS AND FESTIVALS (ordered by date) continued December 13- Englewood Breakfast with Santa 8:30 and 9:30 seatings http://www.englewoodgov.org/englewood-happenings/holiday-happenings Malley Center, 3380 South Lincoln Street Enjoy all-you-can-eat pancakes and a visit from Santa. Tickets are $4.50 for children 2 to 10; $5.50 for age 11 to adult; and free for children under 2 years of age. Tickets are available at the Malley Center, Englewood Recreation Center, and online at www.englewoodrec.org. December 18- Englewood Colorado Celtic Harps at 2pm http://www.englewoodgov.org/englewood-happenings/holiday-happenings Englewood Library, 1000 Englewood Parkway Colorado harpists will perform holiday favorites in the Library. December 22- Englewood Holiday Music from around the World at 1pm http://www.englewoodgov.org/englewood-happenings/holiday-happenings Hampden Hall, 2nd floor Englewood Civic Center (1000 Englewood Parkway) Kaleidoscope Music will share holiday music from around the world. Bring the whole family for this free performance! December TBD- Longmont Lights http://www.longmontcolorado.gov/departments/departments-n-z/recreation-services/special-eventsrecreation/longmont-lights Note: website was not updated when list was created. Check back for details. December TBD Northglenn- Noel Northglenn from 5:30 to 8:30pm http://www.northglenn.org/noel Note- website was not updated at time of publishing. Check website for details. Northglenn Recreation Center, 11801 Community Center Drive Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves for an evening of fun when Santa comes to Northglenn to turn on the city’s holiday lights. The lighting ceremony will begin at 5:30 p.m., with carolers and a spectacular light show. Following the lighting ceremony, there will be an indoor fair from 5:50 to 8:30 p.m. with activities for children, refreshments and free pictures with Santa after he arrives. The Northglenn Community Foundation will sell slices of pizza as a fundraiser for the Utility Assistance Program. Before the event, the Northglenn Senior Organization will sponsor its annual bake sale starting at 1 p.m. At 7 p.m. the Denver Municipal Band and Northland Chorale play holiday favorites. The event is sponsored by the Northglenn Community Foundation, Northglenn Arts and Humanities Foundation, Scientific and Cultural Facilities District and ATA Karate for Kids. The city will be collecting canned goods, new toys, and gently used clothing for those who need it in our community. Volunteers are also being sought for the event. FARM FESTIVALS and Pick your own fruits and vegetables: Disclaimer: This is posted in good faith, please check the websites below to verify the info posted here Anderson Farms http://andersonfarms.com Open Sept 23 to Nov 1 Fall Festival: Corn Maze, Hayride to Pumpkin Patch, Animal Acres, Pumpkin Launching, Barnyard 500 Pedal Karts, Mine Cars, Barrel Train, Farm Animals, Kiddie Korral, Tire Mountain, Hay Bale Maze, and World’s Largest Cornucopia Children 3 & Under: FREE Prices: Mon-Thurs $10, Fri-Sun $13 Berry Patch Farmshttp://www.berrypatchfarms.com/ 303-659-5050 / 13785 Potomac St. Brighton, CO 80601 Certified Organic, Pick-Your-Own, and Farm Market- prices vary Hours: June-Sept: Tues-Sat: 8-6*| October: Tues-Sat: 10-4 | Nov-May: Sat: 10-3 Miller Farms http://www.millerfarms.net/ Spring Festival Our Spring Festival is designed for groups of 10 or more, and is designed to teach school children about how plants are started at our farm. We take a short tour through the green houses and we also let each child plant a seed and transplant a flower. They then take the plants home or back to the school and watch them in the various stages of growth. Depending on the weather and the time of your visit, we may also take a ride out to our fields and show the student's how we plant here at the farm. If there is early produce growing, we may also allow each child to pick a small amount of vegetables to take home. Please keep in mind that the weather plays a big part in what is ready and when. The cost per student is $5.00 per student. Chaperons, teachers and bus drivers are free. Haunted Adventure! Oct 10th - Oct 31 2013 (All day) dark until 10:00pm nightly There has been some mysterious activity on the farm recently and we have discovered three silver pod-like discs that appeared on our property last night. We are unsure of what these are but they appear to be some type of alien craft. We are requesting that a few brave souls to come to the farm and help us discover what these ships are and what may be inside them. We have heard sounds from within. Each night at dark we will take a small group of brave-hearted folks to the fields and check out the ships. Every night we will wait until darkness can cover our approach to the crafts in case there is a hostile entity within. It costs only $10.00 per person and only $5.00 per person if you paid to harvest and decide to stay with us for the evening’s activities. For reservations or questions, please call 970-785-6133 or send an email [email protected]. And remember, 1/2 of the proceeds are going to this years Colorado flood victims. For reservations or questions, please call 970-785-6133 or send an email to [email protected]. BE WARNED! This is not for the faint of heart! FARM FESTIVALS and Pick your own fruits and vegetables: (continued) Miller Farms (continued) Fall Harvest Festival Labor Day - Mid Nov (All day) 9 am -6 pm daily Our fall festival gives everyone the opportunity to not only explore the farm, but to also harvest their own vegetables! During the fall harvest, everyone takes a tractor ride to our fields with stops along the way to pick their own vegetables. They’ll get the fun and educational experience of putting their hands in the dirt, and the rewarding benefit of picking fresh produce to take home to their families. All of our activities and harvesting are included in the cost of admission. Begin your day with a visit to our petting zoo, followed by navigating your way through our corn maze. Play in the giant jumping balloon, climb on the fire truck, slide down the giant hill, and then the fun really begins! Enjoy your lunch in our picnic area, where we've got dozens of covered tables set up for your convenience. We have trash barrels and washing stations throughout, as well as several portable restrooms. Take our hayride through 180 acres of fields where you can pick your own vegetables— potatoes, carrots, onions, beets, Indian corn, squash, peppers, and the list goes on! You may even get your very own pumpkin to take with you. If you aren’t up to picking your own, we always have plenty of produce on hand in the roadside stand. We also have our chile roaster going for a wonderful treat! We do offer snacks, drinks and other delicious treats. Questions? Call us at (970)-785-6133 or email us at [email protected] Fall Festival Pricing The cost of your general admission allows each person to pick up tofive bags of produce each. If you pick over the 5 bag limit, each additional bag is $10.00, and if you don’t fill your five bags that is your decision – No refunds will be given. (If you only pick one bag each, your admission costs have already been covered!) Adults, 13 and up - $20.00 per person or a family of four is $65.00. Each additional person over the first four is $15.00 per person. Children, 4-12 - $15.00 per person. 3 and under are free, unless you are a pre-school group. (See rates below) Groups of 10+ - $15.00 per person, 3 and under are free. School groups - $8.00 per student and chaperone, and teachers and bus drivers are free. 1 bag of produce and a pumpkin per person. (When pumpkins are ready for harvesting) K-12 Pre-schools - $5.00 per person. One bag of produce each and a pumpkin when they are in season. Teachers and bus drivers are free. Home Schools - $15.00 per person, 3 and under are free. Five bags of produce per person and a pumpkin each when they are ready to harvest. Admission to playground and corn maze – Weekends only, $3.00 dollars per person. Weekdays are free! Wagon Sale – Load a wagon full of pumpkins, gourds and winter squash plus whatever other goodies we have that day for only $30.00. 4th of July Celebrations- Thursday, July 2 (alphabetical by city) Denver- Four Mile Park Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration – 5pm to 10pm 303-399-1859 www.fourmilepark.org or http://www.fourmilepark.org/index.php?/events/ Four-Mile Historic Park – 715 S. Forest St. Denver 80246 A modern take on our traditional 4th of July celebration! Join us for old-time games, historic demonstrations, live music, horse-drawn wagon rides, and more. Grab some grub and a beer from the vendors at the event and stay to watch the Glendale fireworks show. Last entry to the Park is at 9:00 pm. Admission is free, but there is a charge for food, refreshments, and some activities. No pets, outside food or beverage, smoking, cannabis use, fireworks, poppers, sparklers, or other flammables allowed on site. A valid ID is required for admittance to the beer garden. Admission is FREE, but charge for food, refreshments, and some activities Glendale Fireworks – Juy 3 8pm to 9pm begins at dusk http://www.glendale.co.us/calendar.aspx or http://www.glendale.co.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=194&month=7&year=2015&day=2&calType=0 CHERRY STREET AND CHERRY CREEK SOUHT DRIVE 4th of July Celebrations- Friday, July 3 (alphabetical by city) Denver Civic Center Park's Independence Eve July 3 beginning at 8:00pm http://www.civiccenterconservancy.org or http://www.civiccenterconservancy.org/event-independence-eve2015_75.html Join us for Independence Eve presented by Anadarko, the sixth-annual free community celebration featuring a concert, light show and fireworks display on Friday, July 3, 2015, in Denver’s Civic Center Park (Colfax & Broadway) beginning at 8:00 p.m. The concert will feature patriotic and contemporary favorites from local funk sensation Funkiphino and the 101st Army Concert Band from Buckley Air Force Base. Lawn seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis; arriving early is greatly encouraged, as are blankets or low-rise concert/beach chairs. Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnics; concessions will also be available onsite. The event will take place rain or shine. Civic Center is easily accessible by light rail, bus, bicycle or the 16th Street FREE MallRide and use of public transportation is encouraged. Information on nearby B-cycle bike-sharing locations is available athttps://denver.bcycle.com/. Bike racks will be available on the north and south sides of Civic Center Park. Parking is available at nearby surface lots and parking garages, including the Cultural Garage at 12th and Broadway, the Denver Justice Center Garage at 490 W. 14th Ave., and the Central Parking lots/garagesat 1530 Cleveland Place, Denver Pavilions (15th & Welton ), 1256 Delaware, 1440 Tremont, 1200-1300 blocks of Cherokee and 1745 Sherman. Please note that road closures will include the one block of Bannock and Cherokee between 14th Avenue Parkway and Colfax and 14th Ave. Parkway from Delaware to Broadway. Broadway will close at 6 p.m. from 19th Ave. to 13th Ave. A close-in drop-off location will be accessible from eastbound Colfax in front of the McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W. Colfax. Additional traffic information will be available closer to the event. Denver park rules will be in effect during the event, including no glass containers. Also - due to the crowd size - no BBQ grills are allowed. Littleton Red, White and You Celebration – Thursday, July 3 www.ifoothills.org Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowels Ave., Littleton, CO 80123 303-973-9155 Event Hours: 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. Admission is FREE (some activities require paid tickets- ie: bouncy house) 5:00 – festivities begin: food, beer and wine garden, exhibitor booths 6:30- Free concert 9:30 Fireworks Post fireworks - Black Water will perform an encore FOR SAFETY REASONS, pets are NOT allowed at this event 4th OF JULY CELEBRATIONS- Saturday, July 4 (alphabetical by city) Arvada 4th of July Festival – 4:00 pm until after fireworks https://arvada.org/arts-and-culture/fourth-of-july Lutz/Stenger Sports Complex Entry at 58th Avenue and Oak Street Celebrate Independence Day in Arvada mingling with neighbors and friends, as the City of Arvada, Apex Park & Recreation District, Arvada Festivals Commission and KOOL105 provide free entertainment, a variety of food will be available for purchase! Fireworks cap off the evening, but don’t miss the incredible fun during daylight hours. New this year: One of the bands from the Jam out Hunger - Battle of the Bands will be performing at the Festival! Check out the Jam Out Hunger website for more information on the Battle of the Bands! Remote control cars, Berg cars (like tricycles but better). Food: Yes there will be food and food trucks! Check back soon to see if your favorite food vendor/truck is coming. Come spend the afternoon with us and enjoy your day! Please support our community and food vendors. Parking: Parking will be available with gates to the Lutz/Stenger Sports Complex opening at 3:00 p.m. Handicapped parking is available in the lower Lutz parking lot and large, recreational vehicles will be directed to a parking area in the Stenger Soccer Complex. No parking will be allowed on Kipling. Parking, entry and all activities are FREE. What to Expect: Thousands of people enjoying the day and free activities. Face painters, bouncy houses, sensory games, R C cars, human hamster balls, many community vendors and tons of fun! Misc: Please remember that no personal fireworks, alcohol or animals are permitted at the sports complex. No overnight camping allowed. There will be ATM machines available at this event. You can bring in your grills, but they must be PROPANE only. Animals not encouraged to attend. Aurora 4th of July Spectacular– 4:00 to 10:00 pm https://www.auroragov.org/ThingsToDo/Events/FourthofJulySpectacular/index.htm The city of Aurora, Colorado, invites you to experience the 4th of July Spectacular and celebrate Independence Day with a fireworks show that lights up the area skyline. The Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn will feature live music, delicious food and a fireworks display revered as one of the best in Colorado. Featuring the musical talents of country/pop singer and America's Got Talent finalist, Emily West. A free concert will begin at 8 p.m., space is limited so arrive early for the best seats. Where: Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 East Alameda Parkway, 80012 • Free parking; free admission • Food and beverage for purchase. • Pets: For the safety and well-being of your pets, please leave them at home. • Alcoholic beverages are not permitted. • Live music • Car Show, vote for your favorite at the State Farm tent! • Hot Dog Eating Contest, sign up beginning at 4 p.m. on July 4th Additional parking suggestions: Town Center at Aurora Aurora City Place Community College of Aurora 4th OF JULY CELEBRATIONS- Saturday (alphabetical by city) continued Idaho Springs/Empire/Georgetown/Silver Plume Clear Creek County 4th of July Celebration http://clearcreekcounty.org/event-calendar-clear-creek-county/4th-july-celebration-clear-creek-county/ Come spend the day with Idaho Springs, Empire, Georgetown and Silver Plume! Stroll through our unique shops, visit historic landmarks, tour museums, pan for gold, or experience a little adventure on Clear Creek’s rapids, atv’s, train, or zipline! In Georgetown, there will be a morning parade followed by a picnic, entertainment, and other special events. And be sure to stay for the fireworks over Guanella Pass!! Idaho Springs will be hosting an afternoon BBQ and live music in Citizens Park, however due to the construction, there is no plan for fireworks over the Charlie Taylor Waterwheel this year. For a complete list of things to do, please visit www.ClearCreekCounty.org Littleton 4th of July Family Festival & Fireworks http://www.littletongov.org/index.aspx?page=242&recordid=822&returnURL=/index.aspx?page=1 All personal fireworks are illegal in Littleton, including sparklers. Use and possession of fireworks is serious and you could be cited. If you love fireworks, come see the professional display at the park!! The 19th annual Fourth of July Family Festival and Fireworks Show will be presented Friday, July 4, 2014. Events will be held at Belleview, Progress and Cornerstone Parks near the intersection of Belleview and Windermere (see Google map). With an emphasis on a safe night for families, there will be strict enforcement of laws prohibiting alcohol and personal fireworks – including sparklers. Pets are strongly discouraged. There will be plenty of food, fun, entertainment, games and a fantastic fireworks show for families and friends at this free event sponsored by the cities of Littleton and Englewood, Arapahoe County, and South Suburban Parks and Recreation. Additional financial support is provided by the cities of Sheridan and Centennial. A variety of food concessions will be available in Belleview and Cornerstone parks. At 9:30 p.m., the spectacular fireworks show will be launched from the baseball fields at Cornerstone Park. There will be many activities for the entire family including: Cornerstone Park, 5150 S. Windermere Street 10 a.m.-7 p.m. — Colorado Journey Miniature Golf (fee) 3-9 p.m. — Food and novelty vendors (fee) 3-9 p.m. — Slide, bounce castle, rocket rids, bungee tramp (fee) 4-7 p.m. — Grant Street playground 6 p.m. — AirLife Helicopter 7-9 p.m. — Live music by Buckstein 9:30 p.m. — FIREWORKS! Progress Park, 5100 S. Hickory Street 7-11 a.m. — Fishing for Fun 11 a.m. — Fishing for Fun Awards Belleview Park, 5001 S. Inca Street 10 a.m.-6 p.m. — Pirates Cove Aquatic Center (fee) 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Children's Farm ($1.75 per person) 3-9 p.m. — Food and novelty vendors (fee) Alcohol, glass containers, and personal fireworks (including sparklers) are strictly prohibited. Fire marshals, police officers and park rangers will confiscate fireworks, issue citations and escort violators from the park.No parking will be permitted on the south side of West Prentice Avenue from Windermere to Hickory Street. Motorists are encouraged to obey other traffic restrictions that will be in effect. Limited parking will be available near the parks and at the Littleton Service Center, 1800 W. Belleview Avenue.Special thanks to community sponsors: City of Littleton, City of Englewood, South Suburban Parks and Recreation, Arapahoe County, City of Sheridan, Country Buffet, Colorado Credit Union, Herbaly Exploration LLC, and Land Rover Denver. 4th OF JULY CELEBRATIONS- Saturday (alphabetical by city) continued Northglenn 4th of July Family Festival 7:00am to 10:00pm http://www.northglenn.org/july4th or http://www.northglenn.org/carshow The July 4th Family Festival is Northglenn’s signature event. Come prepared to spend the day at the park, similar to a large picnic, with family-friendly events and activities. Camp out in the park to watch the fireworks shoot off from Webster Lake as choreographed music plays in the background. Check website for schedule of events Parking- Visitors can drop off large items at the drop-off zone in the west parking lot of the park. Handicap spots will be available in the parks’ two parking lots. You must have a handicapped placard to park in these spots. Pavilions- Want to rent one of the many pavilions in the park for the day? They are available on a first-come, first-served basis by calling 303-450-8800. Payment is due at the time of reservation. Thornton 4th of July starting at 4pm http://www.cityofthornton.net/festivals-events/Pages/july-fourth.aspx Carpenter Park Fields – 108th Ave and Colorado Blvd. 4 p.m. - Beer Gardens and Food Vendors open for business 4 p.m. - Balancing Opposites, 2015 Thorntonfest Battle of the Bands Winner 5:45 p.m. - Thornton Community Band 7:25 p.m. - Presentation of Colors 7:30 p.m. - Kory Brunson Band 9:30 p.m.- Parachute Jump As soon as the parachutists land the fireworks will start. Westminster 4th of July – 6 – 9:30 pm, City Park, 10455 Sheridan Blvd. https://www.ci.westminster.co.us/eservices/events/Event.aspx?evtid=5829 City Park, 10455 Sheridan Blvd. Celebrate America’s birthday in Westminster! Food vendors open at 6 pm. A free concert by Daddy Blue starts at 7 pm followed by fireworks at 9:15 pm. Spend time in the activity area playing on a variety of jumping castles, slides and more! Parking is VERY LIMITED. Use the FREE shuttle bus from many locations in Westminster and Hyland Hills. Click here to download a shuttle schedule. GRILLS, FIREWORKS, and GLASS CONTAINERS are not allowed at the event. This event is presented by the City of Westminster, the Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District, North Metro Arts Alliances, the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, and Centura Health. For more information call 303-658-2223. For weather concerns the day of the event call 303412-8761, ext. 428, visit www.cityofwestminster.us or “Like” us on Facebook for instant weather updates. FOOD TRUCK RODEO: Every THIRD Friday from 11:00am to 2:00pm https://www.auroragov.org/ThingsToDo/Events/FoodTruckRodeo/index.htm The city of Aurora is proud to welcome back the Aurora Food Truck Rodeo to the Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn this year. Food trucks will line the great lawn at 15151 E. Alameda Parkway with their epicurean delights from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. every third Friday from May through October. Bring your favorite blanket or camping chair for a unique midday getaway with your favorite backyard games and world-class food! Friday, May 15 Mythos (Gourmet Greek) Find them on Facebook Churn & Burn (New BBQ Fusion & Liquid Nitro Ice Cream) Find them on Facebook California Wrap Runner (fresh wraps) Menu Pastry Republic Menu The Dessert Stand (various sweets) Find them on Facebook Friday, June 19 Mythos (Gourmet Greek) Find them on Facebook Manna From Heaven (Vietnamese Inspired) Menu Freddy's Cuisine (Latin/Colombian) Menu Street Frites (Global Street Food) Find them on Facebook Bistro Bus (European Inspired) Menu BTO Yogurt -Self Serve Menu Friday, July 17 Mythos (Gourmet Greek) Find them on Facebook Manna From Heaven (Vietnamese Cuisine) Menu Churn & Burn (New BBQ Fusion & Liquid Nitro Ice Cream) Find them on Facebook Rocky Mountain Slices (Colorado Pizza) Menu Freddy's Cuisine (Latin/Colombian) Menu BTO Yogurt - Self Serve Menu Friday, Aug. 21 Mythos (Gourmet Greek) Find them on Facebook Manna From Heaven (Vietnamese Inspired) Menu Churn & Burn (New BBQ Fusion & Liquid Nitro Ice Cream) Find them on Facebook California Wrap Runner (Fresh Wraps) Menu Cilantro (World Fusion) Find them on Facebook The Dessert Stand (various sweets) Find them on Facebook Friday, Sept. 18 Mythos (Gourmet Greek) Find them on Facebook Manna From Heaven (Vietnamese Inspired) Menu Freddy's Cuisine (Latin/Colombian) Menu Street Frites (Global Street Food) Find them on Facebook Bistro Bus (European Inspired) Menu Friday, Oct. 16 Mythos (Gourmet Greek) Find them on Facebook Manna From Heaven (Vietnamese Inspired) Menu Churn & Burn (New BBQ Fusion & Liquid Nitro Ice Cream) Find them on Facebook California Wrap Runner (Fresh Wraps) Menu Cilantro (World Fusion) Find them on Facebook DENVER ATTRACTIONS FREE DATES (listed alphabetically) Botanic Gardens – http://www.botanicgardens.org/plan-your-visit/visitor-information/free-days Denver Botanic Gardens 720-864-3500 1007 York Street, Denver, CO 80206 Tuesday, July 21 Monday, Aug. 31 Wednesday, Sept 9 Friday, Nov. 13 (Holiday Sale) Saturday, Nov. 14 (Holiday Sale) Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Park – 303-973-3705 8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, CO 80128 303-973-3705 Tuesday, June 2 Tuesday, July 7 Tuesday, Aug. 4 Tuesday, Nov. 3 Children’s Museum – 303-433-7444 www.cmdenver.org Free First Tuesdays – the first Tuesday of every month is free for Colorado residents from 4:00 – 8:00 pm Denver Art Museum 720-865-5000 www.denverartmuseum.org Free First Saturdays – the first Saturday of every month is free for Colorado residents Denver Firefighter’s Museum – 303-892-1436 www.denverfirefightersmuseum.org Denver Firefighter’s Museum – 1326 Tremont Pl, Denver Call for list of free days Denver Museum of Nature and Science – 303-322-7009 www.dmns.org or http://www.dmns.org/about-us/scfd-free-days/ Monday, June 29 Sunday, July 26 Monday, August 17 Sunday, September 27 Monday, October 19 Monday, November 9 Denver Zoo – www.denverzoo.org Nov 2 Nov 13 Nov 19 303-376-4800 Four Mile Historic Park http://www.fourmilepark.org/index.php?/events/ Four Mile Historic Park 715 S. Forest Street Denver, Colorado 80246 Free First Friday each month Travel back to 1859...for free! Enjoy a tour of the Four Mile House Museum - a Denver Landmark, panning for gold, and meeting our many farm-animals! On the first Friday of each month, Four Mile Historic Park is offering free general admission, courtesy of the support provided by your Scientific & Cultural Facilities District. The Park & Museum are open from Noon-4pm. Four Mile House Museum Tour times are at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30pm. Only service animals permitted. DENVER ATTRACTIONS FREE DATES (listed alphabetically) continued Hudson Gardens – www.hudsongardens.org Check website for FREE dates. Hudson Gardens – 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive in Littleton Art Walks Disclaimer: This is posted in good faith, please check the art walk websites below to verify the info posted here. Denver First Friday Art Walk – Tennyson St Denver www.tennysonst.com First Friday of the Month during the summer, 6:00-10:00 pm Tennyson Street between 38th and 44th Avenues First Friday Art Walk – South Pearl Street Denver www.oldsouthpearlstreet.com First Friday of the Month, 4-8 pm South Pearl Street between Evans and Buchtel in Denver First Friday Art Walkhttp://www.denver.org/what-to-do/museum-art/first-friday-art-walks First Fridays on Santa Fe Denver www.artdistrictonsantafe.com galleries, artist studios and restaurants joining the First Friday Art Walk (6-9 pm) every first Friday of the month. Free guided shuttle coaches pick you up at the light rail station at 10th Avenue and Osage Street and ferry you around the Art District on First Fridays between 5:30 and 9:30PM. Golden Triangle First Fridays – www.gtmd.org First Friday of the Month, May through November, 5:00-9:00 pm Golden Triangle Neighborhood – Lincoln between Speer and 13th Ave in Denver Free maps are available at all participating galleries Lakewood: First Friday Art Walk- Lakewood- Belmar- June 4-June 14 http://www.belmarcolorado.com/events.php# 445 S. Saulsbury St. Celebrate INSPIRE Arts Week Lakewood in the heart of the Belmar: Block 7! The arts celebration starts with the First Friday Block 7 Art Walk from 6-9 pm among the galleries and studios on Block 7 in Belmar. Meet local artists, browse the collections and stay for dinner in Belmar. Free parking in the S. Saulsbury St. parking garage, adjacent to the galleries. Block 7 Galleries June 5 6pm to 9-pm (special event) June 4-14 10:00am to 8:00pm Art Walks (continued) Littleton: First Friday Art Walk- Downtown Littleton May 1- August 7 6pm to 9pm http://www.littletongov.org/index.aspx?page=232&recordid=6661 Participating Galleries A. ACC Art & Design Center — 2400 W. Alamo Avenue B. Colorado Frame & Savvy Stuff — 2396 W. Main Street C. Curtice Street Art Co Op — 5789 S. Curtice Street D. Curtice Street Marketplace — 5650 S. Curtice Street E. Depot Art Gallery — 2069 W. Powers Avenue F. Evolution Hair Studio — 5537 S. Hill Street G. Kaleidoscope Design Studio — 5723 S. Prince Street H. Outnumbered Gallery — 5654 S. Prince Street I. Steve Adams Gallery — 5789A S. Curtice Street J. The Pottery Studio Gallery — 5739 S. Curtice Street K. Town Hall Arts Center — 2450 W. Main Street L. Willow – An Artisan's Market — 2400 W. Main Street LOCAL AMUSEMENT PARKS Disclaimer: This is posted in good faith, please check the websites below to verify the info posted here. Bear Creek Lake Park – www.lakewood.org 15600 W Morrison Road, Morrison – C-470 and Morrison 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 Belleview Park http://englewoodgov.org/our-community/recreational-opportunities/parks-and-recreation/parks/belleview-parkattractions Children’s Farm & Miniature Train While you are at Belleview Park you can also enjoy a ride on the Miniature Train, play by the creek or on the playground equipment, ride your bikes along the bike paths, and cool off with some concessions sold at the farm. Children's Farm, and Miniature Train are open each year Memorial Day through Labor Day. Miniature Train 5001 S. Inca • 303-798-6927 $1.75 Per Person Runs Saturday, May 25 through Labor Day Tuesday - Saturday: 10am-4pm Sunday: 11 am-4 pm Closed Mondays The miniature train has run in Belleview Park for over 30 years, averaging 60,000 riders annually. The train runs every summer from Memorial Day through Labor Day. It is closed on Mondays except for Memorial Day and Labor Day. The cost is $1.75 per person. No reservations will be taken. LOCAL AMUSEMENT PARKS (continued) Belleview Children’s Farm 5001 S. Inca • 303-798-6927 $1.75 Per Person (Children Under 2 Years are Free) Open Saturday, May 25 through Labor Day Tuesday - Saturday, 10am-4pm • Sunday, 11am-4pm • Closed Mondays Come on down to the farm for a little bit of yesteryear. Enjoy getting to know some farm animals. Our barnyard will host pigs, goats, chickens, and sheep just to name a few. The farm also features Buttercup, a life-size fiberglass milking cow. Try and see if you know how to milk our cow and experience how people used to get their milk down on the farm! For groups larger than 10 people, please call at least three days in advance. Call 303-762-2680 for reservations before Memorial Day. After that date, you can call the farm, 303-798-6927. An adult must accompany children at all times. Learn some interesting facts, pet the animals, and enjoy a day at the park. Heritage Square (note- this is the last year for the park) www.heritagesquare.info 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 Ave in Golden Year-round but some attractions are seasonal, check website for current hours and open amusements Littleton Historic Museum www.littletongov.org/museum or http://www.littletongov.org/museum/events/default.asp 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-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm; Sat 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Sun 1:00-5:00 pm; closed Mondays & holidays Pirates Cove www.piratescovecolorado.com Pirates Cove Family Aquatic Center 1225 W. Belleview • 303-762-COVE Open 10am-6pm Daily, May 25-August 9 Weekends Only, August 9-September 1 Labor Day, September 2 Tiny Town – www.tinytownrailroad.com 6249 S Turkey Creek Rd – US Hwy 285 at Turkey Creek Canyon; driving directions on website Kid –size Victorian era village with small steam engine train; picnic area Hours – daily 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Memorial Day through Labor Day $5.00/adults; $3.00/children 2-12; Free under 2; $1.00/train rides TOURS Disclaimer: This is posted in good faith, please check the websites below to verify the info posted here. Anheuser Busch Brewery – www.budweisertours.com 10:00 am –4:00 pm, Thursday through Monday 2351 Busch Drive in Ft. Collins 1 hour; beer samples (for 21+); Clydesdales; gift shop Celestial Seasonings Tea Factory – www.celestialseasonings.com On the hour, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday through Saturday; 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Sunday 4600 Sleepytime Drive in Boulder 45 minutes; no children under 5 in the factory; tea samples; gift shop Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Museum http://www.coloradosports.org Housed in Sports Authority Field At Mile High (home of the Denver Broncos), this free museum honors the legacies of the Mile High City’s greatest sports heroes, and features the Gallery of Legends, a “Great Moments in Colorado Sports” exhibit and a section celebrating the achievements of girls and women in Colorado Sports. Colorado State Capitol Building www.colorado.gov or http://www.colorado.gov/capitoltour 9:15 am – 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, closed on state and federal holidays Colfax and Broadway in Denver 45 minutes; watch government at work and see an historic building Tour Colorado’s magnificent gold-domed Capitol Building. Stand at exactly a mile high on the steps, see Allen True’s beautiful murals, listen in on the Colorado General Assembly, and check out the gorgeous Rose Onyx wainscoting. Free tours are available Mondays through Fridays. Note: The Capitol Dome will be undergoing major structural renovations for 2-3 years and will not be accessible during that time-frame. Coors Brewery – www.coors.com 10:00 am –4:00 pm, Monday through Saturday 13th and Ford in Golden 45 minutes; beer samples (for 21+); gift shop Denver Mint – www.usmint.gov On the hour, 8:00 am –3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, closed on federal holidays Colfax and Cherokee in Denver 1 hour, reservations recommended; coin production in action; tight security so check website for restrictions; gift shop Denver SkatePark http://www.denverskatepark.com This expansive area – one of the most renowned skate parks in the country – is filled with bowls for all levels of skating skill. Admission is free. Helmets are required. Denver Story Trek http://www.denverstorytrek.org Ever wonder about the stories of the places you pass? On Denver Story Trek you’ll explore the stories behind Denver’s historic landscapes and landmarks on an interactive, self-guided tour of the city. It’s simple to use and free! TOURS (continued) Dinosaur Ridge http://www.dinoridge.org See some dinos – or what’s left of them anyway. Dinosaur Ridge features famous Jurassic dinosaur bones, such as Stegosaurus and Apatosaurus, discovered in 1877, and Cretaceous dinosaur footprints. A guidebook is available for use on self-guided tours. Garden of the Gods http://www.gardenofthegods.com Located 60 miles from Denver, the awe-inspiring Garden of the Gods features gigantic 500-foot high red sandstone rock monuments at the base of Pikes Peak. Great Divide Brewery Tour http://www.greatdivide.com Get a behind-the-scenes look at Denver’s craft beer world on a free tour at the Great Divide Brewery in Downtown Denver. Tours take place at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Monday - Friday and each hour starting at 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Hammond’s Candy Factory http://www.hammondscandies.com/factory-tours-parties LAST TOUR STARTS at 3:00pm Monday through Saturday. Tour Hours: Monday-Friday 9am – 3pm Saturday 10am – 3pm Closed Sundays Our Denver Retail Store Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 4:30 pm Saturday 10am – 4pm Closed Sundays Littleton Historical Museum www.littletongov.org/museum Travel back in time at this free museum and get a glimpse into Colorado’s pioneer past. Located on 39 acres, the museum consists of two living history farms (one from the 1860s and one from the 1890s), with a working farm, a blacksmith shop and more than 40,000 historically Colorado artifacts. National Center for Atmospheric Research http://www.ncar.ucar.edu Learn about global warming, the 21st century’s hottest topic, at this fascinating free museum. See a hailstone the size of a softball, watch as a miniature tornado is whipped up in front of your eyes, and get an up close look at how lightning is created. Red Rocks Hall of Fame & Trails http://www.redrocksonline.com Carved from towering red rock monuments, this 9,000-seat arena is one of the world’s most renowned concert venues. When there’s no concert, the free Visitor Center has a museum and Performers of Fame, while the surrounding park has hiking trails that weave in, around and over the colorful red rocks. Rockmount Ranch Wear http://www.rockmount.com Browse the racks and enjoy the free museum at Lower Downtown’s historic Rockmount Ranch Wear, the originator of the western snap-button shirt. The walls are adorned with photos of the many celebs who have worn Rockmount shirts, including Eric Clapton, Robert Redford and Elvis Presley. TOURS (continued) REI Flagship www.rei.com/stores/18 Located in the restored 1901 Denver Tramway building, the REI Denver Flagship store is a complete outdoor resource, a historic landmark and an award-winning architectural accomplishment. Don’t miss the interactive features, including mountain bike trails, a 45-foot climbing wall and more. Tattered Cover Bookstore http://www.tatteredcover.com The Tattered Cover is one of the nation’s largest and most well-known independent bookstores and often hosts free signings by some of the literary world’s most famous authors. They also offer free wi-fi if you want to surf the net while you’re there. There are three locations: Lower Downtown, East Colfax, and Highlands Ranch. Wild Animal Sanctuary open at 9:00 to sunset http://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org/ DAYS & HOURS: The Wild Animal Sanctuary is open daily for Visitors except for: New Years Day - Fourth of July - Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day *Note - NO DOGS ALLOWED We open every day at 9 AM and close the facility at sunset (exact closing times are posted below). COST TO VISIT: Adults - $15 Children, ages 3-12 - $7.50 Cash, checks, Visa, Master Card, American Express, Discover, and Debit Cards all gratefully accepted. We are only closed four days a year - Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. In the event of snow storms or other extreme weather, it’s always a good idea to call before driving out, 303-5360118. Physical Address: The Wild Animal Sanctuary 1946 County Road 53 Keenesburg, CO 80643 FREE DAY TRIPS Disclaimer: This is posted in good faith, please check the websites below to verify the info posted here. Boulder http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com A recent study pegged Boulder as the “happiest” city in America. You’ll find out why when you stroll past the shops, cafes and street performers on the Pearl Street Mall, or take a hike on the city’s 200 miles of trails. Clear Creek History Park http://www.clearcreekhistorypark.org See how Colorado’s early settlers worked and played in the late 1800s at this two-acre living history park. Try your hand at gold panning in the river where a half-billion dollars of it was found. Denver Bike Trails www.denver.org/what-to-do/sports-recreation/denver-bike-trails Denver is home to a massive network of more than 850 miles of paved, off-road trails that crisscross throughout the seven county metro area, making it a two-wheeled paradise. Paved trails connect to hundreds of additional miles of dirt trails, offering mountain bike adventures. Denver Parks & Lakes www.denver.org/what-to-do/sports-recreation/denver-parks-outdoors Denver may not be anywhere near the ocean, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of places to kick back by a shimmering body of water. Confluence Park, located within walking distance of downtown, offers sandy shores for sunbathing and wading, a kayak practice route, and bike paths. Up in the Highlands neighborhood, explore Sloan’s Lake Park, an urban oasis with the enormous Sloan’s Lake taking center stage. El Dorado Canyon State Park http://parks.state.co.us/Parks/EldoradoCanyon/Pages/EldoradoCanyonHome.aspx A hidden gem just outside of Boulder, El Dorado Canyon offers hiking amidst towering sandstone cliffs, picnicking along scenic South Boulder Creek and rock climbing on Eldo’s sheer golden walls. Estes Park http://www.estesnet.com At the entrance to the legendary Rocky Mountain National, the historic resort village of Estes Park offers shopping and dining – as well as the hotel that inspired Stephen King’s The Shining! Georgetown http://www.georgetown-colorado.org Nestled in a steep mountain valley, the “Silver Queen” is one of Colorado’s most elegant mining towns with 200 Victorian buildings. Ride the Georgetown Loop Railroad over a 100-foot high trestle to neighboring Silver Plume. Golden http://www.2hourvacation.com The authentically Western town of Golden was Colorado’s first capital city. Today, visitors encounter a mix of outdoor cafes, Western stores and museums with a quaint main street that in places still has covered walkways, false-front buildings and plankboard sidewalks. An award-winning kayak course runs through the center of the town. Highlands www.denver.org/metro/neighborhoods/highlands Explore one of Denver’s most happening ‘hoods. Sip a mojito while relaxing on a patio with a panoramic view of the city skyline. Go bargain hunting at one of Highland Square’s unique boutiques. Get a delicious treat at an artisan cheese shop or a bakery devoted to cupcakes. FREE DAY TRIPS (continued) Lariat Loop Byway http://www.lariatloop.org Retrace the motoring adventures of the early 1920s and experience the thrill of foothills exploration at the dawn of the Age of Motorcars on this 40-mile scenic circle in the foothills west of Denver. The Lariat Loop takes motorists to several popular attractions, including Buffalo Bill’s Grave & Museum, the Colorado Railroad Museum and the Mother Cabrini Shrine. Mount Evans Scenic Byway & Echo Lake http://www.mountevans.com The highest paved road in North America climbs 9,000 feet from Denver, passing through five life zones en route to the 14,264-foot high summit. This is one of Colorado’s 54 fourteeners (peaks that climb to 14,000 feet and above), and one of only two in the nation that you can drive up. Note: Driving the Scenic Byway is $10 per vehicle, but hiking to Echo Lake is free – as is all that magnificent fresh mountain air. Peak To Peak Scenic & Historic Byway www.byways.org/explore/byways/2114 Less than an hour from Denver, this 55-mile-long route provides matchless views of the Continental Divide. From Black Hawk to Estes Park, the pleasantly winding road – the oldest scenic byway in Colorado – meanders through valleys and ridges, with shimmering aspens visible throughout the entire route. South Park http://www.southparkcolorado.org The mountain town that inspired the long-running animated TV series of the same name is actually a charming spot, offering plenty of adventures, just up U.S. 285 from Denver. Try hiking, biking, horseback riding, excellent fishing and hunting, and ATV/jeep trails. Tour historic sites and visit shops full of local crafts. MARKETS Disclaimer: This is posted in good faith, please check the websites below to verify the info posted here. European A Paris Street Market May to Oct The first Saturday each month from 8am to 3pm www.aparisstreetmarket.com Aspen Grove – 7301 S Santa Fe Dr in Littleton An open-air, European style flea market Sweet William Market – every last Saturday from May-Sept 9am to 2pm www.StapletonDenver.com http://www.stapletoncommunity.com/programs/signature-events/summer-markets Founders Green – 29th and Roslyn St. An open-air, European style flea market, art, food The Sweet William Market is celebrating its eighth season in Stapleton! The vintage and lifestyle market will be on The Green. Pick up a new sun hat, fetch a fresh piece of art or find that perfect purse … it’s all there with treats and live music. Westminster- Orchard's European Market http://www.theorchardtowncenter.com/event/orchards-european-market/2145413472 Last Sunday of each month, June-August 9-2pm Join us the last Sunday of every month for The Orchard's European Market! Find treasures such as antiques, collectables, and an array of local artisans. 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 Arvada – old towne http://oldetownarvada.org/signature-events.php Sundays, June 3rd through September 23rd Farmers Market Sundays, June 3rd through September 23rd As the beautiful Colorado weather arrives you’ll continue to find the delicious taste of farm fresh food picked just for you, at the Farmers Market held in Olde Town Square. Every Sunday, the Market will be packed with a colorful bounty of fruits, vegetables, and fun. Support local agriculture and buy direct from Colorado farmers while shopping in our historic downtown district 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 http://www.shopsouthlands.com/event/farmers-market/2145432773 Saturdays, May – October, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Boulder http://www.boulderdowntown.com/events/farmers-market First Sat. in April - third Sat. in Nov., 8 a.m to 2 p.m. Wednesdays First Wed. in May - First Wed in Oct., 4 p.m to 8 p.m. Centennial lFarmers and Artisans Market 9:00 am to 2:00pm http://www.centennialco.gov Centennial Center Park 13050 E. Peakview Ave The award winning Centennial Center Park will be hosting a unique new outdoor market. The monthly Centennial Farmers and Artisans Market will feature a variety of local artisans, fresh produce, ready-to-eat food and live music. Come join us for a day of fun and help support local businesses and growers! June 20 July 18 August 15 Colorado Fresh Markets – www.coloradofreshmarkets.com\ Denver: www.denver.org/what-to-do/museum-art/denver-farmers-markets The many farmers’ markets spread throughout the Mile High City aren’t just about locally grown farm-fresh produce, delicious baked goods and good-to-the-last bite prepared foods – though you’ll find more than enough of those things. Each Denver Farmers’ Market is a festive, weekly street fair, with live entertainment, family friendly activities and a vibrant crowd of locals. 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 FARMERS MARKETS (continued) Denver- City Park Esplanade – between 17th & Colfax (in front of East High 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– www.denverfarmersmarket.com Denver- Old South Pearl Street Farmers Market – Sundays- May 17 to Nov 15 9:00 am to 1:00pm www.oldsouthpearlstreet.com or http://southpearlstreet.com 1500 block of S. Pearl Street On a picture perfect Sunday morning in September, 2001, Charlotte Elich and Carrie Vadas of 5 Green Boxes launched the first South Pearl Street Farmers Market. Wanting to create an event that would bring neighbors to the street regularly, the first market was a single day event with just ten vendors. The day was a rousing success, and today– thirteen seasons later–the market has grown to 27 weeks, with more than sixty vendors and thousands of shoppers and aficionados. Managed by our friends at HobNob Events for the past eight years, the market has seen many vendors. We would like to specially acknowledge Ela Family Farms, known far and wide for their mouth-watering peaches and apples from the Western Slope, and Styria Bakery, legendary for their fresh baked bread, both of whom have been with us since that very first day in 2001. Farmers Markets June 21st – Car Show July 19th – Healing Fest Download the Healing Fest application. August 16th – HarvestFest September 20th – Pet Adoption Fair Download the Pet Adoption Fair application. October 11th – Chili Cook Off FLEA MARKETS — Last Sunday of every month Download the Flea Market application. May 31st June 28th July 26th August 30th September 27th October 25th Denver- Stapleton Sundays, June 16 to October 6, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm http://www.stapletoncommunity.com/programs/signature-events/summer-markets Quebec and 29th Ave The Stapleton Farmers Market is held every Sunday from mid-June through mid-October on Founders Green @ Stapleton. Local vendors provide Colorado-grown produce, tasty baked goods, specialty meats, gourmet food items and more! Support your local growers and meet your neighbors at the Farmers Market. Denver- Tamarac Square Tamarac Square Shopping Center - South Tamarac Dr and East Hampden Mondays, June through October, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm FARMERS MARKETS (continued) Edgewater- June 13 to Sept 21 http://www.edgewaterco.com/index.asp?SEC=B56C738C-8584-4A37-9C279971E6A5E3E9&Type=B_BASIC The City of Edgewater will host a Farmer's Market along 25th Ave., June 13- September 12 from 5pm -8pm. The Farmer's Market will also be at the 2013 Celtic Harvest Festival on September 21 & 22. Join us each week for fresh food, crafts and family fun. For additional information or any questions please contact the Edgewater Parks and Recreation Department at 720-763-3012 or 720-763-3010. Laughing Dog Farms Markets – www.laughingdogfarms.com Littleton- Aspen Grove 7301 S Santa Fe on 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 – Wadsworth and Bowles Lonetree Yosemite and Maximus behind Stallions Saturdays, May– October, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm Westminster- FARMERS' MARKET - THE MARKET AT THE ORCHARD http://www.theorchardtowncenter.com/events Every Sunday 9:00am - 2:00pm Sundays - Beginning May 31st 9:00am - 2:00pm Every Sunday, June through September Shop fresh locally grown produce, gourmet foods and more! Where: 14697 Delaware Street, Suite 850, Westminster, CO 80023 Interested in becoming a vendor? Please contact: Lisa Roina, Flare LLC 720-641-6648 [email protected] GREAT WEBSITES FOR INFORMATION http://www.milehighmamas.com/blog/2014/05/19/2014-summer-activity-guide/ http://www.thrillist.com/events/denver/denver-outdoor-movie-calendar-2015-free-spring-summer-filmscreenings http://www.milehighonthecheap.com Boulder: http://www.boulderdowntown.com/events Denver The Mile High City- Things to Do http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/ http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-holiday-events/50-free-spring-activities/ http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-holiday-events/50-free-summer-activities/ http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-holiday-events/50-free-winter-activities/ http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-holiday-events/summer-concert-season/ 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 http://denver.metromix.com/ City of Thornton Website http://www.cityofthornton.net Highlandsranch Website www.highlandsranch.org http://www.highlandsranch.org/08_ginv/08_2events.html Wine Festivals http://www.castlerockwinefest.com/ or http://www.coloradowinefest.com/ Summer Concets http://www.denver.org/what-to-do/museum-art/summer-outdoor-music-denver Denver- Cultural Affairs http://www.denvergov.org/DenverOfficeofCulturalAffairs/Permitting/SpecialEvents/PermittedEvents/tab id/437302/Default.aspx Food Festivals http://www.colorado.com/articles/celebrating-colorado-bounty-12-small-town-food-fests Website for Denver, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins etc: http://coldwellbankerpromotions.com/summer HALLOWEEN websites: http://www.denver.org/what-to-do/attractions/denver-halloween-guide http://www.coloradokids.com/seasonal/halloween.php http://www.shopaspengrove.com/go/mallevents.cfm?eventsonly=1 http://www.milehighmamas.com/blog/2009/10/08/fun-fall-activities-and-events/ 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. Monday Ajuua Mexican Restaurants (Aurora and North Denver). Kids 10 and under eat for a penny for each adult dinner entree purchased. Buffalo Wild Wings (Thornton, Highlands Ranch, Park Meadows. Wesminster). Offers $1.99 kids meals. Beau Jo’s. One free kids meal for each adult entree purchased. Denver 5-8 p.m.; Boulder after 4 p.m.; Evergreen after 5 p.m. Café Mexicali (Boulder) – Kids eat FREE (up to 2) with purchase of adult entrée. 303-442-5588. CiCi’s Pizza (Aurora and Westminster). Kids get the buffet for 99 cents on Mondays when a parent buys a buffet and drink. Cinzzetti’s (Northglenn). Two kids eat free for each adult buffet purchased. The Egg & I. Kids 12 and under eat for free (one free kids meal for per adult meal purchase) El Jardin – Kids eat FREE from the children’s menu. 6460 E. 73rd Ave., Commerce City,303-288-3500.• Four El Parral restaurants (Greenwood Village and Centennial) Kids eat free. G’s Restaurant – Kids eat FREE from 88 a.m. to 9 p.m. 827 Colorado Blvd., Denver Gunther Toody’s. 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Kids 12 and under eat for free (one kids meal per adult meal purchase) IHOP. 4-10 p.m. Kids 12 and under to eat for free (one free kids meal for per adult meal purchase). Larkburger (downtown Denver and Littleton). Kids eat free after 4 p.m. Mellow Mushroom Pizza (Denver). Kids get for $1 when their parents spend $15. Merle’s (Littleton) 5 p.m. to close. Two free kids meals per adult meal Mezcal – Kids eat FREE from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. 3230 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-322-5219. Mici’s Italian – Kids (12 & under) eat FREE after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult entrée.3030 E. 2nd Ave., Denver; 1531 Stout St., Denver. Quaker Steak and Lube. Kids eat for 99 cents all day. One free kids meal per adult entree purchased. Rumbi Island Grill After 4 p.m., get one free kids meal for each adult entree purchased. Smashburger. After 4 p.m. Limited time: Get one free kids meal for each entree purchased. Texas Roadhouse. Kids 12 and under eat for $0.99 (one kids meal per adult meal purchase). Varies by location so call ahead. Under the Sun Eatery & Taphouse (Boulder) – Kids eat FREE from opening to 6 p.m.627 S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-927-6921. Under the Sun Pub & Brewery (Boulder) – Kids (12 & under) eat FREE from 5 p.m. to 6p.m — not valid at Mountain Sun or Denver’s Vine Street Brewery. 627 S. Broadway, 303-543-0886 The Yard House (Lakewood only) lets kids eat free. They offer parents two free kids meals for each adult entree purchased. Village Inn. Kids (10 & under) eat FREE with purchase of adult entrée. Tuesday Atlanta Bread Company (Aurora, Northglenn) 4 p.m. to close. For each adult meal purchased, children 12 and under get a free kids meal, cookie and a drink. Beau Jo’s (Arvada) One free kids meal for each adult entree purchased. Black-eyed Pea. Kids 12 and under eat for free all day (one kids meal per adult meal purchase) BD’s Mongolian Grill. Kids eat for $2 all day. Bliss Frozen Yogurt (Arvada). Kids eat free 6-9 p.m. Brewery Bar III (Lone Tree) and Brewery Bar IV (Aurora) – Kids eat FREE with purchaseof adult entrée (of $7 or more.) Cinzzetti’s (Northglenn). Two kids eat free for each adult buffet purchased. CityGrille (Denver) – Kids (12 & under) eat FREE with purchase of adult entrée. 321 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, 303-861-0726 Denny’s. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Kids 10 and under eat for free (two kids meals per adult meal purchase) The Egg & I. Kids 12 and under eat for free (one free kids meal for per adult meal purchase) Famous Dave’s. Kids 10 and under eat for free (one kids meal per adult meal purchase) Fazoli’s. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Kids 12 and under eat for 99¢ (two kids meals per adult meal purchase) Genghis Grill. Kids 11 and under get one free kids meal for each adult bowl purchased. KIDS EAT CHEAP OR FREE SCHEDULE continued Tuesday Continued IHOP. 4-10 p.m. Kids 12 and under to eat for free (one free kids meal for per adult meal purchase). IKEA. Kids Eat Free from 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.. Kids (12 and under) choose one combo meal valued at $2.49 with paying adult. (888) 888-4532 Lone Star Steakhouse (Thornton, Littleton). Kids eat free all day when an adult purchases a meal. McAlister’s Deli (Aurora). Kids 12 and under eat free on Tuesdays from 5-8 p.m One free kids meal for each adult meal purchased. The Melting Pot (Littleton and Louisville). Kids eat free for each adult 4-course meal purchased from 5-7 p.m. Pasquini’s Pizzeria (Denver). Kids eat free after 5 p.m. Perkins Restaurant and Bakery – Kids (12 & under) eat FREE from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.with purchase of adult entrée.• Restaurant 4580 (Boulder) – Kids (10 & under ) eat FREE, if the family is seated in thedining room before 6 p.m. 4580 Broadway, Boulder; 303-448-1500 The Rib BBQ restaurant (Lakewood). For each adult platter you buy, you can get one child’s size platter. Rumbi Island Grill After 4 p.m., get one free kids meal for each adult entree purchased. Slotted Spoon Meatball Eatery. 4-8 p.m. Two kids eat free for each adult entree purchased (drinks not included). 2730 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver. (303) 756-3072 Southern Hospitality – Kids eat FREE from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. with purchase of adultentrée. 1433 17th St., Denver, 303-298-5398. The Rockyard – Kids eat FREE meal with purchase of adult entrée. 880 Castleton Rd.,Castle Rock, 303-8149273. Tony P’s Bar & Pizzeria. Kids eat free all day. Under the Sun Eatery & Taphouse (Boulder) – Kids eat FREE from opening to 6 p.m.627 S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-927-6921. Under the Sun Pub Brewery (Boulder) – Kids (12 & under) eat FREE from 5 p.m. to 6p.m — not valid at Mountain Sun or Denver’s Vine Street Brewery. 627 S. Broadway, 303-543-0886. Village Inn – Kids (10 & under) eat FREE with the purchase of adult entrée. Wild Mountain Smokehouse & Brewery – Kids (12 & under) eat FREE the firstTuesday of the month. 70 E. First St., Nederland, 303-258-9453. Zocalo Restaurant & Bar Kids (12 & under) eat free with purchase of adult entrée. 12 E. 11th Ave., Denver, (720) 382-1940. Wednesday Applebee’s. Kids 12 and under eat for 99¢ (up to four kids per adult meal purchase) BD’s Mongolian Grill. Kids eat for $2 all day. Buffalo Wild Wings (Thornton). Offers $1.99 kids meals. The Egg & I. Kids 12 and under eat for free (one free kids meal for per adult meal purchase) HuHot Mongolian Grill & BBQ. Starting at 4 p.m. Kids 12 and under eat for free (One kid per adult. Must eat from the stir-fry, not kids meals). IHOP. 4-10 p.m. Kids 12 and under to eat for free (one free kids meal for per adult meal purchase). Jake’s Restaurant – Kids (12 & under) eat FREE (including beverage) from 4 p.m. to 10p.m. with purchase of adult entrée. The offer applies to all kids in your group (not dozens,of course), as long as an adult makes the required purchase. 3800 Walnut St., Denver,303-295-3800. Lazy Dog Sports Bar & Grill (Boulder) – Kids eat FREE with purchase of adult entrée.1346 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-440-3355. Lodo’s Bar & Grill (Westminster and Highlands Ranch). Kids 12 & under eat free from 6- 9 p.m. with purchase of adult entrée. Primo Bistro – Kids eat FREE with purchase of adult entrée. 250 E. Colfax Ave., Bennett,303-644-3110. Restaurant 4580 (Boulder) – Kids (10 & under) eat FREE, if the family is seated in thedining room before 6 p.m. 4580 Broadway, Boulder; 303-448-1500. Under the Sun Eatery & Taphouse (Boulder) – Kids eat FREE from opening to 6 p.m.627 S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-927-6921. Under the Sun Pub & Brewery (Boulder) – Kids (12 & under) eat FREE from 5 p.m. to 6p.m — not valid at Mountain Sun or Denver’s Vine Street Brewery. 627 S. Broadway, 303-543-0886 KIDS EAT CHEAP OR FREE SCHEDULE continued Thursday Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen. Kids 12 and under eat for free (two kids meals per adult meal purchase) C.B. & Potts. Kids get eat for 99 cents for each adult meal purchased. Celebrity Lanes – Kids (10 & under) eat for FREE at the Mexican buffet with purchase ofadult buffet. 15755 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial, 303-779-0155. Colorado Brewing Company Draft House (Boulder) – Kids (10 & under) eat FREE withpurchase of adult entrée. Country Buffet–Kids eat for 99 cents. The Egg & I. Kids 12 and under eat for free (one free kids meal for per adult meal purchase) IHOP. 4-10 p.m. Kids 12 and under to eat for free (one free kids meal for per adult meal purchase). Wahoo’s Fish Tacos. Kids eat free on Thursdays after 4 p.m. Varies by location. Under the Sun Eatery & Taphouse (Boulder) – Kids eat FREE from opening to 6 p.m.627 S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-927-6921. Under the Sun Pub Brewery (Boulder) – Kids (12 & under) eat FREE from 5 p.m. to 6p.m — not valid at Mountain Sun or Denver’s Vine Street Brewery. 627 S. Broadway, 303-543-0886. Wahoo’s Fish Tacos – Kids (12 & under) eat for FREE (up to 2) from 4 p.m. to closingwith purchase of adult entrée. Friday The Egg & I. Kids 12 and under eat for free (one free kids meal for per adult meal purchase) IHOP. 4-10 p.m. Kids 12 and under to eat for free (one free kids meal for per adult meal purchase). Saturday Denny’s. 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Kids 10 and under eat for free (two kids meals per adult meal purchase) IHOP. 4-10 p.m. Kids 12 and under to eat for free (one free kids meal for per adult meal purchase). Perkins Restaurant and Bakery – Kids (12 & under) eat FREE from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.with purchase of adult entrée. Steak ‘n Shake – Kids (12 & under) eat FREE for every $8 spent (excludes drinks andshakes. Tavern restaurants. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Two kids get the brunch buffet for free for each adult brunch purchase. Uno Chicago Grill (Denver Kids 12 and under: one meal for each adult meal purchased. Texas Roadhouse – Kids dine for 99¢ with purchase of adult entrée from noon to 3p.m., 10310 Grant St., Thornton. Tokyo Joe’s – Kids eat for $2 with purchase of adult entrée — free Addict Clubmembership required. Sunday Captain D’s Seafood Kitchen. Kids 12 and under eat for free (two kids meals per adult meal purchase) Casey’s Bistro & Pub – Kids eat FREE with purchase of adult entrée. 7301 E. 29th Ave.,Denver, 720974-7350. Centro Latin Kitchen (Boulder) – Kids (10 & under) eat FREE after 5 p.m. with purchaseof adult entrée. 950 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-442-7771 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. Kids 12 and under eat for free (one free kids meals per adult meal purchase) Don Emilio’s Mexican Restaurant - Kids eat FREE with purchase of adult entrée.14050 Evans Ave., Aurora, 303-597-5151 GB Fish & Chips. Get one free kids meal for each adult half-meal purchased. IHOP. 4-10 p.m. Kids 12 and under to eat for free (one free kids meal for per adult meal purchase). Lansdowne Arms Bistro & Pub – Kids (12 & under) eat FREE until 4 p.m. with purchaseof adult entrée. 9352 Dorchester St. Highlands Ranch, 303-346-9136 The Melting Pot. Kids eat free for each adult 4-course meal. Littleton 2:30-4:45 p.m.; Louiseville 4-6 p.m. Randolph’s Restaurant. Kids 12 & under eat free at the all-you-can-eat gourmet brunch with purchase of two adult brunches. Warwick Denver Hotel, 1776 Grand, Denver, (303) 318-7272. Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant - Kids eat FREE in the evening, as a balloon artistentertains. 9535 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree, 303-799-4999. Second Home Kitchen and Bar Kids 8 and under eat wear PJs and eat free off the Kids Brunch Menu from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. JWMarriott 150 Clayton Lane, Denver, (303)253-3000. KIDS EAT CHEAP OR FREE SCHEDULE continued Sunday continued Steak ‘n Shake – Kids (12 & under) eat FREE for every $8 spent (excludes drinks andshakes.) Tavern restaurants. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Two kids get the brunch buffet for free for each adult brunch purchase. Woody’s Wood-fired Pizza (Arvada and Denver) – Kids 10 & under eat free with purchase of adult entrée. Tokyo Joe’s – Kids eat for $2 with purchase of adult entrée — free Addict Clubmembership required. Under the Sun Eatery & Taphouse (Boulder) – Kids eat FREE all day. 627 S. Broadway,Boulder, 303-9276921. Under the Sun Pub & Brewery (Boulder) – Kids (12 & under) eat FREE from 5 p.m. to 6p.m — not valid at Mountain Sun or Denver’s Vine Street Brewery. 627 S. Broadway, 303-543-0886. Via Baci’s – Kids (9 & under) eat for $2 with purchase of adult entrée. 1005 CommonsSt., Lone Tree, 303-790-0828. Woody’s Arvada and Woody’s Denver – Kids eat FREE with purchase of adult entrée. Zocalo Restaurant and Bar – Kids eat FREE with purchase of adult entrée. 2200 S.Broadway, Denver, 720382-1940. Senior Discounts: Disclaimer: This is posted in good faith, please call the restaurants/stores themselves to verify the info posted here. RESTAURANTS: Applebee's: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+) Arby's: 10% off ( 55 +) Ben & Jerry's: 10% off (60+) Bennigan's: discount varies by location (60+) Bob's Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+) Boston Market: 10% off (65+) Burger King: 10% off (60+) Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee ( 55+) Chili's: 10% off ( 55+) CiCi's Pizza: 10% off (60+) Denny's: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members ( 55 +) Dunkin' Donuts: 10% off or free coffee ( 55+) Einstein's Bagels: 10% off baker's dozen of bagels (60+) Fuddrucker's: 10% off any senior platter ( 55+) Gatti's Pizza: 10% off (60+) Golden Corral: 10% off (60+) Hardee's: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+) IHOP: 10% off ( 55+) Jack in the Box: up to 20% off ( 55+) KFC: free small drink with any meal ( 55+) Krispy Kreme: 10% off ( 50+) Long John Silver's: various discounts at locations ( 55+) McDonald's: discounts on coffee everyday ( 55+) Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+) Shoney's: 10% off Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+) Steak 'n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday ( 50+) Subway: 10% off (60+) Sweet Tomatoes: 10% off (62+) Taco Bell : 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+) TCBY: 10% off ( 55+) Tea Room Cafe: 10% off ( 50+) Village Inn: 10% off (60+) Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+) Wendy's: 10% off ( 55 +) White Castle : 10% off (62+) Senior Discounts: (continued) RETAIL & APPAREL: Banana Republic: 30% off ( 50 +) Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month ( 50 +) Belk's: 15% off first Tuesday of every month ( 55 +) Big Lots: 30% off Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days ( 55 +) C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (50+) Clarks : 10% off (62+) Dress Barn: 20% off ( 55+) Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location) Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location) Kmart: 40% off (Wednesdays only) ( 50+) Kohl's: 15% off (60+) Modell's Sporting Goods: 30% off Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday ( 55+) The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off ( 55+) Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month ( 55 +) GROCERY : Albertson's: 10% off first Wednesday of each month ( 55 +) American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday ( 50 +) Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+) DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+) Food Lion: 60% off every Monday (60+) Fry's Supermarket: free Fry's VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday ( 55 +) Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+) Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+) Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+) Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location) Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location) Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+) The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday ( 50 +) Publix: 15% off every Wednesday ( 55 +) Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+) Uncle Guiseppe's Marketplace: 15% off (62+) TRAVEL : Airlines: Alaska Airlines: 50% off (65+) American Airlines: various discounts for 50% off non-peak periods (Tuesdays - Thursdays) (62+)and up (call before booking for discount) Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount) United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount) U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount) Rail: Amtrak: 15% off (62+) Bus: Greyhound: 15% off (62+) Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50+ Senior Discounts: (continued) Car Rental: Alamo Car Rental: up to 25% off for AARP members Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members Budget Rental Cars: 40% off; up to 50% off for AARP members ( 50+) Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off ( 50+) Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members Hertz: up to 25% off for AARP members National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members Overnight Accommodations: Holiday Inn: 20-40% off depending on location (62+) Best Western: 40% off (55+) Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+) Waldorf Astoria - NYC $5,000 off nightly rate for Presidential Suite (55 +) Clarion Motels: 20%-30% off (60+) Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+) Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+) Econo Lodge: 40% off (60+) Hampton Inns & Suites: 40% off when booked 72 hours in advance Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+) InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+) Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler's Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+) Marriott Hotels: 25% off (62+) Motel 6: Stay Free Sunday nights (60+) Myrtle Beach Resort: 30% off ( 55 +) Quality Inn: 40%-50% off (60+) Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+) Sleep Inn: 40% off (60+) ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT: AMC Theaters: up to 30% off ( 55 +) Bally Total Fitness: $100 off memberships (62+) Busch Gardens Tampa, FL: $13 off one-day tickets ( 50 +) Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+) Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off Massage Envy - NYC 20% off (62 +) U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+) Regal Cinemas: 50% off Ripley's Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket ( 55 +) SeaWorld, Orlando , FL : $3 off one-day tickets ( 50 +) CELL PHONE DISCOUNTS : AT&T: Special Senior Nation 200 Plan $19.99/month (65+) Jitterbug: $10/month cell phone service ( 50 +) Verizon Wireless: Verizon Nationwide 65 Plus Plan $29.99/month (65+). MISCELLANEOUS: Great Clips: $8 off hair cuts (60+) Supercuts: $8 off haircuts (60+)