• Thursday Evenings, 6:30-8:00 pm, July 10 through 31 – see website for performers

• Confluence Park – 15th and Little Raven Street in LoDo
• Concessions available
• FREE with $6 parking at the Downtown Aquarium

Westminster Concert Series – 303-430-2400 X 2208 www.ci.westminster.co.us

• Thursday evenings, 7:00-9:00 pm, June 19, 26, July 10, 24 and 31 – see website for performers

• Various Parks in Westminster – see website for specific location for each concert FUN (AND CHEAP!) FAMILY ACTIVITIES – SUMMER 2008

Lakewood Summer Concert Series – 303 -987-7850 www.lakewood.org

• Wednesdays at 7:00 pm, June 25 through July 30

• Lakewood Heritage Center – 801 S. Yarrow St. – Wadsworth Blvd. and Ohio Ave
• Tickets $6/Adults; $4/Children 3-12

Littleton Historic Museum Concert Series – 303-795-3950 www.littletongov.org/museum

• Wednesdays, 7:00-8:00 pm, June 4 through July 30

• Littleton Historic Museum – 6028 S Gallup St. in Littleton

Aurora Concert Series – 303-344-1500 www.auroragov.org

• Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:00 pm, June 19 through August 7 – see website for performers

• Various Parks in Aurora – see website for specific location for each concert
• Concessions available

Sounds of Summer Concert Series – 303-762-2598 www.englewoodgov.org

• Thursday evenings, 6:30 pm, June 19 through August 7 – see website for performers

• CityCenter Amphitheater in Englewood – at the base of the light rail bridge, next to the
  Englewood Civic Center, Hampden and Santa Fe

• Concessions available

American Carousel Concerts – 303-232-2935 www.centerforamericantheatre.org

• 2008 Info Not Posted Yet

• Historic Elitch Gardens Carousel Pavilion – 38th and Tennyson
• Denver Municipal Band – 303-573-1717 www.dmamusic.org
• Free concerts at parks around the metro area throughout the summer; check website for this summer’s schedule

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

Northfield Stapleton Summer Concert Series – www.northfieldstapleton.com

• Fridays from 6:00-8:30 pm, July 3 through August 28 – see website for performers

• Main Street at Northfield Stapleton – Quebec and 49th Ave
• Fridays in the Park – www.fridaysinthepark.com
• Fridays from 4:30-8:30 pm, June 15th through August 17th – see website for performers

Denver Center for the Performing Arts – Champa and Speer Blvd in Denver

• Concerts at Founders Green – www.stapletondenver.org

• Saturdays from 6:30-8:00 pm, June 7, 21, July 26, August 2, 16
• Founders
• Green – 29th Ave and Roslyn St.

Music on the Streets – www.historicarvada.org

• Thursday nights, May to September

• Olde Town Arvada – Old Wadsworth and Grandview Ave.

MOVIES

• Films on Fillmore – 303-394-2903 www.cherrycreeknorth.com

• 2008 information not yet posted
• Fillmore Plaza in Cherry Creek North – 2nd and Fillmore
• Family films – see website for list
• Rental chairs available for $2/each

Greenway Foundation’s River Flicks – 303-455-7109 www.greenwayfoundation.org

• Not being held in 2008 due to the Democratic National Convention [DNC]

• Confluence Park – 15th and Little Raven Streets in LoDo
• Fun, family films
• $6 parking at the Downtown Aquarium

Flicks on the FAX – 303-326-8804 www.auroragov.org

• 2008 information not yet posted

• Fletcher Plaza – 9898 E. Colfax Ave. Aurora
• Varied PG and PG-13 films – see website for list

Movies at Founders Green – www.stapletondenver.org

• Fridays, June 13, 27, July 11, August 8, 22; movies start @8:00 pm

• Founders Green – 29th Ave and Roslyn St.
• Family-friendly films – check website for details

Movies Under the Stars – www.centerforamericantheatre.org

• 2008 information not yet posted

• Outside the Historic Elitch Theatre – 38th and Tennyson
• Family films – see website for specifics
• $2.00/person, benefiting renovation of the Historic Elitch Gardens Theater

Movies in the Parks – 720-913-0765 www.denvergov.org/recreation

• 2008 information not yet posted

• Various parks in and around the Denver area – see website for locations
• Family films – see website for specifics

Flicks on the Square – www.historicarvada.org

• Fridays, August 1, 8, 15, 22

• Olde Town Arvada Town Square

Film on the Rocks – 303-697-5968 www.redrocksonline.com

• Various days and dates – see website for details, but general information is as follows: Gates open at 6:00 pm with bands playing from 7:00 until dusk; movies began at dusk @ 9:00 pm. Tickets $10.00 in advance at King Soopers, by phone at 1-866-464-2626, or online at www.denverfilm.org or www.ticketswest.com

• Red Rocks Amphitheater – Morrison off Hwy 93
• Not all films suitable for children

Regal Family Film Festival – http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx

• Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 10:00 am, June 3 through August 6

• West Village Stadium 12 – 14225 W. Colfax; Greenwood Plaza 12 – 8141 E. Arapahoe Rd.
• Fun, family films – see website for list of films to be shown at each location
• Great way to escape the heat
• Concessions available for purchase

Harkins Kid Summer Movie Program – 1-800-601-4763 www.harkinstheaters.com

• May 26 through August 1, 9:45 am

• Northfield Theater – 8300 E 49th Ave (I-70 and Quebec)
• Different PG G-Rated movies run for a week at a time throughout the summer
• $5.00 for ALL ten movies – buy a season pass and pick one day of the week or individual
  movie tickets available for $2.00; must be accompanied by a child; can buy kid concession
  packs for $4.00

CHURCH BAZAARS

All bazaar dates are tentative and based on when they were held in 2007 as the calendar for them has not yet been posted

Holy Family Church Bazaar – 303-455-1664 www.holyfamilydenver.com

• Friday, July 4 – Sunday, July 6, 5:00-11:00 pm

• 4377 Utica St.
• Carnival rides, pickles, food, $10K raffle

Mt. Carmel Church Bazaar – 303-455-0447

• Friday, July 11 – Sunday, July 13, 5:00-11:00 pm

• 3600 Navajo St.
• Carnival rides, pickles, food, Italian culture
• St. Catherine of Siena Parish Festival – 303-455-9090 www.saintcatherine.us
• Friday, July 18 – Sunday, July 20
• 4200 Federal Blvd.

St. Dominic Parish Festival – 303-455-3613 www.stdominicdenver.org

• Friday, August 1 – Sunday, August 3

• 29th Ave & Federal Blvd.

FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

Arvada Celebrates Its Trails – www.arvadafestivals.com

• Saturday, June 7, 10:00 am-2:00 pm

• Various locations throughout Arvada – see website for details
• Opportunities to take a hike, ride a bike and see wild animal exhibitions in celebration of Arvada
• s nature areas and trail systems

Capitol Hill People’s Fair – www.peoplesfair.com

• Saturday, June 7, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm

• Sunday, June 8,10:00 am to 7:00 pm
• Civic Center Park
• A celebration of the diverse Denver urban community and its residents

La Piazza dell’Arte – 303-685-8120 www.larimerarts.org/la_piazza_dell_arte.html

• Saturday, June 7, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm and Sunday, June 8 11:00 am – 7:00 pm

• Larimer Square
• Sidewalk/street art – beautiful original works and reproductions of famous pieces created before your eyes; Italian food and drinks including gelato

Feast on the Fax – 303-321-3212 www.feastonthefax.com

• Tuesday, June 10, 5:00-9:00 pm

• Colfax Ave from Colorado Blvd to Yosemite St
• This third annual celebration features over a dozen participating restaurants from Moroccan to Mexican and everything in between; ticket holders may bike, walk or take shuttles along Colfax and sample cuisine at each location; a portion of the proceeds goes to revitalization effort for this corridor
• Ticket prices – $20 in advance available at King Soopers and online; $25 day of from host restaurants

Summer Art Market – 303-778-6990 www.asld.org

• Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15, 10:00 am–5:00 pm

• Art Students League of Denver – 200 Grant St.
• Art market, music, food and special kids booth

Gold Strike Festival – www.historicarvada.org

• Saturday, June 21, 11:00 am-10:00 pm and Sunday, June 22, 11:00 am-5:00 pm

• Olde Town Arvada – Grandview and Old Wadsworth
• Historic re-enactments, gold panning, arts and crafts and good old-fashioned fun

Fiesta Aurora –303-326-8615 www.auroragov.org

• Sunday, June 8, 12:00–9:00 pm

• Fletcher Plaza – 9898 E. Colfax Ave in Aurora
• Festival celebrating Latino culture

A Taste of Puerto Rico Festival – www.atasteofpuertoricofestival.com

• Sunday, June 8, 10:00 am-8:00 pm

• Cuernavaca Park – 19th St at the Platte River in Denver
• Celebration of Puerto Rican culture

Boulder Jewish Festival – www.boulderjewishfestival.org

• Sunday, June 15 , 11:00 am-5:00 pm

• Boulder County Courthouse Lawn on rhe Pearl Street Mall – between the 1200 and 1500 blocks in Boulder
• Family-oriented celebration of Jewish culture

Highlands Square Street Fair – 303-386-4941 www.highlands-square.com

• Saturday, June 14, 10:00 am–dusk

• Highland Square – 32nd and Lowell
• Special Kids Area with Steele Preschool booth– closes at 6:00 pm

Greek Festival – 303-388-9314 www.assumptioncathedral.org

• Friday, June 20 and Saturday, June 21, 11:00 am–11:00 pm, Sunday, June 22, 11:00 am–8:00 pm

• Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral – 4610 E. Alameda Ave. in Glendale
• Traditional Greek food and entertainment, kids amusement rides
• $1.00 Gate Admission, kids under 12 are free

Juneteenth – 303-832-3770 www.denverjuneteenth.org

• 2008 information not yet posted

• City Park – 17th and Steele St in Denver
• Celebration of the end of slavery in Texas

Cherry Blossom Festival – 303-380-8972 www.tsdbt.org/cherryblossom.html

• Saturday, June 28, 11:00 am–6:00 pm and Sunday, June 29, 11:00 am–4:00 pm

• Sakura Square – Lawrence Street between 19th and 20th
• Japanese food, art, crafts and entertainment; special kids’ area

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival – www.estesmidsummer.com

• Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, 10:00 am–5:00 pm

• Bond Park in Estes Park
• Scandinavian food, crafts and entertainment including re-enactments of Viking activities

Cherry Creek Arts Festival – 303-355-2787 www.cherryarts.org

• Friday, July 4 and Saturday, July 5, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm with music on Fillmore Plaza from 8:00-10:00 pm, Sunday, July 6, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

• Cherry Creek North Shopping District in Denver

Queen City Horse Show – www.asha.net

• Thursday, July 10 through Saturday, July 12, 11:00 am-6:30 pm

• National Western Complex – I-70 and York
• See world class American Saddlebred and Paso Fino show horses competing; visit the stabling areas to view the horses up close

Denver Black Arts Festival – 303-860-0040 www.denbaf.org

• Thursday, July 10 through Sunday, July 13, 10:00 am-8:00 pm

• City Park – 22nd Ave and York
• Celebration of African-American culture featuring drum and drill squads, music, arts and African and Southern food vendors, children
• s pavilion

• $1.00 donation /person requested at the door

Colorado Irish Festival – 303-561-4007 www.coloradoirishfestival.org

• Friday, July 11 through Sunday, July 13, 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

• Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave. Littleton near Bowles and Pierce
• Celebration of Irish culture featuring step dancing, music and food
• Adults – $10; free parking at Columbine HS; no food allowed in

KidSpree – www.auroragov.org

• Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

• Bicentennial Park, 13655 E. Alameda Ave., at the corner of Alameda Avenue and Potomac Street, just west of I-225
• Sixty hands on activities and entertainers just for kids
• Food and beverage available for purchase, free parking at Aurora Mall with shuttle to venue

Boulder Art Fair – 303-449-3774 www.dbi.org

• Saturday, July 19, 10:00 am – 8:00 pm and Sunday, July 20, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

• Pearl Street Mall between 9th and 15th Streets in Boulder
• Art market, music, kid activities along the mall

City Park Festival of the Arts – 720-548-8934 www.cityparkfestival.org

• July 20, 12:00–6:00 pm

• City Park – Ferril Lake
• Local artists, buskers, businesses and food vendors will display their wares ahead of the
  evening jazz concert

Russian Festival – www.russianfestivaldenver.com

• Saturday, July 26, 10:00 am – midnight and Sunday, July 27, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

• Creekside Park – Glendale
• Russian food, art, dance, wine, tasting, ice sculpting, kids activities
• Dragon Boat Festival – 303-722-6852 www.coloradodragonboat.org
• Saturday, July 26 and Sunday, July 27, 10:00 am-7:00 pm
• Sloan’s Lake – 25th Ave and Sheridan Blvd in Denver
• Celebration of Asian-Pacific culture including dragon boat races and a special kids area
• Free parking and shuttles from Invesco Field at Mile High

Buffalo Bill Days – 303-384-0003 www.buffalobilldays.com

• Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27

• 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

Adams County Fair Kids Day – 303-637-8000 www.adamscountyfair.com

• Friday, August 1, 10:00 am

• 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

Lakewood Arts Fest – 303-987-7850 www.lakewood.org

• Saturday August 2, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm and Sunday, August 3, Noon – 4:00 pm

• Lakewood Heritage Center – 801 S. Yarrow St. – Wadsworth Blvd. and Ohio Ave
• Interactive art stations, food, live entertainment

  Scottish Festival – 303-238-6524 www.scottishgames.org

  • Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10, 9:00 am – 4:30 pm

  • Highland Heritage Park – 9651 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch (2 miles south of C-470)
  • Celebration of Scottish heritage including pipers, dance, food, children
  • s games

  • Adults $12/day; children 7-11 and seniors 60+ $8/day; children 6 and under free

  Edgewater Days – 303-238-7803 x10 www.edgewaterco.com

  • 2008 information not yet posted

  • Edgewater – 24th Avenue and Chase Street
  • Small town feel festival with parade (Saturday morning), food, crafts, live music

  City Park Festival of the Arts – www.cityparkfestival.org

  • Saturday, August 11th, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

  • City Park Esplanade – 1545 Detroit St in Denver
  • Local artists and entertainers perform in this family-friendly event

  Boulder Asian Festival – www.bapaweb.org

  • Saturday, August 16 and Sunday, August 17, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • Boulder County Courthouse Lawn – Pearl Street Mall
  • Celebration of varied Asian customs and cultures

  Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival – www.wheatridgecarnationfestival.org

  • Thursday, August 14 to Saturday, August16

  • Anderson Park – 44th and Field St.
  • Activities for all ages including a parade on Saturday; see website for complete listing including times; Saturday is family day
  • Limited parking – free shuttle along 44th Ave between Robb and Vance Streets

  Westminster Faire – 303-430-2400 http://www.ci.westminster.co.us/res/rec/faire/

  • Saturday, August 16, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • Westminster City Park – 105th and Sheridan Blvd
  • Day of entertainment, arts and crafts, vendors, great food, a sports challenge, jumping castles for the whole family

  Rocky Mountain Balloon Festival – 303-697-1039 www.rockymountainballoonfestival.com

  • Friday, August 22, 6:00 – 8:00 am

  • Saturday, August 23 6:00 am – 11:00 am and 4:00 – 8:30 pm
  • Sunday August 24, 6:30 – 11:00 am
  • Chatfield State Park – C470 and Wadsworth Blvd
  • Balloon ascensions and illumination (at night), Celebrate Outdoors activities and events, live music
  • $7.00 park admission, event admission is free

  Lakewood on Parade Festival – 303-232-3389 www.lakewoodonparade.com

  • Due to the DNC, this event will not be held this year

  • Belmar Park – 801 S. Wadsworth Blvd
  • Food, live entertainment, activities for kids

  Englewood FunFest – 303-762-2598 www.englewoodgov.org

  • Saturday, August 23, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

  • Belleview Park – Belleview at Inca St.
  • An “Olde Tyme Fairâ€? – Activities include: field games, carnival games, pie making contest, duck races, mechanical bull, calf roping, pony rides, dunk tank, arts and crafts, face painting, hay rack rides, inflatables; live entertainment throughout the day
  • Some attractions may have a small fee

  Taste of Colorado – 303-295-6330 www.atasteofcolorado.com

  • Friday, August 29, 11:30 am–10:00 pm, Saturday, August 30 and Sunday, August 31, 10:30
    am–10:00 pm and Monday, September 1, 10:30 am–8:30 pm

  • Civic Center Park – Colfax and Broadway in Denver
  • Food from restaurants near and far, and a special kids area

  Festival International – 303-361-6169 www.aurorabusiness.org

  • Saturday, September 13, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

  • Fletcher Plaza – 9898 E. Colfax Ave in Aurora
  • Celebration of cultures from around the world including special activities for kids

  Festival Italiano – 303-742-1501 www.belmarcolorado.com

  • Saturday, September 20 and Sunday, September 21, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

  • Belmar Shopping District – Alameda and Wadsworth
  • Celebration of Italian culture – food, gelato, art, bocce ball, opera that kids can participate in.

  Oktoberfest – www.oktoberfestdenver.com

  • September 19-21 and 26-28, times vary by day

  • 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

  4th OF JULY CELEBRATIONS

  Colorado Symphony Orchestra Patriotic Concert – www.coloradosymphony.org

  • Friday, July 4, 7:00 pm

  • City Park Meadow – behind the Museum of Nature and Science in Denver
  • An all American, apple pie program

  Old Fashioned July 4th Celebration – 303-399-1859 www.fourmilepark.org

  • Friday, July 4, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

  • Four-Mile Historic Park – 715 S. Forest St.
  • Horse-drawn rides – $2 adults, $1 children under 12
  • $7 adults, $4 seniors/students children 5 and under free

  Arvada 4th of July Festival – www.arvadafestivals.com

  • Friday, July 4, starting at 3:00 pm, fireworks at 9:00 pm

  • Lutz/Stenger Sports Complex, W. 58th Avenue just west of Kipling
  • Family-friendly events all afternoon capped off by fireworks

  Aurora 4th of July Festival – www.auroragov.org

  • Friday, July 4, starting at 5:30 pm, fireworks at 9:30 pm

  • Aurora Municipal Center lawn – Chambers at Alameda
  • Live music including the Aurora Symphony orchestra, food and beverages and capped off by fireworks

  Broomfield Great American Picnic and Fireworks Extravaganza – 303-464-5530

  • Friday, July 4th, festivities start at 5:00 pm, concert at 7:00 pm, fireworks at 9:15 pm

  • NW corner of City and County Municipal Center Complex – Third Avenue and DesCombes

  Boulder 4th of July Fireworks – www.KBCO.com

  • Friday, July 4, gates open at 8:00 pm, fireworks at 9:45 pm

  • Folsom Field on the CU Campus
  • Fireworks choreographed to live music

  Edgewater Fireworks – 303-238-7803 www.edgewaterco.com

  • Friday, July 4, entertainment and food and drinks starting at 6:00 pm

  • Citizens Park – 24th Ave and Chase St.

  Englewood Family Festival and Fireworks – 303-762-2598 www.englewoodgov.org

  • Friday, July 4, various activities from 3:00 to 9:30 pm

  • Belleview, Cornerstone and Prospect Parks – all parks off of Belleview between Broadway and Santa Fe
  • Face-painting, jumping castles, eating contests and fireworks

  Glendale Fireworks – www.glendale.co.us

  • Saturday, July 5, dusk

  • Cherry Creek Drive at Cherry St in Glendale
  • Half an hour of fireworks

  Georgetown and Idaho Springs Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebrations – 303 -569-2555
  www.georgetowncolorado.com

  • Friday, July 4, All Day, fireworks at dusk

  • Throughout the towns of Georgetown and Idaho Springs
  • Parade, BBQ, bucket brigade

  Golden Fireworks – www.goldenlionsclub.org

  • Friday, July 4th, events starting at noon, concert at 7:00 pm, fireworks at 9:30 pm

  • Lions Park – 10th and Maples Streets in Golden

  Highlands Ranch 4th of July Festival – www.highlandsranch.org

  • Friday, July 4th, parade at 9:00 am, other events from 11:00 am-6:00 pm, fireworks at 9:15 pm

  • Town Center – Ridgeline and Highlands Ranch Pkwy

  Littleton Red, White and You Celebration – 303-409-2626 www.ifoothills.org

  • Thursday, July 3, amusements starting at 6:00 pm, concert at 7:30 pm, fireworks at 9:30 pm

  • Clement Park – Bowles and Pierce

  Stapleton 4th of July Parade – www.StapletonDenver.com

  • Friday, July 4, 10:00-11:00 am

  Westminster 4th of July – 303-430-2400 www.ci.westminster.co.us

  • Friday, July 4, 6:00 pm, fireworks at dusk

  • Westminster City Park – 10455 Sheridan Blvd

  REOCURRING EVENTS

  Third Thursday on 32nd – www.highlands-square.com

  • Third Thursday of the Month, May through November, 5:00-8:00 pm

  • Along 32nd Ave near Lowell

  First Friday Art Walk – 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 – www.oldsouthpearlstreet.com

  • First Friday of the Month, April to July, 6:00-10:00 pm

  • South Pearl Street between Evans and Buchtel in Denver

  First Fridays on Santa Fe – www.artdistrictonsantafe.com

  • First Friday of the Month, May through December, 6:00-9:00 pm

  • Santa Fe Drive between 6th and 13th Avenues
  • Free food and drinks, live music, art, jewelry and other displays

  Golden Triangle First Fridays – www.gtmd.org

  • First Friday of the Month, January through September, 5:00-9:00 pm

  • Golden Triangle Neighborhood – Lincoln between Speer and 13th Ave in Denver
  • Free shuttle bus to participating galleries

  OTHER EVENTS

  Summer Story Hour in The Park – parkstories@aol.com www.cityparkalliance.org

  • Saturdays, June 7 through July 7th, 10:00 – 11;00 am

  • West side of City Park, behind the Graham-Bible House – 21st and York
  • Special guests read stories aimed at kids 3 to 7
  • Lemonade served after the stories

  Family Fire Muster – www.westmetrofire.org

  • Saturday, June 14, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

  • Red Rocks Community College – Lakewood Campus, 13300 W 6th Ave (between Simms and Indiana)
  • Fire prevention and rescue events for children from preschool age up

  Association of Northern Front Range Museums -http://www.goldenpioneermuseum.com/ANFRM.htm

  • Information on 25 small museums along the Front Range, most featuring exhibits on the
    history of the city in which it resides; links to the museum website, if they have one

  • Great outing for a hot or wet when you don’t want to stay at home
  • Generally inexpensive admission prices

  Wild Rides – 303-289-0930

  • Year round starting at 9:00 am

  • Trolley tours of the wildlife on the former Rocky Mountain Arsenal
  • You must call for reservations

  Heritage Square – 303-279-2789 www.heritagesquare.info

  • Alpine slide, kiddie amusement rides, go karts, bumper and paddle boats, fishing, train, shopping, musical and children
  • s 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 – 303-795-3950 www.littletongov.org/museum

  • 6028 S Gallup St., Littleton

  • 14 acres of history including working farms dating back to the 1860s, a 1903 blacksmith shop and ice house; costumed interpreters give information
  • Hours – Tue-Fri 8:00 am-5:00 pm; Sat 10:00 am-5:00 pm; Sun 1:00-5:00 pm; closed Mondays & holidays

  Bear Creek Lake Park – 303-697-6159
  www.lakewood.org/index.cfm

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  • 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

  Tiny Town – 303-697-6829 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

  Summer of Reading – 720-865-1306 www.summerofreading.org

  • Reading events for kids (ages birth to 5th grade) at Denver Public Library branches with prizes earned for time spent reading or being read to

  • Registration begins May 29, program runs through July 31
  • See website or call for details

  Venice on the Creek – 303-893-0750 www.veniceonthecreek.com

  • Gondola-like boat rides down Cherry Creek near Downtown

  • Runs June through August
  • Thursday through Sunday from 5:00 pm-10:00 pm; candlelight rides available starting at 8:30 pm, reservations strongly suggested; group charters available on Wednesdays
  • Roundtrip and half rides available – see website for current rates. Full ride starts and ends at Creek Front Plaza at Larimer and Speer, lasts about 75 minutes and includes a historical tour and 8 locks. The half ride starts and ends at Creek Front and boats for about 30-35 minutes, and includes a tour and a total of four locks. The one-way trip starts at Creek Front Plaza at Larimer and Speer and boats to Confluence Park or vice versa, and includes a historical tour and a total of four locks.

  TOURS

  • 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

  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

  Colorado State Capitol Building – 303-866-2604 www.colorado.gov

  • 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

  Coors Brewery – 303-277-2552 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
  • 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

  MARKETS

  European
  A Paris Street Market – 720-252-5688 www.aparisstreetmarket.com

  • First Saturday of the Month, May 3 to October 4, 8:00 am -3:00 pm

  • Aspen Grove – 7301 S Santa Fe Dr in Littleton
  • An open-air, European style flea market

  Ballpark Market – 303-589-2800 www.ballparkmarket.com

  • Second Saturday of the Month, April 12 to October 11, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

  • Larimer Street between 21st and 22nd
  • An open-air, European style flea market

  Sweet William Market – 303-589-2800 www.StapletonDenver.com

  • Last Saturday of the Month, May 24 to September 27, 9:00 am-3:00 pm

  • Founders
  • Green – 29th and Roslyn St.

  • An open-air, European style flea market, art, food

  Urban Market – 303-260-6000 www.denverpavilions.com

  • Thursdays, June 19 to August 9th, 11:00 am-9:00 pm

  • Denver Pavilions – 16th Street Mall at Glenarm
  • An artisan experience featuring fine arts, crafts, jewelry and fresh produce (food available from 10:00 am-2:00 pm)

  Farmers’ Markets
  All Colorado Farmers’ Markets listed at: www.ams.usda.gov/farmersmarkets/States/Colorado.htm or www.ag.state.co.us/mkt/farmfresh

  Old South Pearl Street Farmers

• Market – www.oldsouthpearlstreet.com
  • 1500 block of S. Pearl Street

  • Sundays, June 8 through October, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

  Colorado Fresh Markets – 303-442-1837 www.coloradofreshmarkets.com
  City Park

  • City Park Esplanade – between 17th & Colfax (in front of East High School)

  • Sundays, June-October, 9:00 am-1:00 pm
    Cherry Creek

  • 1st Avenue & University – Bed, Bath & Beyond parking lot
  • Saturday s, May-October, 7:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • Wednesday s, June-September, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Stapleton

  • Quebec and 29th Ave
  • Sundays, June 15-September, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

  Laughing Dog Farms Markets – 303-621-8081 www.laughingdogfarms.com
  Southlands

  • Southlands Retail Center – E-470 and Smoky Hill

  • Saturdays, May 17 – October, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
  • Thursdays, June 19 – October, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
    Lonetree

  • Yosemite and Maximus behind Stallions
  • Saturdays, May 17 – October, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
    Civic Center

  • 14th and Broadway
  • Wednesday s, June 11 –September 25, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

    Elitch Theater – 303-232-2935 www.centerforamericantheatre.org

    • West 38th Avenue & Tennyson

    • 2008 Information not yet posted

    Denver Farmers Markets– 303-877-FARM www.denverfarmersmarket.com
    Aspen Grove

    • Littleton – 7301 S Santa Fe

    • Wednesdays, June 18, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
      Tamarac Square

    • Tamarac Square Shopping Center – South Tamarac Dr and East Hampden
    • Mondays, June 23 through October, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
      Aurora

    • 333 N. Havana Street (Maya Sports Bar and Grill parking lot)
    • Tuesdays, June 24 through October, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
      Highlands Ranch Town Center

    • Civic Green Park – between Lucent Blvd and Broadway
    • Sundays, May 4 through October, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
      Southwest Plaza

    • Southwest Plaza Mall – Wadsworth and Bowles

    Urban Market – 303-260-6000 denverpavilions.com

    • Thursdays, June 19 to August 7, 10:00 am-2:00 pm
      Denver Pavilions – 16th Street Mall at Glenarm

    • Food and produce vendors open as part of this larger artisan market

    KIDS EAT CHEAP OR FREE SCHEDULE
    Disclaimer: This is posted in good faith, please call the restaurants/venues themselves to verify the info posted here.

    EVERYDAY
    IHOP – $0.99 – 3:00-9:00 pm O’Charley’s Restaurant
    Old Spaghetti Factory (with coupon from Kids Pages Magazine)

    Sunday
    LoDos – $1.99 Lansdowne Arms – after 4:00 pm
    La Msa Mexican Restaurant Sunset Grill
    Jose Pepper’s Authentic Mexican Food Chartroose Caboose
    Big D’s BBQ (Parker) Dickey

  • s BBQ Pit

    Monday
    Brothers BBQ Buffalo Wild Wings – $0.99 – 5:00-8:00 pm
    C.B. & Potts CiCi’s Pizza
    Chartroose Caboose – after 5:00 pm Cinzetti’s – 5:00-9:00 pm
    Fuddruckers – $0.99 – 5:00-9:00 pm Gunther Toody’s
    Rio Grande TGI Fridays
    Big D’s BBQ (Parker) Bono’s BBQ

    Tuesday
    3 Margarittas Bennigans
    Black Eyed Pea – after 5:00 pm Brothers BBQ
    Champps Chick-Fil-A
    Cinzetti’s – 5:00-9:00 pm Denny’s – 4:00-10:00 pm
    Fazolli’s – $0.99 – 5:00-8:00 pm Fuddruckers – $0.99 – 5:00-9:00 pm
    Lone Star Steakhouse Perkins
    Pizza Street Planet Subs – after 4:00 pm
    Ponderosa Steak House – after 4:00 pm Salty Iguana Mexican Restaurant
    Big D’s BBQ (Parker) Treo (& ½ price hamburgers)
    Pasquini

  • s (Highland)

    Wednesday
    Applebees – $0.99
    Old Chicago
    Rainforest Café – after 5:00 pm Big D’s BBQ (Parker)
    Woody’s Woodfire Pizza

    Thursday
    Buffalo Wild Wings C.B. & Potts – $1.00
    Big D’s BBQ (Parker)

    Saturday
    Lone Star Steakhouse – 11:00 am – 4:00 pm LoDo’s – $1.99