I don’t know about you, but I really could get lost in the special days that we have – ice cream day, be a friend day..I’d love to have a Gretchen is Awesome day. I think I might even be inclined to combine Gretchen is Awesome day with Hot & Spicy Day (which was Sunday). I’m not even sure what I might do to celebrate Gretchen is Awesome day – but I can tell you that it might include eating TandoorChef Indian yumminess! Oh YES! then I might travel over to TCBY (it’s one of my fave places) to try the flavor of the month (the blueberry pomegranite this month is pretty good – wish they’d bring back the Greek vanilla though). I would take in a family comedy show like Ralph Harris at Comedy Works South (all ages show on August 26th). And on Gretchen is Awesome day – I might go searching for a deal…or two…or three…

Free Days

The Denver Botanic Gardens will host a free day on August 28th and the Denver Art Museum will be free on September 1.  Take the family and enjoy our cultural facilities for FREE!

Taste of Colorado

Plan ahead for the Taste of Colorado Labor Day weekend (Aug 31 – Sept 3) at Civic Center Park. Featured acts, including Top Hogs, Magical Enchantment with Erika Sodos, Machinez Remainz Dance Crew, and Istari World Percussion, on the Comfort Dental KidzStage. Children and adults can stay busy for hours with carnival rides, games, educational exhibits, and more. The four-day, free admission, food, music, and entertainment. The fun includes Kidzone, Carnival games and rides, Festival of Mountain and Plains area.

Free Summer Concerts

There are still a couple weeks left to catch some really great free entertainment.

• Skyline Park – American Flyers movie will be shown next to the D&F Tower,  on August 25 starting at dusk at Skyline Park
• Southlands in Aurora will host their FREE Friday concert on August 24th featuring Under a Blood Red Sky from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Highlands Ranch  celebrates Culture on the Green on Civic Green Park Friday, August 24th from 6:30 p.m.  to  8:30 p.m. featuring the Banjo Society (yes, I almost typed banJOY).
• FlatIron Crossing will host The Tripping Griswolds for the their Thursday night concert this week August 23rd from 6 p.m to 9 p.m.

Another H&M

THIS WEEK!!!!  I couldn’t remember why the 23rd was seared into my brain…I remember now it is the opening of  a new H&M store at Flatiron Crossing. The first 100 shoppers at the FlatIron store will get T-shirts and gift cards valued at $10 to $300, as well as in-store specials and giveaways.

American Girl doll patterns

Does one of your kiddos have an American Girl Doll? I know the clothes can seem almost as expensive (or maybe even more) than what I would spend on an outfit for my own daughter! You can make your own doll clothes – a dress or even a swimsuit. Plus you can get two more FREE patterns from the very same makers of the real American Girl Doll clothes when you subscribe to Liberty Jane Clothing newsletter!

CiCi’s $5 Faves

Going on now through Oct. 14, guests can race into CiCi’s for “$5 Faves” each Monday – Thursday. During Happy Hour from 2 – 4 p.m., guests can enjoy the adult buffet, featuring CiCi’s endless selection of 28+ pizzas in rotation, pasta, soup, salad and desserts, for just $5, including a regular drink.Or, take home a large, one-topping To Go pizza for just $5 anytime Monday – Thursday- what a great way to start this school year! 

Ski Deals

Labor Day is the unofficial kick-off to ski season with great deals to be had on gear and lift tickets. Look for our upcoming post about great Ski Area Deals you can snag now! Plan ahead!

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