Juneteenth, the combination of “June” and “nineteenth,” has been a day of celebration for more than 150 years. The day commemorates June 19, 1865, when Major General Gordon Granger landed in Galveston, Texas with news the war was over and the enslaved were free.  The Emancipation Proclamation, which freed all slaves in the United States, […]

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, no, it’s giant grasshoppers! Going to the theater isn’t going to return to normal anytime soon so theater artist Erin Rollman tried to come up with an idea for a show that her Buntport Theater troupe could do after rules imposed to stop the spread of the coronavirus made it […]

The fish are starting to bite at waters all around the state. To give everyone an opportunity to get out and get some hits, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is inviting residents and nonresident anglers of all ages to participate in its annual Free Fishing Weekend on June 6 to 7. The free fishing weekend is […]

Ready to celebrate? When Memorial Day weekend (May 22–25, 2020) rolls around in Denver, we go big. Check-out these awesome events from Visit Denver that are open for your enjoyment. Be sure to also see our 2020 Denver Summer Activity Guide for more ideas.  MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS SHIKI DREAMS WHEN: May 14–July 5, 2020 WHERE: 2219 […]

Breaking news: Summer isn’t canceled. Sure, it may look a bit different in the times of COVID-19 but there will still be plenty of outdoor and indoor fun for kids of all ages.  With the help of our readers (yes, that’s you!) Mile High Mamas has compiled a list of fun activities in the Denver […]

Flying high…for a cause! In collaboration with Colorado Governor, Jared Polis and Mile High United Way, a group of local aviators will donate their time and resources to raise money and awareness for the Help Colorado Now program through a Flyover Fundraising Parade and Aerial Salute to essential workers. With a generous $500,000 challenge match from Lockheed […]

 Internationally acclaimed Denver band The Lumineers will present “Colorado Gives Back,” a live stream benefit concert on Friday, May 8th from 1:00 – 4:00 pm MT on The Lumineers YouTube Channel. The live streaming event will feature an all-star lineup including The Lumineers, OneRepublic, Jewel, Nathaniel Rateliff, as well as special guests including former Colorado […]

Whether in your backyard or in your living room, join families across the country live on Facebook on Saturday, May 2 for a day of fun virtual adventures from the Boy Scouts of America. From camp-style cooking and friendly competitions, to special guests and campfire singalongs, this virtual event will bring the best parts of […]

Now more than ever, our hearts are turned to the importance of taking care of this beautiful world.  As the first U.S. state travel office to develop a comprehensive destination stewardship plan aimed at inspiring travelers to reduce their impacts, the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), along with destinations across the state, is creating opportunities for […]

Can’t visit your favorite attractions in Denver? No problem!  Denver residents complying with a mandatory “stay at home” order to help curb the spread of the coronavirus can still explore The Mile High City’s rich cultural and performing arts scenes and attractions from the safety of their homes with a new online resource called Virtually Denver. The new web […]