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Meet the Grinch at this Who-ville brunch & holiday event
Who’s the mean one? Certainly not Mr. Grinch! WHO-LIGAN BRUNCH Children can embrace the holiday cheer with the Who-Ligan Brunch at Kachina. Available from November 30 until December 22 on weekends from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., this Whoville inspired breakfast features the Churro-Ho-Ho Waffles ($12) — two churro waffles served with bacon and eggs. Pair it with the Feel All Toasty Inside ($4), a creamy Mexican hot chocolate topped with festive green sprinkles. WHO-LIGAN HOLIDAY Bring the whole family down to the Block for some Who-ligan Fun in December – featuring visits from Cindy Lou and Photo Ops with “The Mean One” himself! Start the day off with GREEN hot cocoa and story time hosted by Cindy Lou at 10:30 AM, followed by free photos inside ...
Denver’s Top Thanksgiving Dinners & Events 2024
If you’re spending Thanksgiving weekend in Denver, there are various festive events to enjoy with your family. From holiday lights to dinner ideas, don’t miss these ideas from Visit Denver. Holiday Lights Cherry Creek North Winter Wanderland WHEN: Nov. 16–Dec. 24, 2024 WHERE: Cherry Creek North Winter Wanderland displays a collection of free holiday offerings and festivities throughout the neighborhood! Festivities include a dazzling display of nearly one million twinkling lights on more than 600 trees spread throughout the walkable neighborhood and Giving Machines — vending machines that don’t dispense snacks or drinks, but instead offer the chance to make a positive impact! Throughout the holiday season, enjoy The Million Light Plug-I...
Denver Halloween Fun for adults or kids: from Boo Brunch to a murder mystery
Are you looking for some spooky fun? Don’t miss our ultimate guide to Denver’s pumpkin patches and corn mazes. From a Boo Brunch Buffet to a murder mystery dinner at The Fort to a Bird Dog Halloween special, here are some other Denver ideas for Halloween fun. Halloween Fun for Adults or Kids in Denver Spooky Cinema Series, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25 & Nov. 1 This fall, join Halcyon, a hotel in Cherry Creek, under the stars for a Spooky Cinema Series at its open-air theater with poolside screenings of iconic spooky season films. Enjoy complimentary popcorn while floating in the heated pool or curl up on a chaise lounge for the haunted film under the Colorado skyline. Tickets are $25 per person, including the film screening, complimentary popcorn and pool access. Gu...
Get your ‘pumpkin spice’ on at these fun Denver eateries
Denver embraces the pumpkin spice craze with a variety of seasonal offerings as fall approaches. Here are some great places and ways to enjoy pumpkin spice in the Mile High City (and be sure to double-check prior to visiting as menus change frequently). Also, don’t miss: The Ultimate Denver Guide to Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes. 1. Local Coffee Shops Starbucks: Known for its iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte, Starbucks locations around Denver serve up this seasonal favorite. Peet’s Coffee: Peet’s offers a Pumpkin Spice Latte with their signature coffee blend. The Denver Tea Room: A charming spot where you can enjoy a pumpkin spice tea or latte in a cozy setting. 2. Bakeries and Cafes Little Man Ice Cream: They sometimes offer a pumpkin spice ice cream flavor during the fall season. ...
Find out who has the best burger at the Denver Burger Battle
Who has the best burger in Denver? Denver’s most anticipated all-you-can-eat and drink festivals – Denver Burger Battle – returns on Thursday, August 1, pitting more than 19 area restaurants against each other to crown the best burger in Denver. Seven new restaurants will compete this year (compared to five new restaurants in 2023), including Blue Spruce Brewing Co., Ultreia, and The W Denver. Denver Burger Battle, produced by Team Player Productions, will be held at the Auraria Campus – Tivoli Quad (1000 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80204) at 5:30 p.m. Established in 2010, this tasting event includes unlimited samplings of burgers, sides, desserts, beer, wine and cocktails. Attendees will crown a People’s Choice award. A panel of judges, made up of chefs...
Denver’s best patio dining for summer fun (bring the kids to some of them!)
Grab the kids and enjoy all that Denver’s glorious summers have to offer by enjoying patio dining as a family. From skyward rooftop terraces to lushly landscaped gardens, these are some of the ultimate spots to eat and drink alfresco in Denver, we’ve teamed up with Visit Denver to share a few favorites. Number Thirty Eight — named to recognize Colorado’s status as the 38th state to enter the union — is the River North Art District’s (RiNo) answer to, well, everything: live local and national bands; outdoor movie screens; beach volleyball courts; a taproom; food, wine and cocktails. The whopping 18,000-square-foot patio, packed with picnic tables, Adirondack chairs with cup holders and a duo of bar rails, is unlike any other concept in the city, its acr...
Ultimate Denver Summer Fun Guide 2024: Ultimate Family Activities (175+ ideas)
The ultimate family activity guide for Denver summer fun in 2024. Our highly-anticipated round-up is here and we have more than 175 ideas for your Denver staycation–from waterparks to local trips to hikes to indoor fun. Denver has all you need for summer fun with your family. Denver’s Best Summer Activities for Families 2024 Mile High Mamas has the best guide for family indoor activities in Denver, as well as the best outdoor fun. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of this article for our recommendations for Denver’s best hikes, splash parks, waterfall hikes, pools and more. We have included some of Denver’s best playgrounds below but be sure to also check out Denver Playgrounds & Parks: A guide to the best play areas in metro Denver. We have also included businesses that ...
Denver Restaurant Week: Prices start at $25!
VISIT DENVER’s Denver Restaurant Week was initially designed to showcase Denver’s growing culinary offerings to local residents during a traditionally slow time of year; over the past 19 years, it has evolved to highlight what is now an award-winning, nationally recognized dining scene. Denver Restaurant Week March 1-10, 2024 will showcase the creative, exciting menus that diners have come to expect – with both to-go and in-person options. For the first time, Denver Restaurant Week will include four price points: $25, $35, $45 and $55 for a multi-course meal. Do you want to check out the current list of participating restaurants, cuisines, neighborhoods and dietary restrictions? Check them out here!
Thanksgiving Dinner in Denver: Where to eat in 2023
Don’t love the hassle of cooking Thanksgiving dinner? We’ve rounded up the top places to eat Thanksgiving dinner in Denver 2023. And while there are a lot of advantages to a homecooked Thanksgiving meal (i.e. LEFTOVERS), we all know the stress and the mess. So, why not avoid both with our guide to Denver restaurants that are offering traditional and non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner for families with kids of all ages? Be sure to make reservations prior to Thanksgiving and check back to this page often for new restaurants we’ve added to the list. Several restaurants will offer Denver Thanksgiving dinners to-go that we have included below. Need some table decor? Check out these cute ideas including fall garlands, table pieces, tablecloths and more. Thank...
Invent your own treats at this Denver dessert shop
Ice creams! Candies! Composed desserts! Hip, colorful shop! All those sugarplums no longer need to just dance in your mouth–now, your imagination can run wild straight into your mouth. There’s always something fantastically wacky and wonderful to try at this bewitching West Highland dessert emporium from Ian Kleinman, a molecular magician and science lab conjurer who schooled Denver in crazy-cool things like Twizzler space foam, exploding whipped cream, spun sugar, candy corn powder, clouds of smoke and pomegranate fizz pop-rocks — tricks that reach way beyond Willy Wonka’s fictional candy factory. Reserved tickets, available on the Inventing Room website, are required to enter the dessert wonderland, which plays host to themed cooking demonstrations and small group tasting...
Denver Burger Battle is TODAY!
I went to a BBQ this weekend when the conversation turned to who has the best burger? While several people around me said they like Bud’s (in Sedalia) one confessed Cherry Cricket is the only reason he goes to Cherry Creek. What makes the best burger? Is it all about the bun? Is it about the beef (or lack of – for our vegetarian friends)? Is it how it is cooked or all the amazing toppings? I’m open to trying any of them. One time I went with a friend to a burger place and the waiter talked us into trying one with peanut butter and an egg. I didn’t think it sounded that great – until I tried it. Now, every time I visit her we have to go there to get that burger! Denver Burger Battle is Thursday, August 3 at the Tivoli Quad. They’ve gathered Denver’s top burger restaurants to bri...
Denver’s Sipp Soda Bar: Near-death experiences + a viral social media success!
We love a good soda…and a good story of overcoming the odds and bringing goodness to the world. The story of Sipp Soda Bar has both. Co-owners Tim Kellogg and Wendy McFarland, who are also husband and wife, opened Sipp Soda Bar in the midst of the pandemic, with Kellogg nearly dying three times when he contracted COVID-19. With the pandemic threatening the success of their small business, and Kellogg recovering from lingering health complications, he and McFarland created a TikTok account for their small business, which catapulted to a following of more than 200,000 and received over 1.4M likes. “Good Morning America” continued its “Up in Your Business” segment, which spotlights small businesses across the U.S. to give them a boost ahead of the busy summer months. McFarland shared ho...
