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Happy Fourth of July! (video)

Think all fireworks shows are the same? Then you haven’t been to the CBS4 Independence Eve celebration at Civic Center Park in downtown Denver. Produced by the Civic Center Conservancy and The Colorado Symphony, the CBS4 Independence Eve Celebration is arguably the best fireworks show we’ve ever seen! It’s not just fireworks, although the fireworks [...]

Denver Greek Festival 2011 (Video)

Greek food and pastries (yum!), traditional Greek music and dancing and Greek art and jewelry, what’s not to love? Fair rides, games and toys for kids. Opa!

Wash Park Garden Tour 2011

Every year the Washington Park Garden Tour allows the public the unique opportunity to experience 10 beautiful and private gardens at homes in the Washington Park neighborhood. Get ideas for xeriscaping and landscaping a city yard here!

Westword Music Showcase (Video)

A huge indoor and outdoor music festival in the Golden Triangle neighborhood. It’s super cheap for a music festival and a great place to experience new (and old) music. Kid-friendly.

28th Annual Highlands Street Fair (Video)

This neighborhood event is held annually on Father’s Day weekend and takes place in the trendy Highlands neighborhood. Food, drink, artist and vendor booths and live music.

*VIDEO* Denver Chalk Art Festival

This two day street-painting festival takes place in historic Larimer Square, where over 200 artists draw chalk masterpieces on the street. The festival is put on by the Larimer Arts Association, a non-profit aimed at promoting arts awareness and education in Denver.

*VIDEOS* All-inclusive Guide to Summer Outdoor Concerts Series in Denver

The Denver Metro area has TONS of summer concert series going on, who knew? Well you do now! Check out the list below and find one close to home and ride your bike down and enjoy. Don’t forget to grab a blanket or chairs and a picnic!

*VIDEO* Capitol Hill People’s Fair 2011

The Capitol Hill People’s Fair happens every year in Denver in the beginning of June as a celebration of the diverse urban community and its residents. Arts & crafts, food, live music.

Film on the Rocks 2011

Put on by the Denver FilmCenter, Film on the Rocks is a weekly event from May 31st through August 15th, 2011 at Red Rocks Amphitheater. Yes, the dates ARE on a school night (Mon, Tues or Weds) but hey, it’s summer, so what?

24th Annual Boulder Creek Festival

I used to live in Boulder once upon a time and one of my favorite things to do for Memorial Day weekend was hang out at the Boulder Creek Festival. It’s a huge festival that spans across Central Park and the Municipal Building grounds along the Boulder Creek and just across from downtown. The three [...]