Weekender

Well Dealers, the weekend is upon us. Hooray.

Oh don't get me wrong, I am excited for a little R & R, that is for sure - I think I am just having trouble thawing out from the unseasonably low temperatures we have been experiencing this week. (I am not kidding, the Treehouse has been like a freaking icebox! The "magic" of highrise living includes the oft-overlooked truth that switching over from a/c to heat each season takes some coordination and time. It is not going to happen just because there is a freak cold snap, so bust out the lined track pants and hunker down!)

Enough kvetching anyway - This weekend I am celebrating my 5th wedding anniversary with The Hub (today, actually) and looking forward to a nice cozy dinner some place warm with a big glass of red wine (or several) this evening. Other than that, it is nose-to-the-grindstone for this girl; I have massive amounts of work to do for my class.

Didn't get those tickets to the GABF? Don't really care?
What can YOU do with your weekend that is fun and frugal?

9/25 - A great way to warm up and start the weekend off, Seven Cups Fine Teas on South Pearl is offering a free tasting of Taiwanese Oolongs as part of its ongoing tasting series. Check out their website for info on this and other tastings and talks coming up.
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9/26 - Saturday is Museum Day! What does this mean for us? Free admission to hundreds of museums and cultural venues across the country! Check here for a full list and details, and get your learn on!
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9/26 - Highlands Ranch hosts Colorado's 2nd annual European Festival at Civic Green Park this Saturday, so you can "visit Europe without ever leaving Colorado" (Now THAT is frugal!) The festival's website has details of events, entertainment, and activities.
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9/26- At 11:00 am on Saturday, head on over to Jared's Nursery and Garden Center in Littleton and watch the great pumpkin(s) rise as growers compete in the 4th annual Giant Pumpkin weigh off. There are adult and children's competitions, and also a free straw maze and obstacle course for the family to explore! Get the full address and details here.
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9/25-9/27 - Steering clear of the madness that is the sold out Great American Beer Fest? The Denver Beer Festival continues this weekend. There are tons of different activities celebrating all things beer going on all over the Mile High City this weekend. Check out all the offerings here.
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9/25-9/27 - It is the 40th anniversary of Oktoberfest as done by the Larimer Group. It is also their last time presenting the festival. So head to Larimer Street between 20th and 22nd and do the chicken dance in the middle of the street one last time. Info here. (I liked it better when it was on Larimer Square, myself.)
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And fall activities that are fun any weekend:
Farmer's Markets:
Old South Pearl
Metro Denver Farmers Markets
Colorado Fresh Markets (includes Cherry Creek)

Apple Picking: a list of local places to pick your own apples is here

I bet I missed a TON of great things, so don't be shy, share them with other Dealers in the comments section below.
Happy Weekend!