Weekender

Ooooo, the weekend is upon us!! Well, almost, but I just couldn't wait to get started - Oh how I LOVE the weekend, let's start it today!

What is fun and frugal around town this weekend? Here are a few ideas for you:

5/6 - Playing hooky? Well then the LEAST you can do is get a little culture, and Denver Public School's annual Shakespeare Festival is a perfect place to do it! Free to the public, this event features DPS students from kindergarten (seriously, how cute is that? ) through 12th grade doing scenes from Shakespeare's works, along with "The Challenge Bowl" in which students compete against each other in a trivia contest about the famous bard. The fun starts at Skyline Park at 10 am with opening ceremonies, then a parade to the Performing Arts complex where the performances begin at 10:45 and last until 3:45. Get the info about the fun here.
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5/6 - Grab your girlfriends and head to historic downtown Golden for some ladies only fun this evening - Stop in at any of the local vendors and purchase an invitation packet for only $12.50 and "sample" all there is to offer. Everyone with a bracelet & map will receive free samples, tasty treats & beverages from dozens of participating merchants. The event runs from 4pm - 8pm, so kick off your weekend a little early! (For more info email: info@foothillsartcenter.org)
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5/7 - It is First Friday in Denver's art districts, with lots great 'hoods to choose from. Go here for a good list of them.
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5/7 - Looking to add the perfect furry friend to your family? Well, Family Fun Fridays at the Dumb Friends League allow you to do just that, while taking 50% off the adoption fee, and letting your two-legged little ones engage in some fun animal related games and activities. Check out the Dumb Friends League website for details.
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5/8-5/9- Denver's annual Cinco De Mayo Celebration at Civic Center Park is taking place this weekend, with food, music, vendors, childrens' activities and so much more. Take a look at the event website for specific schedules, directions, and all the information you need to enjoy this big, lively event!
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5/8 - Garage sale season is officially upon us, and there is no better way to welcome it then by attending or participating in the neighborhood-wide Wash Park Garage Sale this Saturday from 8a.m. - 2p.m. All homes in this area are welcome to participate by setting out your items for sale in your front yard or garage. A list of participating homes is posted online at http://www.denverlifestyle.com/
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5/8 - Free yoga? Sign me up!! Ever Saturday at noon, Root Yoga Center. offers a FREE one-hour community class. It’s open to all abilities and different instructors teach each week. 1539 Platte St, Suite 207. Here is their website.
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Farmer's Markets: (more to choose from every week!)
Denver Urban Homesteading's market has been my favorite Weekender topic for a while now, and there is NO reason not to show this market the love just because the outdoor varieties are starting back up. Saturdays 9am-2pm.
Cherry Creek Farmers' Market - Saturdays 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Wednesdays start up in June)Boulder County Farmers' Market - Saturdays 8a.m.-2p.m.
Southwest Plaza - Saturdays 8a.m.-2p.m.
Highlands Ranch - Sundays 10a.m.-2p.m.

Still searching for the perfect fun and frugal weekend activities?
Try these sites:Denver365 Free Events page
Tattered Cover Bookstore Events
Denver Public Library Events
As always, tell me all the (many) things I haven't listed in the comments section and give your fellow Dealers a chance to get in on the fun. Happy weekend!