I am so excited about the fabulous weather in store for the next few days, I am tempted to just grab the picnic basket and sunscreen, stuff my doggie under my arm, and go sit in Wash Park all weekend long, doing not-a-dang-thing.
BUT - if you are looking for fun and frugal activities happening around town this weekend, there are some great ones to be had:
5/21 - It is Third Friday in the Santa Fe Arts District tonight. A monthly event designed to be more intimate than First Friday, allowing interested collectors and patrons to get closer to the art and the artists. This go around Blue Moon Beer will also be there hosting a final round of its Color Your Moon Coloring Contest as well. Go to the Santa Fe Arts District website for details about Third Fridays.
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5/22 - Saturday is the 7th annual Five Points Jazz Festival (isn't that crazy, it feels like this has been part of Denver's Festival calendar for longer than that!)
From 1:00-8:00pm the Five Points neighborhood plays host to great live jazz music, lectures and presentations, as well as activities and a festival marketplace. You can find a schedule of performances and events, and directions to the Festival here.
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5/21-5/23 - It is time for Belmar's "Here Comes the Sun" sidewalk sale, running all weekend at Belmar! All the merchants are celebrating the sun by displaying their goodies out on the sidewalk at sale prices. Also there are balloon twisters, face painters, activities and other fun to add to the celebration, making it a great way to spend a sunny afternoon! See Belmar's website for more details.
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5/22- The Denver Public Library hosts Chef Shellie Kark for a series of cooking demos and conversations that will demonstrate new shopping and cooking strategies to make you feel better, healthier and help you live a more sustainable life. She’ll cover food rules like: Eat Your Colors and Eat All the Junk Food You Want...As Long As You Make It Yourself, and others described in the new book Food Rules by Michael Pollan. The demos and talk run from 10:30-Noon at the Central Branch of DPL. See their website for directions.
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5/22 - The Lowes Build and Grow Clinic this weekend gives you and Jr a chance to build a working wooden ping pong ball catapult (um, that seems like a good idea... ::snicker, titter, giggle:::) Go here to find a location near you and register for the workshop, which will run from 10:00-11:00 am.
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5/23 - It is also time for AirLife's 13th annual Memorial Run and Walk, this Sunday from 7:00 am- 2:00 pm at Hudson Gardens. There are 5k and 10k runs, a 5k walk, and even a free fun run for the kiddos (they get to run with Denver sports mascots too!) This one always has TONS of family friendly activities, and offers lots of chances for your little ones to get up close and personal with EMS equipment and personnel. Food, drinks (beer this year, YAY,) activity booths and all your usual Festival Fun can be found - as well as plenty of free fun for the fam. There is also an EMS volleyball tournie that starts at 10:00 am, and let's just say that I hear the guys are not fond of playing with their shirts on, ladies. (I hear Kenny Loggins "Playin' With The Boys" in my head right now....)
Eh? Lost my train of thought there. Anyway, check out all the info here.
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5/23 - The Bear Creek Swim and Tennis Club (3180 S. Pierce St, Lakewood) is hosting an open house this Sunday from 1:00pm-4:00pm. This is your chance to check out the club, grab some food, and take a dip in their pool, all at NO COST and no commitment! See their website for directions and details.
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Farmer's Markets:
Denver Urban Homesteading's market -Saturdays 9am-2pm. (The DUH farmer's market is now also open Wed, Thur, Fri 1-6, too!)
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.
City Park Esplanade Farmers' Market - Sundays 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Still searching for the perfect fun and frugal weekend activities?
Try these sites:
Tattered Cover Bookstore Events
If you have an upcoming event you would like listed in The Weekender (or any other tips for DiD,) email the details to Keri@ItsTheAltitudeDenver.com and don't forget to share your hot tips for frugal goings on around town with other Dealers in the comments below.
Friends of the Loveland Library's Spring Used Book Sale
ReplyDeleteMay 29 & 30 General Public
Location: Thomas M. McKee 4-H Youth & Community Building, at "The Ranch", Larimer County Fairgrounds & Events Complex, I-25 and Crossroads Blvd., Loveland.
Time
•Saturday, May 29, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
•Sunday, May 30, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Over 50,000 books in 50+ categories will be available along with CD's, DVD's, VHS tapes, Books on Tape & CD, LP's and other Non-Book items. Prices range from 25 cents to $1.00 for Children's books, and $1.00 to $2.50 for Teen and Adult books. A selection of Vintage, Treasures and Collectible books will be available at separate prices.
•Public Sale Saturday, May 29, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
•Public Sale Sunday, May 30, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., $4.00 Bag Sale
On Sunday all books and non-book items will be available for the price of $4 per plastic grocery bag, with the exception of Vintage, Treasures and Collectibles. As part of our "Going Green" effort, we again ask our patrons to bring their own paper, cloth, reusable shopping bags or boxes. Prices for these containers will be determined according to what a standard plastic grocery bag holds.
Parking is free for this event - make sure to tell the parking attendants you are going to the Friends Book Sale. Arrangements have been made for patrons needing assistance to load their vehicles close to the building.