Weekender

Happy Fathers' Day weekend, Denver!! Being the total Daddy's Girl that I always will be, I am planning a DQ Blizzard delivery for my fabulous father on Sunday. There is a whole mess of fun and frugal stuff to do around town, so plunk dad in the car and head out to celebrate the wonder that is him!

6/18 - Movies at Founders Green in Stapleton features Michael Jackson: This Is It this Friday - movies start at dusk on the Green. Stapleton Website.
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6/18-6/20 - It is time for the annual Greek Festival, and it is always a fun and family friendly event with lots of sights and sounds to take in. There is plenty of free entertainment too!
Go here for all the details.
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6/19-6/20 - One of the biggest events of each summer in the Mile High City, Pridefest runs this Saturday and Sunday, and the HUGE festival and parade are not the only events going on around town - there are massive amounts of activities happening, lots designed to celebrate ALL families in a safe, empowering, and fun way. Go here for a full run down of all the events.
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6/18-6/19 - Old Glory Antiques hosts the 24th Annual Old Glory Country Fair, Folk Art Show, and Urban Market this Friday and Saturday at Clement Park in Littleton. There is an admission charge of $5.00 - it is good for both days of the event. You can check out their website and their blog for details about vendors and activities at the Fair.
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6/19 - The Highlands Street Fair celebrates its 28th year on Saturday from 10a.m. to dusk with all kinds of good family fun for everyone! Check out the line up of music and events here.



Every Weekend:

Fridays - Same old Friday night Happy Hour got ya down? Looking for a healthy way to unwind and get your weekend started? YOU GOT IT! Thanks to Luluemon stores (like our location in Cherry Creek) who offer free Friday evening yoga events each week! Here is the info for this week's class. (oh look, there IS wine and chat afterwards. In yoga AND in life, balance is important.)
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Fridays -Friday Night Live at Tony's Market Bistro is a fabulous way to enjoy some VERY reasonably priced drinks along with live music from 6p.m.-9p.m. Friday evening, and their rotating list of happy hour bites is always a step above your normal bar nosh! See here for current info.
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Fridays - If you are in Boulder, get your weekend started right with F.A.C. at the Millennium Harvest House this afternoon! Live music starts at 5:30 and the atmosphere is 100% family friendly (even your well behaved pooch can join in the fun!). Get all the info here, and get ready to soak up some sun and enjoy some music in Harvest House's gardens this summer!
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Fridays - Louisville hosts its Downtown Street Faire (that is how THEY spell it) each Friday evening from 5p.m. - 9p.m. with live music and family activities (food and drink available at a cost, so maybe pack a basket?) See the website for all the details.
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Sundays- The Denver Cruisers have expanded their schedule of bike rides this summer to include not only their themed Wednesday rides, but also Sunday Funday Rides. These are not themed, just a chance for a relaxing bike ride with other folks who love bikes on Sunday afternoons. The rides start at 2pm at the Great Divide Tap Room (22 and Arapahoe) - find more info here.
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Sundays- City Park Jazz serves up free live music at the band shell at City Park every Sunday at 6:00p.m. Pack that picnic basket and those plastic wine glasses and squeeze the last little bit of weekendiness out of your Sunday evening. See the website for all the info, including a schedule of performers. **(BTW - It is Hazel Miller this weekend. Colorado PPH's her like no other. For good reason!)
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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.
Southlands - Saturdays 8a.m. - 1p.m.
Old South Pearl - Sundays from 9a.m.-1p.m
Highlands Ranch - Sundays 10a.m.-2p.m.
City Park Esplanade Farmers' Market - Sundays 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Stapleton Farmers' Market - Sundays 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Opening weekend)

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

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.