Weekender - 4th of July-a-poolza ed.

Woo HOOOOOOOO - Three Day Weekend!!
Time to celebrate the birth of our country by spending an extra day away from work trying to avoid drunken idiots who think home fireworks are actually a good idea (hint, they aren't...) Put down the (widely illegal) sparkler -in a bucket of water - before you burn my building down and go enjoy all the fun and frugal activities happening around town this weekend!

7/2 - It is First Friday in Denver's art districts, with lots great 'hoods to choose from. Go here for a good list of them. (This is from last year's arts week, but all the districts do First Friday too!)
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7/3 - Need. More. Art. No problem!! Saturday is a free general admission day at the Denver Art Museum !! Tickets are available starting at 10 am when they open. DAM Website (heh heh).
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7/3 - Searching for a bit of indoor fun for the kiddo on Saturday? There is a Home Depot Kids Workshop happening between 9am and Noon - Jr. can make a periscope this go around! Get the details here.
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7/3 - Movies in the Park has Field of Dreams at Skyline on Saturday, so pack the family rambler and head for the city to watch the movie outdoors on a giant inflate-a-screen while enjoying free popcorn and cotton candy! (Might need some water to wash all that junky goodness down!) Go here for all the information.
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7/3 - Start your fireworks off a night early with Civic Center Sounds - Independence Eve. This free concert will feature patriotic favorites performed by the Colorado Symphony, along with lights and fireworks. the show starts at 8:30 in Civic Center Park downtown.

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7/3-7/5 -Always at favorite of our house, The Cherry Creek Arts Festival runs in the Cherry Creek North Shopping district Saturday- Monday. Admission is free, although I find it hard to resist grabbing at least one frosty adult beverage to sip as we wander from vendor to vendor, taking in art from all over the world (artists compete big time to come to this popular festival.) There is also plenty of free entertainment, and (my favorite) a line up of Culinary Arts demos as well - go here to get a complete rundown of events and other info.
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7/4 - Olde Town Arvada hosts its annual 4th of July festival at the Stenger/Lutz Complex starting at 3pm and lasting through the town's fireworks display at dusk. the festival features all of your festival faves, some free, some for a price. Go here to get all the details.

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7/4 - OR, head for 4 Mile Park and their Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration. Historical figures from throughout our nation's history will make appearances, there will be musical performances and other family friendly fun as well. You can also tour the 4 Mile House Museum and see how past residents of our area celebrated Independence Day! Here is their website for more info.
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7/4 - Now for me July 4th means hanging out on the patio of the Treehouse for a perfect view of many displays/comforting Potter when the BOOMS from the closer shows freak him out. But if you want to head out and be so close you can feel the embers, here is a great list of fireworks events across Colorado.
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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.) There are locations in Boulder and Lone Tree as well, see the website for details.
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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 and itching to kick off your weekend a little early, grab your lunch and head for the 1300 block of the Pearl St Mall to catch some free music in the sun. Bands start at Noon each Friday. Find out who is performing and get more info here.
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Fridays - In Boulder, but chained to that desk until quittin' time? Well get the weekend going 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.
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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 9a.m.-1p.m.)
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.

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.