Weekender

Holy Moly, where did the summer go!? Outdoor movies and concerts are starting to dwindle already, and NEXT WEEKEND is Labor Day! How can this be?  (Start stretching your stomach now for the Taste of Colorado next weekend.)

So what is fun and frugal around the Mile High City this weekend?

8/27 - Friday night from 6-10pm, the King Tut exhibit at the Museum of Nature and Science is offering 2 for 1 admission for all students! (Have your student ID with you.)
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8/28 - Saturday is Prairie Playhouse's 2nd annual Playhouse in the Park event at Southlawn Park in Reunion. This free event runs from 1pm-4pm and offers entertainment for all ages! Go here for directions to Reunion and more information.
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8/28 - From 9am-1pm, Jefferson County hosts a Community Safety Awareness Day, free at Jeffco Fair Grounds on Saturday. Bring your family's shreadables and small electronics for free secure recycling, as well as any old prescriptions - they will take them for safe disposal.  Kids can participate in a Bicycle Rodeo, and parents can obtain a free copy of their credit report.  If the fam gets hungry, a hotdog, chips, and a drink can be had for $2.50!  Go here for directions and details.
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8/28 - It's time for the Sweet William Market in Stapleton again this weekend!  Enjoy free music and peruse arts, crafts, and antiques.  Bonus this time around?  The Denver Cupcake Truck will be there serving their tasty treats!! Details here
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8/28 - Lowes Build and Grow clinic has a great back to school project for the little ones this Saturday - a super sweet school bus with all kinds of bells and whistles!  Go here to find a location near you and register.
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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 - 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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Saturdays- Amendment XXI in LoHi does free wine tastings every Saturday from 3pm-7pm. You can go here to get directions and subscribe to their mailing list so you can get info on upcoming tasting selections.
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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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Farmer's Markets:
Denver Urban Homesteading's Market -Saturdays 9am-2pm. (The DUH farmer's market is 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.
Orchard Town Center (Broomfield) Market - Sundays 10a.m.-3p.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

Be sure to leave any Hot Tips that you have for activities this weekend in the comments section, and as always, 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