Weekender

Another beautiful weekend in the Mile High City - can you believe this weather!? (Can you believe how much that sounded like something an elderly relative would have said! Nice Ker....)
Anyway, this weekend The Hub and I celebrate 6 years of wedded bliss, (I still haven't decided where we are going for dinner that evening,) by doing what all romantic, head-over-heals-in-love married couples do to celebrate these big occassions.  We are picking out new bath towels and a new coffee maker! (hubba hubba.)

But what is fun and frugal for YOU to do around town this weekend?  Let's see:

9/24- Are you taking part in One Book, One Denver and reading The Help?  Drooling over all that food?  Well head for The Seasoned Chef starting this evening (and continuing Fridays in October) to learn how to cook the yummy dishes featured in the book. The classes are free, but space is limited so go here for more info and to RSVP.
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9/24-9/26 - Oktoberfest, continues this weekend in the Ball Park neighborhood (festival located on Larimer between 20th and 22nd.)  Admission to the event is free, and family fun can be had by all, (Chicken dance, anyone?) Scrape together some moolah for beer and a giant pretzel or brat, or just head on down to watch the entertainment.  Go here for all the details.
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9/24-9/26- Itchin' to spend a little time in Boulder this weekend?  Well take the fam to Fall Fest and enjoy lots of free entertainment, 10% discounts from local merchants, food, aritisans and fun all weekend long on The Pearl Street Mall! Get the schudule of events, along with vendor info and more at the festival website.
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9/25 - Saturday is National Public Lands Day and there are activities to get involved in all across the country!  Coloradans LOVE our outdoor spaces, so get out and give back!  Nickelodeon will be going off the air and offline for the day, to celebrate it's National Day of Play corresponding with National Public Lands Day, so get the kids away from the TV and go here to see all the great activites going on.  Oh, and in honor of the day, all National Parks are offering free admission on Saturday too - so go enjoy the beautiful weather in some amazing locations for FREE!.
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9/25 - OR get some culture of the indoor variety by printing your ticket for free admission to one of the museums participating in Smithsonian Magazine's Museum Day!  Go to their website to see a full list of all the Museums offering free admission (Lots to choose from in our area,) and print your free ticket.
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9/25 - Feeling crafty?  Lowes Build and Grow clinic for the kiddos is back this weekend, and the free project they can build is a super cool fire truck!  So celebrate safety with Lowes and go here to pick a location and sign up!
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9/26-9/27 - Good consignment sale happening this Sunday and Monday at the Wildlife Experience! It's the semi-annual Kids Closet Consignment Sale and Parents Expo.  $1.00 admission gets you in on Sunday afternoon for good bargin hunting on all kinds of gently used kids' items, or shop on Monday starting at 9a.m. for 1/2 price on remaining items!  Get more information about the sale and directions to the Wildlife Experience here.
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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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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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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