Weekender

Yep, I am quite the DiD slacker, and (as you can see from yesterday's post) I am considering some changes in bloggy-land.  Weekenders continue - and there is lots to do around town this weekend that is fun and frugal!  Also, get out and take advantage of those outdoor farmer's markets (listed at the bottom of the post) as they will be closing up shop soon.
As for us - the weekend before Halloween means just one thing around The Tree House: "Pumpkins for Jesus" - which is what we call our annual trip to Calvary Temple's pumpkin patch to pick out our future jack-o-lantern!
Here are some weekend activities that will keep you and your wallet happy:

**FYI - b/s chicken breasts are on sale for $1.69 lb at Sunflower Market this week - that is stock up pricing, people!**

10/22- If standing in line to get yogurt is your favorite new activity, Pinkberry is the place to be Friday evening from 4pm-7pm! They will be giving out free mini versions of their pumpkin pinkberry with special toppings, as well as $2.00 off coupons for pumpkin pinkberry take home packs. Go here for locations.
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10//22- Big CU Buffs fan? Then Pearl Street Mall is the place for you Friday evening! Friday nights before home games fans gather on the mall for a parade and pep rally to get ready for Saturday's games! Starting at 7pm, you can join the CU band and cheerleaders, and of course the football team and get pumped up for the game with a parade along the mall and pep rally after in the Daily Camera Parking lot at 11th and Pearl. Gooooooooo BUFFS!

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10/22 - Spark gallery on Santa Fe hosts a public opening reception for their latest exhibition, featuring Pat Aaron and Susanna Cavalletti from 6pm-9pm this evening. Check Spark's website for more information about the exhibit and directions to the gallery.
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10/23 - This Saturday Lowes is doing a Build and Grow clinic that will get your little Goblin in the Halloween spirit!  Sign the kiddos up here to build there own free flapping bat, complete with glow-in-the-dark stickers! Clinics run at various Lowes locations from 10am-11am.
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10/23 - Need wheels, but don't have a lot of cash to spend? Well then head for the University of Denver's Bike Auction this weekend and score yourself a deal on those wheels! You can even attend pre-auction viewing on Friday to scope out your prey for the auction on Saturday.  Get all the info here.
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10/23- Need to get the Halloween fun started ASAP? Bladium Sports and Fitness in Stapleton is the place to take the family on Saturday, as they host a free Halloween themed Kids Fest, complete with haunted grave yard, bouncey house, sports demos, and more.  The event runs from 11am-2pm.
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10/23 - Feeling a little undead? Join your fellow zombies downtown on Saturday evening for the 5th annual Zombie Crawl  - the event starts with a gathering at Skyline park at 2pm for a makeup pre-party to help you get your best zombie face on, followed by the "Thriller" dance at 3:30, and at 4pm the parade down the 16th st Mall begins.  Get all the ghoulish details 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.-12:30pm.
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