Weekender

YAY WEEKEND!!  It is time to find fun and frugal things to do around town, so what are some great options?

10/2-10/3- First things first - Saturday is a free admission day for the Denver Art Museum, and Sunday is a free admission day at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (for Colorado residents.) Get the details on both here.
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10/1 - It's First Friday in Denver's Art Districts, and what a beautiful evening it is going to be for it!
This article is From Denver Arts Week, but it lists the different districts that host First Friday events, so pick a new area to explore and head out this evening for art and enjoyment. Not sure where to go?  Head for the Santa Fe Arts District and stop by the Andrea Li Truck Show at Studio MCG benefiting the Susan G Komen Foundation and browse for a good cause.  Bonus? Sample wines from the district's own Art District’s Urban Winery, The Infinite Monkey Theorem!  Check the FB page for more details. (Hint there are TONS of great things to see and do in all of the fabulous arts districts on First Fridays, so you can't really go wrong.)
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10/2-10/3 - Four Mile Historic Park hosts their annual Pumpkin Harvest Festival this weekend, and it is always a favorite for families looking to get into the Fall spirit!  Admission is free and so are lots of activities, so travel back in time to Harvest-time when the West was really wild - play games, listen to music, make a scarecrow, and explore Four Mile House. Other activities which do include a cost include picking your perfect pumpkin out of the patch and enjoying candy apples and other refreshments!  Go here for all the details and directions.
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10/2- Looking for some fun and local crafts and gift ideas?  Head for the Horseshoe Craft and Flea Market in Berkley this weekend!  Browse the vendors and let the kids participate in activities from 8am-3pm. See here for more details.
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10/2 - 10/3 - Buy apples to press or BYOA (Bring Your Own Apples) to Lakewood Cider Days. The Festival is open from 10am-5pm in Belmar Park on Saturday and Sunday and features all kinds of great activities for the whole family. There is an admission charge for this one, folks - $6 for adults and $3 for kiddos gets you access to all the fun AND "All children’s activities are free with paid admission including barrel train rides, hayrides, face painting, apple-themed games and hands-on crafts." Get all the info, along with entertainment and activity schudules 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.
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