Weekender

Ahh, the weekend AFTER Halloween weekend letdown...  No more excuse to dress up like Lady Gaga, kids are starting to notice you are pilfering their candy stash, and all of those fake spiderwebs you strung up on the front porch just look like a mess begging to be cleaned up now.
But don't despair - there are lots of great fun and frugal ways to cure your post scare slump.


11/5-11/13 - First Friday this month is a special one, as it also kicks off Denver Arts Week!!  That is followed by a Saturday night filled with free admission and extended hours at many local museums, and a full week of awesome local arts experiences!  Get all the info and make your plans now by visiting the website here.  There are LOADS of openings and receptions in the arts districts on First Friday, so pick a  district you haven't explored, or if you haven't joined in a First Friday in the past, take advantage of this perfect introduction!
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11/5-11/6- Tis the season for Holiday Craft festivals (hard to believe, but true) and the Salvation Army's Holiday Festival and Doll Tea (being held at Colorado Community Church's Englewood location,) is a great one!  $5.00 admission for adults is discounted to $3.00 if you bring the add from The Denver Post entertainment section, and kids 10 and under a free.  Once inside you can enjoy face painting, doll and train exhibits, and free cookies, punch, coffee and tea at the Doll tea!  Of course you can also shop in their holiday market. 
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11/6 - At Home Depot's Kids Workshop this Saturday, Jr. can build a spice rack and take it home free of charge! The Workshops take place between 9am and noon at all stores. Go here for more information and to find your nearest Home Depot.
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11/6 - In honor of Veterans' Day and the men and women it honors, a ceremony will be held on Saturday at Union Station beginning at 4pm - the Ceremony will be followed by a fireworks display beginning at 6pm. Find more information here.
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11/3-11/7 - Looking for something fun to do in Boulder this weekend?  Check out the Handweaver's Guild of Boulder's annual show and sale at the Boulder County Fairgrounds this weekend.  Browse for holiday gifts or just oooo and ahhh over the creations of the talented artisans. See the Guild's website for details.

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!)
Boulder County Farmers' Market - Saturdays 8a.m.-2p.m.
Southlands - Saturdays 8a.m. - 1p.m. (This doesn't list an end date on the website)


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 know of other fabulous and low-cost or free activities or events happening in and around the Mile High City this weekend, shout 'em out in the comments section below!
 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