Weekender

Ahh, the weekend. The period of time that is fast becoming my entire reason for even getting out of bed on Monday morning - the idea that eventually I will come upon another weekend and be able to sit down on my sofa and go to sleep for a few days drives me through my weeks at this point.  Ain't pregnancy grand?

Since every party has a pooper and that is why you invited ME, what is there for the rest of the gang to do this weekend?

11/19 - Hudson Gardens Holiday Lights are up for the season, and FREE for tonight (Friday) only!! Go to their hoiday website for more info and directions, and follow them on Twitter for updates on other free activities throughout the year!
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11/19 - Do you bleed Black and Gold? Well then the Pearl St Mall is the only place for you to be Friday at 7pm, to cheer on the Buffs and get pumped up in advance of tomorrow's home game!  The Stampede starts at the 1300 block of Pearl and moves towards the 1100 block, with the marching band entertaining and the football team there for you to show your support!  It all culminates with a rally in the Daily Camera parking lot!  See more info here and here.
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11/19-11/20 - Need more activity in Boulder? This weekend, The Now or Never Theater Company presents 2 different versions of“The Odyssey, with people and puppets portraying Greek gods and goddesses, mortals and a Cyclops.  FREE performances are Friday at 7 p.m (ages 14 and older) and Saturday at  4 p.m. (all ages). Boulder Public Library’s Canyon Theater (9th and Canyon - call 303-441-3196 for more information.)

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11/20 -Families can help Southlands kick-off the holiday season with a festive parade, entertainers, bands, and guest star Santa, and the annual lighting of the White Fir tree in Town Square.  Go here for directions and details.
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11/20 - It is time once again for the Backyard rail jam in Cap Hill! Yep, the Art Institute once again plays host to a great line up of winter athletes competing on a giant snowy hill constructed right on the street by the Institute at 12th and Lincoln! Go here for a line up of those competing, and for more details on this free event!
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11/20 - Lowes Build and Grow clinic this weekend features a cool wooden snowman/gift card holder for your little one to make and take home! Go here to find a location and sign up for this free class.
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A couple of cool craft fairs this weekend:
11/20 - Asbury Elementary's craft fair runs from 10am-3pm at 1320 E. Asbury Ave in the DU neighborhood (their slogan is "come for the crafts, stay for the cocoa!" so how can you go wrong?) Admission to the fair is free.
11/20-11/21 - Colorado Free University offers an interesting alternative to the traditional craft fair, with an event allowing you to take a class to create your own craft! Check out CFU's website for more information.

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

Oh, and It's Beaujolais season, so I command you all to have a glass (or a bottle) for me since I can't partake this year!  Happy weekend, Dealers!