This year, The Mile High City is celebrating the 4th of July weekend with an abundance of free activities, including a patriotic Colorado Symphony Orchestra concert paired with fireworks display, the weekend-long Cherry Creek Arts festival showcasing culinary, visual and performing artists from around the world, a free family-friendly movie under the stars, and a multitude of parades around town. No matter what your style, theres bound to be something to peak your interest during the holiday weekend.
Free Day at The Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield
July 1, Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield, Denver
If youre a Colorado resident, then this is a free day especially for you. Youll get to visit The Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield location absolutely free (non-members pay $5 per passenger vehicle). Facilities include nature trails, a wildlife observation area, display gardens, educational exhibits, a historical farm, a 19th century one-room schoolhouse, working beehives and picnic areas.
www.botanicgardens.org
First Friday Art Walks
July 1, Denvers art districts
The Art District on Santa Fe includes a variety of galleries that stay open late every first Friday of the month. If youre an art-lover or are just in the mood for a fun atmosphere, give it a stroll.
www.denver.org
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
July 2-4, Cherry Creek North, Denver
Denvers signature cultural celebration of the visual, performing and culinary arts is a world-class and award-winning event with over 350,0000 annual visitors. This year the newly-renovated Fillmore Plaza will have its debut, featuring completely remodeled streetscapes, the new Janus Main Stage, exciting culinary and beverage options, new activities and more.
www.cherryarts.org
Denver Art Museum Free Day
July 2, Denver Art Museum, Denver
Get your art on at the Denver Art Museum. Experience an eclectic array of collections and the acclaimed exhibit Marvelous Mud featuring live artist demonstrations and hands-on programming. Free general admission tickets are available on-site starting at 10 am.
www.denverartmuseum.org
Mile High Movies in Skyline Park: How To Train Your Dragon
July 2, Skyline Park, Denver
For a fun night for the family, bring the kids to the park to watch the computer animated fantasy film How To Train Your Dragon. As always, entertainment will be kicking off the show, and free popcorn and cotton candy will be provided.
www.downtowndenver.com
CBS4 Independence Eve Celebration
July 3, Civic Center Park (Broadway and Colfax), Denver
Bring your blankets and concert chairs for this years second-annual Independence Eve Celebration featuring a free patriotic concert performed by The Colorado Symphony and fireworks finale. "The important to budget travel is to approach ahead. When it happens to family trips, globetrotting, well-deserved vacations and/or going to see new destinations we have never been before, the reality of expense and budgeting is generally in the back of our thoughts. Preparation and spending our travel budget properly is a priority for most families. Curbing expending and expenses, while still enjoying your vacation to its fullest, is the key to guaranteed accomplishment and fiscal responsibility. Your pocketbook and family will thank you! The reasoning regarding protecting money while traveling is simple: Even if your personal budget is really limited, you can still take a break and enjoy life! Simply put, life is just too short to never step out of the door or leaving the homestead! Also remembering that while traveling, regardless of whether on a funds or not, even the smallest of things can all add op to a big vacation or travel expenses!..". Event will be held on Sunday, July 3, 2011 beginning at 8 pm, rain or shine.
www.civiccenterconservancy.org
City Park Jazz: The Denver Municipal Band
July 3, City Park, Denver
Celebrate Independence Day Eve at the City Park Bandstand with the Denver Municipal Band, the oldest professional concert band in the continental United States. City Park Jazz is a free concert series that takes place every Sunday at 6pm in June and July.
www.cityparkjazz.org
Shriners Imperial Council Session Parade
July 4, Downtown Denver
The Shriners Parade is a signature event looked forward to by both adults and kids. Watch throughout the streets of downtown Denver the passing of miniature vehicles, brass bands, drum and bugle corps and, of course, all their signature red hats! The parade begins at 1:30 pm in Civic Center Park.
www.shrinershq.org
Aurora's Fourth of July Spectacular
July 4, Aurora Municipal Center
Auroras 10th annual Independence Day Celebration features the largest fireworks display in the metro area, with live music by the Spin Band and a patriotic music simulcast on 1430, KEZW AM radio. Children's activities include face painting and balloon artists. Fireworks begin at 9:30 pm.
www.auroragov.org
Arvada's "Celebration of the Spirit of America"
July 4, Olde Town Arvada
Taking over 2,500 hours, four organizations and six months to plan and produce, Arvadas annual spectacular 4th of July celebration of the Spirit of America attracts over 30,000 visitors each year. Festivities begin at 3pm with a military display, classic car show, live music, children's activities, booths and games, and refreshments. At about 9:00 pm, the colorful blast of fireworks will dance to the simulcast collection of great oldies and patriotic music from KOOL105.
www.arvadafestivals.com
Cheesman Park Fourth of July Kids' Parade
July 4, Cheesman Park, Denver
Round up your bikes, trikes or little red wagons and head over to Cheesman Park Pavilion for the fifth annual Cheesman Park Fourth of July Kids' Parade. Bike decorating materials are provided at 9am with the parade beginning at 10 am. Face painting, a caricaturist and a balloon artist will be performing until 11am. East Eighth Avenue and Franklin Street.
303-694-6721
Family Festival and Fireworks Show
July 4, Belleview, Progress and Cornerstone Parks, Littleton
The 16th annual Fourth of July Family Festival and Fireworks Show provides fun for the entire family. At varying times throughout the day, a large selection of events and activities will be held at each of the three parks, including bungee trampoline, games, face painting, miniature golf, live music with the Windjammers, a fishing derby, duck races, a watermelon eating contest, a bounce house and open batting cages. At 9:30 pm, the fireworks show will be launched from the baseball fields at Cornerstone Park. View the website for additional activities and times.
www.littletongov.org
Green Valley Ranch Amphitheater
July 4, Green Valley Ranch, Denver
Families are invited to bring a picnic dinner for a concert featuring contemporary rock and pop, R&B, funk and Motown with Soul School at 8 pm. Fireworks follow at about 9:30 pm. The concert is the first in the Summer Concert Series.
skylinetalent.com/concert_series.htm
Park Hill 4th of July Parade
July 4, Park Hill, Denver
The second-annual Fourth of July parade in Park Hill will be marching its way along 23rd Avenue from Dexter Street all the way to Kearney Street beginning at 2:30 pm with floats, cars, bikes, Civil War re-enactors and a Union Army color guard.
www.parkhillparade.org
Highlands Ranch
July 4, Highlands Ranch
The annual Family Pet and Bike Parade begins at 9 am. But arrive early and youll get to catch the start of the July 4th 5k Run taking off at 8:30 am. The Town Center will host various festivities including music, games, food, beer and a pet-adoption fair until 7pm when a concert with the Cruisin' Cats in Civic Green Park will get under way. Fireworks begin at 9:15 pm at the corner of Highlands Ranch Parkway and Blake Drive.
HRCAonline.org
If youre still looking for a place to stay for the weekend, visit http://www.denver.org/hotels/specials/summer-hotel-packages for inexpensive places close to the action.
Know of additional events going on in the area? Write tarahOnTheGo@gmail.com or leave a comment below.
Things To Do In Denver, CO This Weekend All Events
www.thingstodoindenverco.comUpcoming events and things to do This Weekend searchable by date, category or keyword. All Events in Denver This Weekend. Enjoy Life. Be Out.
denver activity partners classifieds - craigslist
denver.craigslist.org/actany chill bboys, bgirls or crews in the area? new to town. (Denver) Wed Jul 10 Investment Partners needed! Let go of your past and make new positive friends (Denver ...
Free Events and Concerts in Denver Colorado Denver 365
www.denver.org/events/free-eventsDiscover Denver for Free! Search for all free upcoming events in Denver, Colorado as well as other discounts for events around Denver.
MyKidsWeek.com Activities for your Kids from Colorado Springs
mykidsweek.comDirectory of kid-friendly organizations, activities, services, and calendar of events for kids and families from Colorado Springs to Denver.
Denver - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DenverThe City and County of Denver is the largest city and the capital of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is also the second most populous county in Colorado after El ...
Denver International Airport - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denver_International_AirportDenver International Airport (IATA: DEN, ICAO: KDEN, FAA LID: DEN), often referred to as DIA, is an airport in Denver, Colorado. At 140 square kilometres (35,000 ...
Denver metro area, CO Events July 2013 Calendar - Eventful
eventful.com/denver/events/julyJuly 2013 events calendar for Denver, CO. We've put together the most popular concerts, festivals, family events, sports events, and more.
Events Calendar & Schedule for Denver Colorado Denver 365
www.denver.org/eventsCheck schedules, venues & tickets for upcoming Denver events. Find local concerts, theater productions, festivals & more. Book your event!
FREE Fort Worth & Dallas Fourth Of July Fireworks Shows and ...
frugalinfortworth.com/2011/06/30/fort-worth-dallas-fourth-of-july...Important note: To find the 2013 list of FREE DFW Area Fourth of July Fireworks Shows and Celebrations, go here (you stumbled upon an out-of-date 2011 schedule of ...
Denver metro area, CO Events This Weekend - Eventful
eventful.com/denver/events/this-weekendWeekend events calendar for Denver, CO. We've put together the most popular concerts, festivals, family events, sports events, and more.
0 comments:
Post a Comment