The Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce and Fire Department have been “illuminating” the famous, giant star on top of Castle Rock for 78 years and this annual event is the most anticipated holiday landmark in all of Douglas County each November. Castle Rock Star Lighting Be there to see the Star high atop the Castle ROCK turn blue! The Castle Rock “Lighting of the … [Read more...]
Free Concerts in the Park 2018
With 300 Days of Colorado Sunshine, the best seat in the house is outdoors! There are free concerts in the park all over our beautiful state and here are a few of our favorites. Pack up the family and enjoy great local music and a beautiful Colorado sunset! Highlands Ranch Summer Concert Series Please leave your dogs at home for this event. Admission to this series is … [Read more...]
Fun at Denver Botanic Gardens Summer 2018
The Denver Botanic Gardens, both indoor and outdoor experience in botany and more. ALL PROGRAM PRICES INCLUDE ADMISSION TO THE GARDENS, EXCLUDING OFFSITE EVENTS Full calendar: www.botanicgardens.org SUMMER HOURS York St.: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., beginning May 13 Chatfield Farms: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. SCFD FREE DAY June 5: York St. and Chatfield Farms YORK ST. EVENTS (1007 York … [Read more...]
5280 Denver Restaurant Week Menu and Restaurants List is OUT!
The dates for 5280 Denver Restaurant Week have been revealed but the list of restaurants and corresponding menus for 5280 Denver Restaurant week are still under wraps! 5280 Restaurant Week is on the Denver Bucket TO DO list once again The following 5280 restaurants are sorted by neighborhoods in Denver. The 14th annual Denver Restaurant Week will take place February 23 - … [Read more...]
Foodie Tour North & South of Denver
Denver's reputation for great food is growing quickly and if you haven't made your reservations for 5280 Restaurant Week coming up you should do that right away. This week we wanted to explore a couple of family-owned local eateries that you may not have heard of... yet! Boss Lady Pizza - Boulder Colorado Just North of Denver in Boulder is a new pizza joint called Boss Lady … [Read more...]
Great places to watch the Broncos in South Denver Colorado
Are you ready for some Denver Broncos Football? Denver Colorado is still painted orange and blue and die hard fans are searching for a fun spot to watch their beloved Broncos make a repeat trip to the Super Bowl. We have several options for you to consider for game day fun. Go Broncos! Lone Tree / Highlands Ranch Sports Bars LoDo's 8545 South Quebec Street, … [Read more...]
Via Baci Italian Bistro in Lone Tree Colorado
Via Baci Modern Italian Kitchen + Bar We are regulars at this hidden gem in Lone Tree. Via Baci opened in 2009 when there wasn't much else around the area, now they are next to the Lone Tree Arts Center and Sky Ridge Hospital so it's a little harder to get a table but well worth the wait. The service is always outstanding and the food spectacular! Via Baci also offers a … [Read more...]
Farmers Markets in Denver and Boulder CO
Colorado is Farm Country The Farmers Market season is one of the most anticipated events in Denver. Did you know that having a farmers market in your community is on the Bucket List when people are home hunting? It's true! Boulder Farmers' Market - Wednesday & Saturday Saturdays - The Boulder Farmers' Market Saturday season runs every Saturday beginning the first … [Read more...]
Siena Restaurant Castle Rock Colorado
What could be more romantic than Italy, and this restaurant serves up a little slice of Italy right here in the heart of downtown Castle Rock Colorado. My husband and I noticed this garden patio area with the fountain and soft lights and I thought it very reminiscent of my visit to Italy, so he knew he just had to bring me back here to see if the food and service was as good … [Read more...]
Best Burgers in Denver Colorado
Burgers are a staple for most red-blooded Americans' and Denver has made a name for itself in this food group. Where are the best burgers in Denver? We've listed a few of ours below. Among the sea of burger places in Denver, Hopdoddy Burger Bar at 1747 Wynkoop St. in the Union Station building is a standout with their all-natural Angus burgers hand-ground every day and … [Read more...]
Denver’s Top Picks for Restaurant Week 2017
This years Denver Restaurant Week brings you something new, a tiered pricing system to checkout restaurants for those special occasions and ones for your weekend regular nights out. We've talked about HopDoddy several times because we are HUGE fans and they are once again at the top of the list for spots to go. Want to Save at DRW? $25 for two at Hopdoddy On a budget? … [Read more...]
Halloween events in Castle Rock and Castle Pines CO
Annual Halloween events are back to provide family fun October is one of the best times for family fun in Castle Rock. Celebrate the changing season at Harvest Festival Oct. 15 Cooler temperatures, changing leaves and pumpkin-spice lattes all signs that fall is in the air. Celebrate the season where the food is richer, the drinks are warmer and the beer is crisper at the … [Read more...]
The Great Pumpkin Haul at Chatfield Botanic Gardens
The Great Pumpkin Haul October 22nd, 9:30am Chatfield Botanic Gardens Littleton, CO The Great Pumpkin Haul is a 2-mile jaunt through forests, open fields, over creeks, hay bails, and through the scenic Botanic Gardens. There is a catch though, you will be covering these two miles carrying your very own personal pumpkin! That's right. Before the "Haul" you will have … [Read more...]
Top 10 + Halloween things to do in Denver
Shindigz.com ranked Denver the #2 city for Halloween creeptastic offerings in a nation-wide study.... here are ten ways to have a fun creepy spooky schwankified Halloween season. Please add your own favorites in the comments below. Trick or Treating for kids in Denver Boo At The Zoo - 9:00am to 5:00pm SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23 SATURDAY, … [Read more...]
Free things to do in Denver Colorado
Colorado has some great things to do for free throughout the year and some of our favorite Denver Bucket List destinations. COLORADO FREE THINGS TO DO FREE DAYS AT THE DENVER ZOO Denver Zoo 2300 Steele St. Denver, CO The Denver Zoo will offer free admission on nine days in 2016:January 8, January 9, January 21, January 31, February 1, February 18, November 4, November … [Read more...]
Breweries in Colorado by City
Colorado Brews Bucket List to try before you die If you’ve lived in Colorado for very long you already know that Colorado has more microbreweries per capita than any other state. Almost every major town has its own private beer label or it serves someone else's Colorado brewed beer. GQ style editor Adam Rapoport chose his 50 Bucket List beers and shared his findings on … [Read more...]
Castle Rock ArtFest + Rock After Dark
Colorado Artfest at Castle Rock Celebrating 27 years of Visual Inspiration – Artist Info Here Castle Rock, conveniently located between Denver and Colorado Springs off Interstate 25, is beloved by locals and visitors alike, all of whom flock to the area to experience its numerous cultural events, outdoor attractions, and one of a kind shops and restaurants. From the … [Read more...]
Rink at the Rock – Ice Skating in Castle Rock
The Rink at the Rock, located in the heart of Downtown, is a public amenity launched by the Castle Rock Downtown Development Authority. The Rink at the Rock is located at 414 N. Perry Street. RINK AT THE ROCK DATES The Rink is a great addition to Downtown Castle Rock during the holiday season. It has become a tradition for families and friends to meet and celebrate together. … [Read more...]
7 best happy hour places to have a glass of wine in South Denver
The kids are back in school so it's time to breathe a sigh of relief and find some fun Mom and Dad activities in the area. There are six wonderful happy hours to take advantage of an take a moment right in or near the Park Meadows Mall and the IKEA Store in Centennial for an early date night in Denver. Crú Park Meadows Located in the new Vistas at Park Meadows on the … [Read more...]
Lyfe Kitchen Real Casual Food comes to Denver
We are so excited for this new franchise "Lyfe Kitchen" to launch today in Lone Tree in the Park Meadows Mall. The food is healthy but doesn't taste healthy (in a good way). Each item we've had the privileged to sample in advance of the opening has blown the socks off of what you thought "Healthy Food" is going to taste like. LYFE KITCHEN (Love Your Food Everyday) After … [Read more...]
