| The kids are heading back to school and the nights are getting cooler. Summer is coming to an end, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t great ways to have fun! Check out these events and enjoy events for the whole family (or for a date night) to finish off summer with a bang! |  |
Backyard Astronomy: Perseid Meteor Shower
August 14 - 9PM -11PM
FREE
Hildebrand Ranch Park - Littleton 80126
Bring the whole family out to watch the stars fall! Make sure to bundle everyone up for this late night under the stars! There will be a brief lecture about astronomy and opportunities to look at objects in the night sky through binoculars and telescopes. More information >
Butterflies at Chatfield
Through September 30 - 9AM - 4PM
$4/adult, $2/child or member
Chatfield State Park - Littleton 80128
August 14 - 9PM -11PM
FREE
Hildebrand Ranch Park - Littleton 80126
Bring the whole family out to watch the stars fall! Make sure to bundle everyone up for this late night under the stars! There will be a brief lecture about astronomy and opportunities to look at objects in the night sky through binoculars and telescopes. More information >
Butterflies at Chatfield
Through September 30 - 9AM - 4PM
$4/adult, $2/child or member
Chatfield State Park - Littleton 80128
The Denver Botanic Gardens and the Butterfly Pavilion bring you a unique opportunity to see native Colorado Butterflies. Go to see the monarch, painted lady, passion butterfly, queen, pipevine, swallowtail, viceroy and red admiral. The species vary each day, so go once or go more -- you’ll never know what you’ll find! Buy Tickets >
Caffeine Crawl
August 15 - 9AM - 5PM
Multiple Cafes - Denver
$20-$25
The buzz of the summer, head on down to crawl through some of Denver’s best coffee shops. There are 6 routes to choose from, so pick the time and route that works best for you. There will be presentations and samples at each stop, and you get to go home with a swag bag! Buy Tickets >
Denver Museum of Nature and Science - Free Day
August 17 - 9AM - 5PM
Denver Museum of Nature and Science - Denver 80205
FREE
Bring the whole family down to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science to take advantage of their free day. Explore all the permanent exhibits at no cost! More information >
Boulder Craft Beer Festival
August 22 - 1PM - 5PM
West Central Park - Boulder 80302
$30+
Boulder County’s best breweries will be gathering at the Boulder Craft Beer Festival to show off their best beers! Tickets include tasting so you’ll be able to try what interests you! There will be live music and food vendors to make it an awesome day! Buy Tickets >
BBQ, Brews and Banjos
August 23 - 12:30PM - 5:30PM
Bar Double F Ranch - Larkspur 80188
$10-$25
Head on out to enjoy an award winning bluegrass band AND eat fantastic Texas style BBQ and drink some beer (or wine). The event is for the whole family and will have a few children’s activities to keep the littles occupied while you enjoy the festivities! Buy Tickets >
Vintage Board Game Night
August 29 - 4PM - 8PM
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys - Denver 80206
$6
Join in on a night of nostalgia! The museum will have almost 30 vintage board games, so bring a fun group of people and get competitive! Games include classics such as Clue, and Snakes and Ladders as well as some obscure games such as Mattel’s The Skipper Game, Psyche Paths and Qubic. Your ticket includes an adult beverage. Buy Tickets >
80s Night
September 4th - 6PM
Lone Tree Arts Center - Lone Tree- 80124
$10
Dust off your shoulder pads and sequins and get ready for a great night, 80s style. The event will focus on old school jams from a live band, Boogie Machine. To finish off the night in style, there will a showing of Back to the Future under the stars! Buy Tickets >
A Taste of Colorado - Festival of Mountain and Plain
September 4 - 7 - Times vary
Civic Center Park - Denver 80202
FREE
Get to know Colorado and tickle your taste buds while doing it. The Taste of Colorado features a variety of food vendors for you to sample. Go and browse what Colorado has to offer and keep your eye out for cooking demonstrations! More information >
The Denver area is full of fun and unique events for a great night out or some family fun! Celebrate the end of summer in style and enjoy the great events that this great city has to offer!
Caffeine Crawl
August 15 - 9AM - 5PM
Multiple Cafes - Denver
$20-$25
The buzz of the summer, head on down to crawl through some of Denver’s best coffee shops. There are 6 routes to choose from, so pick the time and route that works best for you. There will be presentations and samples at each stop, and you get to go home with a swag bag! Buy Tickets >
Denver Museum of Nature and Science - Free Day
August 17 - 9AM - 5PM
Denver Museum of Nature and Science - Denver 80205
FREE
Bring the whole family down to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science to take advantage of their free day. Explore all the permanent exhibits at no cost! More information >
Boulder Craft Beer Festival
August 22 - 1PM - 5PM
West Central Park - Boulder 80302
$30+
Boulder County’s best breweries will be gathering at the Boulder Craft Beer Festival to show off their best beers! Tickets include tasting so you’ll be able to try what interests you! There will be live music and food vendors to make it an awesome day! Buy Tickets >
BBQ, Brews and Banjos
August 23 - 12:30PM - 5:30PM
Bar Double F Ranch - Larkspur 80188
$10-$25
Head on out to enjoy an award winning bluegrass band AND eat fantastic Texas style BBQ and drink some beer (or wine). The event is for the whole family and will have a few children’s activities to keep the littles occupied while you enjoy the festivities! Buy Tickets >
Vintage Board Game Night
August 29 - 4PM - 8PM
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys - Denver 80206
$6
Join in on a night of nostalgia! The museum will have almost 30 vintage board games, so bring a fun group of people and get competitive! Games include classics such as Clue, and Snakes and Ladders as well as some obscure games such as Mattel’s The Skipper Game, Psyche Paths and Qubic. Your ticket includes an adult beverage. Buy Tickets >
80s Night
September 4th - 6PM
Lone Tree Arts Center - Lone Tree- 80124
$10
Dust off your shoulder pads and sequins and get ready for a great night, 80s style. The event will focus on old school jams from a live band, Boogie Machine. To finish off the night in style, there will a showing of Back to the Future under the stars! Buy Tickets >
A Taste of Colorado - Festival of Mountain and Plain
September 4 - 7 - Times vary
Civic Center Park - Denver 80202
FREE
Get to know Colorado and tickle your taste buds while doing it. The Taste of Colorado features a variety of food vendors for you to sample. Go and browse what Colorado has to offer and keep your eye out for cooking demonstrations! More information >
The Denver area is full of fun and unique events for a great night out or some family fun! Celebrate the end of summer in style and enjoy the great events that this great city has to offer!