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Wassail Days (Frisco)
Closed Published December 14th, 2008 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoThrough December 21, 2008
Hey, ho, nobody home,
Meat nor drink nor money have I none.
Yet shall we be merry!
Go a’wassailing (caroling), and enjoy a hot cup of Wassail at various Frisco shops along Main Street and Summit Blvd. Since there are many recipes for Wassail (although apple cidar is often a key ingredient), you’ll even have the […]
Happy 150th B-day Denver!
Closed Published November 22nd, 2008 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoNovember 22, 2008
Dear Denver,
Happy Birthday.
You don’t look a day over 145!
Here are some fun ways to celebrate Denver’s birthday:
Free admission to Denver Zoo, Denver Botanic Gardens, Colorado History Museum, and Museum of Contemporary Art — plus, the first two are serving birthday cake at noon.
Free movie for the kids at Ellie Caulkins Opera House at […]
Imagine Peace Paint-In (Denver)
Closed Published September 16th, 2008 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoOctober 9, 2008
Civic Center Park
Try to imagine…Peace. October 9 is John Lennon’s birthday, and his iconic song “Imagine” seems to become even more relevant as time passes. Celebrate Peace by attending the Imagine Peace Paint-In. You can do some painting, or simply observe the artists and listen to music (featuring songs by John Lennon and songs about Peace, of course). Perhaps […]
Colorado Aloha Festival (Longmont)
Closed Published September 14th, 2008 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoOctober 12, 2008
10 AM to 8 PM
Summer is slipping away, there’s some snow in the high country, so perhaps your thoughts have turned to relaxing on a tropical beach in Hawaii. A little too pricey? You’re in luck. Just head to Longmont for the Colorado Aloha Festival!
Watch a Hula film called “Na Kamalei - The […]
5th Graders Ski for Free (21 Colorado resorts)
Closed Published September 14th, 2008 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoYo! Are you in 5th Grade this year? Did you know you can get FREE lift tickets at 21 ski resorts just because you’re in 5th Grade? Waaaaaaay cool.
Are you a 6th Grader who had a great time skiing for free last year, and want to hit the slopes again this winter? Sorry, unless you […]
Labor Day Happenings (all over Colorado)
Closed Published August 17th, 2008 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoWrap up your summer vacation with some great fun over Labor Day weekend. Here are a few of the happenings around Colorado:
Boulder - Boulder Creek Hometown Fair
August 30 - September 1, 2008
Location: Boulder Public Library Lawn & Central Park lawn (along the Boulder Creek corridor, between 13th Street and 10th Streets, in downtown Boulder). Main […]
Fourth of July festivities (all over Colorado)
Closed Published June 16th, 2008 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoYes, it’s that special time of year again, and it’s time for us to provide a sampling of special Independence Day events all over our state. So, put up a flag and let’s celebrate!
(All events listed take place on July 4, 2008 unless otherwise noted)
Arvada - Spectacular Fireworks and Free Family Fun
Where: Lutz/Stenger Sports Complex on […]
Capitol Hill People’s Fair (Denver)
Closed Published May 23rd, 2008 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoJune 6 - 7, 2008
Civic Center Park
The year: 1979.
The place: the grounds of East High School.
I stroll among the numerous booths, admiring arts & crafts, picking up literature on every “cause” I can imagine (and many I hadn’t ever imagined), people-watching, laughing with my friends. I’m at my first People’s Fair, and it’s entertaining, surprising, […]
Cool Science Tour (Boulder)
Closed Published May 10th, 2008 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoIf you’re intrigued by science & techie stuff — weather, electromagnetism, atomic clocks, and the like — then This Tour’s for You!
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (formerly known as the National Bureau of Standards) offers public, guided tours lasting about 2 hours on Thursdays at 1 PM (except for federal holidays).
Learn about:
Lasers, optical […]
Pennies for Peace Walk (Montrose)
Closed Published March 7th, 2008 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoWe’d like to invite you to join us on Saturday, March 15 at 2:00 PM for a Pennies for Peace Walk.
Meet at the Tennis Courts at Baldridge Park (Rio Grande Ave., just south of the MAC)
Walk with us to the Peace Pole at the Ute Museum
Please come support & celebrate the accomplishments of our Montrose […]