Join us all weekend, September 15-17 for a celebration of German food, fun, and of course, plenty of beer. We’ll be tapping our special Oktoberfest brews, including our Marzen and the fan-favorite Hefeweizen!In addition to the beer, we’ll have bratwurst, pretzels, beer cheese and other German favorites on the menu. And to keep the party going, pick up one of our commemorative Oktoberfest steins to take home (after enjoying a mug of beer first)!So mark your calendars and come celebrate Oktoberfest with us!Parking Address:-
215 N Cascade Ave Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Event Type: Free
Free Museum Admission for Veterans
In honor of Veterans Day on Saturday, Nov. 11, veterans will enjoy free admission to the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures from 11 am to 5 pm. In the Main Gallery, Australia and New Zealand: Miles Apart explores the rich cultures, histories, and arts of the two countries. The Global Village Museum has four galleries, an international music room, handmade Tibetan dolls in the Losel Doll House, and a gnome scavenger hunt for children. The Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
Union Peak Festival
Get ready to end summer on the highest note at the 3rd annual Union Peak Festival, a convergence of community, art, & sport is on the way September 8th-10th! With free, live musical performances by artists including Spoon, Fitz and the Tantrums, and Quinn XCII, plus live art and complimentary sports clinics, this festival is set to be the ultimate celebration of the mountain athlete.
Walk to Defeat ALS®
Join the movement at The Denver Walk to Defeat ALS taking place on Sunday, October 8th, 2023 at Sloan’s Lake Park, CO with our wonderful community of ALS supporters and fighters! Did you know there are people in your communities and neighborhoods including friends and family that are suffering from ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease)? We need your help in fighting ALS on all fronts –fundraising, advocacy, and research to help provide continued services for people living with ALS, more treatment options and a CURE! The ALS Association Rocky Mountain Chapter strives to fight ALS and empower people living with ALS today. The Denver Walk to Defeat ALS is an outlet for families, friends, communities, companies, and YOU to come together & demonstrate your concern for the urgent need to find the cure for ALS. SIGN UP, RAISE FUNDS, HAVE FUN, AND WALK WITH US! We can’t wait for you to sign-up, it’s free!Please contact Tami Anderson with any questions or donations at tami@alsaco.org or 303-832-2322.Sign Up Website: http://secure.alsaco.org/denverDate & Walk Times: October 8th, 2023, 10:00am-1:00pmAddress & Map Info:
Sloan’s Lake Park
North Central Area
2199 Stuart St.
Denver, CO 80204
Evergreen Fine Arts Festival
The Evergreen Fine Arts Festival is located in the beautiful town of Evergreen, CO. This free fine art festival was started and continues to be run by artists, for artists through the Evergreen Artists Association, a non-profit organization that has provided the mountain community with cultural events for over fifty years. There is free parking with a shuttle located at both Bergen Meadow Elementary and Evergreen Middle School. Free handicapped parking is located on-site. There will be live music, food trucks, kids activities and libations. Fun for the whole family!
NEVER GIVE UP DAY
The city of Loveland Proclaims Never Give Up Day. August 18 is officially Never Give Up Day! The city of Loveland joins community members in celebrating Never Give Up Day on August 18th, 2023. Never Give Up Day is a celebration focused on cultivating a mindset of determination and highlights the unbelievable power of individuals who simply refuse to give in to life’s challenges.
Never Give Up Day provides a common platform that inspires individuals and professionals to organize virtual and physical events to take place on a local or national scale. The Mayoral proclamation signals the city’s role in recognizing the importance of perseverance and encourages awareness-raising activities. On Never Give Up Day we praise those who have won and achieved great things, and we admire those who struggle and know no despair.
Francisco Fort Day
Francisco Fort Day takes place in the plaza of Francisco Fort Museum, Colorado’s only surviving adobe fort.When: July 28th and July 29th
Kick off-Opening and Free Street Dance, Friday night July 28th, 5 pm to 9 pm, featuring food by Mario and the Cornmasters and music by Dynamix.
Saturday, July 29th, 7:00 am to 5:00 pmSaturday begins with a pancake breakfast fundraiser at 7:00 with folk singing, followed by a full day of live music, performances, presentations, and family fun. Sarsaparilla in the saloon, Buck skinners, mountain men, crafters, artists, authors, and naturalists. Blacksmithing demonstrations in the fort’s blacksmith shop. Lots of events and activities for kids. Chicken Bingo, Duck race if the Cuchara is running. Pictorial archive of 25 founding Hispanic Families of Huerfano County, courtesy of the Huajatolla Heritage Foundation. Come see where history lives in Huerfano County and experience the creative spirit of the Spanish Peaks Region.
The event is free and open to the public.Full list of performers, demonstrators, and vendors on our website. www.franciscofort.org
Live Music with The States Duo
The Music Duo will perform from 5:30-7 pm Friday, July 7, at the Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures. Janie Stein and Martin Bates play bluegrass, western, country, folk, and soft-rock. Martin plays guitar, ukulele, and harmonica, while Janie provides vocal harmonies and plays the guitar, melodica, and ukulele. The Museum is open from 5-8 pm with free admission for First Friday Art Walk. Deutschland Through Students’ Eyes, curated by students at Fort Collins High School, is on exhibit in the Museum’s Main Gallery. The Global Village Museum is located at 200 West Mountain Avenue, and Museum hours are 11 am to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, visit globalvillagemuseum.org or call 970-221-4600.
Independence Day Fun & Fireworks on July 1st!
July 1st, 2023
4 pm – 10 pm
Waneka Lake Park
1600 Caria Dr., Lafayette
From 4 – 8:30 pm Enjoy an old fashioned Independence Day!
FIREWORKS SHOW AT DUSK!!!
Food from Abo’s Pizza, Tibet’s, Ruby Ru’s, All-American Grill and dessert from Eats & Sweets
Beer/Cider/Wine Garden (fees apply)
Craft Beer – The Post
Cider provided by Stem Ciders
Kids Activities including: Free Face Painting, Fees apply for some kids activities!
Music by Chris Daniels and the Kings
Independence Day Celebration
Every Independence Day, Breckenridge comes alive with patriotism, parties and the annual Main Street Parade. It’s a day of celebration that includes athletic competitions, live music, art festivals, family activities and a few of our favorite small-town traditions.