Cheap Things to do Over the Summer

Raven Scott, Staffer

Are you tired of hearing about everyone’s awesome and adventurous stories about their summer? Do you want to make memories of your own that won’t hurt your pocket? This list of free and cheap things to do this summer should help take the weight off your shoulder.

  1. A Taste of Colorado

When: Sept. 2-5, 2016  

Where: Civic Center Park, Broadway and Colfax Ave.

A taste of Colorado is a four day festival where vendors are able to share their creations; food, drinks, crafts, etc.

  1.  Outdoor Movies in The Park

When: Summer nights

Where: Denver City parks

Grab the family and head over to Denver City parks to spend quality time while watching movies.

According to Denver The Mile High City the movies selected for Film On The Rocks in the red rocks this year are

May 12: “Purple Rain,” a tribute to Prince

May 23: “Grease” sing-a-long with Lissie and Megan Burtt & the Cure For Love

May 30: “The Big Lebowski” with Anthony Ruptak and The Midnight Friends, plus The River Arkansas

June 15: “Citizen Kane” in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the dedication of Red Rocks Amphitheatre

June 20: “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” with Strawberry Runners and The Baltic

July 11: “The Sandlot” with Special Guests and Brent Cowles

July 25: “Labyrinth” with School of Rock for A Tribute to Bowie

August 23: “Deadpool” with The Blue Rider

September 6: “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” (http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-holiday-events/outdoor-summer-movies/)

  1.  Farmers’ Market

When: All summer long

Where Denver City Parks

Join people with the common interest of farming and purchasing goods.

   4.First Friday Art Walks

When: June 3, July 1 and Aug. 5

Where Denver Art Districts

Art gallery filled with talented artist.

For more information visit: http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-holiday-events/outdoor-summer-movies/