Colorado Parent—August 2024

happenings August

23 Friday Summer Sunset Concert 6:30pm Join the Highlands Community Association and Highlands Ranch Metro District for a Summer Sunset Concer. Civic Green Park, Highlands Ranch. highlandsranch.org 24 Saturday Summer Low Sensory Mornings 8am On select Saturday mornings, York Street will open at 8 a.m., offering a tranquil environment. Denver Botanic Gardens. botanicgarden.org Denver BrunchFest Noon-4pm Indulge in Denver’s premier bottomless brunch experience at the Denver BrunchFest. Delight in a variety of delicious brunch bites and endless sips to savor. Tivoli Quad, Denver.

in an unforgettable evening of music under the stars. Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, Greenwood Village. vividseats.com

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During the Teen Library Connections event, teens will earn community service hours planning events, and have a chance to recommend materials and advocate for their peers in the library. Roxborough Library, Littleton. douglascountylibraries. evanced.info

Mile High Yo-Yo Club Noon-3pm The Mile High Yo-Yo Club

welcomes yo-yo enthusiasts of every age and skill level, fostering a vibrant community. Broomfield

31 Saturday Rebel Marketplace 9am-1pm

Library and Auditorium. compass.broomfield.org

Explore the Rebel Marketplace, a distinctive bi-monthly farmers market nestled in Aurora’s Del Mar Park. Discover locally grown produce and handmade crafts from community members. Del Mar Park, Aurora. rebelmarketplace.com

25 Sunday Orchard Farmers Market 9am-2pm Every Sunday through September, the market becomes a hub for farm-fresh produce and locally crafted artisan foods, offering delights such as Palisade peaches, tomatoes, and fragrant herbs. Orchard Town Center, Westminster. theorchardtowncenter.com

Colorado Rockies vs. Miami Marlins 6:40pm

Support the home baseball team at Coors Field as they play against the Miami Marlins. Tickets can be purchased online and start as low as $9. Coors Field, Denver. ticketmasterr.com

Adult Nature Journaling 10am-Noon

Discover the enchanting world of miniature wonders within our ecosystem through a series of Nature Journaling Workshops hosted at the Butterfly Pavilion. Butterfly Pavilion, Westminster. butterflies.org

30 Friday Hozier 8pm

27 Tuesday Teen Library Connections 4-5:30pm

Experience the soulful melodies of Hozier live at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre. Immerse yourself

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Peachfest Summer Farmers Market Support our local community by heading to Curate: A Local Mercantile for their Summer Farmers Market Series. This and makers, and find unique handmade gifts or fresh ingredients for dinner. Each market is free to

community series is held every third Thursday until September. Each month, guests can dive into a market experience that is full of farm- fresh produce, baked goodies, local meats, tasty treats, handcrafted items, and more. For the fourth installment of the series, Curate is hosting a Peachfest Market on August 15 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. During the Peachfest, guests can buy and taste Palisade Peaches, meet local farmers

attend, and more than 100 local vendors will be inside Curate and more than 20 outdoor vendors. Some of the vendors there include Fox Fungi, AJ Chili Roasting, Sweet Rice Flour, Bruna’s Brazilian Cheese Bread, Boozy Botanist, and Astro Van Coffee. The final summer market will be held on September 10, featuring an Applefest to welcome the Fall season. Be sure to mark your calendars for August and September.

Curate: A Local Mercantile, Centennial curatemercantile.com

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