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Forks, Corks & Ales

Date:
Sep 23, 2017 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Cost:
Phone:
303-792-2533

Enjoy food and drinks from local restaurants, artisans, microbreweries and wineries. There will also be a children’s area with entertainment and activities, and live music all day. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, free age 5 and under.

Unicorns & Milkshakes: Eat Sip & Paint

Date:
May 26, 2018 to May 28, 2018
Schedule:
Hours vary by date
Cost:
$30 and up
Phone:
720-251-4573

Combine art, food, drinks and friends. Get two sliders, a milkshake, and a paint class. Pre-registration is required.

Civic Center Eats

Date:
May 01, 2018 to Oct 04, 2018
Schedule:
Most Tue, Wed, Thu, 11am-2pm
Cost:
Free admission
Phone:
800-233-6837

Head to the heart of downtown for lunch, choosing from a variety of food trucks. Enjoy live music and giveaways too.

Kids DIY Pizza Party

Date:
Nov 27, 2017 to Apr 30, 2018
Schedule:
Second Sat, 10am-noon
Cost:
$12 per child and one adult
Phone:
720-619-3337

Let the kids help make a pizza that includes up to three toppings, with the help of a staff member. The price includes a child's drink and an adult drink.

Summertime Tea in the Gardens

Date:
Jul 14, 2018 to Jul 28, 2018
Schedule:
July 14 and 28
Cost:
$42, $38 member
Phone:
720-865-3500

Spend the morning with tea tasting and education in the serene Woodland Mosaic Gardens’ solarium. Margo Seymour, pastry chef, tea sommelier, and owner of The Denver Tea Room, will present a traditional British afternoon tea service with a nod to the various cultures that also enjoy the practice of taking tea.

The Denver BBQ Festival

Date:
Jun 15, 2018 to Jun 17, 2018
Schedule:
June 15, 5-9pm; June 16, 11am-8pm; June 17, 11am-6pm
Cost:
Tickets required for Fri preview. Free admission Sat and Sun. There is a charge for food and beverages
Phone:

Get tastes of barbecue made by award-winning chefs from around the country.

Food Truck Rodeo

Date:
May 04, 2018 11am - 2pm
Cost:
Free entry. Costs vary for food and drink items
Phone:
303-739-7182

Take your taste buds on a wild ride at the city of Aurora’s Food Truck Rodeo. Several different food trucks will be serving up tasty food and drink.

Jeff & Paige at the Rayback Collective

Date:
Feb 11, 2018 10am - 11am
Cost:
$10; free under age 2. Hot cocoa, adult drinks and food truck fare available for purchase.
Phone:
303-325-1255

Enjoy an indoor, hour-long, science and nature-focused kids' concert with skits, quick costume changes, and audience participation. Ages 3-8.

Food Truck Rodeo

Date:
Nov 02, 2018 11am - 2pm
Cost:
Free entry; costs vary for food and drink items
Phone:
303-739-7182

Take your taste buds on a wild ride at the city of Aurora’s Food Truck Rodeo. Several different food trucks will be serving up tasty food and drink.

Food Truck Rodeo

Date:
Oct 12, 2018 11am - 2pm
Cost:
Free entry, cost varies for food and drink items
Phone:
303-739-7182

Take your taste buds on a wild ride at the city of Aurora’s Food Truck Rodeo. Several different food trucks will be serving up tasty food and drink.

Kidtopia Culinary Festival

Date:
Feb 09, 2018 to Feb 17, 2018
Schedule:
Activities vary by date. Visit the website for full schedule.
Cost:
Many events are free but there is a charge for some activities
Phone:

Join this inaugural event, a week-long celebration of all things food and family fun. Events occur throughout Keystone Resort and include a Carnival Bounce Party, Fireside cocoa and coloring, kids yoga, tubing, and an ice cream sundae party.

Spooktacular Halloween Treats for Kids

Date:
Oct 28, 2017 to Oct 29, 2017
Cost:
Phone:

Have your young chef learn how to bake and decorate colorful and creepy cupcakes, spine-tingling spider-pizzas and ghoulish mummy cookies. Ages 8-14. $49.

Soda Parlor History

Date:
Jul 06, 2018 6 - 8pm
Cost:
Free
Phone:
303-335-4850

Visit the Louisville Historical Museum during First Friday Art Walk to sample old-fashioned soda. Learn about local drug store and soda fountain history.

The Nutcracker Tea

Date:
Nov 19, 2017 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost:
Phone:
303-466-5685

Enjoy a holiday tradition from the Colorado Conservatory of Dance, with Victorian tea and service, treats, story-telling, and entertainment from The Nutcracker. All ages. Reservations required. $40 adult, $30 children and seniors. Sit with Clara, Nutcracker Prince, Sugar Plum Fairy or the Dew Drop Fairy for an extra $10.

Eat Well, Play Well Exhibit

Date:
Sep 29, 2018 to Jan 06, 2019
Schedule:
Mon, Wed-Fri, 9am-5pm; Sat-Sun, 10am-5pm
Cost:
$10 adult, $8 student/senior/youth, free age 5 and under
Phone:
303-449-3464

Learn what is in the food you eat and how activities burn calories, in a bilingual nutrition and fitness exhibit.

Craft-Tea Program

Date:
Jul 21, 2018 11:00am - noon
Cost:
$10 per child
Phone:
303-987-7800

Enjoy a fun craft or activity followed by morning tea and a snack. Ages 3-12 with adult. Registration required.

The Little Mermaid

Date:
Jun 01, 2018 to Sep 08, 2018
Cost:
$43 and up
Phone:
303-449-6000

Enjoy dinner theater in Boulder featuring Ariel the mermaid who longs to leave her ocean home, based on Hans Christian Andersen's classic story and Disney's animated film. Reservations required.

Food Truck Rodeo

Date:
Sep 07, 2018 11am - 2pm
Cost:
Free entry; costs vary for food and drink items
Phone:
303-739-7182

Take your taste buds on a wild ride at the city of Aurora’s Food Truck Rodeo. Several different food trucks will be serving up tasty food and drink.

Halloween Tea at the Byers-Evans House

Date:
Oct 28, 2017 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Cost:
Phone:
303-620-4933

Enjoy a tour of the historic Byers-Evans House Museum followed by tea sandwiches, scones, fresh fruit and desserts at a special Halloween tea. Look for Halloween decor and learn about traditions from the past. Reservations required. $20 members, $25 nonmembers. $20 children.

Haunted Trail Adventure

Date:
Oct 14, 2017 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Cost:
Phone:
303-697-6159

Experience BCLP in all its haunted magic with an evening of ghostly trails and tales. Walk along the Owl Trail and discover critters, visit the photo booth and enjoy marshmallows and hot chocolate. Register online. $5, 3 and younger are free.

Peace Garden After School Garden Club

Date:
Sep 14, 2017 to Oct 05, 2017
Cost:
Phone:
303-443-9952

Thu. through Oct. 5. Learn how to make snacks with garden-fresh produce and participate in a variety of garden activities. Drop in for certain classes or attend the series. Ages 4-11. $15 per child. $50 for the series when you register for all four weeks.

LoHi Bazaar BBQ

Date:
Jul 06, 2018 to Jul 08, 2018
Schedule:
Hours vary by date
Cost:
Free
Phone:
720-287-4493

Shop, eat, drink, and enjoy live music. There will be roaming buskers and several areas specifically for kids. The event occurs in the area outside of Highland Tap & Burger.

Costumed Kids Eat Free

Date:
Oct 31, 2017 4:00 PM
Cost:
Phone:

Enjoy a deal when kids dressed in costume eat free from Mici’s Bambini Menu, with the purchase of an adult entrée. Options include a kids-sized Cheese, Pepperoni or Veggie Pizza; bow-tie pasta with family-recipe Marinara or Alfredo sauce, or simple butter and parmesan; fun add-ons include Horizon Organic Milk or Chocolate Milk and a side…

French Chef Series in the Teaching Kitchen

Date:
Aug 28, 2018
Schedule:
2pm and 3pm
Cost:
Included with admission
Phone:
303-433-7444

Practice culinary skills with Alliance Française de Denver, making French cuisine like crepes and pastries. Cooking class program space is limited, first-come, first-served. Sign up outside the Teaching Kitchen.

Denver’s Largest Princess ParTea

Date:
May 06, 2018 10am - 3pm
Cost:
$35 per person, VIP $125 per child. Princess Pancake Breakfast $20 per person
Phone:
303-925-0004

Bring your little princes and princesses dressed in their favorite regal attire to enjoy a royal tea party with some of our favorite princesses. Meet and greet Polynesian Princess, Cinderella, Rapunzel, Sleeping Beauty, Scottish Princess, Latina Princess, Little Mermaid, and more. Visit the Tea Room, where Belle and Prince Adam will serve everyone tea and…

Tesoro Cultural Center’s Las Posadas

Date:
Dec 24, 2017 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Cost:
FREE
Phone:
303-839-1671

Listen to live musicians play customary Las Posadas songs, participate in a reenactment of Joseph and Mary’s journey to Bethlehem as depicted in the Christian bible and enjoy complimentary biscochito cookies with hot cider and Mexican hot chocolate.

Brunch with Father Christmas

Date:
Dec 02, 2017 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost:
Phone:
720-865-0800

Feast on seasonal fare and participate in traditional holiday merrymaking. Reserve online. $20 adult member, $13 child member ages 3-13, $25 adult, $16 child ages 3-13.

Holiday Walk at Hiwan Museum

Date:
Dec 01, 2017 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost:
FREE
Phone:
720-497-7650

Step into Hiwan Museum during Evergreen’s annual Downtown Holiday Walk. Enjoy roasting chestnuts, hot cider, and more.

Food Truck Rodeo

Date:
Aug 10, 2018 11am - 2pm
Cost:
Free entry, cost varies for food and drink items
Phone:
303-739-7182

Take your taste buds on a wild ride at the city of Aurora’s Food Truck Rodeo. Several different food trucks will be serving up tasty food and drink.

Buckaroo Breakfast

Date:
Jan 20, 2018 8am - 10am
Cost:
$25.
Phone:
303-561-0104

Lasso up some fun with grandma and grandpa. Grandparents and grandkiddos will enjoy a full cowboy breakfast, private play throughout the Museum and wild west-inspired activities.

Sugar Plum Tea Party

Date:
Nov 25, 2017 1:00 PM
Cost:
Phone:
303-772-1335

Enjoy an afternoon with tea and the Centennial State Ballet, sweet and savory edibles and harp accompaniment, a mini-Nutcracker performance and a souvenir photo taken with the Sugar Plum Fairy. $35. Reservations required.

Colorado BBQ Challenge

Date:
Jun 14, 2018 to Jun 16, 2018
Cost:
Admission is free, there is a cost for food and drink items
Phone:
800-424-1554

Celebrate the 25th anniversary of this Frisco event. Sample some of the best barbecue from around the country made by barbecue masters. Enjoy an array of weekend festivities including live music, pig races, and other activities.

Breakfast with Santa

Date:
Dec 16, 2017 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Cost:
Phone:
303-791-2500

Eat pancakes, do crafts and meet Santa. $11 in advance, $15 day-of.

Movie & Martinis – Friday the 13th

Date:
Oct 13, 2017 6:00 PM
Cost:
Phone:
303-315-9444

6pm doors open; 7:30 film starts. Enjoy two drinks (signature cocktails, beer or wine) dinner menu prepared by an in-house culinary team, movie and popcorn and the classic film on the Giant Screen. Adult 21 and older. $26-$36.

Grill & Chill

Date:
Jul 11, 2018 to Aug 29, 2018
Schedule:
Every Wed
Cost:
$10
Phone:
303-315-9444

Enjoy a delicious and affordable grilled summer lunch and the opportunity to connect with the surrounding community over lawn games and music.

Dining Out For Life Benefitting Project Angel Heart

Date:
Apr 26, 2018
Cost:
Depends on the restaurant
Phone:

Dine out to help others. More than 230 participating restaurants will donate 25 percent of food sales to support Project Angel Heart’s mission of delivering nutritious meals to improve quality of life, at no cost, for Coloradans coping with life-threatening illnesses. Participating restaurants, Denver.

Food Truck Rodeo

Date:
Jul 20, 2018 11am - 2pm
Cost:
Free entry; costs vary for food and drink items
Phone:
303-739-7182

Take your taste buds on a wild ride at the city of Aurora’s Food Truck Rodeo. Several different food trucks will be serving up tasty food and drink.

French Chef Series

Date:
Sep 25, 2018
Schedule:
2pm and 3pm
Cost:
Included with admission
Phone:
303-433-7444

Practice culinary skills with Alliance Française de Denver, making French cuisine like crepes and pastries. Cooking class program space is limited. Sign up outside the Teaching Kitchen.

Colorado Jewish Food Fest

Date:
Apr 15, 2018 9am - 5pm
Cost:
$5 admission; additional fees for workshops
Phone:
303-998-1900

Enjoy a day of eating, hands-on activities, workshops, and farm tours, to experience Jewish food culture in the 21st century.

Summertime Tea in the Gardens

Date:
Aug 05, 2017 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Cost:
Phone:

Attend a morning of tea tasting and education by Denver Botanic Gardens and Denver Tea Room in the serene Woodland Mosaic Gardens in the brand new glass enclosed Solarium. $42, $38 member.

La Fiesta Underwater World Party

Date:
Sep 08, 2018 6:30pm - 12am
Cost:
$25 adult, $5 children
Phone:
303-996-0275

Celebrate Boulder County’s multicultural community with live bands, dancing, and food trucks. Artisan goods will be available for purchase at the World Market. Proceeds help Intercambio improve lives through English education and unite communities across cultures. Reservations required online or at the Intercambio offices in Boulder or Longmont.

Arts & Ales Festival

Date:
Aug 11, 2018 Noon - 7pm
Cost:
$5 admission, free age 12 and under. Visit website for pricing of general tasting tickets
Phone:
720-898-7200

Join in a celebration of local art, craft brews, food, and music. The family-friendly event includes activities for the kids, live local music, and contests.

Holidays at the Hangar

Date:
Dec 10, 2017 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Cost:
Phone:
303-360-5360

Enjoy carolers, live reindeer and more at Wings Over the Rockies. Go online for pricing.

Anniversary Dine-Around

Date:
Dec 15, 2017 to Dec 17, 2017
Cost:
Phone:

Celebrate Snowmass’ 50th Anniversary by visiting restaurants offering $19.67 and $50 dining specials.

Ice Cream Making Tours

Date:
May 01, 2018 to Oct 31, 2018
Schedule:
Ongoing by reservation
Cost:
$5.95 per person
Phone:
303-499-4760

Learn how ice cream is made, tour the facility and taste fresh vanilla ice cream with your choice of toppings. For groups of 15 or more. Reservations required.

Food Truck Safari/Caturday Night Fever

Date:
Aug 23, 2018 6 - 9:30pm
Cost:
$25 but does not include cost of food or drink from food trucks
Phone:
720-337-1400

Enjoy an adults-only night, where guests can purchase food from the city’s top food trucks, enjoy live music, and view the zoo under the stars.

French Chef Series

Date:
Feb 27, 2018
Schedule:
2pm and 3pm
Cost:
Included with admission
Phone:
303-433-7444

Practice culinary skills with Alliance Française de Denver, making French cuisine like crepes and pastries. Space is limited. Sign up outside The Teaching Kitchen. Please note: The date was accidentally listed in the print calendar as being on February 25. It is really on February 27. We're sorry for the error.

Fall Harvest Festival

Date:
Sep 04, 2017 to Nov 15, 2017
Cost:
Phone:
970-785-6133

Sept 4 through mid Nov, 9am-6pm daily. Harvest your own vegetables from the fields, learn about Colorado produce, enjoy the petting zoo and other activities. $20 adult, $15 ages 4-12. Free under age 3; discounts for groups. Cost includes four bags of produce per person to take home.

Orthodox Food Festival & Old Globeville Days

Date:
Jul 21, 2018 11am - 7:30pm
Cost:
Free admission. Tickets can be purchased for food items
Phone:

Sample food from Russia, Romania, Serbia, Ukraine, Greece, Italy, Eritrea, and the Mediterranean. There will also be music, entertainment, children's activities, and tours of the historic landmark Orthodox cathedral.

Girls Night Out: Fall’s Best Flavors

Date:
Oct 19, 2017 6:30 AM
Cost:
Phone:
800-243-0852

Invite your girlfriends for a night of laughter and fresh flavors, during which you’ll make stuffed endive with grapes, pecans and blue cheese; all squash risotto with shaved parmesan, pan-roasted chicken with sage jus, and mini apple rose tarts $69.

Chuck E Cheese Sensory Sensitive Sundays

Date:
Aug 05, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Schedule:
First Sun of every month, 9-11am
Cost:
Included with cost of meal
Phone:

Visit select locations 2 hours early, especially for children with autism and other special needs. Lighting and noise are reduced. Food and games are available from trained and caring staff. Available at Littleton, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and Superior locations.

Ice Cream Social

Date:
Jul 11, 2018 9am - noon
Cost:
Free admission
Phone:
303-791-0430

Enjoy all-you-can-eat ice cream and snow cones with any toppings. See a live extrication demonstration from Littleton Fire Rescue and a live performance by the Highlands Ranch Concert Band.

Family Night at the Bindery

Date:
Feb 04, 2018 to Mar 25, 2018
Schedule:
Sun, 4-9pm
Cost:
Free under age 10
Phone:
303-933-2364

Go out for a family dinner, with a children's menu that includes mac and cheese, meatballs on a bed of cheese grits, and prosciutto-wrapped roasted chicken and potatoes. Each meal features a healthy beverage and homemade ice cream. In addition, a family-style meal featuring stone oven slow roasted whole organic chicken, organic vegetables, salad, and…

Night at the Museum

Date:
Nov 04, 2017 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Cost:
FREE
Phone:
720-865-0800

Experience the Four Mile House after dark; listen to live music and campfire tales and enjoy special activities and demonstrations. Refreshments and s'more kits available for purchase.

Bread Making Class

Date:
Oct 21, 2017 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Cost:
Phone:
303-443-2503

Learn all the tips and tricks to baking that perfect loaf of bread. Parents/adults. See website for details.

Food Truck Rodeo

Date:
Jun 01, 2018 11am - 2pm
Cost:
Free entry. Costs vary for food and drink items
Phone:
303-739-7182

Take your taste buds on a wild ride at the city of Aurora’s Food Truck Rodeo. Several different food trucks will be serving up tasty food and drink.

Summertime Tea in the Gardens

Date:
Aug 25, 2018 10 - 11:30am
Cost:
$42, $38 member
Phone:
720-865-3500

Enjoy a morning with a formal tea ceremony. With fine china and linens, learn about the tea process, the difference between “high tea” and “low tea,” as well as the many ways tea is served around the world.

Happy Baby Hour

Date:
Jun 08, 2018 4:30 - 6:30pm
Cost:
$18 per family
Phone:
303-399-2660

Mingle with other families at the outdoor Baby Pool at the JCC Denver. Cocktails and appetizers provided for adults, and chalk, bubbles, and kid-friendly snacks for kids. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, visit mazeltogether.org.

Swedish Summer Fare

Date:
May 09, 2018
Schedule:
11am-4pm
Cost:
Included with museum admission
Phone:
303-433-7444

Learn to make a traditional Swedish summertime recipe with IKEA Centennial. Cooking class program space is limited. Sign up outside the Teaching Kitchen.

Movie & Martinis: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Date:
Nov 10, 2017 6:00 PM
Cost:
Phone:

7:30pm film starts. Enjoy two drinks (signature cocktails, beer or wine,), a dinner menu prepared by our in-house culinary team, popcorn and the classic film on the Giant Screen. 21 and older. $26-$36.

Summertime Tea in the Gardens

Date:
Aug 11, 2018 10 - 11:30am
Schedule:
Cost:
$42, $38 member
Phone:
720-865-3500

Enjoy the morning as Margo Seymour, pastry chef, tea sommelier, and owner of The Denver Tea Room, presents a traditional British afternoon tea service with a nod to the various cultures that also enjoy the practice of taking tea. Guests will sample sandwiches from England, desserts from France and Scotland, and teas from Sri Lanka.

Farm Gala

Date:
Aug 04, 2018 5 - 9pm
Cost:
$155-$165
Phone:
303-443-9952

Feast outside at the Growing Gardens’ fundraising gala that brings together award-winning local chefs to collaborate on a five-course meal. Also features an auction, open bar, and live music. Reservations required.

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