Colorado Sunny Season Activities

As the weather gets warmer, I've found myself thinking about all the things Denver has to offer throughout the spring and summer months. Just in case you need help planing your adventures, here is a list of things I'm most excited about below:

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-Rockies Home Opening Game- I'm not much of a baseball fan, but nothing says Spring like a cold beer and Coors Field. Don't miss the opening game as the Rockies square up against the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 4th.

-Farmers Markets - Denver's Farmer's Markets are full of fresh produce, local business, and great activities. Usually beginning in May, find a market closest to you.

-SnowBall Music Festival- Four stages with over 65 performers, ice sculptures, after parties and more. Sports Authority Field April 4 - 6.

-First Friday Art Walks: Walk the streets of Denver while appreciating all the art this city has to offer, every third Friday in multiple locations.

- Camping - Colorado has so many camping, backpacking, and hiking options to explore in the sunny seasons.

-Denver Chalk Art Festival - A two day street painting festival in the heart of Larimer Square is one of my favorite Denver activities. May 31 - June 1, walk the chalk museum streets.

-Telluride Bluegrass Festival - June 19 - 22 make your way up to the San Juan Mountains for camping, bluegrass, and fun. What better way to celebrate the summer solstice than in the high country of Colorado?

-Old South Pearl Street Concerts - BrewGrass June 14 and Blues and Brews on August 9th are two of my favorite Summer activities.

-Red Rocks Concerts- Nothing says Colorado like an outdoor concert. John Butler Trio, The Avett Brothers, Railroad Earth, Trampled by Turtles, and so much more.

-The Taste of Colorado - Celebrate the end of summer with a food and music festival in Civic Center Park, August 29 - September 1.

What are you most excited for?

Denver Passport

While at the Jax media tasting, I met PJ from Denver off the Wagon. He and his friend, Casey Berry, created the Denver Passport. The passport offers exclusive drink specials at 56 Denver hotspots for only $10.00. Similar to that of an entertainment coupon book, the passport offers two-for-one specials at a variety of restaurants, bars, and taprooms. You even receive a stamp at each place you "travel" to. Discover a new bar or even plan a bar crawl with a group of friends, using the passport to guide the way. The Denver Passport just one more great thing Denver has to offer this summer, enjoy!

The Denver Guide to Summer 2013

Grab your sunnies, SPF, and hats because it's the first day of SUMMER - below is my summer guide to Denver, enjoy!

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- Get your tickets for some Red Rocks Concerts (Calendar Here)
- Cherry Creek North Food and Wine Festival (August 10th)
- Cherry Creek Arts Festival (July 5-7th)
- Get a group together for a game of "Keg-Ball" in Washington Park
- Take advantage of Denver Beer Co.'s outdoor patio while you sip some brews
- Pearl Street Music Festivals
- Make a morning out of exploring Denver's Farmer's Markets
- Grab a blanket and head out for Denver Movies Under The Stars
- Grab your bike and join the Denver Cruisers
- Ride your bike to a near by bar or restaurant or explore the 850 miles of Denver's bike trails
- Venture down to city park for City Park Jazz
- Drive up to WinterPark's Alpine Slide
- Go on a Hike
- Get your tickets for Westword's Music Showcase (July 22nd)
- Go Camping
- First Friday's Arts Walks are so much fun
- Explore the exhibits at the Denver Art Museum
- See celebrity chef demonstrations the at Cultivate Festival (August 17th)
- Every Thursday in July at 6:30 p.m. go to the Confluence Park Concerts
- Go to Civic Center Eats for lunch and test out a new Food Truck every Tuesday and Thursday
- Walk Boulder's Pearl Street, the "happiest" city in America
- It's expensive but if you have an event to plan, check out Denver Bike Bar and pedal around town while drinking some local brews.
- Make your reservations far in advance or enjoy Linger's rooftop bar.
- If you're like me, and you go to baseball games for the company and not necessarily for the game, get cheap Rock Pile tickets for a Rockies game
- Grab your picnic basket and get your tickets for a Botanic Gardens concert (I'm sad to see that the Indigo Girls are already sold out)
- I've yet to try this, but go on the LoDo to RiNo's Beer Walking Tour
- For those yoga lovers like myself, whip out your mat and go to Yoga Rocks the Park (Select Sundays)