What to do in Denver this Weekend? Dec. 10 -11

by | Dec 7, 2011 | Uncategorized

Not sure what to do this weekend but want to get into the Holiday Spirit? Here are a few events you can check out this weekend that will help even the scroogiest member of your family get with the program.Click on the event name to go to the event page for more details. Georgetown Christmas Market – Come to this historic mountain town for a christmas experience like it was 100 yrs. ago. Eat roasted chestnuts, go holiday shopping, sip hot chocolate, and go for a horse drawn carriage ride through the town. Visitors will see a daily appearance by Saint Nicholas and the daily procession of the Santa Lucia as well as Carolers in Victorian period costumes and dancers. Admission is Free. Showtime 10am -5pm. Zoo Lights – This has become a tradition in my family as my daughters love the zoo anyway and to see it lit up with christmas lights? They just don’t know what to do with themselves. 38 acres of LED, neon, hypercolor craziness. 5pm – 9pm. Blossoms of Light – Come see the Denver Botanic Gardens draped in over one million hoiday lights. Sip on warm drinks as you make your way to all the popular kissing spots. 5:30pm – 9:30pmAdmission is $4.50 – $9.50 and not included in the daily admission rate. Children 2 and under Free. TubaChristmas Concert – If you are downdown doing some holiday shopping or just taking it all in this Sunday, December 11th, don’t miss the free TubaChrismas concert from 1pm – 2pm. 300 Tuba players will be playing at Skyline Park between 15th and 18th Streets...

Too Early to Cross Country Ski? Nope

by | Nov 2, 2011 | Uncategorized

All this snow so early in the year is getting everybody thinking Skiing and Snowboarding, but its also a great to time to get out and crosscountry ski. There are tons of great trails in the foothills and Mountains that are very accessible and its also a great chance to go one of Denver’s parks and experience the city in a completely different way. City Park, Cheesman, Wash Park, Rocky Mtn. Lake and Berkeley Lake Park are great to “explore” in the snow and for a little more varied terrain try Ruby Hill Park. Its quiet, peaceful and great exercise and an activity that the kids can get in on too. Our girls are small (3 and 1) so they can still ride on our backs in the kid carriers but I’m thinking of retrofitting our bike trailer to put some skis on it! If you NEED to get into the Foothills and Mountains here are some great places to go for a fun day of skiing. Mt. Falcon Open Space – Go to the entrance from 285. The top is flattish and offers a lot of trails and great scenery. Brainard Lake Park – Great Trails. It is a fee area and sometimes a little busy, but close, beautiful and a lot of fun. Chinns Lake – Free, Close, Crowd Free, Beautiful Peaks Trail – (Breckenridge to Frisco) Lost Lake – Lots of trails to explore and close to Denver and Boulder REI’s page for Colorado Cross Country Ski Trails Nordic Ski Area trail...

River North Park Planning Project Public Meeting #2, Nov. 15

by | Oct 31, 2011 | Uncategorized

If you haven’t downloaded the master plan for the River North Park Project you might want to. You know Confluence Park by REI, Commons Park adjacent to Confluence, and City of Cuernavaca Park by the Flour Mill Lofts. Similar park redevelopment and mised use is planned all the to I-70 and further North.  Get it here. http://www.denvergov.org/PlanningandDevelopment/tabid/430254/Default.aspx Look at right sidebar and click on RiNO master Plan River North Park Planning Project Public Meeting #2 Who: Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend   What: Denver Parks & Recreation is continuing to solicit public input to create the future of River North Park at 3400 Arkins Court in conjunction with the realignment of Arkins Court by Denver Public Works in the vicinity of 31st and 38th Streets Where: Taxi 2 Building 3457 Ringsby Court 2nd Floor (near stairs and elevators) When: November 15, 2011 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Why: To present design concepts inspired by citizen input at the September public meeting and receive additional public comment from all community residents, business owners, and any other interested parties in an open house format...