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Summer is speeding by. Isn’t it time for some fun?
Here are three options of things to do today within an easy drive of Denver, all free.
Littleton Western Welcome Week
Sunday, August 22
Downtown Littleton
Western Welcome Week is back, with the grand parade at 10 a.m. Saturday. Over ninety years, Littleton’s Western Welcome Week has become a nine-day extravaganza with more than forty events, including ice cream socials, fireworks shows, pancake breakfasts and concerts under the stars. See the full list of activities here.
Golden Fine Arts Festival
Sunday, August 22, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
11th and Arapahoe streets, Golden
This is the 31st annual Golden Fine Arts Festival, a juried art show in the heart of historic downtown. See (and buy) great art, sit in the beer and wine gardens, and enjoy the view. Admission is free; find out more here.
Join in the final Art Stroll of the season in Silverthorne.
Shane Morris Photography
Art Stroll in Silverthorne
Sunday, August 22, noon to 3 p.m.
Silverthorne Performing Arts Center, Blue River Trail
The final Art Stroll of the season will combine auditory and visual arts for a unique outdoor experience. Stroll along the Blue River Trail, where you’ll encounter artists selling their wares along with two dozen local musicians, including Shaky Hands, Carpe Diem Quartet, Shane Werts, Janet Harriman, Rocky Mountain Brass, and ShaNaynay featuring R&B duo Ghanay Gloude and Shane Henderson. Admission is free; find out more here.
Know of a great free event around town? We’ll be updating this list through the week; send information to editorial@westword.com.