Skip to content
advertisement
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads
Site Logo
Support Us
User Menu
  • Sign Up/Sign In
  • Contribute
  • Contact Us
Search
Close Search Close Search
  • News
    • Business
    • Courts
    • Crime & Police
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Politics & Government
    • Sports
    • Technology
    • Transportation
    • Weather
  • Marijuana
    • Psychedelics
    • Weedmaps-Sponsored
  • Opinion
    • Calhoun: Wake-up Call
    • Community Voice
    • Reader Response
  • Food & Drink
    • Bars & Breweries
    • Openings & Closings
    • Restaurants
    • Shops & Markets
    • Top 100 Bars
    • Top 100 Restaurants
  • Arts & Culture
    • Books
    • Denver Life
    • Film, TV & Streaming
    • In the Mountains
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Performing Arts
    • Sex & Dating
    • Visual Arts
  • Music
    • Concert Calendar
    • Concert Previews
    • Concert Reviews
    • Critic’s Notebook
    • Features
    • Local Music
  • Things To Do
    • Calendar
    • Concert Calendar
    • Events Coverage
  • Best of Denver
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Cannabis & More
    • Food & Drink
    • Music & Venues
    • Shopping & Services
    • Readers’ Choice
  • Newsletters
  • More
    • About Us
    • Advertise with Us
    • Contact Us
    • Membership
    • Our Staff
    • Promotions & Free Stuff
    • Tell Your Story-Sponsored
    • Travel Westword

Colorful Colorado: Free Things to Do in Denver (and Beyond) This Weekend

  • News
    • Business
    • Courts
    • Crime & Police
    • Education
    • Environment
    • Health
    • Politics & Government
    • Sports
    • Technology
    • Transportation
    • Weather
  • Marijuana
    • Psychedelics
    • Weedmaps-Sponsored
  • Opinion
    • Calhoun: Wake-up Call
    • Community Voice
    • Reader Response
  • Food & Drink
    • Bars & Breweries
    • Openings & Closings
    • Restaurants
    • Shops & Markets
    • Top 100 Bars
    • Top 100 Restaurants
  • Arts & Culture
    • Books
    • Denver Life
    • Film, TV & Streaming
    • In the Mountains
    • Outdoors & Rec
    • Performing Arts
    • Sex & Dating
    • Visual Arts
  • Music
    • Concert Calendar
    • Concert Previews
    • Concert Reviews
    • Critic’s Notebook
    • Features
    • Local Music
  • Things To Do
    • Calendar
    • Concert Calendar
    • Events Coverage
  • Best of Denver
    • Arts & Entertainment
    • Cannabis & More
    • Food & Drink
    • Music & Venues
    • Shopping & Services
    • Readers’ Choice
  • Newsletters
  • More
    • About Us
    • Advertise with Us
    • Contact Us
    • Membership
    • Our Staff
    • Promotions & Free Stuff
    • Tell Your Story-Sponsored
    • Travel Westword
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads

News

Showing 67 - 88 of 50141

Mayor Shares Plans for Homeless Shelters, Reducing Theft in Central Park

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 26, 2025

Johnston also revealed ideas to improve Quebec Street and efforts replace three bridges on the neighborhood thoroughfare.

mug shot of protest attacker

Man Pleads Guilty in Connection to Viral Attack Against Denver Protesters

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 26, 2025

He faces up to 364 days in jail and/or a fine of up to $1,000.

A bridge over Bear Creek in Lakewood

Lakewood Trail Renovation Puts Colorado Lottery Funds to Good Use

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 25, 2025

Improvements to the Bear Creek Trail and greenbelt along the South Platte River include a new bridge, less congestion and upgraded bathrooms.

advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
The inside of a prison.

ACLU Sues for More Dirt on ICE’s Colorado Expansion Plan

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 25, 2025

“They’re proposing to spend billions and billions of dollars to expand detention across the country.”

Friend of Murdered Veteran Pleads for Answers in Unsolved Denver Stabbing

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 25, 2025

Ethan Martinez was found dead in the Platte River in July 2024. No arrests were made.

Iboga in small jars

Colorado Natural Medicine Board Recommends Ibogaine for Therapeutic Use

By Brendan Joel KelleySeptember 24, 2025

This is an essential step towards natural medicine healing centers offering ibogaine as well as psilocybin

advertisement
A conceptual rendering of Wynkoop Crossing.

Denver City Planners Move Forward With Ball Arena Bridge

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 24, 2025

The Downtown Advisory Board took its first look at the proposed bridge to Ball Arena on Tuesday.

piggy bank with change and dollar bills

Don’t Plan Any Big Purchases Around Your TABOR Check This Year

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 24, 2025

If you were planning on using that TABOR check to help top off your vacation budget or help pay bills, we have bad news.

marijuana plants grow inside

Colorado Marijuana Prices Keep Falling, Tie Record Low

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 24, 2025

A 25 percent reduction in growers didn’t stop legal weed prices from hitting rock bottom again.

advertisement
cannabis Jar's on display in dispensary

New to Buying Weed in Denver? Check Out These Dispensaries.

By Thomas MitchellSeptember 23, 2025

There are well over 100 dispensaries in Denver alone, so finding the right one can take time.

Did One River North Catfish Denver?

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 23, 2025

Without the luscious landscaping, some say the famous RiNo apartment complex isn’t all it was cracked up to be.

The Colorado School of Mines

Only Two Colorado Universities Rank in Top 100 Nationally

By Brendan Joel KelleySeptember 23, 2025

There are a handful of Colorado colleges and universities in the decidedly-mid area of the list, as well.

advertisement
Scared Silent: Musician Coles Whalen Faces Her Fears After Online Stalker

Scared Silent: Musician Coles Whalen Faces Her Fears After Online Stalker

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 23, 2025

The Supreme Court reversed her stalker’s conviction because his messages weren’t threatening enough.

kratom store sign

The Kratom Conundrum

By Brendan Joel KelleySeptember 23, 2025

Isolated alkaloids from the plant’s active ingredients pose greater danger for consumers.

Denver Lab to Receive Anonymous $47K Donation to Help Clear Rape Kit Backlog

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 19, 2025

The money will be used to process 47 of the lab’s oldest sexual assault kits.

advertisement
A man asks a question.

Tribute to Charlie Kirk Inspires Grieving Fans, Debate at CSU

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 19, 2025

Young Coloradans who planned to see Kirk now feel more moved to take up his religious and political views.

Hand holds gold capped psilocybin mushroom

He Was Underage When Popped for Possession of Psilocybin: Why Is That Still a Crime?

By Brendan Joel KelleySeptember 19, 2025

Alexander Vucasovich was 20 when he was arrested for psilocybin possession, excluding him from Governor Polis’s recent order pardoning psilocybin offenses

Denver Council Bans Pet Store Sales of Dogs, Cats, Rabbits

By Hannah MetzgerSeptember 18, 2025

There aren’t any pet-selling shops in the city, but supporters call the ban a “proactive” move against breeding mills.

advertisement
Colorado GOP Reps Hammer Governor Over Public Safety

Colorado GOP Reps Hammer Governor Over Public Safety

By Brendan Joel KelleySeptember 18, 2025

After Weld County released a man from custody when a court determined he was incompetent to stand trial, Republicans are hammering Governor Polis for signing the law that allowed it to happen.

high school

A Short Look at the Long Legacy of East High

By Teague BohlenSeptember 18, 2025

The recent news isn’t the whole story about this landmark Denver school.

Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk Vigil at Colorado State University Tonight

By Bennito L. KeltySeptember 18, 2025

CSU students will host a vigil and then a “free speech” event from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on campus.

advertisement
The office towers at 621 and 633 17th Street

Standoff Between Developer and Lakeside Park Company Stalls Office-to-Apartment Tower Remake

By Brendan Joel KelleySeptember 17, 2025

Downtown is desperate for more housing, but developers of a new project say Lakeside Park Company is taking them for a ride.

  • Previous
  • 1
  • …
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • …
  • 2,280
  • Next
Site Logo

View This Week's Print Issue

Where To Find Westword In Print

Editorial

  • News
  • Food & Drink
  • Arts & Culture
  • Music
  • Things To Do
  • Newsletters

Marketing

  • Promotions & Free Stuff
  • Advertise with Us
  • Classifieds
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy

More

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Staff
  • Westword Careers
  • Flipbook Archive
  • Shop Cover Art
  • Membership

Voice Media Group

  • Dallas Observer
  • New Times Broward-Palm Beach
  • Miami New Times
  • Phoenix New Times
  • V Digital Services
  • facebook
  • x
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • bsky
  • threads

Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our terms of use, our cookies policy, and our privacy policy. View our accessibility policy and AI policy. Westword may earn a portion of sales from products & services purchased through links on our site from our affiliate partners. ©2025 Denver Westword, LLC. All rights reserved.
Do Not Sell or Share My Information

Privacy Policy

Stay in the Know

Sign up for the latest news, free stuff and more!

I agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy

Welcome!
You are now a Westword Insider, thank you!