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		<title>Free things to do in Denver (and beyond) this week, May 18-24</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:20:00 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/civiccenternightmarket.jpg" alt="people at night market" /><p>Don't let the rain put a damper on your fun.</p>
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		<title>Things to do in Denver this week, May 18-24</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 13:46:46 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/unnamed-17.jpg" alt="People dancing at DMNS" /><p>Thursday is Science Lounge Prom at DMNS.</p>
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		<title>Ensuring Every American Child Belongs: Celebrating Día del Niño</title>
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					<dc:creator>Senators Scott Bright and Mark Baisley</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:33:26 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/04/667.jpg" alt="gathering at Capitol" /><p>"We stand firmly with respect and honor for everyone, especially our children."</p>
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		<title>Here&#8217;s Where to Find Third Places (And Community Connection) Around Denver</title>
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					<dc:creator>Shannon Tucker</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:04:51 -0600</pubDate>
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		<title>The Best Things to Do in Denver With a Child &#8211; According to a Six-Year-Old</title>
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					<dc:creator>Hannah Metzger</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:02:40 -0600</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2025-35/img_4510-523471901.webp" alt="A girl with binoculars stands on a hippo statue" /><p>Looking for ways to keep your kid entertained during spring break in Denver? My niece rates the city's top attractions.</p>
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		<title>This Education Co-Op Quietly Opened a Christian Public School. Does Colorado Need More Guardrails?</title>
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					<dc:creator>Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:17:41 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/03/christian-public-school-chalkbeat.avif" alt="collage of images of Riverstone Academy in Pueblo County." /><p>These co-ops are meant to support school districts, but this one started the state's "first public Christian school."</p>
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		<title>Colorado Bill Targets an Obsolete Bigamy Law</title>
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					<dc:creator>Brendan Joel Kelley</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/01/hybrid-storytellers-nEQY2vfKnt4-unsplash-e1768942994312.jpg" alt="friends hang out in backyard by fire" /><p>Advocates say say the proposal would protect domestic violence survivors, non-traditional families and others from unjust prosecution.</p>
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		<title>Ten Unique Indoor Activity Joints Around Denver</title>
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					<dc:creator>Teague Bohlen</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 10:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2025-14/beat_the_bomb_paint_mission_1.webp" alt="People splattered in paint" /><p>Cold? Stay indoors and play!</p>
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		<title>Everywhere Honey Boo Boo&#8217;s Mom Went During Her Visit to Denver — and a Few Places We Think She Should Try</title>
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					<dc:creator>Kristen Fiore</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:55:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/ww-media/mediaserver/den/2022-46/and00855-2.webp" alt="a colorful light-up tree" /><p>Mama June, this one's for you.</p>
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		<title>Will Work for Love: The Big Small Business of Hallmark Movies</title>
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					<dc:creator>Teague Bohlen</dc:creator>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:08:19 -0700</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.westword.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2025/12/Christmas-Tree-Grows-in-Colorado-youtube-.jpg" alt="Will Work for Love: The Big Small Business of Hallmark Movies" /><p>These feel-good holiday flicks are often set in the workplace. Ideally a workplace in Littleton.</p>
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