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Denver Weekender: Jan. 4-7

Denver Weekender: Jan. 4-7

🥯 Popular bagel shop opening 3rd location, massive lineup of live music, longhorns on the loose downtown

Hunter Babcock
January 04, 2024

It’s Thursday, the 4th day of January, Denver

Thanks to all who participated in our holiday contest! Winners will be notified via email, and we will get you your prize as soon as possible.

What’s in store for today:

Popular bagel shop opening 3rd location
Massive lineup of live music
Longhorns on the loose downtown
View art for a penny

EVENTS

Stock Show Parade (via Denver Public Radio)

🐂 Stock Show Parade | Union Station | Thursday, January 4 | 12pm | FREE | The 118th National Western Stock Show kicks off this week with a parade of 30 Longhorn cattle walking through downtown. There are many other events, from rodeos to live music throughout the weekend; learn more here.

🦁 Denver Zoo FREE Day | City Park | Friday, January 5 | Times vary | FREE | Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Hang out with all the animals at the Denver Zoo and maybe even grab some Dippin’ Dots. You have to reserve a time slot before visiting. Learn more here.

🖼️ Museum of Contemporary Art Penny Day | Downtown Denver | Saturday, January 6 | 10am - 5pm | Colorado residents get into the museum for one penny. Check out a few of their active exhibits, including Cowboy, A Hand In Nature, and The Lost Paradise. Learn more here.

HOT SPOTS

What’s New In Town

The Bacon Sun City (via Call Your Mother website)

🥯 Call Your Mother Deli | Bagel Shop | Hilltop | 7am - 2pm

The mega-popular D.C.-based bagel shop crafting a diverse set of funky bagel sandwich combinations opened its third location in Denver on Holly Street near the Hilltop neighborhood. I went and got the Thunderbird, which was very good. They also have a bunch of espresso drinks, and you can purchase bags of bagels too. Make sure to go early because there is always a line!

🍺 Prost Biergarten | Brewery | Northglenn | Times vary daily

The grand opening is today! Prost welcomes the 10k square foot biergarten and production headquarters to Northglenn. They serve a wide array of German-inspired beers and traditional food. Some interesting items include a sharable sausage board with sauerkraut and mustard and authentic pretzels. They will have a bunch of different beers on tap, including the Prost Pils, which recently took home a medal at the 2023 Great American Beer Festival.

🎾 3rd Shot Pickleball | Indoor Pickleball & Bar | Wheat Ridge | Times Vary Daily

Colorado's largest indoor pickleball club and bar just opened another location in Wheat Ridge with 13 indoor courts. Open for public court reservations or purchase a membership for special discounts and priority booking. They also have a full bar + food menu.

OUTDOOR

Marc Swackhamer (via AllTrails)

HIKE: Parmalee Trail Loop

⛰️ Mount Falcon Park | 35 min from Denver | Moderate | FREE | Route

3.0-mile loop trail near Morrison, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 1 hr 30 min to complete. A loop with 550 feet of elevation gain and a mix of meadow and mountain views. Consider boots, given some muddy conditions, and check here for any trail closures prior to heading to the trailhead!

Weather Report: ☀️ 37° high this weekend in Morrison, Colorado

One Quick Thing…

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LIVE MUSIC, COMEDY & SHOWS

⛽ DJ Diesel [Shaquille O'Neal] | Mission Ballroom | Friday, January 5 | 7pm | Tickets $87+

🤠 Randall King & Braxton Keith | Grizzly Rose | Friday, January 5 | 8pm | Tickets $20

🤠 Ned Ledoux | Grizzly Rose | Saturday, January 6 | 8pm | Tickets $25

🎷 The Orchestrator and Afroman | Summit | Saturday, January 6 | 8pm | Tickets $32+

💃 Taylor Fest [A show for swifties] | Bluebird Theatre | Saturday, January 6 | 9pm | Tickets $58

SPORTS & FITNESS

🏀 Denver Nuggets vs Orlando Magic | Ball Arena | Friday, January 5 | 7pm | Tickets $48+

🏒 Denver Pioneers Hockey vs. Niagara Purple Eagles Hockey | Magness Arena | Friday, January 5 | 7pm | Tickets $16+

🏒 Colorado Avalanche vs. Florida Panthers | Ball Arena | Saturday, January 6 | 2pm | Tickets $71+

🏀 Denver Nuggets vs Detroit Pistons [Nuggets Night Out, Free Beer] | Ball Arena | Sunday, January 7 | 6pm | Tickets $35+

DENVER BASED LISTS

Looking for other things to do? Check out lists of our favorites!

⛰️ 10 Hikes Within an Hour of Denver

☕ Coffee and Brews

🍷 Holiday Pop-Up Bars

🎥 Holiday Movie Guide

Thanks for reading,

Hunter & Lauren

*We try to have the most up-to-date information, but events change, so please look at the specific event website before attending