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Denver Weekender: Dec. 29 - Jan. 1
🐄 Where do cows go out on Friday nights?
Hunter Babcock
December 28, 2023
It’s Thursday the 28th day of December, Denver
As 2023 comes to a close, Lauren and I want to sincerely thank all of you who have been a part of the Denver based community over the past two months. There have been 12 editions and 75+ local events shared.
As we look ahead to 2024, we are excited to continue growing and evolving Denver based. We have lots of cool plans in the works! If you have any thoughts on something you want to see, reply to this email. Onward!
Just 7 more days to participate and win!
🎁 “Spread the Denver based holiday cheer” contest
We want to spread the holiday cheer to those who spread the word of Denver based. It’s simple: share the newsletter with friends, family, or co-workers. Then, please email us (respond directly to the newsletter) the names of each person you shared it with. The top three people with the most sign-ups win an awesome local prize. The contest ends, and the winners will be announced on Thursday, January 4th!
🥇 $25 gift card to the Denver Central Market [food hall in the heart of RiNo]
🥈 A burrito from Illegal Petes [or your favorite entree, $10 gift card]
🥉 A bag of coffee beans from Novo Coffee [you pick the type]
EVENTS
Last weekend, for these holiday events
🏎️ Christmas in Color | Bandimere Speedway | Now - Sunday, December 31 | 5:30-10pm | $45 per vehicle | Load up your friends or family into the van and drive through acres of more than 1.5 million lights perfectly synchronized to holiday music you’ll hear right through your radio. Learn more here.
🎡 Luminova Holidays | Elitch Gardens | Open - December 31, 2023 | Times vary daily | $30 per person | Wander through the park and view over 4 million lights, a 65 ft Christmas tree, 300 ft candy cane tunnel, and hop on a bunch of different rides! Learn more here.
New Year’s Eve plans
HOT SPOT
Denver Dairy Block Alley (via In Good Taste Denver, Absolute Beer, and LoDough)
🐄 Denver Dairy Block Alley | LoDo
Tucked away off Wazee Street in LoDo lies the hidden alley of the Dairy Block. Lit up at night with many outdoor heaters, this spot is perfect for gathering with friends in the winter. Sip a Westbound & Down Brewery beer, grab a glass of wine from Blanchard Family Wines, or share a pastry from The LoDough Bakery. There are a ton of picnic tables and Adirondack chairs to sit outside. Sometimes, on the weekends, this space hosts live music performances or yoga!
Westbound & Down Brewery: A brewery with deep Colorado roots, serving many homemade beers in a cozy brewery setting.
Blanchard Family Wines: Urban winery offering tasting flights and wines by the glass from its expansive list of California & Colorado vineyards. Lots of seating inside and out.
LoDough Bakery: Bakery crafting small batches of European breads and pastries. Open Wed - Sunday 10am -4pm.
OUTDOOR
Mary Bush (via AllTrails)
HIKE: Belcher Hill, Longhorn, and Whippletree Loop
⛰️ White Ranch Park | 25 min from Denver | Moderate | Route
4.6-mile loop trail near Golden, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it takes an average of 2 h 15 min to complete. A loop with 938 feet of elevation gain and awesome front-range views! It is very popular for biking & horseback riding so that you may encounter others on the trail. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash. Consider boots, given some muddy conditions!
Weather Report: ☀️ 51° high this weekend in Golden, Colorado
LIVE MUSIC, COMEDY & SHOWS
🤣 Ali Macofsky | Comedy Works Downtown | Friday, December 29 - Saturday, December 30 | Multiple shows daily | $25 | Stand up comedian, actress, and writer. She began her comedy career at 7 when she joined Ryan Seacrest on KIIS FM to prank call listeners.
🤣 Jeff Dye | Comedy Works South | Friday, December 29 - Saturday, December 30 | Multiple shows daily | $25 | Nationally touring comedian, actor, host, prankster and Bigfoot enthusiast. He stars in NBC's comedy adventure series Better Late Than Never.
🎵 Neal Francis & The Texas Gentlemen | Ogden Theatre | Sunday, December 31 | 8pm | Tickets $45+
SPORTS & FITNESS
🏀 Denver Nuggets vs Oklahoma City Thunder | Ball Arena | Friday, December 29 | 7pm | Tickets $70+
🥍 Colorado Mammoth Men’s Lacrosse vs. Vancouver Warriors | Ball Arena | Saturday, December 30 | 7pm | Tickets $39+
🏈 Denver Broncos vs. Los Angeles Chargers| Empower Field At Mile High | Sunday, December 31 | 2:25pm | Tickets $40+
🏒 Colorado Avalanche vs San Jose Sharks | Ball Arena | Sunday, December 31 | 6pm | Tickets $72+
🏀 Denver Nuggets vs Charlotte Hornets | Ball Arena | Monday, January 1 | 7pm | Tickets $45+
DENVER BASED LISTS
Looking for other things to do? Check out lists of our favorites!
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