Denver Weekender: March 14-17

🥧 What was Sir Isaac Newton’s favorite dessert? Apple Pi.

It’s Thursday, the 14th day of March, Denver

What’s in store for today:

  • Pi Day Deals

  • Guide to Saint Patrick’s events

  • The circus (on ice) is coming to town

  • Pop-up events galore

EVENTS

🌼 Spring Bazaar | Eastridge Rec Center | Saturday, March 16 | 9am - 5pm | FREE | Visit with over 100 vendors selling unique products. It will include photography, original art, sculpture, ceramics, specialty food, precious jewelry, gems and much more | Learn more

🐴 Rocky Mountain Horse Expo | National Western Complex | Friday, March 15 - Sunday, March 17 | 7:30am - 9pm | $15 | Horse around at the expo this weekend with activities including riding shows, petting areas, and a trade show with 100+ vendors. A fundraiser event | Learn more 

🌅 House of Awakening: Equinox Wellness Popup | The Arch in RiNo | Saturday, March 16 | 6-9pm | $15 | Celebrate the Spring Equinox with this healthy nightlife pop up. Awaken your body, mind & soul with wellness, NA tastings & dance parties | Learn more 

☘️ Guide to Saint Patrick's Weekend In Denver

FOOD & DRINK

☀️ Save the Patio Party | Cerebral Brewing | Saturday, March 16 - Sunday, March 17 | 11am-9pm | FREE | Celebrate one of the final weekends on the patio until their permit renewal is approved by the city | Learn more

📜 Razorcake Zine Pop-Up | Ratio Beerworks | Saturday, March 16 | 7pm | FREE | Editor of Razorcake Magazine, Daryl Gussin, will be at the brewhouse, talking about the power of DIY culture and storytelling. Dive into the world of punk rock and zine culture | Learn more 

🪴 Plant Therapy Pop-Up | Living the Dream Brewery | Saturday, March 16 | 12-4pm | FREE | Tons of plants & pots to choose from! Grab a beer & bring home 1 or 10 new plants | Learn more 

Pi Day Discounts

  • Starbucks | Thursday, March 14 | Buy-one-get-one FREE drink from 12-6pm. Only available to rewards members

  • Voodoo Doughnut | Thursday, March 14 | Two Banana Cream Doughnuts for $3.14

  • Papa Murphy’s Pizza | Thursday, March 14 | Enjoy 31.4% off all online orders of regular-priced items at Papa Murphy’s. No minimum, use promo code PIDAY24

Saint Patrick’s Darty Ticket Contest

DJs, food/drinks, and games!

Want to win a FREE ticket to this awesome event?!

It’s simple

→ Follow @mtnkds on Instagram

→ Share Denver based with friends, family, or co-workers [utilizing your personal referral link below]

The top two people with the most sign-ups win the tickets!

The contest ends Friday, March 15 at 12 pm MT and winners will be emailed a promo code to redeem their FREE ticket.

OUTDOOR

PC: Koda

HIKE: Red Wall via Staunton Ranch Trail

⛰️ Staunton State Park | 1 hour from Denver | Moderate | $14 | Route 

4.8-mile out-and-back trail near Conifer, Colorado. Generally considered a moderately challenging route with 950 feet of elevation gain, it takes an average of 2 h 30 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. Dogs are welcome but must be on a leash. Bring boots and make sure to check trail conditions with the fresh snow. Purchase a vehicle day pass for $10 and a $4 trail pass to access the park.

Weather Report: ⛅ 38° high this weekend in Conifer, Colorado

LIVE MUSIC, COMEDY & SHOWS

⛸️ Cirque du Soleil: Crystal | Ball Arena | Thursday, March 14 - Sunday, March 17 | Times vary daily | $70+ | A new ice experience where world-class ice skating and unexpected acrobatics fuse | Learn more

🎵 Shrek The Musical | Buell Theatre | Thursday, March 14 - Sunday, March 17 | Times vary daily | $35+ | The two-hour show brings to life the hilarious stage spectacle based on the Oscar®-winning, DreamWorks animated film | Learn more

😂 Joe Pera | Comedy Works Downtown | Thursday, March 14 - Saturday, March 16 | Times vary daily | $35 | Best known for his Adult Swim series, Joe Pera Talks With You. He has performed his subdued stand-up on Conan, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and Comedy Central | Learn more 

👁️ Eyedress | Alternative/Indie | Summit Music Hall | Friday, March 15 | 7pm | Tickets $48+

🪙 Flipturn | Alternative/Indie | Gothic Theatre | Friday, March 15 | 8pm | Tickets $57+

🪩 Yuri - Euforia Tour | Pop | Paramount Theatre | Saturday, March 16 | 8pm | Tickets $130+

🐦 Bailen | Alternative/Indie | Bluebird Theatre | Saturday, March 16 | 8pm | Tickets $41+

🌋 Deap Valley -Farewell Tour | Rock | Marquis Theatre | Sunday, March 17 | 7pm | Tickets $25+

SPORTS & FITNESS

🥇 St. Patrick’s Day 5K | Highlands Ranch: Town Center South | Saturday, March 16 | 9am-12pm | $55 | Grab your best Irish costume, and run a 5K! All finishers receive a free beer along with an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. The runner who finds and finishes with the golden kettlebell hidden by a leprechaun wins $100! | Learn more

🏃 Run Club | Odell Brewing: Sloan’s Lake | Sunday, March 17 | 9:30am | FREE | Embark on a refreshing run with $5 pints after | Learn more

💦 Fit & Fab Fitness | Cherry Creek Shopping Center | Sunday, March 17 | 9:30 & 10:30am | FREE | Bring a yoga mat, water and a friend. Yoga & Strength classes | Learn more

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