šø Bigfoot, Flower Crowns & Weekend Energy
š Denverās Weekend Mood Isā¦ Unexpected
Happy Friday, Denver!
Something about this weekend feels a little differentāin the best way possible. Thereās a mix of spring energy, quirky traditions, and events you probably didnāt see coming. Keep readingā¦ because your plans might be about to change š
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š³ Now Voting: Denverās Best Brunch š³
Beer had its moment. Now itās brunch time.
Weāre opening voting for Best Brunch in Denver, celebrating the spots that turn late mornings into a full-on ritual. Green chile, bottomless coffee, patio hangs, and menus worth waiting in line for. From RiNo hotspots to Wash Park staples, this is about the places you keep coming back to every weekend.
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š½ļø Craving: Stoneyās Uptown Joint
Big screens, cold beers, and a crowd thatās actually into the game. Stoneyās is a go-to for wings, burgers, and game-day energy that feels like a watch party every night.
š Denver (Uptown) | š° $20ā30
šø Springās Showing Off This Weekend
Denverā¦ this Saturday is giving main character energy. Whether youāre feeling artsy, outdoorsy, or just want a reason to get out in the sunshine, thereās a little bit of everything happening. Hereās whatās worth circling on your weekend plans š
šØ La Primavera Festival: A Celebration of Spring
š Museum of Outdoor Arts (Greenwood Village) | ā° 11:00 AM ā 3:00 PM | šļø $0ā$81.88
If spring had a personality, this would be it. La Primavera is basically a full-on celebration of sunshineāwith pancake brunch, live music, Maypole dancing (yes, really), flower crown stations, and a full park to explore.
Itās super family-friendly but still fun for adults (your ticket includes drinks š), and the whole vibe leans whimsical-meets-artsy. Think: you show up for brunch and somehow end up dancing in a field wearing flowers.
šļø Bigfoot Days Sober Meetup + Town Hang
š Estes Park | ā° 10:30 AM ā 2:00 PM | šļø $118
Head up to Estes Park for one of Coloradoās quirkiest spring festivalsāBigfoot Daysābut with a twist. This meetup is all about enjoying the chaos without the alcohol, making it perfect if youāre looking for a more intentional, feel-good day.
Youāll explore the festival with a group, hit vendors, catch entertainment, and actually remember the whole thing the next day (wild concept, right?). Bonus: mountain views + fresh air + zero pressure to do anything but enjoy yourself.
Between flower crowns in Greenwood Village and Bigfoot spotting in Estes Park, this weekend is a choose-your-own-adventure kind of vibe. Whatever direction you go, youāre probably ending up outsideāand honestly, thatās the move.
š³ļø Whatās your weekend vibe?
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Denver makes dating easyāin the best way. Think sunset walks in LoHi, artsy wandering in RiNo Art District, garden strolls at Denver Botanic Gardens, or drinks and people-watching at Union Station. Casual, cozy, or a little romanticāDenverās got a spot for it.
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Catch You Monday š
Whether youāre dancing around a Maypole or chasing down a Bigfoot sighting, this weekend is all about leaning into something different. Denverās got rangeāand this is one of those weekends where it really shows.
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Weāll be back Monday with more ways to get outside and make the most of spring šæ
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