🌊Breathe Deep: Lavender Festival at Chatfield Farms Is Here | | Happy Friday, Denver! | Fields of purple. Live music floating through the air. And the sweet scent of summer in full bloom. | The Lavender Festival is back this weekend at Chatfield Farms, and it’s serving up relaxing vibes, handmade goodies, kid-friendly fun, and garden magic. Grab your ticket, bring your crew, and wander through 2,000+ lavender plants with a lemonade in hand. | | ⛰️ Mile High Trivia | | The Bulletin | Have something meaningful to share with the community? Showcase your business, event, opportunity, or announcement with a growing list of 4,600+ readers. | | | 🍽 Not sure where to eat tonight? | Our Restaurant Finder takes the guesswork out of dining by showing you the best local restaurants based on real reviews and vibes, not just ratings. Whether you’re in the mood for a quick bite or a date-night spot, we’ve got you. No endless scrolling, no decision fatigue...just solid recs. |
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| | 💜 Lavender Fields & Summer Feels | | Stop and smell the lavender! This weekend, Chatfield Farms transforms into a fragrant wonderland for the annual Lavender Festival, featuring more than 2,000 blooming plants, live music, hands-on demos, local artisans, garden tours, and more. | 🎟️ July 19–20 | 9 AM – 4 PM | Chatfield Farms, Littleton | Tickets must be purchased in advance → Get Tickets | 🌸 What to Expect: | Explore dye gardens, chat with farmers, and enjoy weaving & spinning demos Groove to local bands like Denver Dolls, The Biff Gore Band & Lucky Catch at the new Market Square bandstand Paint-by-number murals, barrel train rides, lawn games, and crafts for the kiddos Sip, snack, and shop from local food and lavender vendors Optional educational sessions on growing lavender (some sold out!)
| 🎶 Band Schedule: | Saturday: Lookin Back, Denver Dolls, The Biff Gore Band Sunday: Before the Sun, Denver Dolls, Lucky Catch
| 📍 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd, Littleton, CO 80128 | 💵 Admission starts at $17 adults / $9 kids — discounts for members! | Whether you’re there for the dreamy photo ops or the shower bundles, you’ll leave feeling soothed, scented, and sun-kissed. | | 🌆 Mile High Happenings ☀️ | | | 🧩 Denver Mountain Views Word Search | | Think you know your Front Range peaks and scenic spots? Explore Denver’s breathtaking backdrops with this fun word search! From iconic summits to nearby escapes, see how many hidden gems you can find. Words may run in all directions—just like your next mountain adventure. ⛰️ | 👉🏼Play now | | Soak Up the Scents of Summer | | Whether you’re making a lavender crown, vibing to live tunes, or snapping that perfect field pic, this festival is peak Colorado summer. Just don’t wait on tickets—these blooms (and workshops!) sell out fast. See you in the fields! | Trivia Answer: B) Mint family! | Surprise! That calming lavender scent comes from a proud member of the mint family. Who knew stress relief and fresh breath were distant cousins? | 💜 Stay fragrant, | — The What’s Happenin’ Denver Team 🫶 |
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