Summer Flicks Under the Stars | | Happy Friday, Denver! | Summer in Denver means movie nights with mountain views, rooftop laughs, and big screens in unexpected places. Whether you’re posting up on a plaza lawn with a cocktail, floating through a drive-in double feature, or watching Shrek 2 with thousands of fans at Red Rocks, the Mile High movie scene is stacked with summertime magic. We’ve got your Friday flicks, venue highlights, and what’s coming next on the reel. | | 🍻 Mile High Trivia | Answer in the outro 👇 | | The Bulletin | Have something meaningful to share with the community? Showcase your business, event, opportunity, or announcement with a growing list of 4,300+ readers. | | | | A breezy 4.7 km loop in the heart of the city—great for walking, running, or lazy laps with a leashed pup. It’s low-effort, high-reward with lake views, skyline glimpses, and plenty of people-watching opportunities. Easy and always accessible. |
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| | 🎬 Mile High Movie Magic: Where to Catch an Outdoor Film This Weekend | | Outdoor movie season is having a blockbuster summer in Denver. Whether you’re in it for the cult classics, family flicks, or free popcorn under the stars, this city has a spot for every kind of moviegoer. Rooftop screenings, drive-ins, inflatable park setups—you name it, Denver’s got it. | Here’s what’s playing this weekend and where to keep your lawn chair ready: | 🍿 What’s Playing This Weekend | 🎥 Friday, June 27 | • Movies at McGregor @ McGregor Square, 5:00 PM – 🎟️ Buy Tickets | • Dive-In Movie @ Elitch Gardens, 6:30 PM – 🎟️ Buy Tickets | • Outdoor Movie Night: The Fast and the Furious @ Infinity Park (Glendale), 7:30 PM – 🆓 Free | • Movies on the Green: The Wild Robot @ Founders’ Green, 8:45 PM – 🆓 Free | 🎥 Saturday, June 28 | • Backcountry Outdoor Movie Series @ 6005 Ron King Trail (Littleton), 5:00 PM – 🎟️ Buy Tickets | 📍 Top Movie Venues & What Makes Them Special | 🎞️ Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Film on the Rocks: A summer tradition. Where else can you watch Legally Blonde with 9,000 fans surrounded by towering red sandstone? Bonus: live music before the show. | 🍔 Avanti F&B – Rooftop Nights: Fan-favorite films paired with themed cocktails and Denver skyline views. Great for date night or hanging with the crew. Thursdays through summer. | 🛟 Elitch Gardens – Dive-In Movies: Catch a flick while floating in a lazy river. Yes, really. It’s equal parts nostalgic and ridiculous—in the best way. | 🚗 88 Drive-In (Commerce City): Old-school triple features from your car. Bring snacks, tune your FM radio, and relive a classic summer vibe. | 🍿 Infinity Park (Glendale): Tailgate-style movie nights with food trucks, coolers allowed, and enough space to spread out. Bonus points for the family- and dog-friendly setup. | 🌳 Movies on the Green (Central Park): Feel-good Friday nights with concessions that benefit local nonprofits. Chill atmosphere, neighborhood vibes, and a lineup the whole family can enjoy. | 🌲 Backcountry Wilderness Area (Littleton): Small-scale, scenic, and all for a cause. These drive-in style screenings support wilderness conservation and include a voter’s choice night. | 🔜 Coming Attractions | June 30: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory @ Red Rocks July 1: The Greatest Showman @ Sunset Cinema, Sculpture Park July 4: Top Gun Double Feature @ McGregor Square July 7: Legally Blonde @ Red Rocks July 13:The Thing @ Junkyard Social Club, Boulder (Summer Cult Series)
| | 🌆 Mile High Happenings ☀️ | | | 🏁 That’s a Wrap | | Grab the bug spray, cue the quotes, and pass the popcorn—it’s peak movie season in Denver. Whether you’re there for the nostalgia, the skyline, or the snacks, summer nights don’t get much better than this. 🎥🌆 | 🧠 Trivia Answer: B) Plesiosaur | That’s right—a 40-foot plesiosaur fossil was discovered at Red Rocks! This long-necked aquatic dinosaur once swam through ancient seas where music lovers now sway to Phish under the stars. Add in some Jurassic-era flying reptiles and mosasaurs, and you’ve got a prehistoric party embedded right in the rocks. 🦕🎶 | Catch you on the lawn, | — The What’s Happenin’ Denver Team 🫶 |
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