The month of February may be short and chilly, but there’s still plenty of local fun to be had! We’ve rounded up our top recommendations for how to make the most of this late-winter season in the Mile High, including yummy treats to eat, neat places to visit, and new things to try. Enjoy! ⛄
🎪 Save Your Spot at HEYDAY!
If you haven’t yet, now is the time to secure your spot at HEYDAY, City Cast Denver’s biggest-ever in-person event taking place on Saturday, March 8, from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Join the City Cast Denver crew to celebrate life in the Mile High with a day full of classic carnival games, local entertainment, food, art, and family-friendly fun! Get all the deets and buy your tickets right now at HEYDAYDENVER.com.
🐈 Get Cozy at Teddy Cat Cafe
Looking for something cute, cuddly, and celestial to do on Valentine’s Day? Cozy up with adoptable kitties and get a tarot reading at this adorable cat cafe. Secure your snuggles by booking ahead and then come ready for a chill night of furry fun and a future forecast!
🏠 Learn Something New at the Black American West Museum
Celebrate Black History Month at this gem of a museum housed inside Dr. Justina Ford’s former home in Curtis Park (where you can also check out the brand new Dr. Justina Ford garden unveiled earlier this month). Learn all about Ford’s legacy as Denver’s first Black female doctor as well as other Black Denverites who had a hand in shaping the city we know today.
- 💡 Pro-tip: Call ahead and arrange your visit. Hours are limited and the guided tours from local experts are absolutely worth booking in advance.
🍪 Snag Your Girl Scout Cookies
It’s Girl Scout Cookie Season! The annual cookie fundraiser helps scouts across the country raise money for trips and other outings throughout the year. You can find local scouts to buy from at GirlScouts.org. You can also take your support a step further by ordering online from this list of trans and non-binary scouts!
Snuggle up for free s’mores and caramelized beers at New Terrain Brewing. (Rawpixel/Getty Images)
🔥 Snuggle Up for S’mores and Beers
Calling craft brew connoisseurs and science lovers alike — New Terrain Brewing’s free monthly caramelized beer and s’mores event promises a beer-drinking experience like no other in which you’ll get the chance to DIY caramelize a New Terrain brew of your choice over an open campfire. Top it all off with free fire-roasted s’mores and you’re in for a deliciously delightful evening.
🍻 Drink for Free at The Front Porch
It’s no secret that living in this city is expensive, but The Front Porch is here to make your bar tab a little lighter. Stop by this Larimer Square mainstay on “name night” where the names of the night get to drink for free! Don’t see your name on the roster this month? Just head down on any ol’ Wednesday for “flip night” where everyone’s got a 50/50 shot of winning a free bev. Cheers!
📺 Stream Something Super Local
See Denver actors in familiar Mile High locations when you watch this special short film now streaming on Max. Former artistic director at PHAMALY Theater company Regan Linton co-wrote this intriguing new take on “Jack and the Beanstalk” centered on the disability community, featuring all local actors and musicians. The result is a warm but critical look at the role of people with disabilities in the workforce featuring Buntport Theater’s Hannah Duggan, Wheelchair Sportscamp’s Kalyn Heffernan, and other familiar faces.
🥃 Get Gussied Up for a Night at Williams & Graham Speakeasy
This popular Northside speakeasy is dressed to impress in all dark woods and moody lighting, plus an elevated bar menu featuring dozens of classic and contemporary cocktails. Reservations are highly recommended.
🥨 Enjoy a Bavarian Pretzel Croissant at Brockmeyer’s
Housed inside a former “Big Top” convenience store, Brockmeyer’s Coffee Tavern hits the mark for both hot pretzels (in the form of croissants, bagels, sandwiches, wrapped around brats, and more) and glorious architectural ambiance.
