Being a parent is rewarding and fulfilling, but having a little time for yourself is important, too! Regular date nights can strengthen relationships, increase communication, and allow you to de-stress. And ultimately, happy parents make happy kids!
If dinner and a movie are your "go-to" for an adults-only event, we've found a few other ways for you to connect with your mate or your besties.
Please Note: Registration may be required, even for free events. Click the event title to view the calendar listing with full details.
Visit the 2024 Ultimate Summer FUN Guide for Yoga in the Park, free Outdoor Concerts, and other seasonal events that are fun with or without the kids.
Weekends through Sunday, July 21: Legally Blonde The Musical
PACE Center | Starting at $39
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams. This musical is so much fun it should be illegal!
Wednesday, July 10: Adult Swim Night
Pirates Cove | $10
Leave the young buccaneers at home and swim the night away with live music!
Wednesday, July 10: Sci-Fi Film Series ~ Annihilation
Denver Museum of Nature & Science | $15
Denver Film and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science have joined forces to untangle fact from fiction in your favorite science fiction movies. Watch classic sci-fi films, and museum scientists lead discussions exploring where science and film meet.
Friday, July 12: Summer Concert Series: Gin Blossoms
The Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park | $50-$80
Gin Blossoms is an American alternative rock band that rose to prominence in 1992 with their Top 25 hit, "Hey Jealousy.” Gin Blossoms continues to tour every year and, in recent years, has shared the stage with Collective Soul, Barenaked Ladies, and Hootie & The Blowfish.
Friday, July 12: Tunes on the Terrace: Damn Tall Buildings
Lone Tree Arts Center | Tickets start at $40
Witty and engaging, Damn Tall Buildings’ energizing music finds beauty and glory in the mundane struggle of everyday life. In their early days, Damn Tall Buildings didn’t rehearse — they busked. Now, the trio still radiates the energy of a crew of best friends playing bluegrass on the street.
Saturday, July 13: Castle Rock WineFest
Butterfield Crossing Park | $75-$85
This outdoor wine-tasting event features over 180 varietals of Colorado wine and draws wine aficionados for its fabulous wine tastings, live music, unique artisan vendors, and amazing food trucks.
Saturday, July 13: Oaked & Smoked ~ American Whiskey and BBQ
Eastridge Recreation Center | $55
Sample a wide array of whiskeys, including bourbons, ryes, single barrels, and an assortment of other unique styles. All are thoughtfully paired with a mouthwatering selection of grilled and barbecued delights.
Wednesday, July 17: Sci-Fi Film Series ~ The Martian
Denver Museum of Nature & Science | $15
Denver Film and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science have joined forces to untangle fact from fiction in your favorite science fiction movies. Watch classic sci-fi films, and museum scientists lead discussions exploring where science and film meet.
Wednesday, July 17-Sunday, August 11: The Second City: Comedian Rhapsody
Garner Galleria Theatre | Tickets start at $48
The Second City’s
Comedian Rhapsody is a brand-new revue featuring the best sketch comedy and songs from its history, its newest classics, and its trademark improvisation performed by The Second City Touring Company’s best and brightest… and funniest!
Thursday, July 18: NYT Bestselling Author Daniel Silva
Denver Marriott South at Park Meadows | $35
NYT bestselling author Daniel Silva will discuss his latest Gabriel Allon novel, A Death in Cornwall. Coffee, tea, and desserts will be provided. A book signing will follow the author's presentation.
Friday, July 19: Summer Concert Series: Cooper Alan
The Amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park | $
A rising star with the spirit of a true entertainer, a penchant for outside-the-box thinking, and a growing audience, Cooper Alan is an artist willing to take country music where others have never dreamed — and fans love him for it.
Sunday, July 21: Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show
Lone Tree Arts Center | $38-$34
Moms Unhinged is a standup show with an all-mom lineup — and one token dad — of hilarious comedians who have performed all over the world. Explore everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and other things that irritate us.
Wednesday, July 24: Adult Swim Night
Pirates Cove | $10
Leave the young buccaneers at home and swim the night away with live music!
Wednesday, July 24: Sci-Fi Film Series ~ Quantum Cowboys
Denver Museum of Nature & Science | $15
Denver Film and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science have joined forces to untangle fact from fiction in your favorite science fiction movies. Watch classic sci-fi films, and museum scientists lead discussions exploring where science and film meet.
Wednesday, July 24: DCL Summer Thriller Series: NYT Bestselling Author Brad Thor
DCSD Legacy Campus | $35
NYT bestselling author Brad Thor will discuss his latest Scot Harvath novel, Shadow of Doubt. The author will be in conversation with KOA radio personality Ross Kaminsky. Coffee, tea, and desserts will be provided. A book signing will follow the author's presentation.
Thursday, July 25: The Parker Players presents Friends in Mile High Places
The Bug Theatre | $20-$25
The Parker Players' 4th Sketch Comedy Revue is a hilarious comedy show that touches on everything from dating disasters on Colfax to the quirks of remote work with a mountain view. Whether you’re a seasoned local or a fresh transplant, the funny songs, dance numbers, and sketches about life in Colorado will hit close to home and have at least 5,280 laughs built in.
Friday, July 26: Tunes on the Terrace: Mistura Fina
Lone Tree Arts Center | Tickets start at $40
Mistura Fina will take you on a delightful ride through the world of Percussive jazz. Mistura Fina’s music is a stimulating journey through the vast influences and contributions of Caribbean, Central, and South American music, melded with jazz and the quintessential rhythms of Africa.
Wednesday, July 31: Sci-Fi Film Series ~ Arrival
Denver Museum of Nature & Science | $15
Denver Film and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science have joined forces to untangle fact from fiction in your favorite science fiction movies. Watch classic sci-fi films, and museum scientists lead discussions exploring where science and film meet.
Plan Ahead:
- Thursday, August 1: Curtain Call at the Mansion: Nothing But Jazz
- Saturday, August 3: Petrified Wood Hike
- Wednesday, August 7: Sci-Fi Film Series: Sunshine
- Thursday, August 8: Adult Swim Night
- Saturday, August 10: Backcountry Hike
- Saturday, August 10: Tequila and Tacos
- Saturday, August 10: Hairball
- Saturday, August 17: Geology Hike
- Saturday, August 17: Local Author Showcase
- Saturday, August 17: Local Author Meet and Greet
- Saturday, August 17: Wilder Woods
- Wednesday, August 21: An Evening with Author William Kent Krueger
- Thursday, August 22: The Parker Players present Friends in Mile High Places
- Tuesday, August 27: Philip Phillips
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