Free movies, music fests, baseball and more

Free movies, music fests, baseball and more

With Labor Day fast approaching on Monday, Sept. 2, it’s time to firm up those end-of-summer plans or even make some new ones. Here are five ideas for the days before and after the holiday, including free, cheap and family-friendly options. (Find more things to do at denverpost.com/things-to-do.) Denver Food + Wine Festival Labor Day … Read more

Mets doomed by latest flat performance in loss to Rockies

Mets doomed by latest flat performance in loss to Rockies

DENVER — This easy schedule is killing the Mets. Continuing a recent trend of playing down to their level of competition, the Mets wasted scoring chances in the mid-to-late innings Tuesday night in a 6-3 loss to the Rockies at Coors Field. This latest flat performance by the Mets followed a weekend series in Anaheim … Read more

“Dino Rib” highlights new options on the plate at this season

“Dino Rib” highlights new options on the plate at this season

While there is nothing wrong with a Rockie Dog and a beer, there are more creative options available to fans at Coors Field this season. The biggest option — literally — is the “Dino Rib,” a 20 oz. smoked beef rib served with Paratha Bread and herb salad. Coming in at just under $30, it … Read more

What to do this week in Denver: Baseball; First Friday; eclipse

What to do this week in Denver: Baseball; First Friday; eclipse

Purple power Friday. The Colorado Rockies, who lost 16-1 on Opening Day in Arizona, will return to Denver for the team’s home opener on Friday, April 5, and if that score is any indication, you might need a drink before, during or after the game. The bars and restaurants around Coors Field will, of course, … Read more

Vegan burgers coming to Coors Field this season

Vegan burgers coming to Coors Field this season

For many sports fans, baseball games are synonymous with hotdogs. But vegans and vegetarians will have new food options this year when they cheer on the Colorado Rockies. This week, concessionaire Aramark announced a new food stand it will operate at Coors Field called Better-Off Burgers. The menu offers plant-based burgers and dairy-free milkshakes to … Read more

Roll into the Colorado Rockies on the ‘ski train’ – and experience three different getaways for the price of one

Roll into the Colorado Rockies on the ‘ski train’ – and experience three different getaways for the price of one

Three holidays for the price of one – that is what’s on offer in Colorado, where you can enjoy a ski break, train adventure and city getaway all in a single trip. After flying in and staying at the elegant Crawford Hotel in Denver, located within the historic Union Station, you begin with one of … Read more