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Whether it's the newest bar or restaurant, or the latest updates on city-wide events, we've got the most up-to-date Denver news right here.
Street Sweeping Season Is Back
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(Updated 3/31/26)
April showers bring...street sweepers? It's true, street sweeping season is upon us, which means you need to double-check parking signage to avoid a ticket. You can also check online to see the schedule for your street or sign up for reminders from the city.
Help Name The Upcoming Front Range Passenger Train
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(Updated 3/10/26)
The Front Range Passenger Train is an express passenger rail service envisioned to connect communities along Colorado’s Front Range, from Pueblo to Fort Collins. Starter service is scheduled to begin in 2029. For now, you can help name the train! There are four names in the running, so cast your vote today! You can vote for a name here.
Super Mega Bien Is Closing
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(Updated 2/19/26)
It's always a sad day when a Denver restaurant announces its closing, but the news of Super Mega Bien's upcoming closure hits extra hard. The restaurant, which opened in 2018, announced this week it will be closing on March 14. However, they're not going out with a whimper. For the next month, they'll be bringing back fan-favorite dishes so you can try them one last time. Make sure to visit!
17 Colorado Restaurants Announced As James Beard Award Semifinalists
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(Updated 1/27/26)
The James Beard Award semifinalists have been announced, and 17 Colorado restaurants have made the cut this year. Amongst them are Kizaki, The Wolf's Tailor, Restaurant Olivia, Lady Jane, and more. Check out the full list here.
Want A Tree?
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(Updated 1/21/26)
Want to spice up your yard with some shade? The City of Denver has partnered with The Park People to offer free and low-cost trees to Denver residents. Yard trees shade and reduce the amount of energy needed to cool your home, resulting in lower energy bills and lower carbon footprint. They also enhance property values and provide shelter for birds and other wildlife. You can apply for a tree here.
ALDI Is Coming To Colorado
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(Updated 1/13/26)
Grocery store chain ALDI is finally coming to Colorado! For those unfamiliar with the chain, ALDI offers many goods at low costs, all packaged up in a simple shopping experience. What's not to love about that? The chain plans to open 50 stores in Denver and Colorado Springs in the first two years of its five-year plan. You can read more here.
Denver Getting Its First Common Consumption Area
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(Updated 1/12/26)
Patrons of the plaza outside of Mission Ballroom will now get to enjoy drinks on Wynkoop Street between 41st and 43rd streets. This is the first entertainment district to be approved by the city since the introduction of the program in 2021. It's also a big win for local businesses like Left Hand Brewing, Chubby Unicorn Cantina, and the Peach Crease Club! Patrons won't be able to take drinks in or out of Mission Ballroom, however.
Christmas Tree Recycling
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(Updated 1/8/26)
Return the joy your tree brings you over the holiday season by giving it a new lease on life. Recycle your holiday tree by dropping it off at one of the collection sites around the city, where it will be turned into mulch. Check out the collection locations here.
Keep Your Lights Up Until January 25
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(Updated 1/6/26)
Whether you're new in town or just haven't heard, we have a special tradition 'round these parts to keep our holiday lights up well into January. This stems from a time-honored tradition of lighting up the city for National Western Stock Show attendees. That means that you're more than welcome (even expected to) keep your lights up until at least January 25 this year. Plus, who doesn't love a little leftover holiday cheer?
Winter Park Express Is Back For Another Season
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(Updated 11/12/25)
The Winter Park Express returns for another season to haul skiers and snowboarders from Denver to Winter Park. The train will run Friday - Sunday from December 19 - January 4, and Thursday - Sunday from January 8 - March 29. Fares start at just $9 for one-way trips. You can grab a ticket for the train right here.
Inaugural Denver Summit FC Game Announced
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(Updated 11/4/25)
The first Denver Summit FC home game has been announced! It will take place at Empower Field at Mile High on March 28. The opponent is yet to be announced, but we cannot wait to watch the team take the field. Tickets go on sale on November 12. Get ready to buy tickets and get more information about the match here.
City Closing Down Wynkoop Street To Test "Festival Street" Concept
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(Updated 10/27/25)
Wynkoop Street will be closed to cars between 17th and 18th Street from October 24 through November 1 to test out the potential for a more pedestrian-friendly future for Wynkoop. The closure will include various activities throughout the week to encourage Denverites to come out. You can see the schedule here.
Denver's Got Some New Michelin-Starred Restaurants
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(Updated 9/23/25)
The 2025 Michelin guide is here, and Denver's got 3 new additions, plus its first two-star restaurant. Kizaki, Margot, and Mezcaleria Alma all earned their first star this year. Moreover, The Wolf's Tailor has been awarded its second star! This brings the total number of Michelin-starred restaurants in Denver to nine. In addition, several restaurants received the Bib Gourmand, which denotes places with high-quality meals at lower prices. You can see the full 2025 Michelin guide here.
New Broncos Stadium Location Announced
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(Updated 9/17/25)
Broncos owners Greg Penner and Carrie Walton Penner have announced the preferred stadium site will be Burnham Yard in the heart of Denver. A former railyard that played a key role in Denver's past, Burnham Yard now offers the opportunity to be renewed and generate billions of dollars in new economic opportunity. The project will be privately funded. You can read the letter penned by the owners here.
Denver Zoo's African Lion Araali Gives Birth To Four Cubs
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(Updated 9/2/25)
On Wednesday, August 13, Denver Zoo's African lion Araali gave birth to four adorable cubs! The cubs are now spending some quality time with their mom before being introduced to the rest of the pack. The cub cam is now live if you want to see these cuties with their mom.
DIA's New East Security Checkpoint Now Open
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(Updated 8/11/25)
The new east security checkpoint at DIA is now open! The checkpoint is retrofitted with state-of-the-art machines to make heading through security faster and easier. It has replaced the south security, which is now closed. The east checkpoint welcomes standard flyers, those with TSA Precheck, and restricted access passengers such as military personnel. You can read more about the new security checkpoint here.
Catch Some Meteor Showers Tonight
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(Updated 7/28/25)
Coloradans will have a chance to catch some magic in the night sky July 28-30! The Delta Aquariid meteor shower will be active, and you can expect to see up to 20 meteors per hour in a dark sky. You can learn more about the meteor shower here.
Denver's National Women's Soccer Team Has A Name
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(Updated 7/23/25)
Denver's National Women's Soccer Team, which will begin playing in 2026, just got its name: Denver Summit FC. The name was selected after receiving the most first-place votes in the Name The Club fan vote. You can learn more here.
Colorado Has A New Area Code
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(Updated 7/8/25)
As of July 7, Colorado's got a brand new area code. Communities including Aspen, Breckenridge, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Glenwood Springs, Greeley, Loveland, and more will now have access to the 748 area code. The old area code, 970, still has some numbers left, however, so we probably won't see numbers with the new area code until later this year.
Federal Theatre To Become Denver's Newest Venue
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(Updated 6/24/25)
We absolutely love live music over here at Do303 (if you couldn't tell), so we were incredibly excited to hear that Federal Theatre will become Denver's newest music venue. Helmed by the same folks running Oriental Theater and HQ, Federal Theatre promises the same type of eclectic bookings with everything from music to comedy to wrestling to burlesque shows and more. The venue is set to open this September and we can't wait! You can learn more here and sign up for the Founders Club to help support the opening and receive some dope swag and free entry to shows in exchange.
