Summer is like a visit from an old friend. You look forward to it for months, then once they finally arrive, you pack in as much fun as possible. Then, they’re gone before you know it. If you’re looking to get the most out of the remaining days of summer, we’ve got you covered. Here are 5 must-do activities before the clock strikes midnight on summer.
- Watch a movie outside. Grab a blanket and a few friends to watch a movie under the stars at one of these incredible venues – for free!
- Boulder Outdoor Cinema – “The second best thing to do outside!”
- Friday Night Flicks at Little Man Ice Cream – Movies and ice cream? Enough said!
- Movie on Founders Green at Stapleton – Concession stand proceeds go to local nonprofits!
- Play an old school neighborhood game.Go back in time by organizing a few friendly games out in the street with your neighbors. With all the running around involved, you’ll sleep just like you did as a kid!
- Hike something. Chances are, all your free weekends filled up before you knew it and you never got the chance to take that summer hike. It’s not too late!
- Seven Falls – newly reopened after a 2 year closure, this hike shows you some of Colorado’s prettiest waterfalls
- Mt Sanitas– right outside of Boulder, with options for all levels of hikers
- Horsetooth Rock – see Fort Collins from a whole new view on this dog-friendly hike
- Pick your own produce. While many Colorado farms took a hit from the wild spring weather, they still have plenty to offer us. Bring the kids for a true hands-on experience!
- Berry Patch Farms – Pick your own pickling cucumbers, flowers, basil and berries
- Whimsy Farm – Come to pick your own berries, but stay for the fruit mazes, toy trains, and whimsical art!
- Nelms Farm – Local honey and a variety of potatoes available at this family farm in Golden
- Spend a night under the stars. Don’t listen to comedian Jim Gaffigan (“If it’s so great outside, why are all the bugs trying to get in my house?”) Being outside in the fresh Colorado air really can lift your spirits as this wonderful summer season comes to an end.
- Camping near Estes Park
- Camping near Steamboat Springs
- Or, keep it simple and just pitch a tent in your own backyard!
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