Georgetown Loop Railroad
Try something new this weekend and head up to Georgetown and hop on the train for dinner! If you’ve lived in Denver for a while, chances are that you’re familiar with the Georgetown Loop train but thought that was only for tourists or for you to do when you had family visiting from out of town. But did you know that they now offer many fun theme train rides… such as the Wine Tasting and Hors d’Oeuvre’s Train. A Moonlight in the Mountains Dinner Train, Pumpkinfest Train, Oktoberfest Train and even a Holiday Lights Train.
For you wine lovers, each weekend during the summer they feature different wines from different regions around the world on the Wine Tasting Train. If you prefer the idea of a unique dinner experience, try the Moonlight in the Mountains Dinner Train where you’ll enjoy a catered dinner which will be served in the enclosed cars while the train is atop the Golden Gate High Bridge. If you’ve got kids, I’m sure they would love the Santa’s North Pole Adventure Train. Check their website for more information and I hope you enjoy the ride!
Loving life in Denver!
Kim Beethe Byers
Presented by Downtown Denver Partnership
Today kicks off a week of fun for Downtown Denver employees – 8/9 through 8/15. The second annual event is chalk full of games, events, music and free giveaways – the schedule of events promises a little something for everybody.
In Skyline Park on Monday, Wednesday and Friday Kaiser Permanente will have a Relaxation Tent with free massages, yoga hours, Chi Gung and more. This is just one of the many cool things going on throughout the days and evenings this week, check the schedule for the full scoop. The week’s activities are presented by Downtown Denver Partnership and their sponsors.
Loving Denver Life,
Vali Hooker
Yes, you read that correctly, Drop your Drawers and Run Wild is a 5k run/walk that takes place at City Park on August 27th. Don’t worry, you don’t have to run in your undies, just run to support “underwearness”. The founders of Underwearness are young professionals that felt the need to do something when they learned that many underprivileged children simply do not have underwear, clean or otherwise, so they decided to do something about it. The Underwearness organization was formed to “help children one pair at a time”. That sounds like a great cause to me!
Click hereto sign up for Drop Your Drawers and Run Wild. This event takes place on in the evening on Friday, August 27th and there’s a 5k run/walk or you can do the 1 mile walk through the Denver Zoo. After the race, there will be live music, after-hours zoo viewing and a food and beer garden. Participants are asked to bring packages of new children’s underwear for donation. Proceeds from this event will go to Denver Public Schools for distribution to the 900+ homeless children that currently attend DPS schools.
I hope to see you on the 27th supporting this great cause!
Loving life in Denver!
Kim Beethe Byers
This morning I was showing homes to a couple from out of town and we drove by Lowenstein Cultureplex at Colfax and Elizabeth St. as they were setting up the Local Flavor Festival. If you are out and about TODAY then stop by for activities (family friendly), food, beer tent & live music. It runs until 5 PM and admission is FREE.
I plan on stopping by this afternoon to enjoy the festivities – see you there!
Loving Denver Life,
Vali Hooker
Steamboat Wine Festival
Get out of town for the weekend and head up to the Steamboat for the Steamboat Wine Festival. More than 500 wines, spirits and beers will be available for tasting during this 4 day event. This is the 7th annual event and they expect more than 3,000 attendees. If you enjoy wine, then you’ll love this event! They will also be showcasing some of the finest restaurants from the Rocky Mountain Region. Ticket prices start as low as $30.00.
The kickoff event is this Thursday, August 5th, and will take place at the top of the gondola. This kickoff event provides you with access to some amazing wine, gorgeous views and fabulous food and entertainment. Many of the sessions on Friday and Saturday are already sold out so click here to get your tickets now.
Loving life in Denver!
Kim Beethe Byers
