🍺 Fact of the Day: Denver’s Beer Scene Reigns Supreme

Denver isn’t just about the mountains and sunshine—it’s also America’s beer capital! The Mile High City brews more beer daily than any other U.S. city, with over 200 unique beers flowing from its 70+ breweries. From crisp lagers to hoppy IPAs, there’s a pint for every palate.

🐟 🥢 Craving: ChoLon (Downtown)

Soup dumplings that’ll ruin all others for you. Chicken sliders = life-changing. Trendy vibes, killer cocktails, and happy hour snacks that hit every time. Don’t skip the egg cloud. Or the scallion pancake. Or the calamari. Just go hungry.

🍽️ The Maven Hotel – “Mom, Love You A Brunch”

Tamales. Churro waffles. Bison sirloin carving station. Oh, and a complimentary “mom-osa.” What more could she want?

📍 LoDo | 💵 $50 adults / $25 kids | Sat–Sun

🍳 Urban Farmer

A Mother’s Day buffet that slays: seafood towers, duck fat potatoes, bottomless Bloody Marys, and a kid station too.

📍 Downtown | 💵 $85 adults / $45 kids | Sunday

🍓 Wonderyard Garden + Table

Buffet brunch + chocolate fountain + a DIY flower bar = elite brunch energy.

📍 Ballpark | 💵 $49.95 adults / $14.95 kids | Sunday

📸 Panzano

Avocado toast and pork belly bennies, plus a free family photo from a pro photographer? Total win.

📍 Downtown | 💵 $75 adults / $35 kids | Sunday

🎷 Dazzle Jazz Brunch

Huevos rancheros, scratch-made quiche, and a live trio? Your jazz-loving mom is gonna love this.

📍 Curtis St. | 💵 Menu priced | Sunday

🛍️ EVENTS, MARKETS & MOM-ISH VIBES

🧁 Sloan’s Lake Spring BAZAAR

Shop 80+ vendors, sip bottomless mimosas, do yoga, and bring the pup for some pet perks.📍 Sloan’s Lake | 💵 Free | Sat–Sun

🍫 Colorado Chocolate Festival

Fudge, cookies, choctails, and a giant gift market. It’s Mother’s Day sugar heaven.📍 National Western Complex | 💵 Ticketed | Saturday

🎨 Mother’s Day Pottery & Terrarium Workshops

Build a bowl or a tiny jungle with mom. Perfect for plant lovers and clay queens.📍 RiNo & Sunnyside | 💵 Price varies | Sunday

✈️ Mom’s Free Day at Wings Over the Rockies

Moms get in FREE at both locations—hang with planes, explore space stuff, and take pics with the fam.📍 Denver & Englewood | 💵 Free for moms | Sunday

💆‍♀️ SPA, STAYS & “PLEASE DON’T CALL ME MOM FOR 5 MINUTES” VIBES

🛁 Oakwell Beer Spa

Private spa suites, beer therapy soaks, rose petals, and charcuterie boards. Yup, it’s a thing.📍 Five Points | 💵 Packages start at $169

💅 Ritz-Carlton Spa – “Mother & Me” Package

Two facials. One perfect escape. Available all May long.📍 Curtis St. | 💵 $360 for two

🏨 The Maven + Urban Farmer Combo

Book a stay, hit the buffet, soak in the vibes. Plus—bottomless drinks, obviously.📍 LoDo | 💵 Brunch $85 / Room packages $349+

Friday, May 9

🆓 Free Events

🧵 Free DJs @ Hapa Sushi📍 Hapa Sushi LoDo | ⏰ 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Friday & Saturday)

🧵 Happy Hour Gone to the Dogs📍 Spirit Hound Denver | ⏰ 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Friday)

🧵 Poetry Open Mic📍 Mercury Cafe | ⏰ 9:30 PM – 11:30 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Friday)

🎟️ Ticketed Events

Central Cee📍 Fillmore Auditorium | ⏰ 6:00 PM | 🎟️ $54+

Deep Sea Diver📍 Globe Hall | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $20+

Funk in the Name📍 Dazzle | ⏰ 10:00 PM | 🎟️ $15–$20

Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Bobby Rush📍 Paramount Theatre | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $64.10

Miguel Espinoza Fusion📍 Dazzle | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ $15–$30

Turnpike Troubadours (Night 2)📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre | ⏰ 6:30 PM | 🎟️ $60+

Saturday, May 10

🆓 Free Events

🧵 Free DJs @ Hapa Sushi📍 Hapa Sushi LoDo | ⏰ 10:00 PM – 12:00 AM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Friday & Saturday)

🧵 Small Batch Trivia📍 Tapville Social Denver | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Saturday)

🧵 Guided Meditation📍 Great Dharma Chan Monastery | ⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Saturday)

🎟️ Ticketed Events

An Evening with Cynthia Erivo📍 Boettcher Concert Hall | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $60–$155

Itchy-O📍 Ogden Theatre | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $39.50+

Jandek📍 974 Santa Fe Drive | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ $25.25

KALEO📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre | ⏰ 7:30 PM | 🎟️ $56.75+

Remy Le Boeuf’s Assembly of Shadows📍 Dazzle | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ $15–$35

The Derek Banach Quintet📍 Nocturne | ⏰ 6:00 PM | 🎟️ $36 (bar), $110 (dinner & show)

Yola📍 Bluebird Theater | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ $30+

Wash Park Home Tour & Street Fair📍 Washington Park | ⏰ 10:00 AM–3:00 PM | 🎟️ $30 (children 5 & under free)

Ukefest📍 Swallow Hill Music | ⏰ Varies | 🎟️ Varies

Sunday, May 11

🆓 Free Events

🧵 Bingo @ Jagged Mountain📍 Jagged Mountain Brewery | ⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Sunday)

🧵 Jazz Sundays📍 Woods Boss Brewing | ⏰ 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | 🆓 Free (Recurring Sunday)

🎟️ Ticketed Events

Anees📍 Ogden Theatre | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🎟️ $35+

Kevin Kaarl📍 Fillmore Auditorium | ⏰ 7:30 PM | 🎟️ $60+

Opiuo + The Opulent Orchestra📍 Red Rocks Amphitheatre | ⏰ 5:00 PM | 🎟️ $55+

Sinatra Under the Stars📍 The Rally Hotel at McGregor Square | ⏰ 6:00 PM–9:00 PM | 🎟️ Free

Whatever kind of mom you’re celebrating—bio mom, bonus mom, dog mom, plant mom, you as a mom—Denver’s got the perfect blend of brunch, bubbles, and self-care vibes. Go big, go local, and give the moms in your life a day they won’t forget. 💐

Catch ya Monday! 💐

🚴 Bike trails & adventures in Colorado

🌞 Day trips worth the drive

🌿 Unique places to explore around the state

✅ Answer: C) 72

Denver is a true craft beer capital, with 72 breweries inside the city limits alone! And when you include surrounding areas, that number jumps to over 150 brewpubs, breweries, and taprooms across the metro. That’s a lot of cheers to go around. 🍺