A community block party and more free and cheap things to do in September

Denver Philharmonic Orchestra PWYC tickets In a move to expand access to the arts the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra will launch a year-round Pay What You Can PWYC ticketing activity beginning Sept One hundred PWYC tickets will be available for every performance ensuring cost is never a barrier to experiencing the power of live classical music Access the discounted tickets by visiting the website selecting a concert and choosing the PWYC option at checkout Pricing starts at just Contribute whatever amount fits your budget If the -ticket allotment is sold out contact tickets denverphilharmonic org to request a seat or just show up at the concert The orchestra will never turn someone away due to lack of funds denverphilharmonic org Denargo Domain grand opening The -foot-tall rhino at the Denargo Realm advancement on the South Platte riverfront just north of Downtown Denver Photo by Hyoung Chang The Denver Post Celebrate the grand opening of more than acres of new riverfront parks plazas and green space at Denargo Sector Denargo St in Denver during its public block party on Sept from to p m Entry is free Alongside live music from Rootbeer Richie The Reveille Velvet Daydream and a DJ set from Something Vinyl Club attendees can be among the first to climb Rhingo the -foot-tall steel rhino sculpture Among the new general amenities to explore a nature-based playground fire pit pop-jet fountain half-acre lawn and bike pedestrian connections to downtown The evening also features food trucks a local makers arena and pop-up bars Parking is limited so consider using community transportation or rideshare services denargomarket com block-party Lowe s water bottle giveaway Lowe s is hosting a one-day-only giveaway of water bottles for kids On Sept the home improvement retailer is giving away a free kids Manna water bottle with stickers to the first customers at every location starting at a m No purchase necessary The giveaway is only open to MyLowe s loyalty members Customers must show proof of membership by showing a valid member ID on the Lowe s app or having an associate look up their account via a phone number New members can join online for free lowes com l about mylowes-rewards Broncos season deals Denver Broncos victories will be more delicious thanks to two deals this season The day following a win King Soopers is giving all fans a free doughnut The sweet giveaway requires your shopper s loyalty card at checkout Be sure to figure your free treat early as the doughnuts are often sold out by day s end Also this year Blackjack Pizza is offering off a fan s order for the two days following a win Use promo code BRONCOSWIN at checkout The discount applies to regular menu pricing kingsoopers com blackjackpizza com Dairy Queen Blizzard special a blizzard upside down before handing it to a customer in the drive-thru Dairy Queen is offering a blizzard deal in September Jenny Sparks Loveland Reporter-Herald Winter may not be here yet but there s a blizzard of cool savings this fall at Dairy Queen From Sept to enjoy a small Blizzard Treat for just cents with any purchase of or more via the DQ app The offer is only available for DQ Rewards members dairyqueen com Electronics recycling Old electronics cluttering your garage or basement If it can be plugged in or runs on batteries there s one easy option to recycle it on the cheap Denver and Pedal Point Recycling are hosting an Electronics Recycling Event on Sept at Dick s Sporting Goods Park Win Way in Commerce City The drive-thru event in Parking Lot H runs from a m to noon Cost is per car with no limit to the number of drop-off items All things electronic including small appliances are welcome There is an extra fee for select items including TVs and monitors Cash and credit cards accepted denver com about community-affairs recycle-your-electronics-at-the- -denver -electronics-recycling-drive Denver Orchid Society Embark on a blooming adventure at the Denver Orchid Society Fall Show and Sale on Sept and at Nick s Garden Center S Chambers Road in The Denver Orchid Society Fall Show and Sale will be held on Sept and Betty Cahill Special to The Denver Post Aurora Admission is free This year s theme Orchids with Altitude promises to immerse visitors in a world of hundreds of flowering plants vibrant colors and exotic blooms that seem almost otherworldly Enthusiasts looking to start or expand their own orchid collection will find more than potted plants for sale from to Various are rare species that cannot be revealed at local garden centers Best of all society member experts will be on hand to provide valuable tips on caring for the tropical beauties denverorchidsociety org fall-show Festival Del Sol Enjoy the vibrancy of Latin values on Sept at the Chautauqua Auditorium Morning Glory Drive in Boulder from noon to p m The bilingual Festival Del Sol celebrates Hispanic Heritage month by featuring live music salsa and samba dance lessons guided hikes family initiatives and games Attendees will also be able to shop the festival s industry for lots of Latin-inspired treats and treasures Admission is free chautauqua com event festival-del-sol- Morrison Ciderfest Morrison Ciderfest a family friendly fall festival is being held on Sept from a m to p m at the corner of Highway and Summer Street in downtown Morrison Admission is free The festival includes live music a kids area with bounce house artisan field horse and wagon rides food beer and of unit plenty of cider Complimentary golf cart shuttles run from designated pickup zones near the free parking lots straight to the festival s main entrance morrisonciderfest org Denver Oktoberfest Denver Oktoberfest is so large and popular it spans two weekends The salute to Bavarian heritage features authentic German beer and fare crafts music dance oom-pah-pah entertainment and more The festival runs in the Ballpark Neighborhood on Sept to and again the following weekend Sept to Admission is free A big draw is the stein-hoisting event Plus there s keg bowling and a costume contest The majority of popular event of all is the Long Dog Derby in which wiener dogs dachshunds show off their racing skills Besides the ubiquitous beer there s bratwurst turkey legs sausage sauerkraut pretzels and more Festival hours are to p m on Friday a m to p m on Saturday and a m to p m on Sunday thedenveroktoberfest com VegFest Colorado Veg out at VegFest Colorado on Sept The fair runs from a m to p m at the Tivoli Quad Larimer St on the Auraria Campus in Denver The vegan-focused event includes seminars exhibits cooking demos kids sessions tons of food samples and more Attendees will learn from experts on vitality diet environmental issues animal rights and about the a multitude of advantages of plant-based living Tickets are plus fee for adults Children and younger get in free Get tickets in advance online for both adults and children vegfestco com Send tips to info milehighonthecheap com to days in advance