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Sun Valley Youth Center is leading a pack of "bike buses" in Denver.

How do you turn a giant hill into the best part of Monday? These kids know

Ball Arena is set for a $135 million renovation, which officials say will better connect the multipurpose stadium to downtown Denver.

Kroenke Sports & Entertainment — the owners of the arena and several of its tenants, including the Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Avalanche — announced the renovation on Friday.

Read more: https://denverite.com/2026/09/18/ball-arena-renovations-downtown-denver/

The long-awaited 5280 Trail could one day take cyclists and pedestrians on a 5.28-mile journey around Denver. Years after its announcement, the city may finally build the first substantial segment.

The Denver City Council is set to award an $11.3 million contract to Sema Construction for the development of a trail segment along Acoma Street from 10th to 12th avenues.

Read more: https://denverite.com/2026/09/18/5280-trail-acoma-street-construction/

This weekend is full of culture, beer and sporting events.

Read more: https://denverite.com/2026/09/18/things-to-do-in-denver-this-weekend-sept-18-20-2026/

Northeast Park Hill neighbors are debating the future of one of the last Black-owned shopping centers in Denver.

Dozens of people gathered Tuesday night at the Blazing Chicken Shack for a meeting to “Save The Holly,” as the event was advertised.

Read more: https://denverite.com/2026/09/18/the-holly-future-community-meeting

It’s part of an ongoing plan to make the home of the Nugs and the Avs an extension of downtown.

Aging Ball Arena to get $135M renovation to better connect to downtown Denver

There’s a new chapter in the saga of the on-again, off-again Colorado gubernatorial debate.

Victor Marx and Phil Weiser’s first gubernatorial debate called off Republican candidate for governor Victor Marx agreed earlier this week to a moderated debate with Democratic candidate Phil Weiser.

Oktoberfest celebrations continue this weekend.

Where to celebrate Oktoberfest in Denver Celebrate responsibly.

State agencies will be required to consider pollinators when landscaping.

Governor Polis signs executive order aimed at protecting pollinators The order directs state agencies to monitor pollinator populations, expand habitats on state-owned lands, and reduce the use of harmful pesticides.

Despite the promise of a strong El Niño, forecasters can’t say whether this winter will even deliver the above-average snowpack that Colorado needs.

Here’s what to know about Colorado’s winter this year — and what forecasters still can’t tell us Colorado needs a blockbuster snow year. But there’s no guarantee that’s coming.