About this episode

The episode discusses various local activities and food spots to enjoy in Denver during May 2026.

It’s May! Here in Denver, that means flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and the Rockies are losing – but they have not yet been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention yet. But what about all the good stuff going on outside Coors Field? Keep It Local newsletter writer Michelle Polizzi joins producers Paul Karolyi and Olivia Jewell Love to share our recommendations for how to make the most of May in Denver this year – from the spot serving up a new lemon-y iced matcha to a fast-food spot embracing nostalgia in a whole new way. If you're new here, welcome! We’ve put together a starter pack for you, with episodes and articles to welcome you to the City Cast Denver community. Subscribe now to get our new Keep It Local newsletter every Thursday afternoon in your inbox! Paul talked about John Brisben Walker’s wikipedia page and the hike up to his castle ruins. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What small business would you take your mom to this Mother’s Day? We want to hear from you! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Paul Karolyi, Olivia Jewell Love

Guest: Michelle Polizzi

Topics covered

• local events
• Denver activities
• food recommendations
• spring in Denver
• community engagement

Keywords

• Denver
• May 2026
• local events
• food recommendations
• Mother's Day
• spring activities
• City Cast

Sponsors

The Delores Project

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: City Cast Denver

Places: Denver, Coors Field

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