Mile High on the Cheap

Save on tickets to an event, show, concert or comedy night. There are deals to be had and we’ve found them. Some of the newest offerings include discounted admission to various events at the National Western Stock Show, Colorado Symphony concerts, every kid’s favorite “Shopkins Live”, some Halloween Weekend Bar Crawls and those masters of comedy — the Harlem Globetrotters.

Indulge in your passion, be it holiday shopping, wine & cocktails or bling (as in gems and jewelry) at festivals galore. You can find real savings by buying through services such as Goldstar and Groupon. (Be sure when buying through Groupon to check our recent posts for any promo codes, for extra savings.)

Here are some ticket deals I’ve uncovered to concerts, plays, the rodeo and more from now through the fall. [Read More…]

Town Center at Aurora, once known as the Aurora Mall, is staging a Harvest Festival on Saturday, October 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the southwest parking lot by JCPenney. The fest has a dual purpose — that of a charity toy drive for Children’s Hospital Colorado Center for Cancer & Blood Disorders. The public can enjoy a variety of FREE activities including kids mini-pumpkin decorating (for the first 150 children), bounce houses, face painting, train rides, a photo booth, live music and more. Prize drawings (worth $300+) will be held at noon, 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. To enter the drawing you must purchase a ticket for $5 or donate an unwrapped new toy. There’s also a silent auction with sports memorabilia and on-site food trucks.

The Boulder Symphony’s fabulous family-oriented Halloween Extravaganza takes the stage again on Saturday, October 28 from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. During Who Killed Classical Music? a modern-day Mozart and Professor Snooty Von Classicus embark on a Symphonic Adventure where they meet a special conductor as old as life itself, who reveals the many forms music has taken over time. Geared towards kids and families, the event presents an interactive play woven into the concert, kids & adults costume contests, trick-or-treating for healthy treats from Lucky’s Market, and a musical instrument petting zoo. Tickets are $22 per adult ($17 for 60+), but since youngsters under 18 get in FREE, this family outing is reasonably priced. You can buy tickets in advance online or at the door. First Presbyterian Church, 1820 15th St., Boulder.

Ahoy, matey! Some 50 models of sailing ships from Viking raiders and Egyptian barges to WWII destroyers and ships in bottles will be on display at the annual Ship Model Exhibit from Friday & Saturday, October 20 & 21. The FREE exhibit showcases the work of members of Rocky Mountain Shipwrights. All models have been built by the 40 members who research and build model ships. Rocky Mountain Shipwrights are dedicated model makers and willing to share their expertise. So, if you want some advice on getting started with your own model kit, this is the place to get it. The show is at Rockler Woodworking & Hardware, 2553 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, 303-782-0588.