In addition to abundant nightly happy hours — usually early and sometimes again late in the evening — a growing number of restaurants and clubs offer food and/or drink specials every week.
As you’d assume, there are many out there — too many to list. We’ve rounded up some of the best by day of the week, arranged alphabetically and have also included location (when possible.) Please know most specials are not valid on major holidays and only valid at participating locations. [Read More…]
See below for Belcaro closing update! King Soopers is making major changes in Denver! If you live or work near Glendale, you’re probably familiar with King Soopers’ Belcaro store at 825 S. Colorado Blvd. Over the years though, the smaller-than-usual location has become a little rundown for shoppers. Plus, finding a parking spot in the awkward one-way parking lot has always been a challenge! [Read More…]
The 17 Mile House is a 160-year old farm which served as a resting stop for pioneers traveling on the Cherokee/Smoky Hill wagon trails in the 1860s. You can visit for FREE during monthly Open House events. The next one is Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon. The May Open House theme looks at pollinator-friendly gardening. [Read More…]
The city of Thornton’s signature event — Thorntonfest — is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. at the Carpenter Park Fields. The FREE event (this year it celebrates the city’s 70th anniversary) includes a craft fair, kids zone, live entertainment, Paw Fest, competitions, car show, laser light show, beer garden and much more. [Read More…]
Looking for a fun, family getaway that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? Take a road trip and see the Colorado nobody told you about. Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties have joined forces to create Our Journey, a website that showcases interesting things to do on Colorado’s Central Plains.
You can visit 11 museums and attractions from Memorial Day through Labor Day for FREE simply by mentioning the password “Our Journey” when you get to each attraction. [Read More…]
Bargain hunters always love a good buy-one-get-one sale, especially when the second item is totally FREE. And it’s not often Sprouts Farmers Market offers such a wide-ranging buy-one-get-one sale — only a few times a year. From May 13 to 19, 2026, the popular grocery chain has hundreds of items on sale for its Super BOGO Sale. Now’s the time to stock up on savings! [Read More…]
All aboard, bored kids! On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than a morning at the movies to keep the family entertained…and all in an air-conditioned theater. Regal Cinemas has scheduled 9 weeks of family-friendly flicks at select theaters for its popular (and budget-friendly!) Summer Movie Express. [Read More…]
Summertime is all about camping! However, you don’t need to camp outdoors to have fun. Families can camp out at AMC Theatres this summer for lots of fun and adventure. Families can enjoy lots of family-friendly movies at a discounted price. The largest theatrical exhibitor in the U.S. is bringing back its AMC Summer Movie Camp for summer 2026. [Read More…]
Happy National Burger Month! Shake Shack is shaking up National Burger Month with a juicy deal every week in May for burger lovers. The chain’s burgers are made with a custom 100% Angus beef blend, never frozen, no hormones or antibiotics ever, humanely raised and grazed in the U.S. You will definitely want to make Shake Shack a stop for lunch or dinner this month! [Read More…]
Get ready for a week full of Panera perks, Denver! Panera Bread is offering MyPanera Days — a week’s worth of exclusive savings for members of its MyPanera loyalty program. The special week runs from May 11 to 17, 2026 at participating locations. Stop by each day for savings on the restaurant’s popular sandwiches, salads and more. [Read More…]
Get your shopping list ready! Going grocery shopping is a super expensive errand nowadays. The prices just seem to keep going up and up. That’s why bargain hunters are always on the lookout for savings in the grocery aisles. And, in the case, you have one weekend to take advantage of King Soopers’ 3-Day Sale — from May 16 to 18, 2026. [Read More…]
Hey, theater-loving muggles in Denver! Going to the theater can be expensive, so any opportunity to save money on tickets is music to the ears of theater lovers on a budget. And the next big show coming to the Mile High City is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, with 27 performances total at the Buell Theatre from May 30 to June 21, 2026. [Read More…]
The giveaway is available today, May 17, 2026! Here’s a new deal for Colorado Rockies fans to “steal” this season! Watch the games closely to see if the Rockies steal a base during all of the action on the baseball field because, when they do, fans can jet over to Jet’s Pizza for a hot giveaway. Jet’s is known for its famous Detroit-style pizzas, as well as fresh salads, breads, and desserts. [Read More…]
Looking for a good pair of jeans that fit perfectly? Women across the Denver area are invited to discover their perfect fit—for FREE—when Democracy Clothing brings its “Ab”Solute Confidence Pop-Up & Try-On Experience to the Mile High City on Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17, 2026 — from noon to 4 p.m. at the Flat Six Coffee Company (1394 S Acoma St.)
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Grab the family and a picnic basket for a good time under the summer stars. The City of Westminster is hosting Movies in the Park on select dates from May to August at various locations. Watch a family-favorite flick on a giant, outdoor screen. Admission is FREE. Activities and food concessions begin at 7 p.m. and the movies start at dusk. [Read More…]
Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals. Whether you’re shopping for a gift or a specific need, or — like us — just seeing what suits your fancy, take a look at this list we’ve pulled together for you. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.
Some of the biggest discounts are “Limited Time Only,” meaning that they can be here one minute and gone the next, so the discounts might not be the same as listed here when you check. We do try to keep up! Here are a few great deals that caught our eye… [Read More…]
Railroad tracks meet dinosaur tracks for a day of family fun at the Colorado Railroad Museum on Saturday & Sunday, May 30 & 31, when the Dinosaur Express Train chugs into the museum’s station. The world’s first dinosaur tracks were discovered at nearby Dinosaur Ridge and Golden is where the first T-Rex tracks were found, so it’s only fitting that two of every kid’s favorite things – dinosaurs and trains – be brought together for this fun festival. [Read More…]
What’s in your wallet? Did you know Capital One Bank also has cafés throughout the country? A Capital One Café is a community space, with a full barista service Verve Coffee bar inside, where customers can relax and recharge. Whether you bank with Capital One or not, everyone is welcome to enjoy a cozy co-working space with FREE Wi-Fi and plenty of outlets. [Read More…]
Enjoy the vibrant sounds of downtown Denver this summer with the Music in the Gardens weekday lunchtime live music series, which will return to the 17th Street Community Gardens from May 18 through October 30, 2026. Organized by the Central Platte Valley Metropolitan District, Music in the Gardens will be held every Monday to Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on 17th & Wewatta Streets across the plaza from Whole Foods. [Read More…]
The Boulder Ballet’s annual Ballet in the Park presents outdoor dance performances from a family-friendly repertoire at the Boulder Bandshell on Saturday & Sunday, May 30 & 31, 2026. This mixed repertoire program features many short works that showcase the expansive range of ballet and the incredible works that have been performed throughout the season. [Read More…]
