Mark your calendars to monkey around with family and friends at the Denver Zoo for FREE in 2026. On select Free Days, the Zoo is giving back to the community with FREE tickets. The next free day at Denver Zoo is Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Not everyone can come at once…so the Zoo has gone to a first-come, first-served basis for the tickets. Here’s how to score yours. They are released on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. [Read more…] about Get Tickets on October 28 for Next Free Day at Denver Zoo: November 11
Free Castle Rock Home and Garden Show April 10-12
The Castle Rock Home Show at the Douglas County Fairgrounds provides an opportunity to get ideas for home renovations, design trends, remodeling, gardening and full home automation. Meet more than 100 vendors and suppliers and enjoy live demonstrations, food samples and more. [Read more…] about Free Castle Rock Home and Garden Show April 10-12
17 Mile House Farm Open House on April 25. Register Now For ‘Archaeological Story”
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, April 25. 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon. The April Open House theme looks at the archaeological story of 17 Mile House. [Read more…] about 17 Mile House Farm Open House on April 25. Register Now For ‘Archaeological Story”
Go Fly a Kite at Arvada Kite Festival
It may be the one time Front Range residents want the wind to blow. The annual Arvada Kite Festival is set for Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Stenger Soccer Complex at 58th Ave. & Quail St. The high-flying event thrills all age groups with the artistry of kite flying and friendly competition, along with musical entertainment, food trucks, demos by Rocky Mountain Kite Association, 100+ vendors, face painting, inflatables and more. [Read more…] about Go Fly a Kite at Arvada Kite Festival
Arapahoe Philharmonic Presents Children’s Discovery Concert
The Symphony of the Rockies presents its annual Children’s Discovery Concert on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Hope United Methodist Church. Join them for Tuning Into The World. Take a musical journey across the globe. This fun and interactive concert introduces young audiences to the rich sounds, rhythms, and stories of music from diverse cultures and continents. [Read more…] about Arapahoe Philharmonic Presents Children’s Discovery Concert
Arvada Flour Mill’s 100th Birthday on April 12
The historic (to say the least) Arvada Flour Mill celebrates the 100th anniversary of the sale of the first sack of Arva-Pride flour on Sunday, April 12, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Explore the mill and learn about its history and operation from experts, bring a bread for our bread contest, enjoy a performance by the Arvada Chorale, participate in mill-based activities and games and get your kit for the Community Quilting Contest. [Read more…] about Arvada Flour Mill’s 100th Birthday on April 12
Denver Travel & Adventure Show Helps You Discover New Destinations
If you have a case of wanderlust, good news…Denver’s largest consumer travel event, the Denver Travel Show, returns to the Colorado Convention Center on Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12, 2026. The show offers thousands of vacation options from more than 250 destinations worldwide, as well as travel experts, educational seminars and cultural performances. [Read more…] about Denver Travel & Adventure Show Helps You Discover New Destinations
Boulder County Farmers Markets In-Person Markets Are Opening. SNAP Users Get Double Bucks
Boulder County Farmers Markets (BCFM) kicks off the 2025 in-person farmers market season on Saturday, April 4, 2026, when its Boulder and Longmont locations open with a bounty of locally grown fresh produce, fruit, meats, locally produced packaged goods, plants and more. This is a great opportunity to support local farmers and the community where you live, as well as take home fresh produce at reasonable prices. [Read more…] about Boulder County Farmers Markets In-Person Markets Are Opening. SNAP Users Get Double Bucks
Register Now For Free Rose Pruning Workshop in Littleton
Are you stumped about how to prune roses? Learn how to safely and properly care for roses by joining us for a FREE rose pruning workshop led by professional horticulturalists team, along with area master gardeners and members of the Denver Rose Society.
The hands-on event is Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8 a.m. to noon at South Suburban’s War Memorial Rose Garden, across the street from Sterne Park. The garden features more than 250 varieties of roses. What better place to learn how to care for our national flower? [Read more…] about Register Now For Free Rose Pruning Workshop in Littleton
Kids Bowl Free This Spring, Summer & Fall
You’ll be bowled over by this freebie from Kids Bowl Free. Through September (start and end dates vary by location), kids 15 and younger can bowl two games every day FREE. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Participating bowling centers include: [Read more…] about Kids Bowl Free This Spring, Summer & Fall
Fever Days! Up To 25% Off Candlelight Concerts, Jazz Nights & More
Many unique and off-beat entertainment experiences fly under the radar in the Mile High area. A company called Fever produces everything from concerts by candlelight to virtual-reality exploration of Egypt. Fever Days runs from March 24 to 26, 2026, and offers up to 25% off all sorts of experiences. Discounts are automatically applied at checkout, so users can book instantly without codes. [Read more…] about Fever Days! Up To 25% Off Candlelight Concerts, Jazz Nights & More
Bag Great Deals! Bemis Library Used Book Spring Fling Sale
Prepare to do some heavy lifting when Littleton’s Friends of the Library and Museum hosts the Bemis Library used book Spring Fling Bag Sale. It’s held during library hours from Friday, March 27 through Saturday, April 4, 2026. More than 4,000 books, as well as vinyl, DVDs and CDs will be available for purchase. [Read more…] about Bag Great Deals! Bemis Library Used Book Spring Fling Sale
Your Old Refrigerator Or Freezer Is Worth $50 Cash
Xcel Energy is willing to pay you $50 for any old (working) refrigerator or freezer you might own. C’mon you know the one that seemed like a good idea at the time and now just takes up valuable garage or basement space (plus costs you $100 or more in higher electric bills). Xcel will recycle your fridge for FREE. They’ll even pick up the beast at no charge and give you a $50 rebate. [Read more…] about Your Old Refrigerator Or Freezer Is Worth $50 Cash
Glowing Wild Lights Up The Denver Zoo This Spring. Watch New Video!
Glowing Wild at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance returns for its second year, inviting Colorado families to travel the world in a single evening, from the lush forests of Asia to radiant reefs of Australia. Guests will experience the glimmer of 60 illuminated scenes and 175 new larger-than-life lantern sculptures that bring animals and their stories to light, all handcrafted by Chinese artisans. Glowing Wild is a limited-time event on select nights from March 13 through May 10, 2026. [Read more…] about Glowing Wild Lights Up The Denver Zoo This Spring. Watch New Video!
Denver CityPASS – Save Big On Tickets To Local Attractions
CityPASS tickets have always been one of the best ways to stretch your travel budget. Now they’re also the best way to visit top local attractions, including the Denver Botanical Gardens, Denver Museum of Nature & Science and Denver Zoo, even if you aren’t a tourist. Using Denver CityPASS, locals can visit some of Denver’s hottest fun spots at up to 42% off what you would pay if you bought tickets individually. [Read more…] about Denver CityPASS – Save Big On Tickets To Local Attractions