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Laura

Bank of America Cardholders: Free Museum and Botanic Gardens Entry

Museum-drawingEach first full weekend of the month means Bank of America customers can visit museums for FREE through its Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit/debit card and photo ID on the first Saturday or Sunday of each month and get FREE admission to some of the most popular Mile High City museums and attractions.  [Read more…] about Bank of America Cardholders: Free Museum and Botanic Gardens Entry

Posted by Laura on March 2, 2026 | Updated February 13, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Olde Town Arvada’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival

Olde Town Arvada’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Festival takes place Saturday, March 14, 2026, from noon to 6 p.m. Everyone’s Irish at this all-ages St. Patrick’s Day Festival. The street festival features live music, 95+ vendors, food trucks, a kids zone and adult libations. Admission is FREE. The event is held rain or shine and will be taking place within the city’s street closures. [Read more…] about Olde Town Arvada’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival

Posted by Laura on March 1, 2026 | Updated March 6, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Irishfest Denver Fills Ballpark District With Fun & Culture

Denver’s Ballpark District goes green as Irishfest Denver takes over 21st & Blake on Saturday, March 14, 2026, for a day of community celebration. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. get your fill of live music, Irish dance, cultural performances, artisans, Irish fare and libations, games and activities. The Festival is adjacent to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, so you can keep the party going after the last float goes by. [Read more…] about Irishfest Denver Fills Ballpark District With Fun & Culture

Posted by Laura on February 28, 2026 | Updated March 1, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

10 Places To Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Denver

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Thanks to the lunar (moon cycles) calendar, the Lunar New Year is a bit of a moving target. This year, it begins on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and celebrations last for as long as two weeks. 2026 marks the Year of the Horse (taken from the Chinese zodiac). Those born in 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, and 2026 are confident, enthusiastic and determined. [Read more…] about 10 Places To Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Denver

Posted by Laura on February 26, 2026 | Updated February 25, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Free Formal Dresses & Men’s Wear Available at Be Happy Boutique

Young men and women who may not have the opportunity to spend money on formal wear for school dances or other formal occasions are invited to shop for FREE apparel at the Be Happy Boutique at the Streets of Southglenn. The store will be open on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 6 to 8 & March 13 to 15, 2026. A large variety of formal wear including dresses and men’s wear (pants, shirts, jackets) are available. [Read more…] about Free Formal Dresses & Men’s Wear Available at Be Happy Boutique

Posted by Laura on February 26, 2026 | Updated March 6, 2026 Filed Under: Shopping

Free Concert With Colorado Symphony & Denver Young Artists Orchestra

The Colorado Symphony is partnering with the Denver Young Artists Orchestra for a Side-By-Side concert on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Boettcher Concert Hall. The FREE concert will include works by Respighi and Mussorgsky. The concert provides DYAO musicians with the opportunity to perform alongside the professional musicians of the Colorado Symphony. Peter Oundjian and Wilbur Lin will conduct. [Read more…] about Free Concert With Colorado Symphony & Denver Young Artists Orchestra

Posted by Laura on February 25, 2026 | Updated February 24, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Things To Do

Stargaze For $5 In The Heart Of Denver

Embark on a celestial journey to the moon and stars right in the heart of Denver. Join Civic Center Conservancy and AstroTours on the main promenade of Civic Center Park for Civic Center Stargaze. The events are held one Wednesday evening per month just after sunset. The next events are February 25, 2026, at 7 p.m. and March 25, 2026, at 8 p.m. [Read more…] about Stargaze For $5 In The Heart Of Denver

Posted by Laura on February 22, 2026 | Updated February 21, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Save Up To 54% at Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs – Dates Added Through June

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Colorado Springs is home to Great Wolf Lodge, known for its amazing 50,000 square foot indoor water park. We rarely find any discounts — the place is always booming, especially on weekends. However, they are offering deals on a number of different kinds of suites, with discounts from 46% to 54% off, with dates on and off through June.

Check out all the dates and prices.

[Read more…] about Save Up To 54% at Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs – Dates Added Through June

Posted by Laura on February 22, 2026 | Updated February 19, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do · Travel

Last Day! Far East Center Celebrates Lunar New Year 2026

The Far East Center officially celebrates the Lunar New Year for two days. This year, it’s Saturday & Sunday, February 21 & 22, 2026. Festivities take place in the outdoor parking lot at the Center. You can also shop Truong An Gifts year-round for your Lunar New Year decorations. They stock special flowers, plants, fruits, decorations, red envelopes and much more. [Read more…] about Last Day! Far East Center Celebrates Lunar New Year 2026

Posted by Laura on February 21, 2026 | Updated February 22, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

5 Ways To Save On 2026 Colorado Garden & Home Show Tickets, Parking & More

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The Colorado Garden & Home Show brightens the Colorado winter with seven inspiring and beautifully landscaped gardens (not to mention 10,000+ blooming flowers) and sparks homeowners’ ideas for remodeling, building and redecorating. More than 500 exhibitors fill the Colorado Convention Center presenting new technologies and trends in landscaping, gardening and home improvement Saturday, February 14 through Sunday, February 22, 2026. Adult admission is $15, senior admission is $12 (children 12 and under are FREE). [Read more…] about 5 Ways To Save On 2026 Colorado Garden & Home Show Tickets, Parking & More

Posted by Laura on February 21, 2026 | Updated February 21, 2026 Filed Under: Home & Garden · Things To Do

Where To Get Low-Cost Haircuts, Massages & Salon Services

You don’t have to pay big bucks to get a haircut, facial, mani-pedi or massage. Cosmetology and massage school students need real-world experience to accumulate enough hours for licensing. That’s where school salons come in. A haircut (including shampoo) and blow dry can start as low as $10.

Or how about a spa pedicure with mask and scrub for $19, hair color for $38 or a 60-minute massage for $50? At most school salons the menu of services is comprehensive and cost a fraction of the usual retail price. [Read more…] about Where To Get Low-Cost Haircuts, Massages & Salon Services

Posted by Laura on February 21, 2026 | Updated February 21, 2026 Filed Under: Hair & Beauty

Get Some Free Seeds. Grow Some Stuff. Check Out Longmont Free Seed Library

Gardening doesn’t have to be expensive thanks to the Longmont Public Library’s Free Seed Library, which returns for another growing season. The collection includes unopened, commercial seed packets no more than five years old and is available for FREE to library patrons. It offers a broad assortment of fruit, vegetable, and herb seeds, so every gardener can discover something fun to grow. [Read more…] about Get Some Free Seeds. Grow Some Stuff. Check Out Longmont Free Seed Library

Posted by Laura on February 21, 2026 | Updated February 5, 2026 Filed Under: Home & Garden

Free Aurora Symphony Young People’s Concerts. Get Tickets Now!

A first-time concert experience, the FREE Aurora Symphony Orchestra Young People’s Concerts are fully bilingual English/Spanish events. There will be two performances, both at Adams City High School on Saturday & Sunday, March 28 & 29, 2026, at 3 p.m This year’s concert is a musical journey to the zoo in “Carnival of the Animals,” featuring musical depictions of lions, birds, hippos, turtles, and more! [Read more…] about Free Aurora Symphony Young People’s Concerts. Get Tickets Now!

Posted by Laura on February 19, 2026 | Updated February 18, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

How to Buy Girl Scout Cookies in Colorado in 2026, Including The New Exploremores

Worried about getting your Thin Mint or Tagalong fix? The Girl Scouts have you covered with cookies now available in Colorado. Girls are expanding their sales methods to include online ordering and digital sales, cookie booths and direct shipped delivery. Scouts are taking digital orders now, with in-person sales starting Sunday, February 1, 2026.
[Read more…] about How to Buy Girl Scout Cookies in Colorado in 2026, Including The New Exploremores

Posted by Laura on February 16, 2026 | Updated February 16, 2026 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Enjoy Free Entrance to National Parks, Monuments & More Throughout 2026

NationalPark-logoOnly 124 of our National Parks charge you to get in, but the U.S. National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to all of its more than 400 parks, monuments and other sites throughout 2026. Time to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Rocky Mountain National Park, virtually in the metro Denver/Boulder area’s backyard. There’s definitely lots to explore and experience in nature! [Read more…] about Enjoy Free Entrance to National Parks, Monuments & More Throughout 2026

Posted by Laura on February 16, 2026 | Updated February 17, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Mountain Resorts & Towns · Sports & Recreation

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