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21 Great Deals for Upcoming Entertainment in Denver

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It’s a new year and the calendar is starting to fill with plays, concerts, festivals and special events. There are deals to be had, as much as 50% off, and we’ve found them. Some of the newest offerings include discounted admission to the Denver Travel & Adventure Show (where you’ll find tons of travel deals) featuring the always popular Rick Steves, Lady Antebellum in concert and some St. Paddy’s Day bar crawls.

You can find real savings by buying through services such as Goldstar and Groupon. A few shows and special events happening late this spring or summer have early-bird discounts.

Here are some ticket deals I’ve uncovered to concerts, plays, festivals and more. [Read more…] about 21 Great Deals for Upcoming Entertainment in Denver

Free Kids Crafts Every Saturday at Lakeshore Learning

Every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lakeshore Learning Store offers FREE craft activities for kids (3 and older.) If you’ve never checked one out, Lakeshore is chock-a-block overflowing with games, arts & crafts, puzzles, blocks, educational software and more, all designed to teach kids, without them knowing they are boosting their brainpower.

The upcoming schedule promises lots of hands-on fun. Here’s the line-up: [Read more…] about Free Kids Crafts Every Saturday at Lakeshore Learning

No More Free Parking at Cherry Creek Shopping Center

The Cherry Creek Shopping Center is ending it’s “first hour of parking is free” deal starting Tuesday, January 21. So no more park and dash for customers who have just a quick errand. Going forward, the shopping center will charge $2 for parking up to two hours, and another $2 for each additional hour, according to new signage. [Read more…] about No More Free Parking at Cherry Creek Shopping Center

No-Cost Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic

The Dumb Friends League has a spay-neuter clinic for cats. The clinic offers FREE spay/neuter surgeries for all Colorado cats, including feral cats, community cats (tame or feral free-roaming cats) and owned cats. The Dumb Friends League Solutions – Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic operates Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 191 Yuma St. in Denver, near I-25 and 6th Avenue.

Other services include Feline Leukemia (FeLV) Vaccine for $25, FeLV/FIV Combo Test for $25 and microchip for $25. All surgeries are by appointment only and can be scheduled online or by calling 303-751-5772.

Stargazing on the Cheap at Chamberlin Observatory

Almost every month, on the Saturday nearest the first quarter moon, the Denver Astronomical Society hosts an Open House at the University of Denver’s historic Chamberlin Observatory. Guests can view the heavens through the observatory’s famous 20-inch telescope for $2 per person ($5 per family). [Read more…] about Stargazing on the Cheap at Chamberlin Observatory

Cheap Fun With Kids in Denver and Boulder

Denver and Boulder are paradise for families. No matter the season, there’s always something to do with your kids in Denver for free or on the cheap. We won’t even go into the outdoor recreational activities, such as hiking, biking, skiing or whitewater rafting. You know about all that stuff.

But how about holding a live tarantula in the palm of your hand? Stepping into the tracks of a Stegosaurus? Sitting in the cockpit of a Star Wars X-Wing Fighter? Watching as millions of pennies, nickles and dimes are produced? Seeing a tornado form right in front of you? We have it all. Here are 14 top free or cheap things to do with the family in Denver, Boulder and beyond. [Read more…] about Cheap Fun With Kids in Denver and Boulder

MY Denver PRIME Card – Free Recreation Center & Pool Access For Seniors

I am so excited about this program for older adults who live in Denver. Who says, kids should get all the fun… and perks? For several years, children with a MY Denver Card have breezed into Denver’s rec centers and pools without paying a dime. Now we have MY Denver PRIME, a program that provides FREE access to 28 recreation centers and 31 pools to Denver residents 60 and older. [Read more…] about MY Denver PRIME Card – Free Recreation Center & Pool Access For Seniors

Colorado State Capitol Offers Free Tours – See The Great Gold Dome Up-Close

One of Denver’s most beautiful buildings is also home to our state legislature. The Colorado State Capitol welcomes about 300,000 visitors annually, with nearly 70,000 visitors taking tours of the historic Statehouse including its iconic gold dome. FREE tours begin on the first floor of Capitol Building and consist of early Colorado history, Capitol construction, several stained glass windows, Women’s Gold Tapestry, Presidential portraits and a quick stop outside the Senate and House of Representatives chambers. [Read more…] about Colorado State Capitol Offers Free Tours – See The Great Gold Dome Up-Close

Tattered Cover Classics: $1 Movies at Sie FilmCenter

Almost every first Sunday of the month film critic Howie Movshovitz hosts the screening of a classic movie for the Tattered Cover Film Series. Films screen at 1 p.m. in the Sie FilmCenter (2510 E. Colfax Ave.) in Denver, next door to the Tattered Cover Colfax Avenue. Here’s the schedule for the first half of the year: [Read more…] about Tattered Cover Classics: $1 Movies at Sie FilmCenter

Book A Deal at Arapahoe Library Used Book Stores

The Arapahoe Library District is famous for its used book sales. But even if you missed them this year, you can find all sorts of gently used hardbacks and paperbacks at the Library District’s Used Book Stores. All are open during normal library hours and prices are typically 50¢ to $2. Many of the books are barely touched, making them ideal inexpensive gifts for the bookworms in your life. Check out: [Read more…] about Book A Deal at Arapahoe Library Used Book Stores

Huge List Of Discounts: iFly Indoor Skydiving, Trampoline Parks, Bowling, Mini Golf & Much More

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Looking for active activities for your kids (or yourself?) Burn off some energy in the Denver-Boulder area, without burning through your cash. Included are deals on…indoor skydiving, indoor rock climbing, trampoline parks, bowling, miniature golf, skating, and more. All deals are active at the time of this post, but might expire at any time, so don’t delay. [Read more…] about Huge List Of Discounts: iFly Indoor Skydiving, Trampoline Parks, Bowling, Mini Golf & Much More

Night Lights Denver Projects Itself Into Downtown

The Denver Theatre District is about to get even brighter with the addition of Night Lights Denver, a permanent projection mapping installation. Night Lights projects artwork and other content onto the Arapahoe Street side of the Daniels & Fisher Tower every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening. The installation will include content that rotates on a monthly basis, designed by artists and the Denver community. [Read more…] about Night Lights Denver Projects Itself Into Downtown

Can’t Afford RTD? Enroll In Its New Discount Fare Program

Enrollment in LiVE, the Regional Transportation District (RTD)’s new, income-based fare discount program is now open. The LiVE Program provides 40% off fares to qualifying riders whose household incomes are at or below 185% of the federal poverty level. All applications for the LiVE Program – pronounced as one would say, “live your best life” may be found here. [Read more…] about Can’t Afford RTD? Enroll In Its New Discount Fare Program

Dirty Dogs Roadhouse

Dirty Dogs Roadhouse in Golden is a place where everyone can sit down, have a drink or many drinks, grab something to munch on, and socialize! With multiple bars, one inside and one on their enormous patio, along with the some of the most attentive servers in the industry, you will never go thirsty at Dirty Dogs.

The atmosphere is open and inviting. The food is tasty and plentiful and the drinks are reasonably priced.

Their motto is “Park it here, this is the place to be.” How you get there doesn’t matter, as long as you get there. Dirty Dogs is open 7 days a week, with limited indoor seating, very large patio seating area, and live music or entertainment every day of the week on the outdoor stage.

You can find a full list of events on their Facebook page.

17999 W. Colfax Ave., Golden.

Here’s are some upcoming events:

Poor Till Payday in Concert
June 13, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Colorado Freedom Festival 2020
June 20, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

4th of July Weekend Extravaganza
July 4
Austin Young Band, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ryan Chrys & The Roughcuts, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Guild of Ages in Concert
July 18, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Free Colorado Field Guide Tool-Kit Makes It Easy To Tour The State On The Cheap

Want the insider scoop on exploring Colorado? Check out the Colorado Field Guide, a FREE online trip planning tool that makes it super simple. The Guide helps you build a trip by length, region, city, season or activity.

Are you dreaming of a getaway, but have only a few days? Looking for art galleries or hiking trails? Trying to avoid the usual hot spots and discover something new? The Colorado Field Guide homepage has a handy search criteria, so travelers can check out different itinerary ideas based on journey time or direction of travel.

Each itinerary comes with recommended lodging and dining suggestions and is packed with daily activities. Search the full breadth of diverse activities for inspiration or pair unheard-of activities in a destination: stargazing to golf, wine tasting to hunting, mine tours to zip lining. [Read more…] about Free Colorado Field Guide Tool-Kit Makes It Easy To Tour The State On The Cheap

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