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Just to be clear, no one is barbecuing birds. Instead, the annual BBQ for the Birds celebrates birds, people and land, while thanking the community for their contributions to conservation and education programs at Bird Conservancy of the Rockies. This year’s event is Saturday, May 18 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Barr Lake State Park Nature Center. [Read more…] about Annual BBQ for the Birds Returns to Barr Lake

Save room for dessert! Dairy Queen is making nights a little sweeter, thanks to it bringing back this popular promo — 2 for $4 Treat Night.

For a limited time, after 8 p.m., mix-and-match two medium sundaes or dipped cones for just $4 at participating locations. [Read more…] about Dairy Queen: 2 for $4 Treat Night

“Music with Friends”, a series presented by Friends of Chamber Music, continues with its final FREE concert for the season on Tuesday, May 7 at 6 p.m. at Syntax Physic Opera. Ensemble Faucheux features April Johannesen (bass clarinet), Robyn Julyan and Ben Tomkins (violins), Catherine Beeson (viola) and Heidi Mausbach (cello). [Read more…] about Music With Friends: Ensemble Faucheux Performs Free Concert

Some kid-friendly fun is planned during AMF Kids Fest on Saturday, May 4. All area AMF and Bowlero bowling centers are participating in the festivities with one-hour of FREE bowling and shoe rental for each child, $2 hot dogs and $1 soft drinks and cookies, a $5 arcade card and a special Kids Fest discount on one-hour of bowling for adults. [Read more…] about Free Bowling at AMF Kids Fest

If contemporary art is your thing, spend Saturday, May 4 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (1485 Delgany St.) at a bargain price. You might even find enough money for admission in your couch or car seat. Currently, the works of Georgia O’ Keeffe, Andrew Jensdotter and Amanda Wachob are on exhibition. The museum is open on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. [Read more…] about MCA Denver Offers Admission For Just 1¢ on Saturday

Cheers! As part of its Neighborhood Drink of the Month, Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar is serving margaritas for just $1 each. Known as the Dollarita, the discounted margaritas, served ice-cold in a 10-oz. mug, are available every day in May at participating locations. [Read more…] about Applebee’s Serves $1 Margaritas in May

Get your ceramic fix this weekend at two huge pottery sales in Longmont and Aurora. This is a great way to buy fine works at a reasonable price direct from the craftsmen themselves. You may even find the perfect gift for Mom, Dad, your favorite grad or even check off the Christmas list a bit early. [Read more…] about 2 Weekend Pottery Sales in Metro Area

Dazbog Coffee Company, Colorado’s largest independent coffee roaster and purveyor, is opening a new coffee shop inside Denver’s Wellington E. Webb Municipal Office Building on April 29.

In celebration of the new location, May 1 – a traditional spring festival in Russia – has officially been declared Dazbog Day by Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock. To commemorate the occasion, the local coffee company is serving a FREE drip coffee (or an upsize to any drink) at all of its more than 30 coffee shops across Colorado and Wyoming on Wednesday, May 1. (The only exception is the location at DIA.) [Read more…] about Free Coffee at All Dazbog Coffee Shops in Colorado

Any time a company announces changes to its loyalty program it’s never good news for the consumer. It seems they always make it harder to earn points and/or reduce the value of rewards. In this case, Walgreens heard loud and clear that consumers we’re not happy with the changes to its program late last year. 

And, as a result, Walgreens is making changes again to its popular Balance Rewards loyalty program starting May 5. To the cheers of members who loved saving their points, the popular drugstore is going back to its old rewards system…sort of. [Read more…] about Walgreens Changes Balance Rewards — Higher Redemption Levels Return May 6

All aboard! RTD is making new tracks, once again. On Friday, April 26, celebrate the opening of its long-anticipated G Line.  With a total of eight stops on its route, the new G Line starts at Union Station in Denver and ends at Ward Road in Wheat Ridge. The new line will run between 4 a.m. and 12:30 a.m., with an expected 15-minute frequency (during peak hours) and a 30-minute frequency at other times. [Read more…] about Free Rides On RTD’s New G Line Through May 11

Every one likes big laughs and a small price. Dakota Ridge High School is hosting a family-friendly night of fun and laughter with its “May The 4th Be With…” comedy improv show on (you guessed it!) on Saturday, May 4 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Big Laughs, Small Cost: Family-Friendly Comedy Improv Show For $5

SONIC Drive-In is always offering cool deals. Chill out with its Slushes, including cranberry, green apple, blue coconut, cherry, grape, orange, grape, watermelon, blue raspberry and POWERADE Mountain Berry Blast. Today, Wednesday, April 24, they’re serving medium Slushes for just 79¢ each — all day. (The offer excludes Candy Slushes and frozen limeades & lemonades.) [Read more…] about SONIC Drive-In: Medium Slushes For 79¢ Each Today

Roxborough State Park, a Gold Standard site as designated by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics, will be offering a FREE Leave No Trace Awareness course as part of its Junior Naturalist Program on Saturday, May 4 from 9:30 a.m. to noon at the park’s Visitors Center.  The program is geared to kids ages 7 to 12. [Read more…] about Leave No Trace Workshop For Junior Naturalists at Roxborough

The event is now full. JAX Mercantile Co. says, “Thank you, MHOTC readers!” Are you fishing for more information on fly fishing? The president of the Butterfly Pavilion, Patrick Tennyson, is giving a Fly Fishing Entomology Class at JAX Mercantile Co. (5005 W. 120 Ave.) in Broomfield. The normal charge for the class is $70, so it’s a whale of a deal!

What’s fly fishing entomology? It’s about knowing how insect life cycles can improve your fly fishing skills and, ultimately, your ability to catch more fish. [Read more…] about Free Fly Fishing Entomology Class at JAX Broomfield — Valued at $70

Four hundred bookstores nationwide — several in Colorado — celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 27. Living up to their “independent” aspect, each one plans its own way to celebrate. Every store is unique and independent, and every party is different.

But in addition to authors, live music, cupcakes, scavenger hunts, kids events, art tables, readings, barbecues, contests, and other fun stuff, there are exclusive books and literary items that you can only get on that day. Not before. Not after. Not online. [Read more…] about Savings & Fun on Independent Bookstore Day

Celebrate Día del Niño (Day of the Children) at a culturally-rich family festival on Sunday, April 28 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at East Elementary School in Littleton. Admission is FREE for all ages and includes music, dancing, clowns, collaborative art, a classic car show, and select games and activities. [Read more…] about Día del Niño Family Carnival in Littleton

Bargain biking in Boulder! (How’s that for an alliteration?) Today, Monday, April 22, Boulder B-cycle is offering FREE spins all day — in celebration of Earth Day. However, the 60/30-minute limits still apply, so be sure to set a timer on your phone. (The offer was announced via Twitter.) 

All of its B-cycles are three-speed, cruiser-style bikes with step-through frames, integrated lights, front baskets with a 20-pound cargo capacity and mud guards/chain flaps to protect your outfit. B-cycles are always ready to ride, where and when you want to ride them. They fit people of all sizes. [Read more…] about Boulder B-cycle Offers Free Rides on Earth Day

Dress for Success Denver hosts a mega Spring Sale with new and donated clothes, shoes and accessories from some of the city’s top boutiques. You’ll find designer clothes, shoes and accessories for 75% to 90% off. The event runs April 26 to 28 at their boutique location. [Read more…] about Dress For Success Spring Clean Sale

Celebrate Earth Day at BurgerFi! The burger joint is offering its VegeFi or Beyond Burger for just $5 at participating locations, today, Monday, April 22. Plus, receive a FREE packet of Heinz Tomato Seeds with burger purchase, while supplies last.

[Read more…] about BurgerFi: $5 VegeFi or Beyond Burger & Free Tomato Seeds Packet Today