The Boulder Music Festival‘s Meet the Band Concerts give young children a chance to “meet” different sections of the orchestra. On Friday, August 3 beginning at 2 p.m., it’s the brass section’s turn. A small ensemble plays a short, informal musical program geared for young ears and young interests. Afterwards kids can meet the musicians and learn about their instruments. If the weather is good, come early or stay afterwards so the kids can explore the nifty playground and have a picnic in beautiful Chautauqua Park before the concert that takes place in the historic Auditorium. 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder (entrance to parking is across from Grant Pl. or park on Baseline Rd.), 303-665-0599.
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McDonald’s: Get Free MacCoin — Keepsake or Free Big Mac?
The Big Mac is turning 50! In its 50 years, the legendary taste of the Big Mac has helped it achieve universal recognition and a lasting legacy. No matter where they live in the world, Big Mac fans recognize the two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles and onions on a sesame seed bun as the iconic burger with a flavor combination that’s just as tasty as the day it was introduced.
According to McDonald’s, it sold 1.3 billion Big Macs in 2017. To mark the delicious occasion, they’ve minted their very own MacCoin. More than 6.2 million collectible MacCoins will be distributed globally in more than 50 countries.
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Get $2 Caribou Coffee Mochas & Lattes at Einstein Bros. Bagels
Einstein Bros. Bagels has just opened Caribou Coffeehouses inside all of its Denver-area locations. In celebration of the marriage of the two iconic brands, for the first few weeks of August, enjoy mochas and lattes for just $2 each at participating Einstein Bros. Bagels locations.
After years of brewing its own in-house coffee, Einstein Bros. Bagels has found its better half with Caribou Coffee. The partnership will consist of mini-Caribou Coffeehouses inside all of the bagel shops. Denver customers can now enjoy Caribou’s 100% Rainforest Alliance-certified, 100% Arabica coffee — all from the world’s top 1% of beans.
Einstein Bros. Bagels is now a one-stop-shop, offering customers a great cup of coffee and a delicious breakfast sandwich in the morning, all under one roof.
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PJ Masks Meet and Greet at Flatiron Marketplace
Arvada’s Just Between Friends biggest consignment sale on Saturday August 4 plays host to superheroes Owlette, Gekko and Catboy aka PJ Masks. The characters will be on hand to meet kiddos and take pictures from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Flatiron Marketplace. JBF will be giving away new PJ Masks toys while the characters are visiting. 170 E Flatiron Marketplace Dr, Broomfield.
Aw, Shucks – An Oyster and Beer Experience
Skip your obligatory Sunday brunch and join Bierstadt and its RiNo neighbor Tammen’s Fish Market from Central Market to slurp down some lager and oysters. Aw, Shucks – An Oyster and Beer Experience is set for Sunday, August 5 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Rackhouse Pub.
A $10 ticket is good for ONE pairing. Buy multiple or just your favorite. Extra oysters will be sold on site only (10 for $20). You can buy tickets here. Here are the pairings: [Read more…] about Aw, Shucks – An Oyster and Beer Experience
Free Boulder Workshop on Paper Crafts
Two Hands Paperie, which has been selling fine paper goods and writing implements since 1993, offers a FREE Creative Monday workshop this evening, Monday, July 30, 6 to 8 p.m. The event is intended to build a creative community. Participants may bring any project they are working on to the store’s colorful, inspiring Paper Room, where other local creatives work on their own projects. Materials are also supplied for work in pen and ink drawing, calligraphy and other artistic skills utilizing paper. 803 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-0124.
Last ‘Family Day’ at Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys
The Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys holds its last Community Day on Sunday, August 5 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is FREE, though a $1 donation per person is suggested, if you can afford it. The museum’s exhibits include giant teddy bears, Japanese dolls, fully furnished miniature houses, miniature trains, planes & cars, a miniature circus, antique dolls and much more. [Read more…] about Last ‘Family Day’ at Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys
Natural Grocers Design District – DIY Body Care For Every Body Workshop
You eat organic and read labels to avoid chemicals, but what about your body care products? The average American uses nine products a day for a total of 126 different ingredients -many of which are hormone disruptors, neurotoxins and skin irritants.
Scrub goodbye to skin care chemicals and learn fun, easy do-it-yourself body care using oils, foods and everyday ingredients at home during a FREE DIY Body Care For Every Body workshop at Natural Grocers – Design District on Saturday, August 4 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Each attendee will leave with two homemade body care items. 368 S. Broadway, Denver.
Wendy’s: Get Two Totally Free Chicken Tenders Today
The secret code is “Winner, Winner, Chicken Tender.” To celebrate National Chicken Tenders Day, Wendy’s has hatched the mother hen of all giveaways.
Today, Friday, July 27, get two chicken tenders for FREE at participating locations. What’s the catch? You need to have the secret code word. Today, Wendy’s will tweet the code word needed to score the freebie at the register — follow them at @Wendys for updates. [Read more…] about Wendy’s: Get Two Totally Free Chicken Tenders Today
Summer Sunday on The Hill
Boulder’s University Hill, just west of the University of Colorado’s main campus, is generally the stomping ground of C.U. students, but on the last Sunday of each summer month, it becomes a family-friendly playground with FREE kids’ activities, music and parking. The second of 2018’s three Summer Sundays on The Hill takes place on July 29, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This month it features fire trucks, a police squad car and FREE food from Hill restaurants during the second annual Taste of the Hill. It takes place where Broadway meets Pennsylvania Ave., Before or after, stroll north on Broadway for a few blocks to this weekends Sizzlin’ Summer Sidewalk Sale in downtown Boulder.
Big Lots’ Big Bag Giveaway At All Denver Locations
Big Lots is celebrating the opening of its new locations in a big way. Full disclosure, we’re a little confused about this “Grand Opening” promo because we don’t know where and how many new stores are opening in the Denver.
However, our investigative team (Bryan and his cat Riley!) noticed it seems to be more of a Grand Re-Opening celebration for all Denver area locations, based on its website’s store locator system — click here for more details. (The only location not participating is the one in Longmont, as there’s no notation of “Re-Grand Opening 7/27.”) [Read more…] about Big Lots’ Big Bag Giveaway At All Denver Locations
Reserved Seats! Movie Preview – ‘Christopher Robin’
In the heartwarming live-action adventure Disney’s Christopher Robin, the young boy who shared countless adventures with his band of lovable stuffed animals in the Hundred Acre Wood is now grown up and living in London but he has lost his way. Now it is up to his childhood friends to venture into our world and help Christopher Robin rediscover the joys of family life, the value of friendship and to appreciate the simple pleasures in life once again. [Read more…] about Reserved Seats! Movie Preview – ‘Christopher Robin’
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys Gift Shop Closing Sale
The good news is the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys is NOT closing — at least not permanently. However, it is leaving its current location on August 5, as it searches for a new home. In preparation for the move, the museum is holding a close-out sale at its gift shop.
Shoppers get 25% off most dollhouse miniatures and 40% off dolls, toys, cards, magazines, books and more. The gift shop is open Wednesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. 1880 Gaylord St., Denver, 303-322-1053.
P.F. Chang’s: Get Entrée For 25¢ Today
P.F. Chang’s is celebrating 25 years of serving delicious Asian cuisine. Created in 1993 by Philip Chiang and Paul Fleming, P.F. Chang’s honors the 2,000-year-old tradition of wok cooking, as the center of its dining experience.
Since the beginning, its chefs have been hand-rolling dim sum, hand chopping and slicing all vegetables and meats, scratch cooking every sauce and wok-cooking each dish, every day in every restaurant. [Read more…] about P.F. Chang’s: Get Entrée For 25¢ Today
Boulder’s Free SummerFest Features Kids’ Activities
The Boulder Public Library’s 30th annual FREE SummerFest on Saturday, July 28 celebrates the conclusion of Boulder Public Library’s Summer of Discovery and features ‘pop-up’ magic with Erica Sodos, bicycle-powered bubbles and music, solar cookies, music by DJ Drake, stilt walking, Ben and Jerry’s ice-cream and many interactive activities.
Boulder SummerFest 2018 takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the new Civic Area by the Boulder Creek and is produced by Boulder Parks and Recreation and the Boulder Public Library. 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-441-3100.