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Most metro area art walks are on the first Friday of each month, but Longmont schedules most of its on Saturdays and this month has planned its FREE downtown ArtWalk Longmont for Saturday, September 16 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Click here to download a block-by-block map. Wander the downtown streets for art, music, food, kids’ activities and more. The event stretches along Main St. between Third and Sixth, plus occasional jogs down a side street. One of these is the chance to visit the historic Callahan House (3rd and Terry), which is open to the public just a few times a year.

Sometimes it takes a village to find deals and, in this case, it’s Village Inn. Did you know September is National Breakfast Month. On select Saturdays in September, the popular diner is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE breakfast entrée at participating locations. (From our intel, the deal seems to be offered every Saturday. However, call ahead to confirm before making a special trip.) There’s something special about a weekend breakfast, right? Maybe it’s because you can relax and linger over a cup of coffee — no need to rush. No coupon required. The offer is for dine-in only and cannot be combined with any other coupons or discounts. There are nearly 50 locations in Colorado.

IKEA in Centennial is celebrating one of the most important social events in Sweden — kräftskiva, a.k.a. a crayfish party. The annual party is usually held during the height of the crayfish season. Participants often wear funny hats and sing songs.

This year, the kräftskiva is on Friday, September 15 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. For $14.99 per adult and $2.99 for kids (12 and under), get your fill of traditional Swedish fare, including crayfish, salmon, meatballs, salads, dinner rolls and more — as well as desserts and beverages.

Tickets must be purchased in advance at the store. Don’t wait, this event sells out every year! (For non-IKEA Family members, it’s $18.99 for adults and $4.99 for kids. However, membership is FREE, so why pay more?)

Here’s a super deal for teddy bear fans. Build-A-Bear Workshop celebrates National Teddy Bear Day with a limited-edition, commemorative $5.50 bear available only in stores on Friday & Saturday, September 8 & 9. Each customer can purchase a maximum of five $5.50 bears, while supplies last. To sweeten the honey pot, for every bear purchased that day, Build-A-Bear will donate a furry friend to Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Go here to find a store near you.

An annual e-cycle event that benefits Metro Denver Crime Stoppers is a way to get rid of hard-to-recycle electronics safely and cheaply. The 9News E-Cycle event is Saturday, September 9 at Coors Field from 7 a.m. to noon in Parking Lot A. Most items are taken for FREE, with the hope that you will make a donation to Crime Stoppers, a non-profit organization that runs on donations that are used to pay rewards to anonymous tipsters who help solve crime in our communities.

There is $10 charge for CRT monitors; $30 for CRT and Flat televisions and console, projection or DLP TVs are $70 (donation centers don’t take them and they are hard to recycle). Here’s a list of what they will and will not accept. [Read more…] about Free and Low-Cost Electronics Recycling Event

California Pizza Kitchen serves up more than just pizzas. They’ve just introduced a new line of Power Bowls on its menu. To bowl you over, they’re offering a coupon good for buy-one-get-one FREE Power Bowl — through Sunday, September 17.

They’re two choices — Banh Mi Bowl (quinoa, baby kale, fresh cilantro & mint topped with grilled chicken, watermelon radishes, fresh avocado, cucumbers, carrots, bean sprouts, scallions, sesame seeds, serrano peppers and and chili-lime vinaigrette) and Sante Fe Bowl (cilantro farro and spinach topped with lime chicken, tomatoes, sweet corn, black beans, red cabbage, fresh avocado, poblano peppers, toasted pepitas and poblano ranch.) However, menu items may vary by location.

It’s not often CPK offers any discounts or coupons, so the savings are even more delicious. There are locations at Cherry Creek Mall, Park Meadows Mall, Flat Iron Crossing and Twenty Ninth Street (Boulder.)

Musicians from the Boulder Philharmonic are playing two FREE one-hour concerts this weekend. On Saturday, September 9, the orchestra’s brass ensemble plays from 11 a.m. to noon at the outdoor Flagstaff Sunrise Amphitheater. The landmark venue is on public land managed by Boulder Mountain Parks and Open Space, which is 50 years old this year.

On Sunday, September 10, a string quartet of Boulder Phil artists play at the Boulder Public Library. An “instrument petting zoo” at 1:15 p.m. enables youngsters to get up close and personal with a variety of instruments, followed by the concert from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. The orchestra is celebrating its 60th anniversary of bringing classical music to Boulder and last season was one of just four regional orchestras invited to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC.

The Highlands Music Festival is a music and community celebration of of Denver’s Potter Highlands, West Highlands, and Sunnyside historic neighborhoods also known as the Northside. The event on Saturday, September 16. follows a half century old North Denver tradition of grass roots community gatherings in an open outdoor “on the grass” setting. The all-day concert features Heatwave, Denver Blues Icon Sammy Mayfield and the Sammy Mayfield Blues Band, Soul Sacrifice (Santana tribute show), The Citizen Dan (Steely Dan tribute show), The Cisco’s Kids (WAR tribute show) and Jamedica. There’s also food, beverage, and vendors. For a limited time, VOICE Daily Deals has tickets for $15. That’s a 50% savings over the $30 entry fee.

Fires, tornadoes, flooding, winter storms. Do you have an emergency plan? Do you know what to do if disaster strikes and you have no phone, no power, and no emergency help? Are you and your family ready? Preparedness goes beyond fire alarms, smoke detectors, dead-bolt locks and extra food in the pantry. O.M.E.G.A., a Colorado based multi-disciplinary response team, wants to raise community awareness.

On Saturday, September 9, come to the National Preparedness Month Fair at the Community College of Aurora Lowry Campus and learn what it truly means to be ready. The FREE event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. features speakers, exhibits (yep — fire trucks) and demonstrations by vendors and emergency resource groups including the American Red Cross, Aurora and Denver Fire Departments, Aurora and Denver Offices of Emergency Management, Tri-County Health and more. 9235 E. 10th Dr., Denver.

It’s a full day of family fun and activities at Bear Creek Family Day on Saturday, September 9 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Bear Creek High School. Enjoy a bouncy castle, DJ, face painting, food trucks, displays by local businesses and more. Admission is a cash donation of $1 (or more) or a snack item such as candy bars, granola bars, etc. (canned and uncooked items will not be accepted). Proceeds benefit the USO Denver. 9800 W. Dartmouth Pl., Lakewood.

Here’s the trifecta of shopping: the Artist-Crafters-Foodies Fair. The one-day event is Saturday, September 9 at the Adams County Regional Fairgrounds from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. What makes this different from other craft shows? Organizers bring together more than 150 fine artists, crafters and culinary creators into a single event, So, you’ll find everything from paintings to purses to pastries all in one location. Everything is handcrafted or homemade. Entry is $2 per person and parking is FREE. 9755 Henderson Rd., Brighton.

If your current fridge is expensive to operate and/or unsatisfactory in other ways, take advantage of Labor Day appliance sales. Then, schedule FREE pick-up and recycling of your old box plus a $50 rebate. This offer is only for Xcel Energy residential electric customers (valid account number required). To qualify, you also must own an operational 10- to 30-cubic-foot refrigerator/freezer that will be picked up from the residential address listed on the billing account. “‘Operational” is defined as being capable of cooling/freezing, and to prove that it is, you must plug it the night before the pickup date. The unit must demonstrate full operational capability when inspected at the time of pickup. Call 866-552-8755 or schedule online. Expect your $50 rebate within four weeks. As a bonus, Xcel will throw in two free efficient LED light bulbs as well. The Xcel offer ends on October 31.

Sharpen up your financial literacy skills with FREE financial education seminars offered by Fitzsimons Credit Union. The next one is on Life as a Homeowner on Thursday, September 14. Learn how to establish and maintain a household budget, understand debt management strategies, familiarize yourself with home safety and basic maintenance, learn how to cut utility costs and find resources for remodeling and home improvement. The event starts at 6 p.m. There is no charge but RSVP is required. You can register here. 2201 N. Fitzsimons Pkwy., Aurora.

Raise your pizza cutters proudly! Tuesday, September 5 is National Cheese Pizza Day. To mark the cheesy occasion, Pizza Hut is offering a large cheese pizza for $5 for the day with promo code SAYCHEESE. For pizza lovers who prefer more toppings, the pizza chain is offering 50% off menu-priced pizzas online only from Tuesday, September 5 to Monday, September 11 — carry-out or delivery. (Unfortunately, the two deals are not combinable.) Time for a pizza party!