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King Soopers Offers Discount on Denver Nuggets & Colorado Avalanche Tickets

Get ready for lots of action on the court and ice at Ball Arena, thanks to King Soopers! For a limited time, the store is making grocery shopping a little more fun for Nuggets and Avalanche fans. When you check out, look at the bottom of your receipt for special offer exclusively for King Soopers customers who spend $25 or more in a single transaction. [Read more…] about King Soopers Offers Discount on Denver Nuggets & Colorado Avalanche Tickets

Posted by Bryan on November 13, 2025 | Updated November 13, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Final Day! How to Get Discounted Tickets for 2025 Colorado Renaissance Festival This Summer

Hear ye! Hear ye! Merriment (on a budget) awaits! The 47th annual Colorado Renaissance Festival (650 W. Perry Park Ave.) in Larkspur returns for adventure and family fun for eight weekends this summer — from June 14 to August 3, 2025. There’s plenty for families to do and see, including entertainment, an Artisan’s Marketplace and themed weekends. [Read more…] about Final Day! How to Get Discounted Tickets for 2025 Colorado Renaissance Festival This Summer

Posted by Bryan on August 2, 2025 | Updated August 3, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Colorado Ski Country’s Kid’s Ski Passports Lets Them Enjoy The Slopes For Almost Free

FamilySkiingColorado Ski Country USA’s popular Kids’ Ski Passport is again available for the 2025-26 ski season to introduce the state’s youngsters to skiing and snowboarding with super-cheap lift access at 19 Colorado ski areas. The 2025-26 Passport is good for four days of skiing at each of the resorts for $67 for Kindergarten to Grade 2 and $72 for Grades 3 to 6 (prices subject to change throughout the season). [Read more…] about Colorado Ski Country’s Kid’s Ski Passports Lets Them Enjoy The Slopes For Almost Free

Posted by Laura on August 2, 2025 | Updated July 28, 2025 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation

Active Military & Veterans Get In Free To Colorado State Parks In August

As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering active duty military, veterans and the National Guard free admission to all state parks for the month of August. Military members and veterans, resident and nonresident, can pick up a free August Military Pass at any Colorado state park or CPW office by showing proof of service. [Read more…] about Active Military & Veterans Get In Free To Colorado State Parks In August

Posted by Laura on August 1, 2025 | Updated July 31, 2025 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Breaking News! Denver Broncos Half-Price Tickets Go on Sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 31

Half-price tickets for Denver Broncos’ eight home games (and two preseason games) for the 2024-25 season go on sale Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10 a.m. MT. Tickets may only be purchased online through Ticketmaster.com. Single game half-price tickets for the 2025 season start at $25. We suggest you bookmark the ticket page and get online before the sale begins. [Read more…] about Breaking News! Denver Broncos Half-Price Tickets Go on Sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 31

Posted by Laura on July 31, 2025 | Updated July 31, 2025 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Free Entrance To All National Parks and More On September 27 — Reserve An Entry Time Slot Now

The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to all of its parks, monuments and other sites on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 27, 2025. The aspens of Rocky Mountain National Park, virtually in the metro Denver/Boulder area’s backyard, are showing the yellows and oranges, and the bull elk are bugling early in the morning and again in the afternoon and evening in one of the Rockies’ most fantastic wildlife experiences. [Read more…] about Free Entrance To All National Parks and More On September 27 — Reserve An Entry Time Slot Now

Posted by Laura on July 30, 2025 | Updated July 29, 2025 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

2025 Littleton Twilight Criterium Rolls Back Into Town On August 2

The Audi Denver Littleton Twilight Criterium is back for 2025. On Saturday, August 2, 2025, the country’s top pro cyclists will race through Downtown Littleton. The race promises to be as thrilling as ever as part of The Gold Rush Omnium, a USA cycling sanctioned series of criterium races across the Denver Metro area. Along with races on the fast-paced 0.8 mile course, there are bike waves for all levels, an accessible ride, a family cruiser ride, and an Arts Festival featuring local vendors, crafts, live music, craft beer, and more. [Read more…] about 2025 Littleton Twilight Criterium Rolls Back Into Town On August 2

Posted by Laura on July 24, 2025 | Updated July 18, 2025 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation

Watch Denver Broncos Training Camp for Free. Space is Limited. Here’s How to Get Tickets Starting Today, Wed., June 25

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Tickets for the general public are available starting today, Wednesday, June 25. Denver Broncos fans can watch the 2025 Broncos in person during pre-season Training Camp sessions for FREE at Broncos Park Powered by CommonSpirit (13403 Broncos Pkwy.) in Englewood. For 2025: All practices will require a ticket for entry. The tickets, which are FREE, can be claimed by the general public via Ticketmaster beginning Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10 a.m. Each fan can claim up to four (4) FREE tickets per practice. [Read more…] about Watch Denver Broncos Training Camp for Free. Space is Limited. Here’s How to Get Tickets Starting Today, Wed., June 25

Posted by Laura on June 25, 2025 | Updated June 24, 2025 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Cool Off! How To Get Out On The Water Around Denver, Even If You Don’t Own a Boat

Colorado may be a landlocked state, but even if you don’t own a boat you can still jet around that cool city lake or paddle along the shores of a reservoir during the summer. There are an array of services and outfitters available right in and near Denver, from private boat owners and boat rental shops to marinas right by the water. [Read more…] about Cool Off! How To Get Out On The Water Around Denver, Even If You Don’t Own a Boat

Posted by Linnea on June 22, 2025 | Updated June 20, 2025 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation

9 Best Places to Go Swimming This Summer Around Denver

Summer is here and the water is calling. Even though Colorado is a land-locked state, there are plenty of places to take a dip, both in natural bodies of water and outdoor swimming pools. I’ve found 9 of the best places to swim in the Denver area, all with budget-minded water fans in mind. Make sure to double-check any pool schedule before going for any changes. [Read more…] about 9 Best Places to Go Swimming This Summer Around Denver

Posted by Linnea on June 21, 2025 | Updated June 20, 2025 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Today! Colorado Avalanche Holds First-Ever End of Season Equipment Sale June 21 – Prices Start at Just $10

Goal! If you’re a diehard fan of the Colorado Avalanche, you definitely don’t want to miss out on this special sale — the first one of its kind ever for the team! It’s a rare opportunity to take part of the action on the ice home with you, perfect for displaying in your office, game room or wherever you want to show your Colorado Avalanche pride. Or you could use the equipment for whenever you take to the ice. [Read more…] about Today! Colorado Avalanche Holds First-Ever End of Season Equipment Sale June 21 – Prices Start at Just $10

Posted by Bryan on June 20, 2025 | Updated June 21, 2025 Filed Under: Shopping · Sports & Recreation

National Parks Offer Free Entry April 19

Mark your calendars. The U.S. Park Service waives entrance fees to all of its 419 parks, monuments and other sites on Saturday, April 19, 2025, as part of National Park Week. It sounds like a good reason to plan a road trip, whether for a weekend in a nearby state (Utah’s five national parks are fabulous in spring before it gets too hot) or even just for an afternoon to explore the beauty that is Colorado. [Read more…] about National Parks Offer Free Entry April 19

Posted by Bryan on April 10, 2025 | Updated March 27, 2025 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Elitch Gardens Offers Free Kid’s Pass for 2025 Season — Register Now

Thanks to this budget-friendly offer, Elitch Gardens will be a major destination for frugal families for Summer 2025. The amusement park is bringing back its popular Pre-K Pass. Kids (ages 3 to 5) get FREE unlimited visits to the theme and water park for the entire 2025 season. (Did you know children 2 and under always get in for FREE?) [Read more…] about Elitch Gardens Offers Free Kid’s Pass for 2025 Season — Register Now

Posted by Bryan on January 25, 2025 | Updated January 24, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Free Denver Verizon FanFest Brings Super Bowl To Empower Field at Mile High

Verizon is bringing the Super Bowl to 30 cities across the country with Verizon FanFest and Denver is one of the chosen spots. The game day experience for Verizon customers is Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Empower Field at Mile High. Entry is FREE. Doors open at 2 p.m. Tickets are limited and are being distributed on a first come, first serve basis. [Read more…] about Free Denver Verizon FanFest Brings Super Bowl To Empower Field at Mile High

Posted by Laura on January 18, 2025 | Updated January 18, 2025 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation

Best Places For Outdoor Ice Skating In & Around Denver

Get out on the ice and skate around this winter. Plenty of places across the Front Range have outdoor ice rinks, perfect for gliding, twirling, or, if you’re a first timer or haven’t done it in a while, holding on for dear life while children zip by you.

Many of these places offer skate helpers for little kids, and all have skate rentals available. Of course, feel free to bring your own skates. At some locations donning your own laces means FREE skating. [Read more…] about Best Places For Outdoor Ice Skating In & Around Denver

Posted by Linnea on December 10, 2024 | Updated December 9, 2024 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation

4th Graders & Families: Free Entry To All National Parks

TreeJust a reminder that there is still time to get your passes and enjoy our national parks this winter, spring and summer. If you have a fourth grade student in your family, you are in luck. The Every Kid Outdoors initiative means all fourth grade students and their families get FREE admission to national parks and other federal lands and waters for a full year – September 2024 through August 31, 2025. [Read more…] about 4th Graders & Families: Free Entry To All National Parks

Posted by Laura on November 16, 2024 | Updated November 3, 2024 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Enjoy The Snow! 17 Easy Do-It-Yourself Sleds

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Title Wow! That was quite a snow storm! Despite the snow-packed roads and slippery sidewalks, for many, this is an excuse to go sledding. Even if it is just down that narrow median in front of your home, you can get sliding. Maybe you’re one of the lucky few with a store-bought sled and the envy of the sledding hill crowd.

If not, don’t despair. Coloradans are famous for their ingenuity when it comes to makeshift sleds. We’ve come up with 17 DIY options. [Read more…] about Enjoy The Snow! 17 Easy Do-It-Yourself Sleds

Posted by Laura on November 9, 2024 | Updated November 8, 2024 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Groupon Makes Holiday Gifting Easy & Affordable

It’s never too early to think about gift ideas for the holidays, especially if it means saving money. Stuck on what to give? Groupon has the perfect fix for even the toughest-to-shop-for: unforgettable experiences, flexible gift cards, and unique surprises. Say goodbye to gift anxiety and hello to stress-free shopping! [Read more…] about Groupon Makes Holiday Gifting Easy & Affordable

Posted by Laura on November 8, 2024 | Updated December 5, 2024 Filed Under: Entertainment · Kids Fun · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Free Customer Appreciation Cookout at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s

Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are hosting Customer Appreciation Cookouts on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy free hot dogs, prepared by the outfitters, and beverages, while supplies last. All three metro locations are participating including Bass Pro Shop at Northfield and Cabela’s in Lone Tree and Thornton. [Read more…] about Free Customer Appreciation Cookout at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s

Posted by Laura on August 4, 2024 | Updated August 4, 2024 Filed Under: Food & Drink · Sports & Recreation

10 Best Easy Hikes Near Denver

With hiking weather officially here, it’s time to tie on your sneakers and take to the trails in and around Denver. Whether your weekend hike involves little kids and newly-minted walkers, friends recovering from an injury or someone who just can’t hike a 14er (yet), these easy Denver-area hikes are the perfect way to get out in nature without overdoing it. [Read more…] about 10 Best Easy Hikes Near Denver

Posted by Linnea on June 13, 2024 | Updated June 13, 2024 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation

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