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 13 to August 2, 2026. There’s plenty for families to do and see, including entertainment, an Artisan’s Marketplace and themed weekends. [Read more…] about Free Children’s Admission & Military Appreciation Over July 4th Weekend! How to Get Discounted Tickets for 2026 Colorado Renaissance Festival This Summer
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Enjoy Unlimited Game Play for Just $2.50 at Dave & Buster’s on Fourth of July
Game on! This year, the 4th of July marks 250 years of freedom for America. And Dave & Buster’s is celebrating with a big bang of a deal! Families on a budget looking for lots of fun-packed action (and air-conditioning!) on the patriotic holiday should head to the popular entertainment complex. Enjoy the day by playing lots high-tech, interactive games — many based on hit movies and characters. [Read more…] about Enjoy Unlimited Game Play for Just $2.50 at Dave & Buster’s on Fourth of July
Anythink Libraries Summer Community Concert Series Runs July Through September
Anythink Libraries continues its Community Concert Series this summer. It transform parks and public spaces into neighborhood celebrations filled with live music, dancing and community connection. The three-concert series will feature internationally acclaimed and Colorado-based musicians performing world music, Latin rock and cumbia-inspired sounds in Northglenn, Arvada and Thornton from July through September. [Read more…] about Anythink Libraries Summer Community Concert Series Runs July Through September
Landmark Theatres Celebrates Fourth of July with ‘The Firework Bundle’ Movie Deal for 4 Days
Going to the movies in the summer has always been a go-to activity for friends and family. There’s something magical about munching on popcorn in a darkened (and air-conditioned!) movie theater watching the latest summer blockbuster on the big screen. And frugal film fans can spark big savings at Landmark Theatres this Fourth of July weekend. [Read more…] about Landmark Theatres Celebrates Fourth of July with ‘The Firework Bundle’ Movie Deal for 4 Days
See Movie Preview in Reserved Seats – ‘The Invite’
In The Invite, Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places. Have they reignited the spark or lit the match that burns it all down? Directed by Olivia Wilde, the film stars Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton. [Read more…] about See Movie Preview in Reserved Seats – ‘The Invite’
Enjoy Intimate Candlelight Concerts. Get Extra 10% Off Tickets
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Maybe you’ve heard about Candlelight Concerts around the metro Denver area. These special events not only provide a multi-sensory musical experience, but also include a depth of repertoire and breadth of genres, from classical and jazz to show tunes and pop music. And now’s your chance to get 10% off tickets using our special promo code. [Read more…] about Enjoy Intimate Candlelight Concerts. Get Extra 10% Off Tickets
Last Day! Enter to Win Family 4-Pack of Tickets to Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Get ready to rev your engines, Denver! Following the success of Glow-N-Fire (winner of the Pollstar Family Show of the Year award!), Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live is thrilled to continue the momentum by introducing an all-new truck to the tour: Rhinomite — the dynamite Rhino themed truck. Charging horn-first into challenges, Rhinomite is on a mission to destroy the competition. [Read more…] about Last Day! Enter to Win Family 4-Pack of Tickets to Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Alameda Connects Celebrates Historical Milestones with Free Outdoor Screening of ‘Hamilton’
Celebrate the nation’s 250th and Colorado’s 150th milestones with a special evening in the park!
History comes alive as Alameda Connects presents a FREE outdoor screening of the acclaimed musical Hamilton on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6 p.m. in O’Kane Park (7101 W. 1st Ave.) in Lakewood to kick off Independence Day week. [Read more…] about Alameda Connects Celebrates Historical Milestones with Free Outdoor Screening of ‘Hamilton’
Denver Film Society and Denver Arts & Venues Host Sunset Cinema Series
A fun night under the stars! Sunset Cinema returns to The Denver Performing Arts Complex (at the intersection of 14th and Curtis St.) This summer, the Denver Film Society has a great lineup of films made possible by Denver Arts & Venues and pre-show entertainment presented by fantastic local groups. Admission is FREE.
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AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp: 8 Weeks of Family-Friendly Flicks with Cheap Tickets
Summertime is all about camping! However, you don’t need to camp outdoors to have fun. Families can camp out at AMC Theatres this summer for lots of fun and adventure. Families can enjoy lots of family-friendly movies at a discounted price. The largest theatrical exhibitor in the U.S. is bringing back its AMC Summer Movie Camp for summer 2026. [Read more…] about AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp: 8 Weeks of Family-Friendly Flicks with Cheap Tickets
Ticket Deal – 50% Off! Colorado Music Festival Is Affordable Way To Hear Magnificent Music
The Colorado Music Festival brings magnificent music right to the heart of Colorado. Under the guidance of renowned conductor Peter Oundjian, the Festival fills the summer with uplifting evenings in Boulder’s historic, all-wood Chautauqua Auditorium from July 9 to August 9, 2026. General admission tickets start at $40. Youth and student tickets are $10. Read on for a special promo code to get 50% off tickets! [Read more…] about Ticket Deal – 50% Off! Colorado Music Festival Is Affordable Way To Hear Magnificent Music
Enjoy Landmark Theatres’ Family Friendly Film Series with $2 Tickets — 3 Screenings Every Week
As if you need another reason to seek out air-conditioning during the summer heat, Landmark Theatres is now offering families one more option for an inexpensive cinematic adventure with its Family Friendly Film Series for Summer 2026 — from June 20 to August 12, 2026. Best of all (besides the air-conditioning!), tickets are only $2. [Read more…] about Enjoy Landmark Theatres’ Family Friendly Film Series with $2 Tickets — 3 Screenings Every Week
Englewood SunSET Free Concert Series Thursdays in July
Popular local musicians take to the stage at CityCenter Englewood Amphitheater on Thursdays in July for the SunSET Concert Series from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Concert-goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic to this FREE outdoor event. There will also be food trucks at each performance. [Read more…] about Englewood SunSET Free Concert Series Thursdays in July
What’s Playing This Week? 88 Drive-In Theatre Offers Unique Family Fun Every Night This Summer at Blockbuster Price
See important outside food & drinks update below! Honk! Honk! When anyone thinks of going to the movies, it’s not often they’re referring to a drive-in theater. Simply because they no longer exist in large numbers across America. Luckily, the Mile High City has a little bit of nostalgia left with the 88 Drive-In Theatre (8780 Rosemary St.) in Commerce City — the only drive-in movie theatre in the Denver metro area. [Read more…] about What’s Playing This Week? 88 Drive-In Theatre Offers Unique Family Fun Every Night This Summer at Blockbuster Price
Get Movie Ticket to See New ‘Moana’ ($15 Value) & Collectible Cup for $1 This Summer
Moana fans will definitely want to sail over to Subway this summer! Fans and families are excited for the highly anticipated live-action reimagining of the popular family film from Disney, which opens in theaters on July 10, 2026. Whether rediscovering Moana’s story or introducing a new generation to the adventure, Subway is helping families see the new movie without causing major waves in their budget. [Read more…] about Get Movie Ticket to See New ‘Moana’ ($15 Value) & Collectible Cup for $1 This Summer
Edgewater Music Festival on June 20. Food and Music To Help Habitat For Humanity
The Edgewater Music Festival — formerly known as the Blues & BBQ Festival — is set for Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Citizens Park in Edgewater, from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. No matter the moniker, nearly three decades the festival has been raising money for Habitat for Humanity and other programs that benefit affordable housing. [Read more…] about Edgewater Music Festival on June 20. Food and Music To Help Habitat For Humanity
Enjoy Monday Movie Madness at Infinity Park for 2026 This Summer + Fireworks Show!
The first movie of the summer was rescheduled for tonight, Monday, June 15! Stars in the sky and action on the big screen make for the perfect summer night for family fun in the park. Glendale is again hosting its popular Monday Movie Madness at Infinity Park in 2026. Admission is FREE. Bring your own lawn chairs or big blanket and secure your spot for a relaxing summer night in Colorado under the stars. Don’t forget to pack some candy and snacks, too! [Read more…] about Enjoy Monday Movie Madness at Infinity Park for 2026 This Summer + Fireworks Show!
MoJaBlu Concert Series at Conservatory Green in Northfield on Thursdays
Central Park jazzes up the community on select Thursdays from June 11 through July 30, 2026, with an evening of Motown, jazz and blues at Conservatory Green in Northfield. The MoJaBlu Concert Series is FREE and open to the public. All concerts run from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Here are this year’s headliners: [Read more…] about MoJaBlu Concert Series at Conservatory Green in Northfield on Thursdays
Colorado Music Festival Performs Free Family Concert on July 12. Get Tickets Now!
The Colorado Music Festival offers a summer of classical music-filled days and nights at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder. On Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the Festival performs its FREE Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf. Tickets sell quickly for this event which is why we are posting it now.
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Avanti Food & Beverage Hosts Outdoor Movie Nights This Summer
Dinner and a movie are the perfect fit, whether it’s date night or hanging with friends — even more perfect under a summer evening sky. Avanti Food & Beverage hosts a FREE Outdoor Movie Nights every Thursday at 8:30 p.m. with a movie classic on its 30-foot screen — from April 30 to September 3, 2026. [Read more…] about Avanti Food & Beverage Hosts Outdoor Movie Nights This Summer