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First Date for 2026 Coming Soon! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discount Tickets Through DCPAccess Program

Denver is a world-class city, when it comes to the arts and so much more. And, fortunately for theater lovers on a budget, the city makes the arts more affordable for all. Among the Denver Center for Performing Arts’ discount programs, the most popular is its DCPAccess. The much-loved program provides affordable access to its shows — even the occasional touring Broadway production. [Read more…] about First Date for 2026 Coming Soon! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discount Tickets Through DCPAccess Program

Posted by Bryan on December 29, 2025 | Updated December 29, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do

Celebration Days at Art Students League of Denver – Affordable Artmaking For The Whole Family

The Art Student League of Denver’s Celebration Days are the perfect way to get your family out of the house and into some art during winter break. Held on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve, these drop-in workshops are the perfect way to get your family to connect over creativity this holiday season! For just $10 per person, you can explore artmaking stations in six different media, from painting to printmaking and more. [Read more…] about Celebration Days at Art Students League of Denver – Affordable Artmaking For The Whole Family

Posted by Laura on December 27, 2025 | Updated December 26, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Things To Do

What’s Showing Christmas Day? Regal Cinemas Hosts Holiday Classics Series (25+ Movies!) with Discounted Tickets

The holidays are the perfect time to enjoy classic Christmas flicks with loved ones. Thanks to Regal Cinemas’ Holiday Classics Series, friends and family can do just that without breaking the holiday budget. From November 28 to December 31, 2025, the movie theater chain will feature a family-favorite holiday film every day for all to enjoy back on the big screen at select locations. [Read more…] about What’s Showing Christmas Day? Regal Cinemas Hosts Holiday Classics Series (25+ Movies!) with Discounted Tickets

Posted by Bryan on December 25, 2025 | Updated December 25, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do

Savor The Holidays at Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market. New Location This Year

In the cities Germany, Austria and the German-speaking part of Switzerland, vendors set up stalls in the plaza around the cathedral to sell charming gift items and all manner of holiday goodies. Denver’s 2025 Christkindl Market moves to its new home at Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus from Friday, November 21 through Tuesday, December 23, 2025. [Read more…] about Savor The Holidays at Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market. New Location This Year

Posted by Laura on December 18, 2025 | Updated December 18, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Shopping · Things To Do

Today! Visit The Village: Holiday Family Fun at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Bring New Toy or Gift For Free Entry

The Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Event Center is the site of holiday, family fun with Visit The Village on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday revelers of all ages came spend the day strolling through a local vendor village, making crafts, meeting with Santa, sliding down an inflatable tubing hill, enjoying children’s activities, food, beverages, and more. [Read more…] about Today! Visit The Village: Holiday Family Fun at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Bring New Toy or Gift For Free Entry

Posted by Laura on December 13, 2025 | Updated December 13, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Things To Do

Snow Days Opens For The Season at Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

A winter experience is taking over the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus. Snow Days comes to the Museum’s Joy Park from December 6 through February 16, 2025. It provides true, Colorado outdoor fun for children and their families. Spend your day gliding around the rink, sledding on REAL snow, sipping hot cocoa by a toasty fire and more. [Read more…] about Snow Days Opens For The Season at Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

Posted by Laura on December 4, 2025 | Updated December 3, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Things To Do

How to Enjoy Free Popcorn & $3 Soft Drinks at Harkins Theatres in 2026

These deals from Harkins Theatres definitely offer blockbuster savings for movie lovers! The regional theatre chain is now selling its popular 2026 Loyalty Cup. The program rewards frequent moviegoers with low-cost soft drinks throughout the year. Even if you don’t go to the movies often, the cup pays for itself in just a few visits. [Read more…] about How to Enjoy Free Popcorn & $3 Soft Drinks at Harkins Theatres in 2026

Posted by Bryan on November 15, 2025 | Updated November 15, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities

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

Mile High Youth Theatre Presents Theatre For Young Audiences

Mile High Youth Theatre’s (MHYT) new Theatre for Young Audiences program features performers ages 13 and up presenting shows for early elementary audiences. Productions tour to schools, libraries, and community spaces across Denver, bringing FREE live theatre directly to young audiences.​ Their latest show is The Velveteen Rabbit based on the book by Margery Williams. [Read more…] about Mile High Youth Theatre Presents Theatre For Young Audiences

Posted by Laura on October 25, 2025 | Updated October 22, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Win Denver Museum of Nature & Science Tickets To See ‘The Secret World of Elephants’

All winners have been drawn and notified. Elephants are among the most beloved creatures in the animal kingdom. Now you can discover the science behind nature’s most lovable giants, from how they “hear” through their feet to ways they contribute to daily life around the planet. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has a new temporary exhibit The Secret World of Elephants from October 24, 2025 to January 25, 2026. [Read more…] about Win Denver Museum of Nature & Science Tickets To See ‘The Secret World of Elephants’

Posted by Laura on October 21, 2025 | Updated October 23, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do

Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches Open In 2025

Corn mazes and pumpkin patches are abundant in September and October. Here’s a list of what we know is happening, along with any coupons or discounts. We’ve also included a handy map below , which should help you easily locate the attractions. Just click on the corn icon for more details. All attractions are open through October 31, unless otherwise noted. [Read more…] about Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches Open In 2025

Posted by Laura on October 21, 2025 | Updated October 21, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Things To Do

Fall Into Fun at Aurora’s Huge Fall Community Festival Oct. 25

Aurora’s Fall Into Fun festival is back on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aurora Municipal Center. The FREE event celebrates all things fall with live musical performances, a pumpkin patch, fun family-friendly activities and plenty of eats from local food trucks. [Read more…] about Fall Into Fun at Aurora’s Huge Fall Community Festival Oct. 25

Posted by Laura on October 15, 2025 | Updated September 27, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do

Michaels’ Sunday Kids Club Offers Free Family-Friendly Seasonal Crafting Event

Kids can be so crafty! Give children of any age art supplies and let their creativity flow. And Michaels‘ Sunday Kids Club offers a creative outlet for little crafty hands. The arts and crafts store hosts kids-oriented art projects on select Sundays throughout the year. Best of all for parents, the class doesn’t cost a dime and no clean up necessary afterward. [Read more…] about Michaels’ Sunday Kids Club Offers Free Family-Friendly Seasonal Crafting Event

Posted by Bryan on October 12, 2025 | Updated October 13, 2025 Filed Under: Classes & Workshops · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

New Dates Announced! Michaels Hosts Free Family-Friendly MakeBreak Craft Events

Get creative with your family fun budget! If you’re feeling “crafty”, head to Michaels for a fun weekend afternoon with the family. The popular store’s MakeBreak craft events offer a creative outlet for kids of all ages — an opportunity to make a fun seasonal craft to take home. Mark your calendar now, so you don’t miss out. [Read more…] about New Dates Announced! Michaels Hosts Free Family-Friendly MakeBreak Craft Events

Posted by Bryan on October 11, 2025 | Updated October 11, 2025 Filed Under: Classes & Workshops · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

17 Mile House Farm Open House on Oct. 11. Register Now For ‘Pollinator-Friendly Gardening’

The 17 Mile House is a 160-year old farm which served as a resting stop for pioneers traveling on the Cherokee/Smoky Hill wagon trails in the 1860s. You can visit for FREE during monthly Open House events. The next one is Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon. The October Open House theme looks at pollinator-friendly gardening. [Read more…] about 17 Mile House Farm Open House on Oct. 11. Register Now For ‘Pollinator-Friendly Gardening’

Posted by Laura on October 8, 2025 | Updated October 7, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Things To Do

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