Are you handy around the house? Celebrate Habitat for Humanity’s 50 years of impact and its longstanding partnership with Lowe’s. Join the home improvement store for fun, hands-on volunteer activities, including decorating materials that will be used in future Habitat home builds, at select locations (including Lakewood!) for one day only. [Read more…] about Lowe’s Celebrates Habitat for Humanity’s 50th with Family Fun Volunteer Event and 20% Discount
Family Activities
Wine and Revelry Weekend! How to Get Discounted Tickets for 2026 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 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 Wine and Revelry Weekend! How to Get Discounted Tickets for 2026 Colorado Renaissance Festival This Summer
Today! Kids Can Visit Denver Botanic Gardens for Free on Three Saturdays This Summer
The kiddos can enjoy all the Denver Botanic Gardens has to offer for FREE on three Saturdays this summer. The Gardens have announced Kids Free Summer Second Saturdays at both its York Street and Chatfield Farms locations. Children ages 3 to 15 (accompanied by an adult) get FREE general admission on the following Saturdays: June 13, July 11 and August 8, 2026. [Read more…] about Today! Kids Can Visit Denver Botanic Gardens for Free on Three Saturdays This Summer
Celebrate 15 Years of the PACE Center. Bubbles, Art & Outdoor Concert
Celebrate 15 years of the PACE Center with a FREE community celebration at Discovery Park in Parker on Thursday, July 16, 2026. From 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., enjoy an evening of family-friendly activities, including giant bubbles with The Bubble Guy, balloon art by Scott Howard, face painting by All About Fairies, live chalk art by Parker Artist Guild artist Rachel Hueske, interactive booths from local arts and community partners and more. [Read more…] about Celebrate 15 Years of the PACE Center. Bubbles, Art & Outdoor Concert
Discount Tickets Available at Costco! Water World Offers Ticket Discounts, Season Passes and More for Summer 2026
See bottom of the page for Costco savings! When the summer temperatures start to sizzle, a day at Water World (8801 N. Pecos St.) in Federal Heights is one of the best (and most fun!) ways to cool off in Colorado. Since opening in 1979 with the first two water slides in the state, the popular water park now boasts more than 50 water adventures, including a new area for 2026 — Summit Canyon! [Read more…] about Discount Tickets Available at Costco! Water World Offers Ticket Discounts, Season Passes and More for Summer 2026
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
Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express 2026: Enjoy $1 Family-Friendly Flicks for 11 Weeks
All aboard, bored kids! On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than a morning at the movies to keep the family entertained…and all in an air-conditioned theater. Regal Cinemas has scheduled 9 weeks of family-friendly flicks at select theaters for its popular (and budget-friendly!) Summer Movie Express. [Read more…] about Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express 2026: Enjoy $1 Family-Friendly Flicks for 11 Weeks
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
Tickets Still Available! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discounted Tickets with DCPAccess Program
As of this morning (July 10, 2026), discounted tickets are still available for four shows! 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 Tickets Still Available! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discounted Tickets with DCPAccess Program
Sie FilmCenter Hosts Saturday Morning Cartoons with All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Bar
What’s up, doc? For many, growing up meant Saturday mornings were exclusively for cartoons! There was nothing better than a big bowl of your favorite cereal, while watching Saturday morning cartoons on the TV in your pajamas. And the Sie FilmCenter (2510 E. Colfax Ave.) in Denver is bringing back the nostalgia on Saturday, July 11, 2026 — cereal, pajamas and fun included! [Read more…] about Sie FilmCenter Hosts Saturday Morning Cartoons with All-You-Can-Eat Cereal Bar
Enjoy Free Entrance to National Parks, Monuments & More Throughout 2026
Only 124 of our National Parks charge you to get in, but the U.S. National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to all of its more than 400 parks, monuments and other sites throughout 2026. Time to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Rocky Mountain National Park, virtually in the metro Denver/Boulder area’s backyard. There’s definitely lots to explore and experience in nature! [Read more…] about Enjoy Free Entrance to National Parks, Monuments & More Throughout 2026
Enjoy Family Fun at Movies at McGregor This Summer
With its expansive outdoor plaza serving as a bustling gathering space for baseball fans, foodies, festival goers and music lovers, there’s no end to the events hosted at McGregor Square throughout the year. Join the fun as the plaza showcases some of the best concerts, celebrations and events going on in the city. [Read more…] about Enjoy Family Fun at Movies at McGregor This Summer
Golden’s Movies & Music in the Park This Summer
This summer, Golden shines a little brighter at night! The town’s popular and FREE Movies & Music In The Park series plays at Parfet Park (10th St. & Washington Ave.) on select Fridays. Each night enjoy music and a family-friendly movie under the stars! The band takes the stage at 7 p.m. and the featured film, shown on a giant inflatable screen, starts at dusk — around 8:30 p.m.
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Enjoy Monday Movie Madness at Infinity Park for 2026 This Summer + Fireworks Show!
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!
Where to Enjoy Free & Cheap Outdoor (and Indoor!) Movies This Summer 2026
Two tickets, please! Going to the movies during the summer is just a given for families looking for blockbuster fun, especially when it’s in an air-conditioned theater or, better yet, under a beautiful Colorado evening sky. There are several FREE and cheap summer film series around town — perfect for seasonal fun on a budget. [Read more…] about Where to Enjoy Free & Cheap Outdoor (and Indoor!) Movies This Summer 2026
Colorado Rockies Game Day Giveaways, Theme Nights & Fireworks Schedule for 2026 Season
Take me out to the ballgame! The total Coors Field experience for fans usually includes a hot dog, popcorn or peanuts, an ice-cold beer (or soft drink) and a souvenir. And part of the fun of going to watch the Colorado Rockies play ball is when Coors Field offers a special giveaway or promo on select game days. This season, they’re giving away jerseys, bobbleheads, hats and more. [Read more…] about Colorado Rockies Game Day Giveaways, Theme Nights & Fireworks Schedule for 2026 Season
Enter to Win Family 4-Pack of Tickets to Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
Congratulations to our winner Viola! 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 Enter to Win Family 4-Pack of Tickets to Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live
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
17 Mile House Farm Open House on June 27. Register Now For ‘Quilts of Valor’
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, June 27, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon. The June Open House honors local veterans with the Quilts of Valor Foundation. [Read more…] about 17 Mile House Farm Open House on June 27. Register Now For ‘Quilts of Valor’