Family Activities

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

Where to Go for Discount Movies on Tuesdays in Denver

Two tickets for Tuesday, please! If you love the movies, but don’t have money to spend like a movie mogul, you definitely want to make Tuesday your go-to day for seeing the latest blockbuster on the big screen. Tuesday is a slow day at the box office. And that’s why many movie theater chains discount tickets for the day. As an added bonus, the crowds are much smaller, so it makes for a more enjoyable and quieter experience. [Read more…] about Where to Go for Discount Movies on Tuesdays in Denver

Ways To Save at Christmas at Gaylord Rockies, Including Up To 24% Off ICE!

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Find the holiday spirit this year at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, where one of the biggest holiday extravaganzas in the state takes place. We’re talking frozen sculptures, gingerbread house decorating, an elf academy, high-flying entertainment and so much more starting November 22, 2024. Tickets are on sale now and there are some great deals to be found through Groupon.
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Next Free Day at Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Monday, September 30

Our wonderful Denver Museum of Nature & Science offers the curious so much to see, do and explore. A visit can easily fill the entire day (or night) with wonder, knowledge and lots of fun. And, thanks to our city’s Scientific and Cultural Facilities District, you can expand your mind, not your wallet on the institution’s annual FREE Days. The next one is Monday, September 30, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Last Day! Harkins Theatres Celebrates 91st Anniversary with Two Blockbuster Deals This Weekend

Harkins Theatres is celebrating its 91st anniversary with two blockbuster deals. Going to the movies can be an expensive outing, especially for families. That makes these deals even more worthy of the spotlight. Even though everyone is watching movies on so many different platforms and devices nowadays, there’s still something special about going to an actual movie theater. [Read more…] about Last Day! Harkins Theatres Celebrates 91st Anniversary with Two Blockbuster Deals This Weekend

Birthday Chuck E. Cheese Offers New Kids’ Birthday Party Package for Under $100

Say cheese! Chuck E. Cheese is one of the most popular destinations for kids’ birthday parties — with more than half a million celebrations being held at the pizzeria annually. And, for families, it’s now more affordable than ever, thanks to the entertainment center’s all-new $99.99 for 6 Kids Birthday Party Package at participating locations. [Read more…] about Birthday Chuck E. Cheese Offers New Kids’ Birthday Party Package for Under $100

See Live Black-Footed Ferrets at Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge

A masked bandit roams Colorado. Actually, a number of them. See these desperados for yourself up-close and personal once a month at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge. This FREE event is from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. and is open to all. Join a naturalist and meet the Refuge’s black-footed ferrets.
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Governor’s Office Hosts Celebrate Colorado with 300+ Free & Discounted Activities Across State

As a way to thank Coloradans, the Governor’s Office is hosting Celebrate Colorado, a statewide celebration from July 26 to August 4, 2024, with FREE and discounted activities. The program is intended to encourage everyone to get out in their community and engage with neighbors, friends and family by enjoying the best our beautiful state has to offer. [Read more…] about Governor’s Office Hosts Celebrate Colorado with 300+ Free & Discounted Activities Across State

Watch Online Preview Of Movie ‘The Sneetches’ With Your Child And Get Paid For It

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Want to watch a new movie at home with your child…and get paid for it? Read on to learn how! Preview Free Movies is recruiting audiences for a private screening of the upcoming feature film, The Sneetches, on Saturday, June 22, 2024. The screenings will take place in your own home, on your laptop or desktop computer. [Read more…] about Watch Online Preview Of Movie ‘The Sneetches’ With Your Child And Get Paid For It

Totally Free Books For All Ages at BookGive Summer Give-Away. Take As Many As You Want!

BookGive Denver wants every person (adults and kids) to have free books they can keep and own. During its Summer Book Giveaway, you can fill a bag with books to read over the summer and not pay a penny! The books are totally FREE. and there is no limit on the number of books you can take. The outdoor event is Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the BookGive Denver service station.
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Regal Cinemas Hosts $5 Forever Favorites with Iconic Classics Back on the Big Screen

Great movies stay part of pop culture forever! More than just a great story, the iconic classics everyone loves become cultural touchstones. People everywhere are always talking about or quoting them and, of course, watching them over and over. And Regal Cinemas is offering a rare opportunity to experience many of them again on the big screen at a blockbuster price. [Read more…] about Regal Cinemas Hosts $5 Forever Favorites with Iconic Classics Back on the Big Screen

DCPA Launches Out-Of-This-World Experience with ‘Space Explorers: The Infinite’ — Get Ticket Bundle Discount

Get ready to blast off, Denver! Prepare yourself for a powerful immersive experience inspired by NASA missions aboard the International Space Station, thanks to the Denver Center for Performing Art’s new exhibition at the Stanley Marketplace (2501 Dallas St.) Space Explorers: The Infinite lands in Aurora from February 3 to May 5, 2024. [Read more…] about DCPA Launches Out-Of-This-World Experience with ‘Space Explorers: The Infinite’ — Get Ticket Bundle Discount

Best Ways To Entertain Kids On The Cheap This Winter Break

For Denver area parents the holidays are a special time full of cookies, Santa, twinkling lights, and quality time with the kids. A whole lot of quality time in fact, since most school-age children are home for at least two weeks during the season.

While we may think getting presents and doing special holiday things would entertain them, any seasoned mom or dad or caretaker knows there comes a time when you just need to get out of the house.

Don’t worry, you don’t have to spend a fortune on fancy play parks in order to have fun. There are plenty of cheap, FREE and exciting things to do. [Read more…] about Best Ways To Entertain Kids On The Cheap This Winter Break

Get Discounted Tickets for ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ on Halloween

Hey, Denver Swifties on a budget! Put on your favorite Taylor outfit (perfect for Halloween!) and experience her once-in-a-lifetime tour on the big screen at a bargain price. At this point, Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour is undoubtedly the biggest pop culture event in decades. And, unfortunately, many fans (including us! couldn’t get their hands on the highly coveted tickets to her Denver shows this past July. [Read more…] about Get Discounted Tickets for ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ on Halloween

Find Out How to See ‘Barbie’ for Just $2.25

Barbie was a huge hit! And, if you have yet to experience the cultural phenomenon (or want to see it again), now’s the time to see it without paying big bucks! The megahit has now grossed nearly $1.5 billion at the global box office. The film broke many records and had everyone buzzing (in pink!) for weeks. [Read more…] about Find Out How to See ‘Barbie’ for Just $2.25

Bryan Blathers: See the Ghost I Captured on Camera! (Plus, Get Discounted Ghost Tour Tickets.)

BOO! There are so many spooky things to do in Denver for Halloween. And one of the most fun is taking a ghost tour with friends and family! (Who knew Denver had so many haunts?) I took my first ghost tour in more than a decade and caught something on camera I never thought I would! [Read more…] about Bryan Blathers: See the Ghost I Captured on Camera! (Plus, Get Discounted Ghost Tour Tickets.)

Do You Have a “Haunted” House in Your Neighborhood? We’re Looking For Spectacular Spooky Halloween Decorations!

BOO! There’s no question, Halloween has become a monstrously huge holiday over the last decade. In fact, it’s probably only second to Christmas in decorations and having lots of zealous fans. And that means many families go all out, when it comes to decorating their house — skeletons, lights, jack-o-lanterns, music and more. [Read more…] about Do You Have a “Haunted” House in Your Neighborhood? We’re Looking For Spectacular Spooky Halloween Decorations!

The Museum for Black Girls Opens in Denver — Enjoy Discounted Admission on Wednesdays

The Museum for Black Girls is returning to Denver and opening on the 16th Street Mall this fall. Founded in 2019, the attraction offers visitors multiple immersive exhibits, including the popular golden salon chair, floral room, blue magic couch and a tribute to superstar Beyoncé. The fully immersive museum experience is for girls and women of all ages. [Read more…] about The Museum for Black Girls Opens in Denver — Enjoy Discounted Admission on Wednesdays

Tonight! Chuck E. Cheese Gives Away 500+ Kids’ Birthday Party Packages

One of the most popular places for kids’ birthday parties, Chuck E. Cheese, is debuting its first-ever Big Day of Birthdays to celebrate the time of year with the most birthdays. According to reports, the most common birthday in the U.S. is September 9. In fact, the entire top 10 list is made of September birthdays — between September 9 and 20. [Read more…] about Tonight! Chuck E. Cheese Gives Away 500+ Kids’ Birthday Party Packages

How to Get Discounted Tickets for ‘Barbie’, ‘Oppenheimer’ & Other Summer Blockbusters

Summer is definitely the season for going to the movies! And the whole world is turning pink for the megahit Barbie. However, frugal film fans know that it’s really all about the green, when going to the movies — saving money at the box office! With so many entertainment options nowadays, going to an actual movie theater can be an expensive adventure. [Read more…] about How to Get Discounted Tickets for ‘Barbie’, ‘Oppenheimer’ & Other Summer Blockbusters

Junkyard Social Club – Unique Playground For Kids & Parents

Imagine a place where everything is made out of trash. Or more, really cool stuff that other people may look at as trash. With a towering, life-sized giraffe constructed of random things, giant swings, toy trains, digging tools and plenty of arts, crafts and things to explore, Junkyard Social Club in Boulder has become a magical place for kids and parents alike. [Read more…] about Junkyard Social Club – Unique Playground For Kids & Parents

Colorado Welcomes World’s Largest Indoor Inflatable Park Bounce Empire

Colorado is now home to the world’s largest indoor inflatable park! Bounce Empire (1380 S. Public Rd.) is a 50,000-square-foot indoor bounce house theme park in Lafayette — just 15 minutes from Denver or Boulder. With more than 50 attractions for kids of all ages (including adults!), the attraction is a must-do for families looking for a fun and unique adventure for all to enjoy! [Read more…] about Colorado Welcomes World’s Largest Indoor Inflatable Park Bounce Empire

Check Out Colorado State Parks Pass From Libraries To Visit Parks For Free

How many of Colorado’s 42 state parks have you visited? Now you and your family can visit any or all of them for FREE. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has teamed up with the Colorado State Library to offer the Check-Out Colorado program. Each of 287 libraries (including public, military and college/university libraries) has seven-day hang-tag park passes good for entrance to all Colorado state parks, and they can be reserved and checked-out just as books can. [Read more…] about Check Out Colorado State Parks Pass From Libraries To Visit Parks For Free

Michaels Hosts Kids Club Winter Workshop –12 Free Online Classes

The holidays are the perfect time to get crafty, especially for little ones. Families can be creative and have lots of holiday family fun, whether making decorations for the home or gifts for loved ones. And Michaels is sparking lots of imagination by hosting a Kids Club Winter Workshop — 12 days of FREE online classes (for ages 6 and up.)

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