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Barnyard Critter Day at Longmont’s Agricultural Heritage Center June 22

Learn about the roles that chickens, pigs, horses, sheep and other animals play on a working farm at Barnyard Critter Day on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Boulder County Parks & Open Space hosts the FREE event from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Agricultural Heritage Center in Longmont. [Read more…] about Barnyard Critter Day at Longmont’s Agricultural Heritage Center June 22

Posted by Laura on June 16, 2025 | Updated June 13, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Things To Do

Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express: Enjoy $1 Family-Friendly Flicks for 9 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: Enjoy $1 Family-Friendly Flicks for 9 Weeks

Posted by Bryan on June 9, 2025 | Updated June 17, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

This Weekend! Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival In Golden Triangle Neighborhood June 7 & 8

chalkOver a span of 48+ hours, 200 professional, amateur and student artists will use chalk to paint thousands of square feet of raw pavement into re-creations of masterpieces, modern art and their own original pieces during the Denver Chalk Art Festival in the Denver Golden Triangle District. The FREE festival, Saturday & Sunday, June 7 & 8, 2025, transforms streets and sidewalks into a temporary outdoor art museum. [Read more…] about This Weekend! Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival In Golden Triangle Neighborhood June 7 & 8

Posted by Laura on June 7, 2025 | Updated June 7, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Anythink Libraries Invites Locals to Create During mySummer 2025

Anythink Libraries,which serves Adams County, is putting artistic expression at the forefront of its annual mySummer initiative that runs from June 1 through July 31, 2025. New and returning Anythinkers are invited to discover their creative potential through a variety of FREE, hands-on programs, workshops and experiences designed to inspire the creative thinker in everyone. [Read more…] about Anythink Libraries Invites Locals to Create During mySummer 2025

Posted by Laura on May 31, 2025 | Updated May 30, 2025 Filed Under: Classes & Workshops · Family Activities · Things To Do

Hyland Hills Summer Concert Series at Clear Creek Valley Park

Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District amps up the season with its Summer Concert Series. The FREE and family-friendly event offers four concerts (one a month) in Clear Creek Valley Park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your own chairs (and a picnic if you wish). Along with the live music, there will be food trucks, beverages and fun stuff for the kids to do. [Read more…] about Hyland Hills Summer Concert Series at Clear Creek Valley Park

Posted by Laura on May 30, 2025 | Updated June 12, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do

Thornton’s Rhythms & Reels Fill Thursday Nights With Music & Movies

The city of Thornton’s Rhythms & Reels is a series of live concerts (rhythms) and movie screenings (reels) at various parks in Thornton throughout the spring and summer. This FREE family-friendly event combines the best of live musical entertainment and outdoor movie magic. The series takes place from May 31 to July 26, 2025. [Read more…] about Thornton’s Rhythms & Reels Fill Thursday Nights With Music & Movies

Posted by Laura on May 17, 2025 | Updated April 8, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do

DCPA Offers Affordable Behind-The-Scenes Tour for Theater Fans & Tourists

Curtain call for all theater lovers! Whether you’re a local theater lover or tourist visiting the Mile High City, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts has the perfect behind-the-scenes experience for all to enjoy. If you’ve ever wondered about the history of the DCPA or exactly how the magic comes to life on stage, you can enjoy an up-close experience with the Behind-The-Scenes tour. [Read more…] about DCPA Offers Affordable Behind-The-Scenes Tour for Theater Fans & Tourists

Posted by Bryan on March 12, 2025 | Updated March 11, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do

11 Movies Available! AMC Theatres Offers Fan Faves Series with Discounted Tickets

Let’s go to the movies! With so many watching everything on a small screen nowadays, fewer people are going to the movies to experience the big screen. However, there is something special about sitting in a darkened theatre and munching on buttery popcorn. When the lights go down, the film begins to flicker and the high-quality audio surrounds you, you’re transported to another world. [Read more…] about 11 Movies Available! AMC Theatres Offers Fan Faves Series with Discounted Tickets

Posted by Bryan on February 19, 2025 | Updated April 13, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · 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

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

Posted by Bryan on January 21, 2025 | Updated January 21, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do

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.
[Read more…] about Ways To Save at Christmas at Gaylord Rockies, Including Up To 24% Off ICE!

Posted by MHOTC Staff on December 5, 2024 | Updated December 5, 2024 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do

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.

[Read more…] about Next Free Day at Denver Museum of Nature & Science on Monday, September 30

Posted by Bryan on September 24, 2024 | Updated September 20, 2024 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

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

popcornHarkins 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

Posted by Bryan on September 21, 2024 | Updated September 23, 2024 Filed Under: Entertainment · Expired · Family Activities · Things To Do

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

Posted by Bryan on September 9, 2024 | Updated September 10, 2024 Filed Under: Family Activities · Food & Drink · Kids Fun

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. 
[Read more…] about See Live Black-Footed Ferrets at Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge

Posted by Laura on August 20, 2024 | Updated August 19, 2024 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Celestial Seasonings’ Tea Factory Tour. Now $6 Admission

Ya gotta love a place whose address is on Sleepytime Drive. So no surprise Celestial Seasonings offers tours of its Boulder-based tea production plant. Tours take about 45 minutes and cost $6 per person. After a 13-minute video intro to the history of tea and close-up view of tea processing, you’ll get to walk through the largest, most modern tea factory in the United States. The highlight: a whiff of the Mint Room — guaranteed to clear the sinuses. [Read more…] about Celestial Seasonings’ Tea Factory Tour. Now $6 Admission

Posted by Laura on August 5, 2024 | Updated November 23, 2025 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun

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

Posted by Bryan on July 22, 2024 | Updated July 22, 2024 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

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

Posted by Laura on June 19, 2024 | Updated June 18, 2024 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities

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.
[Read more…] about Totally Free Books For All Ages at BookGive Summer Give-Away. Take As Many As You Want!

Posted by Laura on May 19, 2024 | Updated May 18, 2024 Filed Under: Family Activities · Services · Shopping

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

Posted by Bryan on May 18, 2024 | Updated April 13, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do

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