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
Family Activities
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
Landmark Theatres Offers ‘Discount Tuesdays’ with $7 Tickets — Membership Now Required
Lights! Camera! Discounts! If you love independent films, you know it’s extremely rare to get any discounts on tickets at Landmark Theatres. They offer a matinée discount on shows before 6 p.m. on weekdays and for the first show on weekends, but it’s just for a buck or two. That’s what makes the chain’s Discount Tuesdays worthy of the spotlight for frugal film fanatics. [Read more…] about Landmark Theatres Offers ‘Discount Tuesdays’ with $7 Tickets — Membership Now Required
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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History Colorado Center
Founded in 1876, Colorado has a lot of backstory, and History Colorado Center aims to tell those truths through art, installations, information and artifacts.
But it’s not just a museum dedicated to history, the institution aims to educate and open the minds of everyone who crosses its threshold. Plus, it’s really fun at the same time. [Read more…] about History Colorado Center
Enjoy ‘Blockbuster Bring Backs’ Series at Harkins Theatres — Including ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
With summer unofficially over, many are going to miss enjoying one of the season’s great pastimes — going to the movies! However, Harkins Theatres is bringing back 10 blockbusters from recent months to the big screen for just two weeks with its Blockbuster Bring Backs series. It’s the perfect opportunity to experience a fan-favorite flick the way it was meant to be experienced…on the big screen! [Read more…] about Enjoy ‘Blockbuster Bring Backs’ Series at Harkins Theatres — Including ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
See 3 Movies Every Week for $21.95 Each Month with AMC Theatres’ Stubs A-List
AMC Theatres’ highest tier in its loyalty program Stubs A-List offers blockbuster savings for frugal film fanatics. Going to the movies can quickly become an expensive adventure, when you add up the cost of tickets and concessions. However, the movie theater chain is making it more economical for those who frequent the movies often.
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Harkins Theatres Presents ‘80s Film Series with $5 Tickets
If you grew up in the 80s (or are just a fan or pop culture), you’ll want to get tickets for Harkins Theatres’ new film series. Customers can don their neon, leg warmers and big hair at the chain’s ‘80s Film Series. From August 13 to September 7, film fanatics can experience their favorite ‘80s classic films back on the big screen for only $5 each. [Read more…] about Harkins Theatres Presents ‘80s Film Series with $5 Tickets
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Is there anyone who attended school in metro Denver who has not been to the remarkable Denver Museum of Nature & Science in City Park?
On weekday mornings during the school year, a fleet of yellow buses park outside while youngsters explore the dinosaur skeletons, the brilliant minerals, artifacts from space exploration or a myriad of other collections. [Read more…] about Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Four Mile Historic Park
Take a step back in time at Four Mile Historic Park, Denver’s oldest standing structure and surrounding 12-acre history park. The site is open for tours Wednesday through Sunday and offers educational programming throughout the year.
Visitors can tour the historic house, meet the horses, goats, and chickens, and learn about the craftsmanship of the historic barns and outbuildings.
Nestled on the banks of Cherry Creek, the Four Mile House was the last stop coming west to Denver along the Cherokee Trail.
A welcome site for weary travelers, it was a place to wash off the trail dust, eat a home-cooked meal, or spend the night before heading in to Denver.
Today, Four Mile Historic Park showcase’s Colorado’s rich history and allow you to experience “where the American West comes to life!”
Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 720-865-0800
Museum & Park Public Hours
January to May:
Friday to Sunday: Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
June to December:
Wednesday to Sunday: Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission Prices
Adults (18-64): $8
Seniors (65+) & Military (with ID): $7
Youth (7-17): $6
6 & Under: FREE
Four Mile Historic Park Members: FREE
Admission includes a variety of family activities, such as gold panning, farm chores, and prairie games.
SCFD Free Days are generally held the fourth Friday of every month. You can go here to reserve a ticket for Free Day admission.
Information: info@fourmilepark.org
Get Free Local Attraction Passes Through Arapahoe Libraries
The Arapahoe Libraries offers FREE Exploration Passes good for admission to 15 Denver area museums and attractions. Passes are available in limited quantities each day and grants admission for up to 7 people (some are fewer, so be sure to check the pass for specifics) to these places at no cost. You can book passes up to 30 days in advance. [Read more…] about Get Free Local Attraction Passes Through Arapahoe Libraries
Landmark Theatres Hosts Retro Replay Film Classics with $7 Tickets — August is “Happy Birthday, Mr. Hitchcock”
Landmark Theatres is presenting a new classic film series, Retro Replay — perfect for frugal film fanatics. Check out a different film every Tuesday, with a new theme every month. All shown at a blockbuster price! Tickets are only $7, so grab your fellow cinephiles and make it a weekly date. This month, the theme is “Happy Birthday, Mr. Hitchcock.”
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