Experience the ultimate summer adventure with Summer Rec Kidz, Denver Parks & Recreation’s brand-new, FREE day camp for kids ages 8 to 12. The free program runs Monday to Friday from June 10 through August 9, 2024, (except city holidays: June 19 and July 4 & 5). Camp is from 9 a.m. to noon and kids have the option to stay for MY Denver programming from noon to 4 p.m. Registration is required! [Read more…] about Free Summer Day Camp For Denver Kids
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Money-Maker: Free Tours of the U.S. Mint of Denver. Here’s What You Need To Know
Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you’ve ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back pocket. Established in 1863, the U.S. Mint of Denver produces 50 million coins a day, each one stamped with a little “D.” FREE tours show every step in the process of turning dull, blank metal slugs into shiny pocket change. [Read more…] about Money-Maker: Free Tours of the U.S. Mint of Denver. Here’s What You Need To Know
Michaels Hosts Free Sunday MakeBreak Craft Events — New Dates Announced
Get creative with your family fun budget! If you’re feeling “crafty” over the weekend, head to Michaels for a fun Sunday afternoon with the family. The popular craft store’s Sunday MakeBreak events offer a creative outlet for kids of all ages at no cost. Best of all, all of the supplies necessary for each project are included in the weekly class — just bring your creativity! [Read more…] about Michaels Hosts Free Sunday MakeBreak Craft Events — New Dates Announced
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
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.)
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
Free Young Eagles Flights For Kids In The Denver Area. Kids Get Their First Airplane Ride
Does your child love all things having to do with airplanes? Now they can become junior birdmen on a FREE flight designed just for kids. For the past 30 years the EAA Young Eagles program has been giving children ages 8 to 17 the chance to fly for FREE. According to the website, “It’s the only program of its kind, with the sole mission to introduce and inspire kids in the world of aviation.” This nationwide program has given more than 2.3 million children the chance to fly. [Read more…] about Free Young Eagles Flights For Kids In The Denver Area. Kids Get Their First Airplane Ride
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
Free Holiday Ghost Tours In Downtown Denver
Dinner and Ghosts typically offers personalized nighttime tours of Denver’s haunted locations, including cocktails and/or dinner. But you don’t have to drop a bundle to be spooked. The company’s Scaredy Cats Tour is designed for those who like ghost stories but are a little afraid of the dark. This one is for the kids or maybe just the kid at heart totally free, so you can bring everyone. [Read more…] about Free Holiday Ghost Tours In Downtown Denver
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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Free Home Depot Kids ‘How To Workshop’
Kids can learn do-it-yourself skills and craft a fun item for themselves or to give to someone special by attending Home Depot’s FREE “How-To-Workshop” on the first Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to noon at all stores. The classes promote tool safety for kids ages 5 to 12, as well as encourage some quality time between parent and child. [Read more…] about Free Home Depot Kids ‘How To Workshop’