Half-price tickets for Denver Broncos’ eight home games (and two preseason games) for the 2024-25 season go on sale Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10 a.m. MT. Tickets may only be purchased online through Ticketmaster.com. Single game half-price tickets for the 2025 season start at $25. We suggest you bookmark the ticket page and get online before the sale begins. [Read more…] about Breaking News! Denver Broncos Half-Price Tickets Go on Sale at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 31
The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to all of its parks, monuments and other sites on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 27, 2025. The aspens of Rocky Mountain National Park, virtually in the metro Denver/Boulder area’s backyard, are showing the yellows and oranges, and the bull elk are bugling early in the morning and again in the afternoon and evening in one of the Rockies’ most fantastic wildlife experiences. [Read more…] about Free Entrance To All National Parks and More On September 27 — Reserve An Entry Time Slot Now
Two tickets, please! Frugal film fanatics have always known that Tuesday is the day to go to the movies, as many theatre chains offer discounted ticket prices. And, this summer, AMC Theatres is expanding the options to see the latest blockbuster at reduced admission with its “50% Off Wednesdays”. Now, bargain hunters have two days every week to enjoy blockbuster savings at the movies. [Read more…] about AMC Theatres Offers Half-Price Tickets Every Wednesday This Summer
At 157 years of age, the Boulder County Fair is Colorado’s oldest. Rodeos, a colorful midway with all manner of entertainment, a slew of kid’s activities, animal barns, a traditional carnival, music, kid’s area, crafts, food and more fill the fair calendar from Wednesday to Sunday, August 5 to 9, 2026. With parking, gate admission and most activities FREE, you can visit more than once. [Read more…] about Free and Affordable Fun at Boulder County Fair August 6-10
The Adams County Fair, which dates back to 1888 and is now the largest county fair in the state, runs Wednesday to Sunday, July 29 to August 2, 2026. Entry to the fairgrounds and most of the jam-packed schedule is FREE, but the Demolition Derby and main stage concerts are ticketed events (ranging from $20 to $32). [Read more…] about Adams County Fair is July 30 to August 3. Free Entry and Carnival Ride Deals
Denver’s Back To School Fest is bigger and better than ever as it kicks off the school year in style! The FREE event is Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the National Western Center. This is a great chance to gear up for the school year with free backpacks and school supplies, free breakfast, free haircuts and more. [Read more…] about Denver’s Back To School Fest, August 2 – Free Breakfast, Backpacks, Supplies, Haircuts, Games & More
The Audi Denver Littleton Twilight Criterium is back for 2025. On Saturday, August 2, 2025, the country’s top pro cyclists will race through Downtown Littleton. The race promises to be as thrilling as ever as part of The Gold Rush Omnium, a USA cycling sanctioned series of criterium races across the Denver Metro area. Along with races on the fast-paced 0.8 mile course, there are bike waves for all levels, an accessible ride, a family cruiser ride, and an Arts Festival featuring local vendors, crafts, live music, craft beer, and more. [Read more…] about 2025 Littleton Twilight Criterium Rolls Back Into Town On August 2
Looking for a chance to show off your smarts? Just looking for a fun no-brain game where you can win prizes. Here’s a list of upcoming Denver area trivia and bingo nights. Most are held on a regular weekly schedule. You’ll find them at bars, breweries, restaurants, musical halls, clubs and coffee shops. Keep reading for a day-by-day list of trivia and bingo nights around Denver, Boulder and beyond. [Read more…] about Updated Calendar & New Map Of Denver Area Trivia & Bingo Nights
Carousel of Happiness (20 Lakeview Dr.) is Nederland’s magical menagerie featuring 56 whimsical, hand-carved animals on a restored 1910 Looff carousel, turning to the music of a 1913 Wurlitzer ban organ. Rides are only $3. Frequent riders can purchase 10-ride punch cards for $25. [Read more…] about Carousel of Happiness Rides Cost $3; The Happiness is Free
Ktone Cares Foundation hosts a Neighborhood Pop-Up Block Party on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from noon to 5 p.m. at Well Power (3401 Eudora St.) in Denver. This is a family fun-filled FREE event with kids zone, obstacle course, food and merchandise vendors, community resource tables, music, face painting and balloon twisting. Plus, there will be a school backpack giveaway (first come, first served). [Read more…] about Ktone Cares Neighborhood Pop-Up Block Party July 26 – Food, Music, Games & Free Backpacks
As we hit the height of summer, the community is invited to a day filled with family-friendly entertainment, great food, and local fun at the ginormous Mile High Flea Market. Family Fun Fest is set for Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be family-friendly entertainment, face painting, balloon art, the DMNS Curiosity Cruiser, freebies, deals and more. [Read more…] about Family Fun Fest at Mile High Flea Market July 26
The Rocky Mountain PBS KIDS Fest is set for Saturday, July 19, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park in Northglenn. This event is FREE for the entire family. It features games, a scavenger hunt, photo ops with PBS characters, music, an art project and much more. [Read more…] about This Saturday! Rocky Mountain PBS Kids Fest In Northglenn July 19. Meet Clifford, Daniel Tiger & Others
Going to the theater can be expensive, so any opportunity to save money on tickets is music to the ears of theater lovers on a budget. And the next big musical coming to the Mile High City is Some Like It Hot. The Tony-winning musical comedy plays the Buell Theatre from July 8 to 20, 2025. Here’s an opportunity to get tickets on the cheap: [Read more…] about Second Lottery Now Open! How to Get Cheap Tickets for Hit Musical ‘Some Like It Hot’ in Denver
Colorado may be a landlocked state, but even if you don’t own a boat you can still jet around that cool city lake or paddle along the shores of a reservoir during the summer. There are an array of services and outfitters available right in and near Denver, from private boat owners and boat rental shops to marinas right by the water. [Read more…] about Cool Off! How To Get Out On The Water Around Denver, Even If You Don’t Own a Boat
Technology can be fun and allow for lots of creativity! However, it can also be very confusing on how navigate and use devices to their full potential. And, of course, many families use Apple products throughout their home and lives, including Macs, iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches. To help families and kids be as tech savvy as possible, Apple Stores offer many FREE classes and workshops. [Read more…] about Apple Stores Offer Free Helpful, Fun Workshops for Kids, Families & New Owners — Register Now
School is out and there’s tons of Front Range fun for families on a budget. Summer in Denver-Boulder brings free or cheap kids’ movies, free swimming at many rec center pools, a chance for kids to bowl free, behind-the-scenes tours, free days at museums and so much more.
Plus, living in beautiful Colorado, we have the foothills and mountains, which are always free. Here are 21+ FREE or cheap things for Denver-Boulder kids to do this summer. [Read more…] about 21+ Free & Cheap Things for Denver-Boulder Kids To Do This Summer
Summer is here and the water is calling. Even though Colorado is a land-locked state, there are plenty of places to take a dip, both in natural bodies of water and outdoor swimming pools. I’ve found 9 of the best places to swim in the Denver area, all with budget-minded water fans in mind. Make sure to double-check any pool schedule before going for any changes. [Read more…] about 9 Best Places to Go Swimming This Summer Around Denver
The Denver metro area is home to more than 700 public playgrounds — some small, some large, some broken-in and some freshly-built. Below are some of our favorites. Chances are you have never heard of these parks, but all are all well worth a visit even if you live a few miles away.
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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
Give back to the community by donating time and helping out at one of these many charities and public service organizations. The best part, volunteers can aid in areas that speak to them, be that with kids, animals, feeding people and so on, and sometimes get access to events and shows as well.
This list is meant to provide information on many of the local groups looking for volunteers, but keep in mind it’s always best to check in and find out what they need. [Read more…] about Ways To Volunteer In Denver