Live theatre is a treat that shouldn’t be reserved for adults. The Mizel Arts and Culture Center’s Denver Children’s Theatre creates a theatrical experience for kids unlike any other in the city. The next performance is Charlotte’s Web. Public performances will take place on Sunday, February 23, March 2, 9 & 16, 2025, at 10 a.m. The one on February 23 is FREE. [Read more…] about Denver Children’s Theatre Presents Shows Just For Kids. Feb. 23 is Free
Things To Do
New Date! Harkins Theatres Hosts ‘Secret Cinema’ Series with Discounted Tickets
Shhh…Harkins Theatres has a big secret for movie fans who love a good mystery! And you’ll have to head to the theatre to find out more about Harkins Secret Cinema. Harkins Theatres is offering a new kind of moviegoing experience – a secret screening! It’s an opportunity to see a new movie on the big screen before its official release date…and at a blockbuster price. [Read more…] about New Date! Harkins Theatres Hosts ‘Secret Cinema’ Series with Discounted Tickets
Denver Zoo Lets Kids In For Free Through December
Just in time for winter break and the prediction of mild temperatures, Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance is offering Kids Free December presented by Primrose Schools. All children ages 15 and younger receive FREE daytime admission through December 31, 2024 to experience more than 2,500 animals across DZCA’s 80-acre campus, and popular habitats, including Toyota Elephant Passage, Benson Predator Ridge, Down Under and recently renovated Tropical Discovery. [Read more…] about Denver Zoo Lets Kids In For Free Through December
Visit Aurora History Museum
The Aurora History Museum may not be on your radar, but it’s a gem. Filled with artifacts and documents pertaining to the history of Aurora and Colorado, the Museum is a treasure trove of fun things to explore with both permanent exhibits (including a 1913 trolley) and temporary ones. Even better, admission is just $5 for adults and $1 for children. [Read more…] about Visit Aurora History Museum
Original Aurora Walking Tour This Saturday
Chris Geddes, Aurora’s Historic Preservation Specialist, is leading a one-hour walking tour of historic architecture on Galena Street in Aurora. The FREE tour on Saturday, December 14, 2024, leaves from Centennial House at 1 p.m. Come before the tour to see Centennial House and grab some hot cider and cocoa. Reserve your spot here.
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Best Places For Outdoor Ice Skating In & Around Denver
Get out on the ice and skate around this winter. Plenty of places across the Front Range have outdoor ice rinks, perfect for gliding, twirling, or, if you’re a first timer or haven’t done it in a while, holding on for dear life while children zip by you.
Many of these places offer skate helpers for little kids, and all have skate rentals available. Of course, feel free to bring your own skates. At some locations donning your own laces means FREE skating. [Read more…] about Best Places For Outdoor Ice Skating In & Around 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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Save 25% Off Select Swallow Hill Music Concerts
Swallow Hill Music is known for its top-notch concerts and music education programs. Now through December 31, use the promo code MUSICLOVER to get up to 25% off tickets to select shows in January and February that feature a mix of emerging and tried-and-true artists from Colorado and beyond. You can buy tickets here. [Read more…] about Save 25% Off Select Swallow Hill Music Concerts
Celebrate The Holidays At DeLaney Farm In Aurora
Celebrate the holidays in the 1930s with a glimpse into Aurora’s past at the DeLaney Farm Historic Site on Saturday, December 7, 2024. From 9 a.m. to noon during the Holiday Open House, see holiday decorations, participate in scavenger hunts and crafts, have some hot chocolate, look inside the round barn & Gully home, and learn about Aurora’s agricultural past. [Read more…] about Celebrate The Holidays At DeLaney Farm In Aurora
Awesome! MAX Black Friday Deal – $2.99 Per Month For 6 Months
Outstanding! The best deal on streaming service Max is happening now over Black Friday through Cyber Monday 2024. New subscribers or eligible returning subscribers can get Max for only $2.99 a month for 6 months. If you’ve been thinking about cutting cable service or just want to add another streaming service at a dirt-cheap price, you can’t beat this Max Black Friday deal. [Read more…] about Awesome! MAX Black Friday Deal – $2.99 Per Month For 6 Months
Colfax Ave Holiday Tree Lighting Kicks Off a New Holiday Tradition
This holiday season, Colfax Avenue is stepping into the spotlight with the Inaugural Colfax Ave Holiday Tree Lighting — and it’s doing so in grand fashion. Standing tall in Park Ave Park, the live holiday tree measures an impressive 78 feet, surpassing the iconic Rockefeller Center tree by four feet. The official tree lighting is set for Saturday, November 30, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. [Read more…] about Colfax Ave Holiday Tree Lighting Kicks Off a New Holiday Tradition
4th Graders & Families: Free Entry To All National Parks
Just a reminder that there is still time to get your passes and enjoy our national parks this winter, spring and summer. If you have a fourth grade student in your family, you are in luck. The Every Kid Outdoors initiative means all fourth grade students and their families get FREE admission to national parks and other federal lands and waters for a full year – September 2024 through August 31, 2025. [Read more…] about 4th Graders & Families: Free Entry To All National Parks
Free Skating Party at Pindustry On Ice Grand Opening
For the second year, Pindustry on Ice will transform Pindustry’s 16,000 square foot rooftop into a winter wonderland featuring ice skating, the popular Olympic sport curling, and a winter-themed food and beverage menu. Pindustry on Ice will run from November 22, 2024, through March 17, 2025. The season kicks off with a FREE grand opening party on Friday, November 22, 2024 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. [Read more…] about Free Skating Party at Pindustry On Ice Grand Opening
Canceled: Loveland’s Winter Wonderlights Illuminate The Season
This event has been canceled and replaced with other community events. Loveland gets a bit brighter this holiday season with Winter Wonderlights. This FREE walkable lighting attraction in the Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra is open Saturday, November 23 and runs through Wednesday, January 1, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. nightly.
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Enjoy The Snow! 17 Easy Do-It-Yourself Sleds
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Wow! That was quite a snow storm! Despite the snow-packed roads and slippery sidewalks, for many, this is an excuse to go sledding. Even if it is just down that narrow median in front of your home, you can get sliding. Maybe you’re one of the lucky few with a store-bought sled and the envy of the sledding hill crowd.
If not, don’t despair. Coloradans are famous for their ingenuity when it comes to makeshift sleds. We’ve come up with 17 DIY options. [Read more…] about Enjoy The Snow! 17 Easy Do-It-Yourself Sleds
Groupon Makes Holiday Gifting Easy & Affordable
It’s never too early to think about gift ideas for the holidays, especially if it means saving money. Stuck on what to give? Groupon has the perfect fix for even the toughest-to-shop-for: unforgettable experiences, flexible gift cards, and unique surprises. Say goodbye to gift anxiety and hello to stress-free shopping! [Read more…] about Groupon Makes Holiday Gifting Easy & Affordable
DCPA Needs Volunteers for Current Theatre Season — Benefits Include Free Tickets!
If you love the theatre and are feeling generous with your time, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts has the perfect opportunity for you. As the DCPA stages the 2024/25 theatre season, the nonprofit organization is looking for volunteers to support its locally produced Theatre Company, Theatre for Young Audiences, Cabaret and Off-Center productions. [Read more…] about DCPA Needs Volunteers for Current Theatre Season — Benefits Include Free Tickets!
Half-Price Rush Tickets Available For Phamaly Theatre Company’s Fall Plays
Phamaly Theatre Company brings two shows to one venue from October 11 to 20, 2024. Phamaly, the state’s premier disability affirmative theatre company presents Funny As A Crutch and The Glorious World of Crown, Kinks and Curls to The People’s Building in Aurora. There are several ticket discounts available.
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Halloween On The Cheap – 15 Ways to Celebrate Without Spending a Scary Amount of Money
The scariest part of Halloween isn’t if you will run out of treats before the last wave of kiddos rings your doorbell. It can be the amount of money you spend. After you add up the cost of costumes, parties, candy and outings (see our huge list of Halloween happenings here), it might feel like a real-life nightmare. Whether you like your All Hallow’s Eve to be super creepy or just slightly spooky, there are ways to have a great time without emptying the coffers. [Read more…] about Halloween On The Cheap – 15 Ways to Celebrate Without Spending a Scary Amount of Money
It’s Back From The Dead! Zombie Crawl Creeps Along Larimer Square
Denver’s 13th annual Zombie Crawl moves to Larimer Square (from the 16th Street Mall) after a multi-year hiatus. The spooky event is on Saturday, October 19, 2024. Zombie fun starts at noon, with DJs spinning Halloween classics, a costume contest, spooky cocktails and more. If previous years are any indication, the walking dead of all ages are going to be all over the area. You can crawl for FREE. [Read more…] about It’s Back From The Dead! Zombie Crawl Creeps Along Larimer Square
NYC Queer Comedians Coming To Perform In Denver
GAG, an LGBTQ+ comedy affair featuring top NYC queer comedians, is coming Friday, October 4, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., to Dude, IDK Studios in Denver. Host Jeremy Crittenden (Broadway, Star Trek Discovery), Drew Tessier (Netflix) and Bobby Hankinson (SiriusXM) present GAG, a night that’ll make you say “Maybe they don’t deserve rights after all.” [Read more…] about NYC Queer Comedians Coming To Perform In Denver
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.
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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
These Haunted Houses Are Guaranteed To Scare In 2024
Love to be scared? Haunted Houses rise from the dead every fall to frighten those brave enough to enter. Here’s a list of what we know is happening, along with any coupons or discounts. We’ve also included a handy map below , which should help you easily locate the attractions. Just click on the zombie icon for more details. [Read more…] about These Haunted Houses Are Guaranteed To Scare In 2024