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24 Hour Fitness Files For Bankruptcy. See If Your Gym Is Closing

24 Hour Fitness filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Monday, June 15. The network of fitness centers plans to permanently close 130 locations including 13 in Colorado. Members of the shuttered clubs are welcome to workout at any other 24 Hours Fitness location through 2020. Gyms not on this list plan to reopen on Monday, June 22 with new restrictions and procedures in place. [Read more…] about 24 Hour Fitness Files For Bankruptcy. See If Your Gym Is Closing

Honk! Honk! Where To Find Drive-In Theaters in Colorado

Everything old is new again and that’s definitely true for drive-in theaters. This summer, they’re making a huge comeback, thanks to the new norms of maintaining social distance and the need for families to enjoy some fun activities that don’t involve staying at home. For people of a certain age, they can recall the glory days of watching movies from the comfort of a car and all the hi-jinks that ensued. For younger generations, it’s a whole new experience. [Read more…] about Honk! Honk! Where To Find Drive-In Theaters in Colorado

LUKI Brewery

Although it is circus-themed, you won’t find any clowns, trapeze artists, or bright spotlights at LUKI Brewery. What you will find, however, is a comfortable space designed to evoke awe and amazement through a beer menu built by the community.

LUKI Brewery is also dedicated to building amazement through intriguing events. Expect to find a variety of happenings, such as pizza days, coloring nights, and more.

You can see what’s coming up next and see what else they’re up to through their Facebook page and website.

14715 W. 64th Ave., Arvada, 303-421-2603.

Below are some of the upcoming free or cheap events:

Geeks Who Drink Trivia
Tuesdays
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE

Final Friday Ft. Brian Connelly
Friday, June 26
6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
FREE (Entry)

More upcoming events at Denver area breweries

Mile High Flea Market Is Open To The Public

We always love a good deal and one of the best places to find one is at Mile High Flea Market. The market is now open, with new guidelines in place. The 80-acre site houses a traditional flea market — open to anyone who wants to sell, a four-season farmers market, covered shops, food and beer stands, and more. Open every weekend (Friday, Saturday & Sunday) year-round, the Market boasts tons of sellers. [Read more…] about Mile High Flea Market Is Open To The Public

Denver Firefighters Museum

Tucked in between two buildings in the heart of Downtown Denver resides Fire Station One, a beautiful 1909 firehouse that’s been preserved and turned into the Denver Firefighters Museum. Once inside, follow the boot prints to each destination. Each highlights the history of fire fighting in Denver, complete with interactive features, photos and plenty of artifacts. [Read more…] about Denver Firefighters Museum

American Greetings Offers Free Digital Cards, Zoom Backgrounds & More

It’s important we all stay connected with friends and family, especially right now. And American Greetings is making it easier with its complimentary digital postcards — everything from funny to comforting. With just a few clicks and taps, you can let someone special know you’re thinking about them. No trip to the store or postage necessary — all right from your couch. [Read more…] about American Greetings Offers Free Digital Cards, Zoom Backgrounds & More

Updated! Free and Fun Educational Websites To Keep Kids Busy

Between school closures, social distancing and spring break, many kids are stuck at home. Face it, there’s only so many times you can watch Frozen or Nick Jr. shows. To keep their busy brains from getting rusty, try these FREE and fun educational websites to help they stay occupied and learn from home. [Read more…] about Updated! Free and Fun Educational Websites To Keep Kids Busy

Sling TV – View Nightly Primetime TV For Free

SLING TV is introducing a new kind of happy hour with “Happy Hour Across America,” offering FREE primetime TV every night to help the nation unwind. If you are new to SLING TV, you can register to watch free TV every evening from 5 p.m. to midnight. Happy Hour Across America opens the SLING Blue service to new SLING customers, offering more than 50 live channels, free cloud DVR and over 50,000 on-demand titles, and allows simultaneous viewing on three screens. [Read more…] about Sling TV – View Nightly Primetime TV For Free

How About Homeschooling With Snoopy…Includes Free ‘Snoopy In Space’ Episodes

As parents nationwide try to find new ways to keep their children engaged in learning, help comes — at no cost — from a familiar and beloved source (and Laura’s absolute favorite beagle): Snoopy! Peanuts Worldwide is offering free educational materials that give students from Kindergarten through eighth grade the chance to develop their STEM, language arts, and social studies skills with the help of Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and the whole Peanuts Gang. [Read more…] about How About Homeschooling With Snoopy…Includes Free ‘Snoopy In Space’ Episodes

10 Best Free Online Cooking Classes

Seems like comfort food has a whole new meaning now that many of us are hunkering down in the kitchen to bake, saute, fry and grill. Cooking is a great way to relieve stress, but if you are a cooking newbie you may want to up your game, learn a new skill or tackle an entirely new style, say Thai or Ethiopian. [Read more…] about 10 Best Free Online Cooking Classes

New ‘Virtually Denver’ Site Helps You Explore The City’s Cultural Scene

Locals (or anyone pining for Denver) can still explore the Mile High City’s rich cultural and performing arts scenes and attractions from the safety of their homes with a new online resource called Virtually Denver. The new web page and event calendar provide easy access to dozens of Denver’s top virtual museum experiences, art galleries and installations, performing arts, concerts, culinary demonstrations and even educational tools for families. [Read more…] about New ‘Virtually Denver’ Site Helps You Explore The City’s Cultural Scene

New Free Disney Website For Families Stuck At Home

Add Disney to the list of major entertainment companies launching website to entertain the kiddos while stuck at home. Disney Magic Moments will be home to some of the best Disney content, stories and resources for kids, families and fans to fill their time. Enjoy Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, and National Geographic with stories, videos, and activities. And it’s all FREE. [Read more…] about New Free Disney Website For Families Stuck At Home

Room to Read Releases Hundreds of Free Online Children’s Books

Room to Read, a global organization focused on children’s literacy and girls’ education, has released a library of celebrity read-aloud videos alongside hundreds of free digitized children’s books, available for the first time publicly. The released materials will help children continue to develop the skill and habit of reading, despite school closures. [Read more…] about Room to Read Releases Hundreds of Free Online Children’s Books

Mattel Invites Families To Keep Playing In The New ‘Mattel Playroom’

Play has the power to teach, to grow and to help us laugh. Mattel Playroom is a new, FREE online resource which features activities and content from the company’s iconic portfolio of brands including American Girl, Barbie, Fisher-Price, Hot Wheels, Thomas & Friends and more, along with play-from-home information and tips, for parents and caregivers to encourage kids to keep playing. [Read more…] about Mattel Invites Families To Keep Playing In The New ‘Mattel Playroom’

Hasbro Launches ‘Bring Home The Fun’ For Families Stuck Indoors

Here’s another company hoping to make it just a wee bit easier for parents and caregivers by keeping kids occupied and engaged during their extended time at home. Play and entertainment company Hasbro, Inc. has launched Bring Home the Fun. You can explore the new website for family-focused resources, including tips for family playtime, activity challenges to keep kids occupied, ideas for using games and toys to stimulate kids’ brains, and suggestions on how to cope with increased emotional stress. [Read more…] about Hasbro Launches ‘Bring Home The Fun’ For Families Stuck Indoors

Internet Archive Collection Has 4.4 Million Free Books To Read

File this one under–who knew? The Internet Archive is building a digital library of Internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Like a paper library, they provide FREE access to the general public. Because they are a library, they pay special attention to books. Some books can be freely read and downloaded. Others can be borrowed and read in their online book reader. [Read more…] about Internet Archive Collection Has 4.4 Million Free Books To Read

Just Added: CBS All Access! How To Stream Some Movie & TV Services For Free

We’ve found some info on how to stream some of the paid movie and TV platforms for free. These aren’t hacks. Instead, some of the popular TV networks and digital movie platforms are offering month-long free trials. So you can sign-up, binge-watch and then cancel before any monies are due, though the service hopes you’ll love them so much, you’ll continue your subscription. Here are some options. [Read more…] about Just Added: CBS All Access! How To Stream Some Movie & TV Services For Free

Austin City Limits Opens Its Video Library For Free Streaming

Austin City Limits has offered viewers a front-row seat to the best in performance for an incredible four-and-a-half decades from the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin, Texas. Now Austin City Limits (ACL) is opening its archives as a gift to music fans during the current live music moratorium. The long-running television series is making fan-favorite episodes from the recently broadcast Season 45 available for streaming, in addition to the entire slate of programs from the previous two seasons of the acclaimed concert showcase. [Read more…] about Austin City Limits Opens Its Video Library For Free Streaming

Tired Of Streaming? A Podcast Can Be Both Entertaining & Educational

Story by Karen Dybis for Living On The Cheap. Podcasts are the best of breed: They blend the spontaneity of the radio with the ease of on-demand entertainment. Moreover, they often are educational in a way that makes the listener feel like they have gained something from the interaction. [Read more…] about Tired Of Streaming? A Podcast Can Be Both Entertaining & Educational

Sie FilmCenter’s Open For Business…Online — Just $12

For more than 40 years, Denver Film has focused on building a rich community through the art of film. During this temporary closure of its home at the Sie FilmCenter, the organization has partnered with distributors to bring you the theatrical releases set to open at the theater, right to your home. Even better, part of the proceeds benefit Denver Film. [Read more…] about Sie FilmCenter’s Open For Business…Online — Just $12

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