Every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lakeshore Learning Store offers FREE craft activities for kids (3 and older.) If you’ve never checked one out, Lakeshore is chock-a-block overflowing with games, arts & crafts, puzzles, blocks, educational software and more, all designed to teach kids, without them knowing they are boosting their brainpower.
The upcoming schedule promises lots of hands-on fun. Here’s the line-up: [Read more…] about Free Kids Crafts Every Saturday at Lakeshore Learning
Almost every month, on the Saturday nearest the first quarter moon, the Denver Astronomical Society hosts an Open House at the University of Denver’s historic Chamberlin Observatory. Guests can view the heavens through the observatory’s famous 20-inch telescope for $2 per person ($5 per family). [Read more…] about Stargazing on the Cheap at Chamberlin Observatory
Denver and Boulder are paradise for families. No matter the season, there’s always something to do with your kids in Denver for free or on the cheap. We won’t even go into the outdoor recreational activities, such as hiking, biking, skiing or whitewater rafting. You know about all that stuff.
But how about holding a live tarantula in the palm of your hand? Stepping into the tracks of a Stegosaurus? Sitting in the cockpit of a Star Wars X-Wing Fighter? Watching as millions of pennies, nickles and dimes are produced? Seeing a tornado form right in front of you? We have it all. Here are 14 top free or cheap things to do with the family in Denver, Boulder and beyond. [Read more…] about Cheap Fun With Kids in Denver and Boulder
I am so excited about this program for older adults who live in Denver. Who says, kids should get all the fun… and perks? For several years, children with a MY Denver Card have breezed into Denver’s rec centers and pools without paying a dime. Now we have MY Denver PRIME, a program that provides FREE access to 28 recreation centers and 31 pools to Denver residents 60 and older. [Read more…] about MY Denver PRIME Card – Free Recreation Center & Pool Access For Seniors
One of Denver’s most beautiful buildings is also home to our state legislature. The Colorado State Capitol welcomes about 300,000 visitors annually, with nearly 70,000 visitors taking tours of the historic Statehouse including its iconic gold dome. FREE tours begin on the first floor of Capitol Building and consist of early Colorado history, Capitol construction, several stained glass windows, Women’s Gold Tapestry, Presidential portraits and a quick stop outside the Senate and House of Representatives chambers. [Read more…] about Colorado State Capitol Offers Free Tours – See The Great Gold Dome Up-Close
The Denver Zoo is the best place in town for a wild day of family fun and adventure. With so many wonderful exhibits and creatures, there is much to do, see and learn for all ages. However, the popular attraction is not known for offering many discounts.
As a result, it can be an expensive journey for many. For a family of four, the cost can be as high as $80 for daytime admission, during the summer months. Our cheap “safari guides” tracked down a few wild ways to save money at the ticket booth. [Read more…] about 6 Wild Ways to Save On Denver Zoo Admission
Almost every first Sunday of the month film critic Howie Movshovitz hosts the screening of a classic movie for the Tattered Cover Film Series. Films screen at 1 p.m. in the Sie FilmCenter (2510 E. Colfax Ave.) in Denver, next door to the Tattered Cover Colfax Avenue. Here’s the schedule for the first half of the year: [Read more…] about Tattered Cover Classics: $1 Movies at Sie FilmCenter
Closed for construction until 2024. Have you ever wondered what $30 million looks like? Well, you can take a peek at Denver’s very own Money Museum. No, this is not part of the U.S. Mint on West Colfax Avenue. However, it is part of the Federal Reserve of Kansas City – Denver Branch’s community outreach efforts.
The museum is located at 1020 16th St. (across from Rock Bottom Brewery on the 16th Street Mall.) The Denver Money Museum offers a “wealth of opportunities” to explore the nation’s financial system and the functions of the Federal Reserve. [Read more…] about CLOSED Until 2024. Denver’s in the Money! Visit The Money Museum For Free
Looking for active activities for your kids (or yourself?) Burn off some energy in the Denver-Boulder area, without burning through your cash. Included are deals on…indoor skydiving, indoor rock climbing, trampoline parks, bowling, miniature golf, skating, and more. All deals are active at the time of this post, but might expire at any time, so don’t delay. [Read more…] about Huge List Of Discounts: iFly Indoor Skydiving, Trampoline Parks, Bowling, Mini Golf & Much More
The Denver Theatre District is about to get even brighter with the addition of Night Lights Denver, a permanent projection mapping installation. Night Lights projects artwork and other content onto the Arapahoe Street side of the Daniels & Fisher Tower every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening. The installation will include content that rotates on a monthly basis, designed by artists and the Denver community. [Read more…] about Night Lights Denver Projects Itself Into Downtown
There’s something about being a member of a cultural organization that makes you feel “fancy and special.” Well, being a member of a museum is not just for the elite or wealthy, thanks to this “cheap” membership opportunity from the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver at 1485 Delgany St. Everyday people can enjoy the perks of membership with its MCA Denver Broke Heart Club. The art may be contemporary, but the price for this membership level is from the past. [Read more…] about Museum of Contemporary Art Denver Offers Membership For Only $1.95/Month
We know frugal families are well-versed on the FREE Days at museums and attractions across the city. Therefore, rather than posting each one individually, we created a comprehensive list of all the FREE days for easy one-stop “shopping.” Most of the free days are funded, in part, by taxes collected through the Science and Cultural Facilities District. Others are funded by corporate sponsorship. We’re lucky to live in a city with so many wonderful institutions to explore without breaking the bank. However, it’s important to note that the FREE Days are very popular. (Translation: Be prepared to deal with large crowds and allow time to search for a good parking spot.) To review our page, click here. Of course, if we find a FREE Day of note because of some special attraction or exhibit, we’ll post it for you.
Game on! Families looking for lots of fun-packed action should head to Dave & Buster’s. The entertainment complex has it all — sports bar, restaurant and arcade. Now, this is not your typical arcade. For those old enough, it’s not Pac-Man, Centipede or Frogger anymore. Now, everything is much more high-tech and interactive.
The destination offers some of the most cutting-edge video games, many based on hit movies. On the flip side, they also offer many “carnival” arcade games for those who prefer their gaming a little more traditional, but still lots of fun. (On the arcade games, players earn tokens for high scores, which can be redeemed for some really cool prizes.) [Read more…] about Game On! Deals & Discounts at Dave & Buster’s
The 700-acre Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms is best known as a native plant refuge and working farm located along the banks of Deer Creek in southern Jefferson County. This expansive site includes historic Hildebrand Ranch and its restored 1918 dairy barn. The aromatic lavender garden showcases 14 species, while the unique flower-filled butterfly house is habitat to native species of these “painted ladies.”
Facilities include the Earl J. Sinnamon Visitor Center, the historical Hildebrand Ranch, a restored 1918 dairy barn and silo, the 1874 Deer Creek Schoolhouse, 2.5 miles of nature trails, the Deer Creek Discovery children’s play area and numerous wildflower gardens.
Bring your binoculars and wander the many trails. The area is known for exceptional bird watching.
The Natural Dye Study Group of the Rocky Mountain Weavers Guild approached the Gardens to establish a habitat for plants used in dyeing. The result is the Janice Ford Dye Garden, one of the few such gardens in the country. The entire complex is a bucolic refuge near the city and its fast-growing suburbs.
Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, 8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton, 720-865-4346
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
Hours
Open Daily: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Last admission is at 4 p.m.)
Admission Prices
$10 adults
$7 children ages 3 to 15
$7 seniors (65+)
$7 military and veterans (with ID)
FREE children 2 and under
Members: Free
To learn more about Chatfield Farms FREE DAYS and to reserve tickets go here.
Timbuk Toys brings Denver the world’s best toys for learning, laughter and fun. However, they offer families more than just toys. In all of its stores, they have interactive play stations where kids can have fun with its toys and parents can see how its curated selection of toys enrich the play experience.
Plus, they offer a weekly Story Play Time for toddlers and pre-schoolers, an interactive hour of entertainment and engagement by the beloved Mr. Paul. [Read more…] about Timbuk Toys’ Weekly Story Play Time, $10 Discount For Birthday Boys & Girls