Ding! Bang! Swoosh! Pinball wizards (and those with a love of nostalgia) will love this new, fun museum. The Pinball Museum (9625 W. Colfax Ave.) recently lit up in Lakewood and is ready for play. A walk-through museum of vintage pinball machines, see some of the rarest and unique games (antique pinball machines and vintage amusement equipment) usually only found in private collections. [Read more…] about The Pinball Museum Lights Up in Lakewood — Admission Just $2
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9 Theatres Where You Can See Professional Shows On The Cheap
Story by Priscilla Blossom. Plays, musicals, or one-acts — there’s nothing quite like seeing a live production. But how does one go about doing this while sticking to a budget? After all, a night at the theatre can often prove to be pricier than simply going to the movies. Luckily, we have a wide variety of performance spaces from which to choose in Denver. [Read more…] about 9 Theatres Where You Can See Professional Shows On The Cheap
21 Great Deals for Upcoming Entertainment in Denver
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It’s a new year and the calendar is starting to fill with plays, concerts, festivals and special events. There are deals to be had, as much as 50% off, and we’ve found them. Some of the newest offerings include discounted admission to the Denver Travel & Adventure Show (where you’ll find tons of travel deals) featuring the always popular Rick Steves, Lady Antebellum in concert and some St. Paddy’s Day bar crawls.
You can find real savings by buying through services such as Goldstar and Groupon. A few shows and special events happening late this spring or summer have early-bird discounts.
Here are some ticket deals I’ve uncovered to concerts, plays, festivals and more. [Read more…] about 21 Great Deals for Upcoming Entertainment in Denver
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Offers Alamo Season Pass For $19.99
It seems every movie theater chain is following the hype MoviePass started — the opportunity to see unlimited movies for one low monthly price. (Unfortunately, MoviePass couldn’t keep up with the demand.) The newest addition to the trend comes from the ever-popular Alamo Drafthouse Cinema. The chain just announced its Alamo Season Pass is now available for the Denver metro area. [Read more…] about Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Offers Alamo Season Pass For $19.99
Free Kids Crafts Every Saturday at Lakeshore Learning
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
Stargazing on the Cheap at Chamberlin Observatory
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
Cheap Fun With Kids in Denver and Boulder
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
MY Denver PRIME Card – Free Recreation Center & Pool Access For Seniors
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
Colorado State Capitol Offers Free Tours – See The Great Gold Dome Up-Close
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
6 Wild Ways to Save On Denver Zoo Admission
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
Tattered Cover Classics: $1 Movies at Sie FilmCenter
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 Until 2024. Denver’s in the Money! Visit The Money Museum For Free
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
Huge List Of Discounts: iFly Indoor Skydiving, Trampoline Parks, Bowling, Mini Golf & Much More
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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
Night Lights Denver Projects Itself Into Downtown
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
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver Offers Membership For Only $1.95/Month
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