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Kids Can Gear Up To Try Hockey For Free

Families can gear up for family fun. On Saturday, February 23, USA Hockey and 300 local associations across the country are hosting Try Hockey For Free Day! Kids (ages 4 to 9) new to the sport can experience the action on the ice firsthand for FREE. Now’s the time to find out, whether or not the cool sport is a good fit for your little athlete — boy or girl.

Joy Burns Ice Arena (Denver), Ice Centre at the Promenade (Westminster), Family Sports Center (Centennial) and Edge Ice Arena (Littleton) are all participating in the icy promo. All locations will have limited equipment to borrow FREE of charge. For hours and registration, visit www.tryhockeyforfree.com. For questions, call 719-538­-1124 or e-mail comeplayyouthhockey@usahockey.org.

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Free $75 Annual Denver B-cycle Pass For Denver Residents

Active bargain hunters will definitely want to take this offer for a spin! Thanks to Denver Public Works, the 5280 Program provides a FREE Denver B-cycle Annual Pass to Denver residents. An annual pass is regularly $75, so the offer is definitely “worth the trip.”

The Annual Access Pass gives riders access to Denver B-cycle’s system and 60 minutes of complimentary ride time through December 31. To qualify, you must be a full-time resident of the City and County of Denver. [Read more…] about Free $75 Annual Denver B-cycle Pass For Denver Residents

Elitch Gardens Offers Free Kid’s Pass For 2019 Season

Thanks to this returning deal, Elitch Gardens will be a major destination for frugal families this spring and summer. The amusement park just introduce its new Pre-K Pass. Kids (ages 3 to 5) get FREE unlimited visits to the theme and water park for the entire 2018 season. (Children 2 and under always get in for FREE.) The park opens Saturday, April 20. [Read more…] about Elitch Gardens Offers Free Kid’s Pass For 2019 Season

17 Easy Do-It-Yourself Sleds

Title So it snowed… a lot more than the forecasters predicted. Despite the icy roads and slippery sidewalks, for many, a lovely snowfall is an excuse to go sledding, even if it is just down that tiny median in front of your home. 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. Our friend Jody Mace at Charlotte on the Cheap (a Southern gal, go figure) has come up with 17 DIY options. [Read more…] about 17 Easy Do-It-Yourself Sleds

Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse Games Among The Most Affordable of Local Pro Sports

Pop quiz. Name Colorado’s most affordable, family-friendly professional sports team. It’s the Colorado Mammoth. Colorado’s only professional indoor lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) has played at Pepsi Center since 2003. Most importantly, the Mammoth provides a fun, fast-paced game for the whole family at an affordable price. [Read more…] about Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse Games Among The Most Affordable of Local Pro Sports

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WinterSkate – Outdoor Ice Skating at Northfield Stapleton

ice-skating-coupleWinterSkate, an old fashioned outdoor ice skating rink, is coming to Northfield Stapleton this winter. The rink is set up just west of Bass Pro Shops next to Red Robin’s Burger Works. The rink will be open Monday to Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Check the website for special holiday hours.) [Read more…] about WinterSkate – Outdoor Ice Skating at Northfield Stapleton

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WinterSkate – Outdoor Ice Skating Returns to Louisville

ice-skating-coupleWinterSkate, Louisville’s seasonal outdoor rink is back for its 15th season. Boasting over 6,500 square feet of ice, WinterSkate in Historic Downtown Louisville is the largest outdoor ice-skating rink in the county. Regular rates (which include skates) are $10 for adults, $9 for children 12 and under, $8 for 65+ and college students and military with ID and FREE for children 3 and younger. Hours of operation depend on day of the week and date. You can find a complete schedule here.

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Rink at the Rock Keeps Castle Rock On Ice

CoupleSkatingIce is always nice, especially at the Rink at the Rock in downtown Castle Rock. This year’s season skating runs Saturday, November 17 through Monday, February 18. Hours are Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Be sure to check the rink calendar for special activities on Mondays through Wednesdays, as well as special holiday hours. [Read more…] about Rink at the Rock Keeps Castle Rock On Ice

Get $15 Colorado Avalanche Tickets on Game Day

Get in the game! Hockey games are always action-packed, so a night at the Pepsi Center with our beloved Colorado Avalanche promises lots of frenzied fun. Hockey fans on a budget can hit the ice without burning up their funds, thanks to this last-minute ticket deal from the team.

Register for Avalanche Rush to receive access to discounted tickets for every home game. A minimum of 100 entry passes will be available to every home game for only $15. (However, the Avalanche website also states there’s a minimum of 150 tickets, so it’s a bit confusing.) Location will be determined by day of game.

For more details about the team’s current ticket deals, click here.

Free Skiing/Riding for Firefighters at Sunlight

Sunlight Mountain Resort is offering FREE skiing and riding to all active firefighters and first responders each Wednesday of the 2018-19 ski season as part of its new Firefighter Funday campaign. This is the ski area’s way of recognizing the heroic efforts of local firefighters and first responders and also the hundreds who came from out of state to battle wildfires throughout Colorado. [Read more…] about Free Skiing/Riding for Firefighters at Sunlight

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Gems Card Savings at 11 Smaller Ski Areas

gemscardColorado Ski Country USA’s Gems Card has long provided skiers and snowboarders with savings at smaller, lower-key ski areas all over the Colorado Rockies. Invest just $25 for two ways to save: either two 2-for-1 lift tickets or two 30% off lift tickets at each of the 11 Colorado Gems resorts. Gems ski areas are Arapahoe Basin, Cooper, Echo Mountain, Eldora, Granby Ranch, Hesperus, Kendall Mountain, Loveland, Monarch Mountain, Powderhorn and Sunlight. [Read more…] about Gems Card Savings at 11 Smaller Ski Areas

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Free Community Runs from Shake Shack

Shake Shack is known far and wide for burgers, hot dogs, fries and shakes. It is now offering a way to burn off some of those calories. Shake Shack Track & Field hosts FREE community runs on the second Tuesday of each  month beginning on August 14. The runs, which are open to all ages and abilities, take off from and return to two metro Denver Shake Shack locations — RiNo and Highlands Ranch. Upon return, the first beverage back at “the Shack” is FREE.

Click here to register, and then meet the group meet at the Shake Shack of your choice at 6:30 p.m. for the 3- to 4-mile loop led by Boulder Running Company. The RiNo Shack is at 995 Larimer St.. Denver, 720-543-8609. The south suburban Shack is at 1509 Park Central Dr., Suite 100, Highlands Ranch, 720-452-1007.

Ready, Set, Go! ‘The Amazing Race’ Holds Open Auditions in Littleton

TVReady, set, go! If you’re a fierce competitor and have a friend, spouse, co-worker or roommate with the same quality, you just might have the chance to pack your bags for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. “The Amazing Race” is holding auditions for an upcoming season on Thursday, July 12 at K1 Speed (8034 Midway Dr.) in Littleton. Teams may begin lining up at 9 a.m., with auditions starting at 11 a.m. [Read more…] about Ready, Set, Go! ‘The Amazing Race’ Holds Open Auditions in Littleton

Get Thee to the River, The RiverFest That Is

river mountainThe Greenway Foundation has spent more than four decades working to reclaim, restore and revitalize the South Platte River. To help them continue their efforts, organizers dreamed up the Coors Light South Platte RiverFest on Saturday, June 23 at Confluence Park.

The event includes stand-up paddleboard lessons and demonstrations, kayaking and tubing lessons, fitness classes, music, pro races and more. Food and drink is available for purchase.

Enjoy live music, visit the Kids Zone, stop into the food truck court for a snack and a beverage, or try out a standup paddleboard! Activity bracelets for unlimited fun all day long will be $5/child or $12/family.

Festivities get under way at 10 a.m. and run until 8 p.m. Here’s a complete event schedule. 2250 15th St. Denver.

Broncos Bunch Extras for Young Fans

Broncos DenverPro hockey and basketball season are winding down and baseball season is in high gear, but it’s never too early to think football. Enroll youngsters for the Broncos Bunch Kids Club, which includes a Broncos Bunch T-shirt, NFL trading cards and entry to such special events as movie night, junior training camp and next fall, a trick-or-treat party.

It’s worth signing up now, in time for a special Summer Kickoff party in June where kids can play on the field, meet players, alumni and more. Also, members receive a ticket for a FREE kids’ admission to the Downtown Aquarium and a small DQ ice cream cone. [Read more…] about Broncos Bunch Extras for Young Fans