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King Soopers: Harris Interception Scores Free Pepsi

We found another reason for thirsty Broncos fans to cheer this season. During a regular season game, if Cornerback Chris Harris Jr. has an interception and returns it for a touchdown, fans get a FREE 6-pack of Pepsi mini cans (7.5-oz.) the day after such game at King Soopers. (The offer requires a SooperCard and is limited to one per household.) The promo runs from September 12 to January 1, 2018, while supplies last. Go, Broncos!

Check out our round-up of fan deals this season — “9 Broncos Bargains For Hungry Fans.”

9 Broncos Bargains For Hungry Fans

Broncos DenverWe’re always rootin’ for the Broncos! However, there’s a little more pep in our cheer because, when they win (or complete specific plays), we can all savor the victory with some great deals around town. There are many to tackle, so here’s a game plan for Broncos fans and bargain eaters on where to get the tasty deals.

Depending on the stats of a game, there are deals on pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, donuts, coffee and more at participating locations in Colorado. Limit one offer per customer, per day. The promos are valid for all regular season games. It’s definitely going to be one delicious season! Keep checking back, as there may be more offers to pass along down the road. [Read more…] about 9 Broncos Bargains For Hungry Fans

Colorado Ski Country’s 5th and 6th Grade Passports Back

FamilySkiingColorado Ski Country USA’s popular 5th and 6th Grade Passport Programs are again available for the 2017-18 ski season to introduce Colorado youngsters to skiing and snowboarding with FREE or super-cheap lift access at 21 Colorado ski areas. The 5th Grade Passport allows fifth graders three days of FREE skiing at each of the participating resorts, while the 6th Grade Passport is good for four days of skiing at the same resorts for $105 ($125 for those who sign up after November 30). Taken to the max, that would amount to 80 days on the slopes for less than $1.50 per day. [Read more…] about Colorado Ski Country’s 5th and 6th Grade Passports Back

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Pay For What You Play Golf at Hyland Hills

Consider this a hole-in-one deal. The Greg Mastriona Golf Courses at Hyland Hills have a summer deal that proves it’s never too late to start a round. Starting at 5 p.m. daily, you can play under the Gold Super Twilight special. Cost is $33 with cart and if you run out of time, receive a rain check for any hole not finished. (Rain checks must be issued in the Pro Shop on the same day as play. The Pro Shop closes 20 minutes after dark.) This offer is good all summer long.

Another way to save some bucks? Play with a pal on Wednesdays. Cost is $65 per twosome with cart on the Gold Course, $34 per twosome with cart on the Blue Course, and $20 per twosome with cart on the South Par 3. You must check in and pay as a twosome. You can book a tee time here. 9650 N. Sheridan Blvd., Westminster.

Try Tennis For Free at Gates Tennis Center

tennisOnce a month, you can lob and smash and gracefully (okay, maybe not so gracefully) leap over the net after a winning match for FREE. The Gates Tennis Center holds a FREE tennis clinic every month for adults (15 and older) on Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. All levels are welcome and you can bring your own racquet or rent a demo. Children are welcome to attend as well and spend time with a kids instructor. Limited spots are available and you are limited to two free clinics per person per season. You need to reserve a spot by calling 303-355-4461. Reservations for each clinic open one week prior. The 2017 dates are: July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7 and November 4. 3300 E. Bayaud Ave., Denver.

Kids Play For Free at South Suburban Golf Courses

GolfTee up for this deal. South Suburban Park and Recreation District is waving green fees for youth 17 years and younger who golf during weekends this summer at four of its courses. FREE golf is valid after 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Littleton Golf Course (Bowles & Federal, 303-794-5838), Family Sports Golf Course (Arapahoe & Peoria in Centennial, 303-649-1115) and Lone Tree Golf Course (Lincoln & Lone Tree Pkwy., 303-799-9940), and after 6 p.m. at South Suburban Golf Course (Colorado Blvd. & Dry Creek Rd., 303-770-5500). Tee times are recommended and can be reserved up to three days in advance. You can do so by calling the specific golf course.

Check Out Colorado State Parks Pass at Libraries

colorado-parks-wildlife-logoHow many of Colorado’s 42 state parks have you visited? Now you and your family can visit any or all of them for FREE. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has teamed up with the Colorado State Library to offer the Check-Out Colorado program. Each of 287 libraries (including public, military and college/university libraries) has two seven-day hang-tag park passes good for entrance to all Colorado state parks, and they can be reserved and checked-out just as books can. The pass also includes a backpack a guide to Colorado’s state parks, a set of binoculars, a copy of Wildlife Viewing Guide Book and field guides to trees, wildflowers and wildlife.

Each state park pass allows FREE entry (normally $7 to $9) into the parks for one carload of visitors. filled with park information and educational activities. Hike or bike the multi-use trails, find wildlife in their natural surroundings, visit a nature center or bring a picnic. With a license or camping reservation, you can try fishing or camp out overnight. Visit your local library or check the Participating Libraries List to find a library near you.

Hiking This Summer? This Guide Will Inspire

Planning to do some serious hiking this summer? There’s a website that might get you inspired. It’s a comprehensive article at Boot Bomb on the Top 50 Long Distance Hiking Trails In The USA. The article is FREE and it not only gives you descriptions and locations of those trails, including start and stop points, but also offers tips on long-distance hiking with lots more links to advice. And yes, Colorado made the list (check out #16).

Kids Bowl Free This Summer

bowlingYou’ll be bowled over by this freebie from Kids Bowl Free. Through September (end dates vary by location), kids 15 and younger can bowl two games every day FREE at Western Bowl in Arvada, Chipper’s Lanes in Broomfield, Chipper’s Lanes in Estes Park, Arapahoe Bowling Center in Greenwood Village, Holiday Lanes in Lakewood, Sweetheart Lanes in Loveland and Chipper’s Lanes (2) in Fort Collins. Hours vary by location and you must be registered in the Kids Bowl Free program at the specific lane. Shoe rental is required, but not included. Find details and register here to get the required coupons via e-mail.

Golden Peddles Bike Library For Locals & Visitors

bicycle bikeWe have always loved libraries, so we’re excited for this “new spin” on a library. The City of Golden’s Bike Library is back. What is a bike library, you ask? It’s a bike share program, where visitors, residents and students can “check-out” a bike for a limited-time period for local use in Golden. The “library” is stocked with Jamis bikes —24-speed Explorer 2 and the Laser 20, a lightweight and durable aluminum model with a coaster brake and a rear V-brake ideal for small children. Rides under two hours are FREE. [Read more…] about Golden Peddles Bike Library For Locals & Visitors

Game Day Giveaways For Colorado Rockies 2017

Part of the fun of going to see the Colorado Rockies is when they offer a special giveaway or promo on select game days. And it’s much more than just bobbleheads and baseball cards. This season, they’re offering everything from ticket package deals (with food & drink), tote bags, aprons, jerseys, t-shirts, $1 hot dog coupons, BBQ spatulas, light bulbs and more on specific game days. The promo items are typically FREE and usually limited to the first 10,000 ticketed fans through the gates. (However, the details may vary by promo. Be sure to read its Full Promotional Policy for clarity.) We knew there had to be a promo schedule, but we figured it was top-secret and only Dinger knew the master plan. Well, it’s not! Click here for the 2017 Promotional Schedule. Go, Rockies!

Wells Fargo’s 2-for-1 Rockies Club Level Tickets

If you bank at Wells Fargo (or know someone who does), take advantage of this home-run offer for Colorado Rockies tickets. From March 1 to October 1, the bank is offering 2-for-1 Club Level tickets to all Colorado Rockies 2017 regular season games, except for April 7, May 8 to 10 and July 3 & 4. Purchases must be made with a consumer or business Wells Fargo debit card. Buy your tickets early, as only up to 250 tickets are available per game on a first-come, first-served basis. The offer is only valid for tickets purchased online with promo code WELLSFARGO — click here. (Note: Service fees will apply.) Go, Rockies!

King Soopers Offers $18 Rockies Tickets

The discount appears to be offered every month, throughout the baseball season — just check the bottom of a qualifying receipt for the offer’s availability and end date each month. King Soopers wants to take you out to the ball game “on the cheap.” When you spend more than $25 (in a single transaction), you can purchase up to 4 tickets at $18 each for select Colorado Rockies home games  — while supplies last.

To get the discounted tickets, you must use your SooperCard at check out. Then, exchange your qualifying receipt at any King Soopers customer service desk. (You should see the offer printed at the bottom of your receipt, so check first.) It might be wise to pick up some Cracker Jack and peanuts, since you’re already at the grocery store!

Denver B-cycle: Free 24-Hour Pass Last Monday of the Month

Thanks to Kaiser Permanente Colorado, get movin’ on Mondays. Through the end of 2017, they’re offering a 24-Hour Kiosk Pass at Denver B-cycle for FREE on the last Monday of the month — mark your calendar for February 27, March 27, April 24, May 29, June 26, July 31, August 28, September 25, October 30, November 27 and December 25. The pass is regularly $9, so it’s worth taking the deal for a spin. For details about the promo, click here.

If you really want to get movin’ around the city, consider purchasing an annual pass for just $95. It’s definitely the best way to go green, save some green and get lots of exercise! For more information about Denver B-cycle, click here.

17 Easy Do-It-Yourself Sleds

TitleWe ran this post last month and it proved so popular we thought today’s storm was a good reason to repeat it, as you may need to find a cheap activity today. So it snowed… a lot. Despite the rutted and icy roads and slippery sidewalks, for many, a hefty 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. But 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