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Riverside Church Hosts Free Kids Sports & Crafts Day Camp

Riverside Baptist Church has a FREE summer camp open to all this summer. A Sports and Crafts Camp takes place Monday through Thursday, July 22 to 25 from 9 a.m. to noon at the church (2401 Alcott St., Denver) and Jefferson Park (2201 Clay St., Denver). The camp gives your kids the opportunity to develop their skills in crafts, soccer, T-ball, flag football and basketball.

It’s designed for children elementary through 6th grade. 4s and pre-K kids will meet inside classrooms at Riverside Church. The rest meet at the park. To register your kids, click on the registration button here and fill out the form.

Pre-Register To Buy Denver Broncos 1/2 Price Tickets On July 16

Half-price tickets for Denver Broncos’ home games for the 2019 season go on sale Tuesday, July 16 at 10 a.m. Tickets may only be purchased online through Ticketmaster.com. As with last season: Fans seeking half-priced tickets MUST pre-register through Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan program by Sunday, July 14 at 10 p.m. MDT. [Read more…] about Pre-Register To Buy Denver Broncos 1/2 Price Tickets On July 16

15 Ways to Save Big at Water World

swimAs the temperatures start to sizzle, a day at Water World (8801 N. Pecos St.) in Federal Heights is one of the best (and most fun) ways to cool off. Since opening in 1979 with the first two water slides in Colorado, the water park now boasts more than 50 water adventures. For 2019, they’re celebrating 40 years of fun in the sun. [Read more…] about 15 Ways to Save Big at Water World

Batter Up For 12 Colorado Rockies Deals

Take me out to the ball game…on the cheap. It doesn’t get much better than a summer afternoon or evening at Coors Field. The roar of the crowd, the crack of the bat and munching on baseball park snacks makes for a memorable day with friends and family. However, you don’t need to break the bank to have a good time. Baseball fans can also be bargain hunters, so catch big savings with the following 9 home run offers: [Read more…] about Batter Up For 12 Colorado Rockies Deals

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. [Read more…] about Check Out Colorado State Parks Pass at Libraries

Free Breakfast Served During Bike to Work Day

You don’t need us to tell you that riding your bike not only saves transportation costs but also is very good for your health. Encouraging the bicycle commuting trend is Bike to Work Day, Wednesday, June 26. Stop for FREE morning eats at hundreds of breakfast stations across the Front Range from Aurora to Boulder to Castle Rock to Westminster. [Read more…] about Free Breakfast Served During Bike to Work Day

Just Announced! Fans Invited to Free Broncos Preseason Training Camp

Broncos DenverMark your calendars now! Denver Broncos fans can again watch pre-season Training Camp sessions for FREE at UCHealth Training Center (13403 Broncos Pkwy.) in Englewood. This year, there will be practices both in the morning and afternoon, depending on day. Eighteen of the Broncos’ training camp practices will take place at UCHealth Training Center in Englewood. This year’s training camp will also feature a practice at Broncos Stadium Mile High on Saturday, July 27 (more information to come). [Read more…] about Just Announced! Fans Invited to Free Broncos Preseason Training Camp

Fore! Free 18-Hole Mini-Golf at DIA

Fore! If you’re looking for something different to do, you may want to take your “golf cart” to Denver International Airport. (Who can say they’ve played miniature golf at an airport?) From June 14 to July 4, DIA is hosting an 18-hole course of putt putt golf for FREE on the Plaza (between Jeppesen Terminal and The Westin Hotel.) [Read more…] about Fore! Free 18-Hole Mini-Golf at DIA

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. With start times are adjusted seasonally from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. daily, you can play under the Gold Super Twilight special.

Cost is $35 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. 9650 N. Sheridan Blvd., Westminster.

Free Kids Fishing Clinic at Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge

KidsFishingTime to pick up those poles and grab some bait. A Kids Fishing Clinic is held once a month at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge. This FREE event from 10 a.m. to noon is open to kids ages 6 to 12 years old. The first one of the season is Saturday, June 15.

Experienced anglers from Environmental Learning for Kids Youth Urban rangers will be on hand to help. Learn about line casting, native fish and anatomy. Poles will be available for loan. Reservations are required. [Read more…] about Free Kids Fishing Clinic at Rocky Mountain Arsenal Wildlife Refuge

Swim Aurora Pools on Fridays For Free

swimWoo-hoo, here’s a way to cool down during the hot summer months that won’t cost you a penny. Four outdoor pools, operated by Aurora Parks & Recreation, are FREE every Friday. Free Fridays are for everyone, not just the kiddos. This includes Aqua Vista, Parklane, Pheasant Run and Village Green. (Meadow Hills and Del Mar Water Park are excluded.)

Each outdoor pool offers swim lessons, as well as public swim hours. Find a facility map here for pool locations. (Note: Outdoor pools will not open, if the forecast temperature is below 70 degrees.) Call the specific pool or the Aurora Parks & Rec registration office at 303-326-8650 with any questions.

Lakewood’s Surfside Spray Park — Admission Only $1 All Summer

Are you looking for a safe, affordable and fun activity for the family? If so, Surfside Spray Park (5330 W. 9th Ave.) in Lakewood is for you. The low-cost water park is open from May 25 to September 1. (Weekends only from August 10 to September 1.)

The park boasts one main splash pad and a second splash pad designed for small children. Both areas offer plenty of fountains and fun — lots of splashing! Plus, there’s plenty of shade, grass and water features to enjoy throughout the park. [Read more…] about Lakewood’s Surfside Spray Park — Admission Only $1 All Summer

Kids Low-Cost Summer Bowling Pass

AMF & Brunswick Bowling Centers are offering kids (15 and under) 3 games of bowling every day this summer from May 20 through September 2 for the low price of $31.95 to $34.95 (depending on Center). This year, you can also buy a Kids Passport good at any participating location for $43.95. Passes are good Monday to Friday from open to 8 p.m. and Saturday & Sunday from open to 4 p.m. [Read more…] about Kids Low-Cost Summer Bowling Pass

King Soopers Offers $20 Rockies Tickets

The discount is offered every month, throughout the baseball season — just check the bottom of a qualifying receipt for the offer’s availability and expiration 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 $20 each for select Colorado Rockies home games  — while supplies last. [Read more…] about King Soopers Offers $20 Rockies Tickets

Wells Fargo: 2-for-1 Club Level Tickets For Colorado Rockies

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 2019 regular season games, except for April 5; June 10 to 12; July 2 and 3; August 27 and 28; and September 27. Purchases must be made with a consumer or business Wells Fargo debit card. [Read more…] about Wells Fargo: 2-for-1 Club Level Tickets For Colorado Rockies