Mark your calendars. The U.S. Park Service waives entrance fees to all of its 419 parks, monuments and other sites on Saturday, April 20, 2024, as part of National Park Week. It sounds like a good reason to plan a road trip, whether for a weekend in a nearby state (Utah’s five national parks are fabulous in spring before it gets too hot) or even just for an afternoon to explore the beauty that is Colorado. [Read more…] about National Parks Offer Free Entry April 20
Sports & Recreation
Great Deal! Bowlero: Two Hours Of Bowling & Shoe Rental – Up To 73% Off
Bowling has gotten really expensive at some lanes. That’s why this deal caught our eye. Bowlero offers upscale bowling inside a luxury bowling alley with glow-in-the-dark lanes, a spacious sports bar, and fun arcades. Right now, you can get this amazing Groupon deal: Two hours of bowling and shoe rentals for two, four or six people. And, you save from 65% to 73% off. [Read more…] about Great Deal! Bowlero: Two Hours Of Bowling & Shoe Rental – Up To 73% Off
Catch All The Action When Rocky Mountain RollerGirls Hold April Double Header
Rocky Mountain Roller Derby (RMRD) teams up with Denver Roller Derby League (DRD) to bring you a “Joint” Double-Header like no other on Saturday, April 20, 2024. First, team Blazed and Confused will take on Wait… What? in a mix-up game. Then, DRD’s Toussle Sprouts and Grapes of Wrath will face off. [Read more…] about Catch All The Action When Rocky Mountain RollerGirls Hold April Double Header
Kids Bowl Free This Spring, Summer & Fall
You’ll be bowled over by this freebie from Kids Bowl Free. Through September (start and end dates vary by location), kids 15 and younger can bowl two games every day FREE. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Participating bowling centers include: [Read more…] about Kids Bowl Free This Spring, Summer & Fall
Enjoy The Snow! 17 Easy Do-It-Yourself Sleds
Wow! That was quite a snow storm! Despite the snow-packed roads and slippery sidewalks, for many, this is an excuse to go sledding. Even if it is just down that narrow median in front of your home, you can get sliding. 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 Enjoy The Snow! 17 Easy Do-It-Yourself Sleds
Elitch Gardens Offers Free Kid’s Pass for 2024 Season — Register Now
Thanks to this budget-friendly offer, Elitch Gardens will be a major destination for frugal families for Summer 2024. The amusement park is bringing back its popular Pre-K Pass. Kids (ages 3 to 5) get FREE unlimited visits to the theme and water park for the entire 2024 season. (Did you know children 2 and under always get in for FREE?) [Read more…] about Elitch Gardens Offers Free Kid’s Pass for 2024 Season — Register Now
Free Entrance to National Parks, Monuments & More on MLK Day
Only 124 of our National Parks charge you to get in, but the U.S. National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to all of its 400+ parks, monuments and other sites on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 15, 2024. Time to enjoy the frosty landscape of Rocky Mountain National Park, virtually in the metro Denver/Boulder area’s backyard. Or make your way to one of the other fee-based parks such as Arches National Park in Utah. [Read more…] about Free Entrance to National Parks, Monuments & More on MLK Day
Best Places For Outdoor Ice Skating In & Around Denver
Get out on the ice and skate around this winter. Plenty of places across the Front Range have outdoor ice rinks, perfect for gliding, twirling, or, if you’re a first timer or haven’t done it in a while, holding on for dear life while children zip by you.
Many of these places offer skate helpers for little kids, and all have skate rentals available. Of course, feel free to bring your own skates. At some locations donning your own laces means FREE skating. [Read more…] about Best Places For Outdoor Ice Skating In & Around Denver
Ice Skating Comes To Olde Town Arvada
The ice may not be real, but it’s still a slippery world of fun. Olde Town Arvada has an outdoor ice rink called Skating in the Square. The synthetic rink is located on the Olde Town Square at 57th and Olde Wadsworth Boulevard. Pricing (including skate rentals) is $10 for adults and $7 for kids under 12. Here’s what to know before you lace up your skates. [Read more…] about Ice Skating Comes To Olde Town Arvada
4th Graders & Families: Free Entry To All National Parks
Just a reminder that there is still time to get your passes and enjoy our national parks this winter, spring and summer. If you have a fourth grade student in your family, you are in luck. The Every Kid Outdoors initiative means all fourth grade students and their families get FREE admission to national parks and other federal lands and waters for a full year – September 2023 through August 31, 2024. [Read more…] about 4th Graders & Families: Free Entry To All National Parks
Out&Back Is A New Way To Save Big On Outdoor Gear. You Can Also Get Cash For Your Used Gear
Are you a passionate outdoor explorer looking to score an amazing deal on gear? Or maybe you’re looking to make an extra buck on that unused gear — skis, tents, backpacks, etc. — sitting in your closet? You may want to check out Denver-based Out&Back. The company offers huge discounts on secondhand outdoor gear from top outdoor brands. But that’s not all – you can clear out your closet by selling gently-used gear for instant cash offers. Think of it as Poshmark or The Real Real for outdoor gear. [Read more…] about Out&Back Is A New Way To Save Big On Outdoor Gear. You Can Also Get Cash For Your Used Gear
Today, Tuesday! Denver Broncos Half-Price Tickets Go on Sale at 10 a.m.
Half-price tickets for Denver Broncos’ eight home games (and one preseason game) for the 2023-24 season go on sale Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at 10 a.m. MT. Tickets may only be purchased online through Ticketmaster.com. Single game half-price tickets for the 2023 season start at $15. We suggest you bookmark the ticket page and get online before the sale begins. [Read more…] about Today, Tuesday! Denver Broncos Half-Price Tickets Go on Sale at 10 a.m.
Lower Admission & New Hours! Colorado Welcomes World’s Largest Indoor Inflatable Park Bounce Empire
Let’s bounce, buddies! Bounce Empire (1380 S. Public Rd.) is a 50,000-square-foot indoor bounce house theme park in Lafayette. With more than 50 attractions for kids of all ages (including adults!), the attraction sets the new record for the world’s largest indoor inflatable amusement park. [Read more…] about Lower Admission & New Hours! Colorado Welcomes World’s Largest Indoor Inflatable Park Bounce Empire
Cool Off! How To Get Out On The Water Around Denver, Even If You Don’t Own a Boat
Colorado may be a landlocked state, but even if you don’t own a boat you can still jet around that cool city lake or paddle along the shores of a reservoir during the summer. There are an array of services and outfitters available right in and near Denver, from private boat owners and boat rental shops to marinas right by the water. [Read more…] about Cool Off! How To Get Out On The Water Around Denver, Even If You Don’t Own a Boat
12 Best Places to Go Swimming This Summer Around Denver
Summer is here and the water is calling. Even though Colorado is a land-locked state, there are plenty of places to take a dip, both in natural bodies of water and outdoor swimming pools. I’ve found 12 of the best places to swim in the Denver area, all with budget-minded water fans in mind.
Many local public pools have remained closed this year due to staffing shortages. In fact, many recreation centers have decided to keep the indoor pools closed during the summer season for that reason. Make sure to double-check any pool schedule before going for any changes. [Read more…] about 12 Best Places to Go Swimming This Summer Around Denver