Walking tours are a great way to learn about a neighborhood’s history, architecture and culture. They’re even better when they are free. Five Points Fortitude is a new, free audio tour that celebrates the rich history of Denver’s Five Points neighborhood. The tour comes in two versions: one for adults, with 13 stops, and another made especially for families or young people to enjoy together, with eight stops. [Read more…] about Five Points Fortitude – A Free Audio Tour Of Five Points Now Available
‘Snapshots’ Showcases Adults Dancers From Across The Front Range
Discover the world of dance with Terpsichorean! Adult dancers from across the Front Range perform on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Cleo Parker Robinson Theater. Snapshots showcases adults, each on their unique dance journey. Experience the sheer joy of dance and be inspired to start your own journey, no matter your age or experience level. [Read more…] about ‘Snapshots’ Showcases Adults Dancers From Across The Front Range
Dia de Muertos Festival and Parade In Denver
Denver gets a full-blown Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Parade and Festival on Saturday October 28, 2023. A parade will be held along Santa Fe Dr. from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Then, the fun moves to Civic Center Park for a family-friendly festival from noon to 8 p.m. with live music, food, games and more. [Read more…] about Dia de Muertos Festival and Parade In Denver
$25-$30 Tickets: Rodeo All-Stars at National Western + George Birge Concert
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If you didn’t get your rodeo “fix” during the National Western Stock Show, now’s your chance. The nation’s best cowboys and cowgirls compete in events such as bull riding, steer wrestling, team roping and barrel racing during the Rodeo All-Star at the National Western complex. Groupon has a ticket deal for the Semi-Final Round on Friday, October 6, 2023, at 7 p.m. followed by a George Birge concert, that will cost you $30 (regularly $44 + ticket fee). [Read more…] about $25-$30 Tickets: Rodeo All-Stars at National Western + George Birge Concert
Free Young Eagles Flights For Kids In The Denver Area. Kids Get Their First Airplane Ride
Does your child love all things having to do with airplanes? Now they can become junior birdmen on a FREE flight designed just for kids. For the past 30 years the EAA Young Eagles program has been giving children ages 8 to 17 the chance to fly for FREE. According to the website, “It’s the only program of its kind, with the sole mission to introduce and inspire kids in the world of aviation.” This nationwide program has given more than 2.3 million children the chance to fly. [Read more…] about Free Young Eagles Flights For Kids In The Denver Area. Kids Get Their First Airplane Ride
Annual Fall Sale at The Tree Farm
You take I-25
To Exit 235
Then five miles west to The Tree Farm
The catchy jingle directing folks to The Tree Farm is wafting over the airwaves, as it does every year at this time. This east Boulder County tree nursery puts on its annual sale of shade trees and conifers just in time for the fall planting.
The formula is near-BOGO pricing. Buy one tree at the regular price and get a second of equal or lesser value for just 50¢. [Read more…] about Annual Fall Sale at The Tree Farm
MHOTC Alert! Please Read: New Email Scam Going Around About Packages
We don’t normally posts about email scams, but MHOTC seems to be a victim of some serious spoofing. In the past month our inbox has been flooded with hundreds of replies to an email with the subject line “You’ve Got 1 Package Pending For Delivery”. The replies to us range from the curious to the confused to the downright rude and obscene. Bottom line: This is a totally phony SCAM! [Read more…] about MHOTC Alert! Please Read: New Email Scam Going Around About Packages
The Wit’s Shakesbeer Presents: ‘Twelfth Night’ at Breweries All Over Town
Few things fit together like theatre and beer. And to prove it, The Wit’s Shakesbeer is back in town with the lauded, Shakespearean comedy “Twelfth Night”. The frothy, hopped-up show is FREE. Shakesbeer take a Shakespearean play, cuts it down to about an hour, performs it at bars and breweries and all of the actors imbibe before and throughout the show. [Read more…] about The Wit’s Shakesbeer Presents: ‘Twelfth Night’ at Breweries All Over Town
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
RTD Lowers Ticket Prices. Kids Under 19 Ride Free. Here’s What You Need To Know
RTD has announced new fares and programs that should make it simpler and cheaper for riders. Most of the changes will take effect in January 2024. However, kids 19 and under will be able to ride for FREE starting in September. (A big cheer for helping students get to school and their parents not having to worry about the fare.) [Read more…] about RTD Lowers Ticket Prices. Kids Under 19 Ride Free. Here’s What You Need To Know
Denver Public Library Extends Hours at 5 Locations
Woo-hoo! The Denver Public Library (DPL) will expand hours at five locations starting Sunday, July 23, 2023. The locations will now be open on Sundays, they will also open earlier on weekday mornings and will add some additional evening hours. Locations include: Green Valley Ranch Branch Library, Sam Gary Branch Library, Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales Branch Library, Hadley Branch Library, and Hampden Branch Library. [Read more…] about Denver Public Library Extends Hours at 5 Locations
Get $41 Tickets To Arvada Center Production Of ‘Beautiful – The Carole King Musical’
It’s easy to forget that some of the best professional theater in the metro Denver area, isn’t actually in downtown Denver. The Arvada Center produces professional, Equity live productions on both its Main Stage and in the Black Box Theatre. Live theater can be costly, but the Arvada Center offers discounts for most of its musicals and plays. Read on for details about the latest deal. [Read more…] about Get $41 Tickets To Arvada Center Production Of ‘Beautiful – The Carole King Musical’
Best Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver
The Mile High City not only lures with its Rocky Mountain beauty, but its varied and affordable activities and attractions. Tourists and locals alike can have loads of fun here without busting their budget. Here’s a list of FREE and low-cost things to do around Denver and Boulder: [Read more…] about Best Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver
Freebie: Live Online Budgeting Class
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Our friends Dan and Kay are saving a FREE seat for you for this class they’re hosting on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 8 p.m. (Mountain Time). They are going over the proven framework that takes the guesswork out of getting ahead and actually saving money towards your biggest financial goal. You can register for free. [Read more…] about Freebie: Live Online Budgeting Class
Movie Preview: ‘The Blackening’
The Blackening centers around a group of Black friends who reunite for a Juneteenth weekend getaway only to find themselves trapped in a remote cabin with a twisted killer. Forced to play by his rules, the friends soon realize this ain’t no game. The film skewers genre tropes and poses the sardonic question: if the entire cast of a horror movie is Black, who dies first? [Read more…] about Movie Preview: ‘The Blackening’