Almost every month, on the Saturday nearest the first quarter moon, the Denver Astronomical Society hosts an Open House at the University of Denver’s historic Chamberlin Observatory. Guests can view the heavens through the observatory’s famous 20-inch telescope for $2 per person ($5 per family). [Read more…] about Stargazing on the Cheap at Chamberlin Observatory
Cheap Fun With Kids in Denver and Boulder
Denver and Boulder are paradise for families. No matter the season, there’s always something to do with your kids in Denver for free or on the cheap. We won’t even go into the outdoor recreational activities, such as hiking, biking, skiing or whitewater rafting. You know about all that stuff.
But how about holding a live tarantula in the palm of your hand? Stepping into the tracks of a Stegosaurus? Sitting in the cockpit of a Star Wars X-Wing Fighter? Watching as millions of pennies, nickles and dimes are produced? Seeing a tornado form right in front of you? We have it all. Here are 14 top free or cheap things to do with the family in Denver, Boulder and beyond. [Read more…] about Cheap Fun With Kids in Denver and Boulder
MY Denver PRIME Card – Free Recreation Center & Pool Access For Seniors
I am so excited about this program for older adults who live in Denver. Who says, kids should get all the fun… and perks? For several years, children with a MY Denver Card have breezed into Denver’s rec centers and pools without paying a dime. Now we have MY Denver PRIME, a program that provides FREE access to 28 recreation centers and 31 pools to Denver residents 60 and older. [Read more…] about MY Denver PRIME Card – Free Recreation Center & Pool Access For Seniors
Colorado State Capitol Offers Free Tours – See The Great Gold Dome Up-Close
One of Denver’s most beautiful buildings is also home to our state legislature. The Colorado State Capitol welcomes about 300,000 visitors annually, with nearly 70,000 visitors taking tours of the historic Statehouse including its iconic gold dome. FREE tours begin on the first floor of Capitol Building and consist of early Colorado history, Capitol construction, several stained glass windows, Women’s Gold Tapestry, Presidential portraits and a quick stop outside the Senate and House of Representatives chambers. [Read more…] about Colorado State Capitol Offers Free Tours – See The Great Gold Dome Up-Close
Tattered Cover Classics: $1 Movies at Sie FilmCenter
Almost every first Sunday of the month film critic Howie Movshovitz hosts the screening of a classic movie for the Tattered Cover Film Series. Films screen at 1 p.m. in the Sie FilmCenter (2510 E. Colfax Ave.) in Denver, next door to the Tattered Cover Colfax Avenue. Here’s the schedule for the first half of the year: [Read more…] about Tattered Cover Classics: $1 Movies at Sie FilmCenter
Book A Deal at Arapahoe Library Used Book Stores
The Arapahoe Library District is famous for its used book sales. But even if you missed them this year, you can find all sorts of gently used hardbacks and paperbacks at the Library District’s Used Book Stores. All are open during normal library hours and prices are typically 50¢ to $2. Many of the books are barely touched, making them ideal inexpensive gifts for the bookworms in your life. Check out: [Read more…] about Book A Deal at Arapahoe Library Used Book Stores
Huge List Of Discounts: iFly Indoor Skydiving, Trampoline Parks, Bowling, Mini Golf & Much More
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Looking for active activities for your kids (or yourself?) Burn off some energy in the Denver-Boulder area, without burning through your cash. Included are deals on…indoor skydiving, indoor rock climbing, trampoline parks, bowling, miniature golf, skating, and more. All deals are active at the time of this post, but might expire at any time, so don’t delay. [Read more…] about Huge List Of Discounts: iFly Indoor Skydiving, Trampoline Parks, Bowling, Mini Golf & Much More
Night Lights Denver Projects Itself Into Downtown
The Denver Theatre District is about to get even brighter with the addition of Night Lights Denver, a permanent projection mapping installation. Night Lights projects artwork and other content onto the Arapahoe Street side of the Daniels & Fisher Tower every Thursday, Friday and Saturday evening. The installation will include content that rotates on a monthly basis, designed by artists and the Denver community. [Read more…] about Night Lights Denver Projects Itself Into Downtown
Can’t Afford RTD? Enroll In Its New Discount Fare Program
Enrollment in LiVE, the Regional Transportation District (RTD)’s new, income-based fare discount program is now open. The LiVE Program provides 40% off fares to qualifying riders whose household incomes are at or below 185% of the federal poverty level. All applications for the LiVE Program – pronounced as one would say, “live your best life” may be found here. [Read more…] about Can’t Afford RTD? Enroll In Its New Discount Fare Program
Dirty Dogs Roadhouse
Dirty Dogs Roadhouse in Golden is a place where everyone can sit down, have a drink or many drinks, grab something to munch on, and socialize! With multiple bars, one inside and one on their enormous patio, along with the some of the most attentive servers in the industry, you will never go thirsty at Dirty Dogs.
The atmosphere is open and inviting. The food is tasty and plentiful and the drinks are reasonably priced.
Their motto is “Park it here, this is the place to be.” How you get there doesn’t matter, as long as you get there. Dirty Dogs is open 7 days a week, with limited indoor seating, very large patio seating area, and live music or entertainment every day of the week on the outdoor stage.
You can find a full list of events on their Facebook page.
17999 W. Colfax Ave., Golden.
Here’s are some upcoming events:
Poor Till Payday in Concert
June 13, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Colorado Freedom Festival 2020
June 20, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
4th of July Weekend Extravaganza
July 4
Austin Young Band, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Ryan Chrys & The Roughcuts, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Guild of Ages in Concert
July 18, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Free Colorado Field Guide Tool-Kit Makes It Easy To Tour The State On The Cheap
Want the insider scoop on exploring Colorado? Check out the Colorado Field Guide, a FREE online trip planning tool that makes it super simple. The Guide helps you build a trip by length, region, city, season or activity.
Are you dreaming of a getaway, but have only a few days? Looking for art galleries or hiking trails? Trying to avoid the usual hot spots and discover something new? The Colorado Field Guide homepage has a handy search criteria, so travelers can check out different itinerary ideas based on journey time or direction of travel.
Each itinerary comes with recommended lodging and dining suggestions and is packed with daily activities. Search the full breadth of diverse activities for inspiration or pair unheard-of activities in a destination: stargazing to golf, wine tasting to hunting, mine tours to zip lining. [Read more…] about Free Colorado Field Guide Tool-Kit Makes It Easy To Tour The State On The Cheap
Active Minds Offers 20+ Free Classes Every Month in Denver/Boulder
Hungry to learn more about…well everything? Check out Active Minds which offers 20 to 25 FREE classes each month across metro Denver, Boulder and Longmont. Topics run the gamut from Climate Change and The Civil Rights Act to Artificial Intelligence and Pops Goes The Orchestra. [Read more…] about Active Minds Offers 20+ Free Classes Every Month in Denver/Boulder
Why I’m Angry at Certain Coupon Clippers
Time for another of my (in)famous vents. Yesterday was April Fool’s Day, only the joke was on me. Last weekend, many of us found coupons good for $3 off three tubes of Crest toothpaste. As some MHOTC readers know, I often shop for local charities who need personal care products and non-perishable food. Safeway had the Crest toothpaste on sale for 99¢. Unfortunately, by the time I hit the stores on Sunday, there was no more Crest.
Okay, I get it, everyone wanted to get in on the deal. Stores restock their shelves every few days. Knowing this, I asked one of the managers at the Safeway on S. Havana when to return. I was told the toothpaste would arrive on Tuesday night and be restocked Wednesday. So, early Wednesday I drive over to Safeway and…yep, the shelves were empty. No Crest toothpaste. I asked one of the clerks, “What gives?” She told me that the shipment has actually come in Monday night and the store were restocked the next day. [Read more…] about Why I’m Angry at Certain Coupon Clippers
Denver Art Museum: Free Entry For Kids All The Time
The Denver Art Museum is now welcoming kids ages 18 and under for FREE. Grown-ups still have to pay admission (and there may be fees for special exhibits), but Free for Kids applies every day the museum is open. To get the free entry, simply come to the Denver Art Museum welcome desk, and everyone ages 18 and under receives a FREE general admission ticket.
The museum offers families a ton of options. The Family Activity Cart, included with admission, offers bilingual backpacks and Art Tubes filled with activities for kids of all ages. The Just For Fun Center and Kids Corner spaces are filled with kid-centric projects including costumes, memory games, architectural blocks, art making and more.
Find a list of family fun at the Denver Art Museum here. 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver.
CLOSED. Shop Year-Round at Four Seasons Farmers and Artisans Market
This market closes on October 31. While most farmers markets close down for the winter, Four Seasons Farmers and Artisans Market in Wheat Ridge never shutters. This indoor, year-round market features local farm and ranch products through the winter, including carrots, potatoes, beets, garlic, squash, onions, microgreens, mushrooms, fresh chicken and duck eggs, pork, lamb, and 100% grass fed beef and bison.
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