Colorado Ski Country USA’s popular Kids’ Ski Passport Grades 3-6 is again available for the 2024-25 ski season to introduce Colorado youngsters to skiing and snowboarding with super-cheap lift access at 20 Colorado ski areas. The 2024-25 Passport is good for four days of skiing at each of the resorts for $67 (subject to change through the season). [Read more…] about Colorado Ski Country’s 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th Grade Passports Let Kiddos Enjoy The Slopes For Almost Free
Celestial Seasonings’ Tea Factory Tour. Now $5 Admission
Ya gotta love a place whose address is on Sleepytime Drive. So no surprise Celestial Seasonings offers tours of its Boulder-based tea production plant. Tours take about 45 minutes and cost $5 per person. After a 13-minute video intro to the history of tea and close-up view of tea processing, you’ll get to walk through the largest, most modern tea factory in the United States. The highlight: a whiff of the Mint Room — guaranteed to clear the sinuses. [Read more…] about Celestial Seasonings’ Tea Factory Tour. Now $5 Admission
Free and Affordable Fun at Boulder County Fair
At 155 years of age, the Boulder County Fair is Colorado’s oldest. Rodeos, a colorful midway with all manner of entertainment, a slew of kid’s activities, animal barns, a traditional carnival, music, kid’s area, crafts, food and more fill the fair calendar from Wednesday to Sunday, August 7 to 11, 2024. With parking, gate admission and most activities FREE, you can visit more than once. [Read more…] about Free and Affordable Fun at Boulder County Fair
Shred Documents For Free In Northglenn and Help Metro Denver Crime Stoppers
Time to gather up your unwanted documents before the colder weather settles in. The Northglenn Police Department will host a FREE document shred event on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 8 a.m. to noon at Northglenn Marketplace at 104th Ave., one block west of I-25. The event is open to everyone regardless of zip code. [Read more…] about Shred Documents For Free In Northglenn and Help Metro Denver Crime Stoppers
Free Customer Appreciation Cookout at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s
Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s are hosting Customer Appreciation Cookouts on Saturday, August 10, 2024, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy free hot dogs, prepared by the outfitters, and beverages, while supplies last. All three metro locations are participating including Bass Pro Shop at Northfield and Cabela’s in Lone Tree and Thornton. [Read more…] about Free Customer Appreciation Cookout at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s
Carousel of Happiness Rides Cost $3; The Happiness is Free
Carousel of Happiness (20 Lakeview Dr.) is Nederland’s magical menagerie featuring 56 whimsical, hand-carved animals on a restored 1910 Looff carousel, turning to the music of a 1913 Wurlitzer ban organ. Rides are only $3. Frequent riders can purchase 10-ride punch cards for $25. [Read more…] about Carousel of Happiness Rides Cost $3; The Happiness is Free
Stanley Marketplace Hosts First Friday Celebration
Kick off your month with an evening of arts, culture and community fun during Stanley Marketplace’s First Friday celebration from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.. The first Friday of every month, the Marketplace will host artists of all genres, from live art like poetry and spoken word to creators sharing their artwork for sale. This month’s FREE event is Friday, August 2, 2024. [Read more…] about Stanley Marketplace Hosts First Friday Celebration
Free Entrance To All National Parks and More On September 28 — Reserve An Entry Time Slot Now
The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to all of its parks, monuments and other sites on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 28, 2024. The aspens of Rocky Mountain National Park, virtually in the metro Denver/Boulder area’s backyard, are showing the yellows and oranges, and the bull elk are bugling early in the morning and again in the afternoon and evening in one of the Rockies’ most fantastic wildlife experiences. [Read more…] about Free Entrance To All National Parks and More On September 28 — Reserve An Entry Time Slot Now
Active Military & Veterans Get In Free To Colorado State Parks In August
As a thank you to U.S. military members, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering active duty military, veterans and the National Guard free admission to all state parks for the month of August. Military members and veterans, resident and nonresident, can pick up a free August Military Pass at any Colorado state park or CPW office by showing proof of service. [Read more…] about Active Military & Veterans Get In Free To Colorado State Parks In August
Adams County Fair – Free Entry and Ride Deals
The Adams County Fair, which dates back to 1888 and is now the largest county fair in the state, runs Wednesday to Sunday, July 31 to August 4, 2024. Entry to the fairgrounds and most of the jam-packed schedule is FREE, but the Professional Bull Riding, Truck Pull, Demolition Derby and Charreada Mexican Rodeo are ticketed events (ranging from $10 to $25).
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2024 Littleton Twilight Criterium Rolls Back Into Town On August 3
The Littleton Twilight Criterium by Audi Denver is back for 2024. On Saturday, August 3, 2024, the country’s top pro cyclists will race through Downtown Littleton. The race promises to be as thrilling as ever as part of The American Criterium Cup, a national criterium series formed in collaboration with USA Cycling and America’s best criterium races. [Read more…] about 2024 Littleton Twilight Criterium Rolls Back Into Town On August 3
Free Entry To All Colorado State Parks On Monday, August 5
Colorado Parks and Wildlife joins the celebration of Colorado’s acceptance into statehood with FREE entry to all Colorado State Parks (that includes 42 state parks and 300 state wildlife areas) on Monday, August 5, 2024. Park entrance fees are waived, but activities like fishing and camping will still require a valid license, permit or reservation. [Read more…] about Free Entry To All Colorado State Parks On Monday, August 5
Last Day! Tons of Fun at Arapahoe County Fair
It’s time for the 2024 Arapahoe County Fair, with four days of fun Thursday, July 25 to Sunday, July 28, 2024, at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora. Fairgoers will find their dollar goes a long way with gate admission that includes unlimited carnival rides and FREE parking, plus all main stage performances, rodeos, 4-H livestock shows, public competitions, mutton bustin’ for the little buckaroos and more. [Read more…] about Last Day! Tons of Fun at Arapahoe County Fair
30 Denver Area Farmers’ Markets Worth Checking Out In 2024
Nothing says harvest-time quite like a Farmers’ Market. Where else can you greet your local farmer, find delicious deals on fresh produce, and enjoy the Colorado outdoors? You can find a market for nearly every day of the week, so check out a few! To fully participate in the eco-friendly experience, we suggest bringing along several reusable grocery bags or baskets for all of your goodies. [Read more…] about 30 Denver Area Farmers’ Markets Worth Checking Out In 2024
Golden Fine Arts Festival Showcases 100+ Artists
Downtown Golden transforms into an open-air art gallery on Saturday & Sunday, August 10 & 11, 2024, during the Golden Fine Arts Festival. Traditionally, more than half of the 100 participating artists travel to Golden from outside of the state of Colorado. You’ll find works in ceramic arts, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography and sculpture. [Read more…] about Golden Fine Arts Festival Showcases 100+ Artists