There are still spots open at select camps. Have a child or two or an entire squad? Time to start planning for the summer break. For a lot of Denver/Boulder area families that means summer camps, and there are so many to choose from. Some are all about getting outside and exploring, while other focus on different art aspects and some get your kid moving. [Read more…] about Denver Area Summer Camps For 2024 – Updated!
Kids Fun
Free Summer Day Camp For Denver Kids
Experience the ultimate summer adventure with Summer Rec Kidz, Denver Parks & Recreation’s brand-new, FREE day camp for kids ages 8 to 12. The free program runs Monday to Friday from June 10 through August 9, 2024, (except city holidays: June 19 and July 4 & 5). Camp is from 9 a.m. to noon and kids have the option to stay for MY Denver programming from noon to 4 p.m. Registration is required! [Read more…] about Free Summer Day Camp For Denver Kids
Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival 2024 In Golden Triangle Neighborhood
Over a span of 48+ hours, 150 professional, amateur and student artists will use chalk to paint thousands of square feet of raw pavement into re-creations of masterpieces, modern art and their own original pieces during the Denver Chalk Art Festival in the Denver Golden Triangle District. The FREE festival, Saturday & Sunday, June 1 & 2, 2024, transforms streets and sidewalks into a temporary outdoor art museum. [Read more…] about Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival 2024 In Golden Triangle Neighborhood
Money-Maker: Free Tours of the U.S. Mint of Denver. Here’s What You Need To Know
Sometimes, we forget about the treasures right in our own backyard. If you’ve ever wondered how to make money or have visitors in town, Denver has one of the best experiences right in its back pocket. Established in 1863, the U.S. Mint of Denver produces 50 million coins a day, each one stamped with a little “D.” FREE tours show every step in the process of turning dull, blank metal slugs into shiny pocket change. [Read more…] about Money-Maker: Free Tours of the U.S. Mint of Denver. Here’s What You Need To Know
Regal Cinemas Reduces Ticket Pricing Every Day at One Location — Nearly 50% Off Previous Pricing!
We have reached out to Regal Cinemas for verification, as the reduced ticket pricing does not appear to be currently available. Get ready for blockbuster savings, frugal film fans! Going to the movies can be an expensive adventure, so, anytime you can save money at the box office, it’s definitely worth rolling out the red carpet. And Regal Cinemas just announced a new pricing structure at one of its locations in the Denver metro area — Colorado Mills at 14500 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood. [Read more…] about Regal Cinemas Reduces Ticket Pricing Every Day at One Location — Nearly 50% Off Previous Pricing!
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
Michaels Hosts Free Sunday MakeBreak Craft Events — New Dates Announced
Get creative with your family fun budget! If you’re feeling “crafty” over the weekend, head to Michaels for a fun Sunday afternoon with the family. The popular craft store’s Sunday MakeBreak events offer a creative outlet for kids of all ages at no cost. Best of all, all of the supplies necessary for each project are included in the weekly class — just bring your creativity! [Read more…] about Michaels Hosts Free Sunday MakeBreak Craft Events — New Dates Announced
DCPA Launches Out-Of-This-World Experience with ‘Space Explorers: The Infinite’ — Get Ticket Bundle Discount
Get ready to blast off, Denver! Prepare yourself for a powerful immersive experience inspired by NASA missions aboard the International Space Station, thanks to the Denver Center for Performing Art’s new exhibition at the Stanley Marketplace (2501 Dallas St.) Space Explorers: The Infinite lands in Aurora from February 3 to May 5, 2024. [Read more…] about DCPA Launches Out-Of-This-World Experience with ‘Space Explorers: The Infinite’ — Get Ticket Bundle Discount
$5 Tuesday Night Classics Film Series at Harkins Theatres
Harkins Theatres is showing a classic film every week at a classic price with its Tuesday Night Classics film series. Experience your favorite films the way they were meant to be seen — on the big screen! Or enjoy an iconic film you’ve been meaning to see for years for the first time. The series makes for a fun, inexpensive night out with friends or family. [Read more…] about $5 Tuesday Night Classics Film Series at Harkins Theatres
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
Denver Children’s Theatre Presents Shows Just For Kids. Feb. 18 is Free, But Reserve Tickets Now
Live theatre is a treat that shouldn’t be reserved for adults. The Mizel Arts and Culture Center’s Denver Children’s Theatre creates a theatrical experience for kids unlike any other in the city. The next performance is Tomás and the Library Lady, based on the beloved book by Pat Mora. Public performances will take place on Sunday, February 11, 18, and 25, 2024, at 10 a.m. The one on February 18 is FREE. [Read more…] about Denver Children’s Theatre Presents Shows Just For Kids. Feb. 18 is Free, But Reserve Tickets Now
Best Ways To Entertain Kids On The Cheap This Winter Break
For Denver area parents the holidays are a special time full of cookies, Santa, twinkling lights, and quality time with the kids. A whole lot of quality time in fact, since most school-age children are home for at least two weeks during the season.
While we may think getting presents and doing special holiday things would entertain them, any seasoned mom or dad or caretaker knows there comes a time when you just need to get out of the house.
Don’t worry, you don’t have to spend a fortune on fancy play parks in order to have fun. There are plenty of cheap, FREE and exciting things to do. [Read more…] about Best Ways To Entertain Kids On The Cheap This Winter Break
Get Discounted Tickets for ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ on Halloween
Hey, Denver Swifties on a budget! Put on your favorite Taylor outfit (perfect for Halloween!) and experience her once-in-a-lifetime tour on the big screen at a bargain price. At this point, Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour is undoubtedly the biggest pop culture event in decades. And, unfortunately, many fans (including us! couldn’t get their hands on the highly coveted tickets to her Denver shows this past July. [Read more…] about Get Discounted Tickets for ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ on Halloween
Bryan Blathers: See the Ghost I Captured on Camera! (Plus, Get Discounted Ghost Tour Tickets.)
BOO! There are so many spooky things to do in Denver for Halloween. And one of the most fun is taking a ghost tour with friends and family! (Who knew Denver had so many haunts?) I took my first ghost tour in more than a decade and caught something on camera I never thought I would! [Read more…] about Bryan Blathers: See the Ghost I Captured on Camera! (Plus, Get Discounted Ghost Tour Tickets.)
The Museum for Black Girls Opens in Denver — Enjoy Discounted Admission on Wednesdays
The Museum for Black Girls is returning to Denver and opening on the 16th Street Mall this fall. Founded in 2019, the attraction offers visitors multiple immersive exhibits, including the popular golden salon chair, floral room, blue magic couch and a tribute to superstar Beyoncé. The fully immersive museum experience is for girls and women of all ages. [Read more…] about The Museum for Black Girls Opens in Denver — Enjoy Discounted Admission on Wednesdays