Music fills the Wednesday night air at the Littleton Museum Summer Concert Series running June 4 through July 23, 2025. Performances run from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and are open to the public. The concerts are FREE with first-come, first-served open seating.
You are welcome to bring your own blankets or lawn chairs and a picnic basket of snacks. [Read more…] about Littleton Museum 2025 Summer Concert Series
Things To Do
Check Out Colorado State Parks Pass From Libraries To Visit Parks For Free
How many of Colorado’s 42 state parks have you visited? Now you and your family can visit any or all of them for FREE. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has teamed up with the Colorado State Library to offer the Check-Out Colorado program. Each of 287 libraries (including public, military and college/university libraries) has seven-day hang-tag park passes good for entrance to all Colorado state parks, and they can be reserved and checked-out just as books can. [Read more…] about Check Out Colorado State Parks Pass From Libraries To Visit Parks For Free
Historic Elitch Theatre Hosts First Friday History Tours
At 130-years-old, the Historic Elitch Theatre is Denver’s oldest cultural venue. It was home to the oldest summer stock theatre in America and in 1896 hosted Colorado’s first moving picture — Edison’s Vitascope. History buffs and theatre lovers alike can take a tour of the theatre throughout the summer and learn about the famous names that have trod the stage of this American playhouse. [Read more…] about Historic Elitch Theatre Hosts First Friday History Tours
Mobile Concert Series Spreads Music Across Greenwood Village
Grab a blanket and have a picnic as you join music fans for the Mobile Concert Series — five concerts in Greenwood Village. Each Thursday in June the concert will move to a different park in the city. From country to funky, the series features a different style of music each week. All shows start at 6:30 p.m. Here’s the 2024 lineup: [Read more…] about Mobile Concert Series Spreads Music Across Greenwood Village
Free Tastings at Metro Denver Wineries and Stores
One of the best ways to improve your palate is to do a tasting at the winery and chat with the winemaker as you taste. We have a page listing regularly scheduled FREE wine tastings at metro area specialty wine retailers and liquor stores. Most wineries charge a tasting fee, but some are very affordable and a very few are FREE. Examples? The family-owned Balistreri Vinyard’s Denver winery offers a complimentary tasting of its award-winning wines and a tour of the wine cellar and winemaking facilities. In addition, Balistreri has a gift shop and serves lunch seven days a week. 1946 E. 66th Ave., Denver, 303-287-5156. ♦ Tasting at Augustina’s Winery in Boulder, is not free, but it is cheap: $3 to taste up to five wines and $5 to taste 10 wines, and the fee is refunded with a purchase. 4715 N. Broadway, Unit B-3, 303-520-4871. Augustina’s also has a booth at the Saturday and Wednesday Boulder farmers’ market. ♦ The Turquoise Mesa Winery tasting room, which is open Thursday through Saturday from 1 to 6 p.m., charges just $5. 11705 Teller St., Unit C, Broomfield, 303-653-3822.
AMC Theatres Offers 25% Off Tickets Every Day
Lights! Camera! Savings! Frugal film fans know that the best time to see a movie is during the day. Not only is the theater less crowded (especially on weekdays!), but it’s the best opportunity to take advantage of savings at the box office — thanks to matinée pricing. Evening showtimes are always priced higher! [Read more…] about AMC Theatres Offers 25% Off Tickets Every Day
How to Save Money on Tickets to Local Theater, Dance, Opera & Cultural Events
Typically, tickets to the ballet, symphony, opera and theater tend to cost more than other Denver area events. But, seeing an amazing show doesn’t always mean spending big bucks. Many venues offer discounted rates, flash sales, preview tickets and other ways to be in the audience for less money; and, some smaller theaters simple charge less.
Here are some tips for saving on cultural events, ways to get FREE tickets, and our ever-evolving list of venues to catch the myriad of performing arts in the Denver metro area. Let us know if we missed your favorite or if you have any great tips for us to include. [Read more…] about How to Save Money on Tickets to Local Theater, Dance, Opera & Cultural Events
Union Station Great Hall Sessions: Live Music On Wednesdays
Denver Union Station continues its popular Great Hall Sessions featuring local musicians on Wednesday evenings this spring and summer. Held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. inside the soaring Great Hall of the train station, this FREE live music series will feature a variety of local musicians. Terminal Bar will offer Happy Hour pricing during each performance. [Read more…] about Union Station Great Hall Sessions: Live Music On Wednesdays
WestFax Brewing Company Celebrates 7th Anniversary This Weekend with Live Music, Free Vintage Video Games & More
Game on! Westfax Brewing Company celebrates seven years on Colfax with a weekend of beer releases, live music, vintage video games, food trucks and new releases Friday to Sunday, March 10 to 12, 2023. Grab your friends and join the celebration! Throughout the weekend, the private event space will be transformed into a retro arcade. Play nostalgic faves like Sonic the Hedgehog, Super Mario Bros, Pacman and more for FREE. [Read more…] about WestFax Brewing Company Celebrates 7th Anniversary This Weekend with Live Music, Free Vintage Video Games & More
Ticket Deals! Aurora Fox Arts Center Offers Savings on Theater Company Shows. Next Up: ‘Toni Stone’
One of the theater gems of the metro area is the Aurora Fox Arts Center. Not only does the historic former movie palace host several local performing arts organizations, but it is home to the Aurora Fox Theater Company. The professional theater troupe produces six shows a year, as well as a summer kids program and other shows. [Read more…] about Ticket Deals! Aurora Fox Arts Center Offers Savings on Theater Company Shows. Next Up: ‘Toni Stone’
Elvis Cinemas Rolls Final Credits — Now Permanently Closed
Elvis has left the building. It’s a sad day for frugal film fanatics in Denver. After 23 years of being the go-to theater for movie lovers on a budget, Elvis Cinemas closed its doors permanently on March 1, 2023. The popular local theater chain showed second-run movies with cheap ticket prices for the majority of its years in business with three locations — Arvada, Denver and Littleton. [Read more…] about Elvis Cinemas Rolls Final Credits — Now Permanently Closed
Calendar Of Denver Area Trivia & Bingo Nights
Looking for a chance to show off your smarts? Just looking for a fun no-brain game where you can win prizes> Here’s a list of upcoming Denver area trivia and bingo nights. Most are held on a regular weekly schedule. You’ll find them at bars, breweries, restaurants, musical halls, clubs and coffee shops. Keep reading for a day-by-day list of trivia and bingo nights around Denver, Boulder and beyond. [Read more…] about Calendar Of Denver Area Trivia & Bingo Nights
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Offers BFD Tuesdays Special with Discounted Tickets
Frugal film fanatics know that the best day of the week to go to the movies is always on a Tuesday. And Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has joined the roster of movie theaters offering a Tuesday discount with its BFD Tuesdays special. The movie theater is known for the movie-themed food and drinks it serves, as well as its strict “no talking” policy. [Read more…] about Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Offers BFD Tuesdays Special with Discounted Tickets
Senior Deals and Discounts in Denver
Nowadays, there are many advantages to becoming a “senior citizen,” but the one bargain hunters appreciate the most are the discounts offered by many retailers and restaurants. We’ve rounded up a few deals around town for the “older crowd.” [Read more…] about Senior Deals and Discounts in Denver
Two Days Only! Save Extra 20% On Groupon Local Deals
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There’s a new Groupon promo code. Groupon almost always saves you money, usually half off, which makes any offer, service or product you get from them more affordable. However, with this latest promotion, you can really save big on anything from fun things to do and dining out to DIA airport parking and spa treatments. [Read more…] about Two Days Only! Save Extra 20% On Groupon Local Deals