We love a good factory or “insiders” tour, not only because they’re usually FREE, but because you walk away with a little more knowledge…and possibly some samples. (Yes, we’re talking about you, MillerCoors, Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey and Celestial Seasonings!) They’re a great way for visitors to spend a few hours getting to know the Mile High City, but can also be just as enjoyable for locals. The days and hours of tour schedules vary, so check first before making plans. Unless noted, no reservations are required. Remember, tours are very popular during the spring and summer months, so be prepared to wait. Walk this way and review our 14 Free & Cheap Fun Tours in Denver page for more details.
Things To Do
Go Wild For Free On Your Birthday at Denver Zoo
If you’re an animal lover, here’s the perfect way to go wild on your birthday, courtesy of the Denver Zoo.
The popular attraction offers complimentary admission on your birthday, as well as a few more treats to make the day extra special. [Read more…] about Go Wild For Free On Your Birthday at Denver Zoo
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.
Fun, Yet Educational Wagon Tours at Plains Conservation Center
Take a trip back to the 1800s when the Plains Conservation Center offers Wagon Tours most Saturdays. Get to know the prairie in a whole new way. On a ride across the plains, participants watch for wildlife in the landscape, from prairie dogs to pronghorn antelope and birds of prey, beneath the great stretching sky while learning about the short grass prairie ecosystem along the way. [Read more…] about Fun, Yet Educational Wagon Tours at Plains Conservation Center
CLOSED! Sit In On Free Jam Sessions at Swallow Hill Music
CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE! No matter your musical taste, Swallow Hill Music has a FREE jam session or performance group opportunity for you. These monthly events are a great way to learn new music styles, refine your techniques and expand your repertoire. They are FREE and open to everyone (members and non-members) alike ages 18 and older. Here’s what’s on the schedule: [Read more…] about CLOSED! Sit In On Free Jam Sessions at Swallow Hill Music
Belmar Cinephiles Series – Free Movies For Grown-Ups
Belmar Cinephiles is a FREE film series that appeals to every taste and interest. Hosted by Belmar Library, the monthly Saturday screenings offer film lovers the opportunity to catch up with independent features, docudramas, documentaries and topical films that were limited in distribution. [Read more…] about Belmar Cinephiles Series – Free Movies For Grown-Ups
Website Lists Deals to Detour You Off I-70
Headed into the mountain for some fun? Enjoy! But know that thousands of your not-so-closest friends are planning to do the same on any given weekend or holiday, creating bumper-to-bumper-to-bumper traffic. That’s why the Colorado Department of Transportation has teamed with I-70 corridor businesses and communities to get you off the highway during peak times. [Read more…] about Website Lists Deals to Detour You Off I-70
Pop Culture Classroom: Low-Cost, Fun Educational Workshops For Kids
How do you make learning fun? Try board games, cosplay and comic books. That’s the philosophy of Pop Culture Classroom, the nonprofit organization behind Denver Comic Con. The group is hosting a series of after-school educational workshops for local kids on topics they already love. Most workshops are priced at an affordable $10. [Read more…] about Pop Culture Classroom: Low-Cost, Fun Educational Workshops For Kids
Free Community Runs from Shake Shack
Shake Shack is known far and wide for burgers, hot dogs, fries and shakes. It is now offering a way to burn off some of those calories. Shake Shack Track & Field hosts FREE community runs on the second Tuesday of each month beginning on August 14. The runs, which are open to all ages and abilities, take off from and return to two metro Denver Shake Shack locations — RiNo and Highlands Ranch. Upon return, the first beverage back at “the Shack” is FREE.
Click here to register, and then meet the group meet at the Shake Shack of your choice at 6:30 p.m. for the 3- to 4-mile loop led by Boulder Running Company. The RiNo Shack is at 995 Larimer St.. Denver, 720-543-8609. The south suburban Shack is at 1509 Park Central Dr., Suite 100, Highlands Ranch, 720-452-1007.
Free & Fun Nature and History Programs Through JeffCo Open Space
Connecting with the natural world is easy in Colorado. All you have to do is head east to the plains or west into the mountains. FREE programs take place in a variety of Jefferson County Open Space parks including Lookout Mountain Nature Center (LMNC) and the Hiwan Homestead Museum, throughout the year. The Center offers a variety of nature programs with topics that explore the diversity and richness of the foothills. Discover wildlife, plants, geology, astronomy and more. [Read more…] about Free & Fun Nature and History Programs Through JeffCo Open Space
Colorado Symphony: Teachers & Students Get $10 Tickets
This deal from the Colorado Symphony hits a high note. Teachers and students can purchase $10 tickets (plus fees and taxes) over the phone, online, or in person at the Colorado Symphony box office. Each ticket holder will be asked to show a valid Student or Teacher ID upon purchase and/or ticket pick-up.
To purchase online, use the promo code LISTEN. There is a limit of one ticket per teacher/student ID. All concerts are subject to availability and a limited number of discount tickets are available per performance. For more information, click here. Let the music play!
German Fest Denver Means Food, Fun, Music and Polka
Break out the lederhosen! It’s time for German Fest 2018. The event takes place Saturday & Sunday, July 21 & 22 at the Lakewood Heritage Center. Expect plenty of food, beer, music, dancing, and activities for the kids. Central to the Festival is The Beer Garden filled with benches and tables. The tents are large enough to allowing celebrating to continue even if it rains. Surrounding the beer garden are a variety of vendors with European crafts and food. [Read more…] about German Fest Denver Means Food, Fun, Music and Polka
Ready, Set, Go! ‘The Amazing Race’ Holds Open Auditions in Littleton
Ready, set, go! If you’re a fierce competitor and have a friend, spouse, co-worker or roommate with the same quality, you just might have the chance to pack your bags for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. “The Amazing Race” is holding auditions for an upcoming season on Thursday, July 12 at K1 Speed (8034 Midway Dr.) in Littleton. Teams may begin lining up at 9 a.m., with auditions starting at 11 a.m. [Read more…] about Ready, Set, Go! ‘The Amazing Race’ Holds Open Auditions in Littleton
JeffCo Open Space Offers Free, Fun Nature & History Programs
Connecting with the natural world is easy in Colorado. All you have to do is head east to the plains or west into the mountains. FREE programs take place in a variety of Jefferson County Open Space parks, including Lookout Mountain Nature Center (LMNC) and the Hiwan Homestead Museum, throughout the year. The Center offers a variety of nature programs with topics that explore the diversity and richness of the foothills. Discover wildlife, plants, geology, astronomy and more. [Read more…] about JeffCo Open Space Offers Free, Fun Nature & History Programs
FirstBank Customers Get Early Ticket Access
FirstBank customers can bank on a good time with this promo exclusively for them. Did you know customers get early access to tickets for most shows at 1STBANK Center in Broomfield?
In the highly-competitive world of concert tickets, any advantage you can get on the secondary ticket market or die-hard fans is invaluable.
Customers have access to an exclusive presale of tickets, 24 hours before they officially go on sale. Buy up to eight tickets with a FirstBank Visa Debit Card or FirstBank Credit Card. Then, pick up your tickets on the day of the event with an ID and the same debit or credit card used for the transaction.
For all the rockin’ details, click here. (Scroll down to “Get Priority Ticketing.”)