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Last Day! King Soopers Holds 3-Day Sale with Big Savings This Weekend

Get your shopping list ready! Going grocery shopping is a super expensive errand nowadays. The prices just seem to keep going up and up. That’s why bargain hunters are always on the lookout for savings in the grocery aisles. And, in the case, you have one weekend to take advantage of King Soopers’ 3-Day Sale — from May 16 to 18, 2026. [Read more…] about Last Day! King Soopers Holds 3-Day Sale with Big Savings This Weekend

Posted by Bryan on May 17, 2026 | Updated May 18, 2026 Filed Under: Groceries

Daily Food & Drink Specials in the Denver/Boulder Area – Updated!

In addition to abundant nightly happy hours — usually early and sometimes again late in the evening — a growing number of restaurants and clubs offer food and/or drink specials every week.

As you’d assume, there are many out there — too many to list. We’ve rounded up some of the best by day of the week, arranged alphabetically and have also included location (when possible.) Please know most specials are not valid on major holidays and only valid at participating locations. [Read more…] about Daily Food & Drink Specials in the Denver/Boulder Area – Updated!

Posted by MHOTC Staff on May 17, 2026 | Updated May 17, 2026 Filed Under: Food & Drink

17 Mile House Farm Open House on May 30. Register Now For ‘Pollinator-Friendly Gardening’

The 17 Mile House is a 160-year old farm which served as a resting stop for pioneers traveling on the Cherokee/Smoky Hill wagon trails in the 1860s. You can visit for FREE during monthly Open House events. The next one is Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon. The May Open House theme looks at pollinator-friendly gardening. [Read more…] about 17 Mile House Farm Open House on May 30. Register Now For ‘Pollinator-Friendly Gardening’

Posted by Laura on May 17, 2026 | Updated May 15, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Things To Do

Thorntonfest Promises Good Times For All June 6

The city of Thornton’s signature event — Thorntonfest — is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. at the Carpenter Park Fields. The FREE event (this year it celebrates the city’s 70th anniversary) includes a craft fair, kids zone, live entertainment, Paw Fest, competitions, car show, laser light show, beer garden and much more. [Read more…] about Thorntonfest Promises Good Times For All June 6

Posted by Laura on May 17, 2026 | Updated April 14, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Free Admission to 11 Central Colorado Attractions

Colorado FlagLooking for a fun, family getaway that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? Take a road trip and see the Colorado nobody told you about. Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties have joined forces to create Our Journey, a website that showcases interesting things to do on Colorado’s Central Plains.

You can visit 11 museums and attractions from Memorial Day through Labor Day for FREE simply by mentioning the password “Our Journey” when you get to each attraction. [Read more…] about Free Admission to 11 Central Colorado Attractions

Posted by Laura on May 17, 2026 | Updated May 16, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express 2026: Enjoy $1 Family-Friendly Flicks for 11 Weeks

All aboard, bored kids! On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than a morning at the movies to keep the family entertained…and all in an air-conditioned theater. Regal Cinemas has scheduled 9 weeks of family-friendly flicks at select theaters for its popular (and budget-friendly!) Summer Movie Express.  [Read more…] about Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express 2026: Enjoy $1 Family-Friendly Flicks for 11 Weeks

Posted by Bryan on May 17, 2026 | Updated May 17, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp: 8 Weeks of Family-Friendly Flicks with Cheap Tickets

Summertime is all about camping! However, you don’t need to camp outdoors to have fun. Families can camp out at AMC Theatres this summer for lots of fun and adventure. Families can enjoy lots of family-friendly movies at a discounted price. The largest theatrical exhibitor in the U.S. is bringing back its AMC Summer Movie Camp for summer 2026. [Read more…] about AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp: 8 Weeks of Family-Friendly Flicks with Cheap Tickets

Posted by Bryan on May 17, 2026 | Updated May 17, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Westminster’s Movies in the Park Runs May to August

Movies, movie, filmGrab the family and a picnic basket for a good time under the summer stars. The City of Westminster is hosting Movies in the Park on select dates from May to August at various locations. Watch a family-favorite flick on a giant, outdoor screen. Admission is FREE. Activities and food concessions begin at 7 p.m. and the movies start at dusk. [Read more…] about Westminster’s Movies in the Park Runs May to August

Posted by Bryan on May 16, 2026 | Updated May 16, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Things To Do

Best Amazon Deals This Week: Maybelline, Crayola, LEGO, KitchenAid, Beckham Pillows, Connect 4, Amazon Basics & More

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deal shopping tagsDon’t spend hours looking for the best deals. Whether you’re shopping for a gift or a specific need, or — like us — just seeing what suits your fancy, take a look at this list we’ve pulled together for you. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.

 

Some of the biggest discounts are “Limited Time Only,” meaning that they can be here one minute and gone the next, so the discounts might not be the same as listed here when you check. We do try to keep up! Here are a few great deals that caught our eye… [Read more…] about Best Amazon Deals This Week: Maybelline, Crayola, LEGO, KitchenAid, Beckham Pillows, Connect 4, Amazon Basics & More

Posted by Laura on May 16, 2026 | Updated May 16, 2026 Filed Under: Shopping

Dinosaur Express Train Chugs Into Colorado Railroad Museum. Get Tickets Now!

Railroad tracks meet dinosaur tracks for a day of family fun at the Colorado Railroad Museum on Saturday & Sunday, May 30 & 31, when the Dinosaur Express Train chugs into the museum’s station. The world’s first dinosaur tracks were discovered at nearby Dinosaur Ridge and Golden is where the first T-Rex tracks were found, so it’s only fitting that two of every kid’s favorite things – dinosaurs and trains – be brought together for this fun festival. [Read more…] about Dinosaur Express Train Chugs Into Colorado Railroad Museum. Get Tickets Now!

Posted by Laura on May 16, 2026 | Updated May 15, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Things To Do

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