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How to Get Cheap Tickets for Holiday Classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ in Denver

Going to the theater can be expensive, so any opportunity to save money on tickets is music to the ears of theater lovers on a budget. And, for many families, it’s just not the holidays without enjoying  A Christmas Carol in the Mile High City. The beloved holiday classic plays the Wolf Theatre from November 21 to December 28, 2025. [Read more…] about How to Get Cheap Tickets for Holiday Classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ in Denver

Posted by Bryan on December 20, 2025 | Updated December 20, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do

Play Lottery Right from Your Phone, Get First Ticket Free

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Everything is now deliverable with just a few taps and swipes! And, for those who regularly play, you can now add the Colorado Lottery to the list of tasks you can easily check off your to-do list. Thanks to Jackpocket, play all your favorite games right from your smartphone, including Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash 5, Lucky For Life, Pick 3 and Colorado Lotto+. You can even play scratch tickets right from your phone! [Read more…] about Play Lottery Right from Your Phone, Get First Ticket Free

Posted by Bryan on December 19, 2025 | Updated December 21, 2025 Filed Under: Services

2026 Key Tag Update! Wendy’s 2025 Frosty Key Tag Unlocks Free Frosty for One Year

See the update regarding the 2026 Frosty Key Tags below. Tag, you’re it! This annual offer from Wendy’s definitely won’t leave bargain hunters in the cold…well, err, maybe just “a little Frosty”. If you enjoy a little sweet treat with your meal (or just as a snack), you’ll definitely want to grab one of the chain’s popular Frosty Key Tags. The little tag is the key to a year’s worth of cool treats at no cost. A small investment (for a good cause) for a sweet payoff all year long in 2025. [Read more…] about 2026 Key Tag Update! Wendy’s 2025 Frosty Key Tag Unlocks Free Frosty for One Year

Posted by Bryan on December 19, 2025 | Updated December 19, 2025 Filed Under: Fast Food · Food Deals

Savor The Holidays at Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market. New Location This Year

In the cities Germany, Austria and the German-speaking part of Switzerland, vendors set up stalls in the plaza around the cathedral to sell charming gift items and all manner of holiday goodies. Denver’s 2025 Christkindl Market moves to its new home at Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus from Friday, November 21 through Tuesday, December 23, 2025. [Read more…] about Savor The Holidays at Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market. New Location This Year

Posted by Laura on December 18, 2025 | Updated December 18, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Shopping · Things To Do

Last Chance! This Week’s Holiday Craft Shows, Markets and Fairs

It’s the last weekend to shop holiday craft shows, so avoid the malls and enjoy the fun. These shows are just the place to find that perfect locally-made, handmade gift. We have an entire page devoted to upcoming holiday craft shows, markets and fairs in the Denver/Boulder area. It includes an interactive map to help you find the ones closest to your shopping flight path. As always, we call out some of our favorite picks: [Read more…] about Last Chance! This Week’s Holiday Craft Shows, Markets and Fairs

Posted by Laura on December 17, 2025 | Updated December 17, 2025 Filed Under: Shopping

Ho, Ho, Hurry! Book Your Santa Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!

This post is sponsored by Cherry Hill Programs. All opinions are our own. Read full disclosure here.

Getting photos with Santa at the mall is a timeless tradition, and a great way to celebrate the holiday season. No lines, no fuss. Just friendly staff, a jolly Santa, a professional to take the pics and heartwarming photos to capture the moment! The closer we get to Christmas, the busier photos with Santa events get.

It can be hard enough to get a good photo with Santa with kids (or your furry “four-legged” kids)  — between nap time, meal times and sometimes fear of strangers, parents never know what to expect with Santa pictures. One tip is to schedule the pics around the best times for your kids or pets. [Read more…] about Ho, Ho, Hurry! Book Your Santa Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!

Posted by MHOTC Staff on December 16, 2025 | Updated December 16, 2025 Filed Under: Services

Entry Deadline Soon! How to Get Cheap Tickets for Hit Musical ‘The Notebook’ in Denver

Going to the theater can be expensive, so any opportunity to save money on tickets is music to the ears of theater lovers on a budget. And the next big musical coming to the Mile High City is The Notebook. Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the beloved film, the musical tells the story of Allie and Noah, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. [Read more…] about Entry Deadline Soon! How to Get Cheap Tickets for Hit Musical ‘The Notebook’ in Denver

Posted by Bryan on December 16, 2025 | Updated December 17, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do

Best Toy Deals On Amazon – LEGOs, Barbie, Play-Doh, Fisher-Price and More

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deal shopping tagsForget store crowds, shopping for toys is incredibly easy when you purchase online. Whether you’re shopping for a gift for a specific need, or just browsing, here are some fun finds and toy deals at Amazon today.

Leading up to Christmas, many of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently. Others are just best sellers and looked so intriguing that we figured you might want to check them out.

[Read more…] about Best Toy Deals On Amazon – LEGOs, Barbie, Play-Doh, Fisher-Price and More

Posted by Laura on December 16, 2025 | Updated December 16, 2025 Filed Under: Shopping

Today! Enjoy Buy-One-Get-One Sandwich or Wrap at Potbelly for One Day Only

Take a break from work, school or holiday shopping for sandwich savings at Potbelly! The popular sandwich shop is celebrating the season of giving with a big deal on December 16, 2025. Potbelly offers a wide variety of sandwiches and soups, including its signature sub A Wreck — made with turkey breast, hickory smoked ham, Angus roast beef, salami and Swiss cheese. [Read more…] about Today! Enjoy Buy-One-Get-One Sandwich or Wrap at Potbelly for One Day Only

Posted by Bryan on December 16, 2025 | Updated December 16, 2025 Filed Under: Fast Food · Food Deals

How to Get Two Free Plays Every Day for ‘Starbucks For Life’ Game — Prizes Include Viral Glass Bearista Cold Cup!

See what we won below! You know it’s the holidays, when Starbucks’s popular “Starbucks For Life” game returns. And, this year, the annual game runs from December 8, 2025 to January 4, 2026. The grand prize is (of course!) Starbucks for life — a beverage or food item every day for 30 years! Even merrier, player can also win the recent popular viral glass Starbucks Bearista Cold Cup — among the 10 million prizes available. [Read more…] about How to Get Two Free Plays Every Day for ‘Starbucks For Life’ Game — Prizes Include Viral Glass Bearista Cold Cup!

Posted by Bryan on December 15, 2025 | Updated December 21, 2025 Filed Under: Bakeries & Cafes

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