Summer is one of my most favorite times of the year. Not only are the days beautiful and warm but there are also so many things you can do in summer that are free and cheap. Is summer the Cheap/Frugal season? I wrote a blog post several weeks back about all the free concerts/movies that are outdoors. But you can also have a picnic (who doesn’t love a soggy sandwich?), go for a hike, or go tubing down the Platte River (it just re-opened after all this rainy weather this summer).
National Cheesecake Day. National Cheesecake Day celebration at The Cheesecake Factory is on July 29th & 30th! The Cheesecake Factory will celebrate by offering ½ off the price of any of the 30+ flavors of a cheesecake slice with dine-in purchase.
Jakalope Art & Craft Fair. Grab your family and shop over 200 curated artisans selling one of a kind, handmade goods July 25 and 26 at the family-friendly Jackalope Art & Craft Fair. This must-see, FREE summer fair will be held at EXDO Event Center in the blossoming RiNo Arts District of Denver. Read: Hip and fun!
School Supplies Drive.Help provide school supplies to children in need on Saturday, July 25, 2015, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Donations can be made in the parking lot of 3801 East Florida Avenue, Denver, CO 80210. Supplies will be given to homeless and low-income families served by Catholic Charities and Archdiocesan Catholic schools. You can make the difference by giving children in need the educational tools they need to succeed. For a full list of needed supplies and more information, please visit ccdenver.org/SSD. For questions, contact Mike Sullivan, Account Manager, Catholic Charities, 720.476.7504 Ext: 504 or [email protected]
Butterfly Pavillion. Butterfly Pavilion is staying open late until 7 p.m every Thursday this summer and offering $5 admission after 3 p.m. on these days.(except for Thursday August 20th). Be sure to also check-out Insectival on July 18 from 9-5 p.m. that lets you experience the wondrous world of insects in a festive, fun-filled carnival atmosphere! Learn while you play games under the Big Top and take part in dozens of activities. All activities, games and entertainment are included with your daily admission.
Sonic. Grab a Hot Dog or Chili-cheese dog from Sonic on Thursday, July 23 for just $1. And don’t forget happy hour where you can grab one of their amazing drinks for just 1/2 price between 2p and 4p.
Groupon. Save even more on Groupon (you usually save at least 50%) on Tuesday, July 21. Get an EXTRA 20% off up to 3 local deals or 10% off goods deals or getaway deals. Use the code HOT3.
Ongoing
Free, healthy summer meals for Colorado kids and teens. Summer should be a fun and enriching time for all Colorado children, but for many it represents a time when they are at the greatest risk of hunger due to lost access to school meals. Thanks to a statewide collaboration to address child hunger, 533 community sites across Colorado will provide meals to children up to 18 years old at no cost this summer. Colorado families can find nearby summer food sites by using an interactive map at KidsFoodFinder.org or calling the statewide, bilingual Hunger Free Hotline toll-free at (855) 855-4626.
Free Outdoors Movies and Concerts. Denver is chock-full of great, talented musicians that play around town for free – and what is better than a movie outdoors on a cool summer night among about 500 of your closest friends? Don’t miss our round-up of free outdoor movies and concerts this summer.
Harkins Summer Movie Fun. Harkins Summer Movie Fun program for kids is back again this year. Kids can enjoy a movie a week for 10 weeks, for less than $1 per film. Make Harkins Summer Movie Fun for kids an annual tradition for your family. All adults must be accompanied by children. Tickets are on sale now at participating locations. Movies this summer include: Boxtrolls, The Lorax, Rio 2, Dolphin Tale 2, Curious George, Nut Job, Puss in Boots, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, and Penguins of Madagascar.
Cinemark Movie Clubhouse. There’s nothing quite like spending a hot day in a cool movie theater.Cinemark has a 10-week film fest of its own: $5 for 10 movies when purchased in advance at cinemark.com. If you delay and purchase at the theater, movies are still just $1. Most locations start on Wednesday, June 2 with screenings starting at 10 a.m. every Tuesday and/or Wednesday. The film line-up includes The Croods, The LEGO Movie, Dolphin Tale 2, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Penguins of Madagascar, Night At The Museum: Secret of the Tomb, How to Train Your Dragon 2, Alvin and The Chipmunks: Chip Wrecked, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days and The Nut Job.
Barnes & Noble Summer Reading. Kids can earn a free book of their won from Barnes & Noble (one of my favorite stores) in three easy steps. Step 1: Read any 8 books and record them in the Reading Journal (PDF). Step 2: Bring the completed Reading Journal to your local B&N store. (Find a Store). then Step 3: choose a FREE BOOK from our selection on the Reading Journal list at the store… Enjoy reading!
Free Denver Walking Tours Denver parents, kiddos, and visitors alike will be able to see and experience downtown Denver in a new way. They’ll be able to take advantage of Denver Free Walking Tours’ new two hour daily tours that leave at 10 a.m. daily, starting in Civic Center Park, then wind through downtown past more than a dozen of Denver’s distinctive landmarks, and end in front of Coors Field. No reservations needed and tours are every day – rain, snow, or shine. There’s no up-front cost for this fun, educational opportunity for kids and parents but tipping is strongly recommended. If you’d like a tour specifically geared to your kids, Denver Walking Tours offers group tours for a nominal charge so grab your friends for a fun day of learning this summer!
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Author: Gretchen
Gretchen loves to be outdoors! She is addicted to coupons and finding the best deals or entering sweepstakes (one day she will win something really great!)
