17 Sep 2019

Deals: Hero Day at Elitch, Avalanche Family Pack & More

It’s fall! Do you make plans for a weekend getaway to go see the changing of the leaves? From following along with Pinterest-worthy drives (check out Rocky Mountain National Park or Loveland – some of our favorites) or going off on your own – we are very lucky to be in Colorado where the display is so amazing. What else do you do in fall? Are you someone who will plan to pick apples? Pumpkin patch? Or simply revel in a cool morning over a pumpkin spice latte?

Hero Day at Elitch Gardens. On Saturday, September 21, Elitch Gardens will be hosting Heroes’ Day and thanking members of the Armed Services (Active & Veterans) and First Responders (Police, Fire & EMT) with FREE Park Admission for the day. Free admission tickets can be obtained at the Main Gate ticket windows by showing their issued badge on Saturday, September 21, 2019 only. Special friends and family discount tickets can be purchased for only $28.99 when accompanied by a hero. To learn more about the event please visit, www.elitchgardens.com/heroesday

Noodles No Kid Hungry. Through September 24, when you go to Noodles you can choose to add a $2 donation your order, enough to provide up to 20 meals for kids in need. As a “thank you” for sharing with a great organization, you will receive a free Shareable item to enjoy with family and friends on their next visit.

Abominable Movie Screening. You can make magic anywhere. #AbominableMovie is in theaters September 27. For your chance to see the film at the advance screening in Denver on Saturday, September 21 enter through https://forms.gle/YAR6GpVNhAUq8fmR7 to receive an admit-four pass, while supplies last. Arrive early because seating is not guaranteed.

Consignment sales. Once again we have compiled some of the best consignment sales in town! Next week, enjoy Just Between Friends of Denver.

September 19-22. Just Between Friends of Douglas County. Thursday and Friday 9 a.m.-7 p.m.($2 admission) ; Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ($1 admission) ; Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (half-price sale; $2 admission) at Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80104

· September 19-22. Just Between Friends of Denver. Thursday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., ($4 admission) Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ($2 admission); Saturday: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (half-price sale) at National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt Street, Denver

· September 21. Boulder County Kids Sale. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Boulder Valley Christian Church, 7100 S Boulder Road, Boulder

Ski Deals. Labor Day weekend also ushers in thoughts of the ski season. Now is the time to get your season passes! No matter where you choose to ski/snowboard.

· Vail returns with Epic School Kids FREE pass for Kindergarten through 5th graders. It includes four days of skiing and riding at each: Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Crested Butte and Keystone. Plus, if you go today or tomorrow you can score a coupon for $15 off the already totally affordable Junior Trade Program. (you have to go to an Epic Mountain Gear store to get the pass).

· 5^th and 6^th Grade Passport. Colorado Ski Country (including most of the other Colorado Ski Areas – Arapahoe Basin, Copper, Cooper, Granby, Sunlight, Steamboat, Winter Park, Aspen, Snowmass, Monarch, Telluride, Eldora) is available for 5^th graders who get three days of skiing at each of the resorts, free beginner lesson, and equipment on the day of that lesson for FREE. Sixth-Graders can take advantage of FOUR days at each of the resorts and lesson for just $110.

Avalanche Family Pack. Bring the whole family to Pepsi Center! The Colorado Avalanche just announced their Family Pack! On Saturday and Sunday home games, get 4 tickets, 4 meals and 4 Pepsis for as low as $25 per ticket. Family Packs are limited, so secure your tickets today! On Sale Now!

YWCA Boulder County – the only YWCA on the Front Range – has been chosen as one of the first two YWCA branches in the country to be awarded a grant by Google to increase black and Latina students’ access to computer science and artificial intelligence education. A Google JAM session series will kick off the organization’s STEM E3 program, two more JAM sessions will be offered from 1– 6 p.m. at Google October 14, 2019 and November 11, 2019.

TopCash Back. I recently learned about this website called TopCashBack. They are always offering great deals. The most recent deal is on the Pioneer Woman Collection (She’s also headed to Denver for a book tour). It’s simple 1. Head here for the special deal, sign up for an account. Buy something at $10 or more. Then within 21 days, your TopCashBack account will be credited with $10 — enough to cover what you got. Then transfer the amount to your bank account or Paypal.