Deals: Dance camp discount, Royal Gorge local’s deal and more

I am excited about weekends that are getting full of fun and social things. Last weekend, I had fun-filled weekend lunch with my sister, dinner with another friend, and hikes. This coming weekend I have a cousin’s wedding shower and a half-day excursion on a Jeep Tour at the Royal Gorge! I’ll tell you more about it after I go – but, I’m really looking forward to more of these great fun-filled weekends! Yay to summer.

Royal Gorge Bridge & Park is offering half-price General Admission Annual Passes to residents of Colorado, April 1-30. The passes are good for one year from the date of purchase with unlimited visits and can be purchased online or at the park using Promo Code HFCOSP21. At these discounted prices, a family and child pass pays for itself in just one visit and an adult pass in two visits. royalgorgebridge.com

 Big Blue Swim School. Get 50% off of Swim Lessons! Big Blue Swim School opens its first Denver-area pool in Centennial in May. Located at the Smoky Hill Town Center, Big Blue offers year-round swim lessons to children ages six months to 12 years of age through a proprietary distance-based curriculum.  From now until opening day in May, families receive 50% off the first four lessons, and then a discounted rate on weekly lessons for six months after that. Go here for details. 

 Camp Telaphiba is an overnight summer dance camp in the beautiful Rocky Mountains of Colorado welcoming girls and boys ages 10-18 of all dance levels! During a week- long session at camp, campers participate in 4-6 dance classes per day in all different styles,  intermixed with FUN outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, campfire with s’mores and more! Get $40 off until April 30th! Enter your info here to get the discount code: https://mailchi.mp/308a7e36144a/promo

Denver Restaurant Week. Experience cuisine from the best chefs in town during Denver Restaurant Week, now through May 2. Top restaurants offer multi-course meals for one of three tasty prices — $25, $35 or $45 per person — at eateries throughout the city, many with expanded patios. I do suggest you go peruse some of the menus, but I warn you not to do it when you’re hungry! That dinner I said I went to with a friend this last weekend – we tried one of these restaurant deals and it was a delicious three-course experience!

 Denver Botanic Gardens Plant Sale. This year’s sale will be online April 26-29. Then you will pick up your plants via curbside pick up May 6-9. The Garden in a Bag offering has expanded this year (thanks to popularity last year), the curated mix takes the guesswork out of garden planning (and they help with care instructions too)!

Outlets at Castle Rock Moms and Mimosas. On May 1, 2, 7 and 8, shoppers can treat moms to a well-deserved day of fun and relaxation at Outlets at Castle Rock’s returning “Moms and Mimosas.” With the purchase of a $15 ticket, attendees will receive a $10 gift card to shop, a mimosa or bar beverage (must be 21 and older; additional beverages included for a charitable donation), access to a private lounge, a goodie bag, exclusive shopping coupons, giveaway entries and more. Up to $15 will also benefit the day’s selected non-profit organization, such as Healing Warriors Program, Special Olympics Colorado and 4 Paws 4 Life. Space is limited and registration for 30-minute check-in time slots is open at www.outletsatcastlerock.com/events.

 FTD Early Mother’s Day. Do you send flowers to mom for Mother’s Day? If so, maybe you can think out sending them to her early this year (so she can enjoy them before her day, and get up to 30% off at FTD Early Mother’s Day Sale.

 Elitch Gardens Will Open! Exciting news for thrill-seekers – Elitch Gardens has gotten approval to open this summer. The capacity will be limited to 3200 per day (about 18% capacity) and some covid protocols (yes, that means face-masks). The park will open to pass holders on April 24 so hurry – now passes are WAY on sale for a limited time (normally $179.99 now only $69.99) Kids 2 and under are free.

 Free Magazine Subscription. I have to admit that I love sitting outside on my deck flipping through a magazine. And even better when they come to me in the mail! I don’t often pay for my magazines. I get them through a website called RewardSurvey.com. Answer a few questions to get reward dollars which can be redeemed for free magazine subscriptions.

 Krispy Kreme offers Free Donuts to Vaccinated. Any day through the rest of the year, show your vaccination card for Covid 19 and get a FREE Original Glazed Doughnut. They have a few other offers going on – Be Sweet Weekends offers a dozen donuts for just $1 when you purchase any full-priced dozen. And Every Monday through May 24, start your week with a free donut and medium coffee.

Free Days. Free days are back at some of the best museums in town. Check our list and mark your calendar.