Arvada Kite Festival returns. Plus: more free and cheap things to do in April
Rockies Game Day Giveaways kickoff with magnet schedule on Opening Day.
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Colorado Rockies Game Day Giveaways
A day at Coors Field usually includes a hot dog, peanuts and an ice-cold beer. However, it’s more fun when there’s a special giveaway or themed event. This season, the Rockies are giving away jerseys, bobbleheads, hats, tote bags, buy-one-get-one hot dogs and more at select home games. The freebies are usually limited to the first 10,000 to 15,000 fans through the gates. This season also includes many themed game days with special giveaways, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Grateful Dead and more. The Rockies season kicks off with a magnet schedule giveaway on Opening Day, April 4. Review the full schedule of giveaways and events, before making your summer plans. mlb.com/rockies/tickets/promotions
DCPA Kids’ Night on Broadway
Take your family down the yellow brick road for a night of theatre fun. “The Wiz” returns to the stage in an all-new Broadway tour, the first one in 40 years. And the hit musical is making its way to Denver from April 8 to 20 at the Buell Theatre. On opening night, the Denver Center for Performing Arts is hosting Kids’ Night on Broadway. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Families can enjoy fun activities in the theatre lobby before the show — starting at 6:30 p.m. Even better for budget-minded families, the DCPA is offering a buy-one-get-one free ticket with promo code WIZKNOB for the performance on April 8. The discount is only available for Price Level 2 tickets, while supplies last. denvercenter.org/tickets-events/the-wiz
Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day
Have you heard the latest scoop? To thank customers, Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops sets aside one day every year to scoop its popular ice cream at no cost — Free Cone Day. This year, shops scoop free ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet on April 8. The ice cream giant’s Free Cone Day is also an opportunity to introduce new limited-time or seasonal flavors. The giveaway is a chance to give them a lick…or stick with one of your all-time favorite flavors. There is one participating shop in Denver – 2339 E. Evans Ave. There are also shops in Boulder (1203 Pearl St.) and Fort Collins (1 Old Town Sq.). Hours may vary by location, but the giveaway usually runs from noon to 8 p.m. benjerry.com/scoop-shops/free-cone-day
Duluth Trading Co. Underwear Trade-Up Event
It’s out with the old and in with a new pair of underwear. On April 12 and 13, Duluth Trading Co. is holding its third annual Underwear Trade-Up Event. Retail locations will collect old underwear and upgrade them to a new pair, while supplies last. Customers who trade in one pair of their old underwear will receive one free pair of Duluth’s signature underwear (in select styles and colors). Plus, the first 300 customers at every location each day who trade in their old undies will receive a Peel & Reveal prize card for a chance to win in-store discounts or Underwear for Life. There are three locations in Colorado — Golden (16630 W. Colfax Ave.), Thornton (16557 Washington St.) and Colorado Springs. duluthtrading.com/content/trade-up-event
Record Store Day
Go for a spin to enjoy lots of music this spring. This year, the annual Record Store Day is April 12 with local record stores offering discounts, free gifts, giveaways and entertainment by local bands or DJs. However, the day is truly all about introducing hundreds of new releases on vinyl by big-name stars, as well as new artists — all supporting the resurgence of vinyl and the real brick-and-mortar record store. Because they’re independent stores, each store sets its own celebratory hours, events and/or giveaways. In the Denver metro area, participating stores include Angelo’s CDs & Records, Black & Read, Chain Reaction Records, Electric Cherry Shop, Twist & Shout and Wax Trax Records. There are more shops throughout Colorado celebrating the day. recordstoreday.com
Wheat Ridge Easter Egg Hunt
Go hunting for Easter eggs a little early this spring. The Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation Department’s Egg-stra Special Easter Egg Hunt at Anderson Park is on April 12 — from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The park will have 10,000 colorful eggs scattered throughout the park. A handful of eggs will contain prize slips hidden inside for special rewards. The fun is less chaotic this year because organizers are staggering start times by age group: 2 and under at 10 a.m.; ages 3 to 4 at 10:10 a.m.; ages 5 to 6 at 10:20 a.m.; and ages 7 to 10 at 10:30 a.m. Plus, be on the lookout for special appearances by the Easter Bunny and Wheat Ridge mascot Booster the Rooster. Crack open your finds and then enjoy lots of family-friendly activities, including bubble machines, sidewalk chalk, carnival games, and music. rootedinfun.com/371/Easter-Egg-Hunt
Toy & Doll Supershow
Fans of vintage and collectible toys should check out the Toy & Doll Supershow. The “play date” is on April 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the National Western Hall of Education (4655 Humboldt St.) in Denver. With more than 250 tables of toys, dolls and more, there will be lots for every collector and enthusiast in attendance to explore or add to their collection. For 2025, the show’s special guests will be Trendmasters Kurt Van Ulmer, Master Toy Designer Tim Clarke and Charlie Fox, creator of Chubwagon Monsters. Admission is $10. Children 10 and under get in free. Those who want first crack at the show floor can get in early at 10 a.m. for $15. Best of all, not only is parking free, but tickets also get you admission into the Colorado Guitar Show and Vintage Voltage Expo. Tickets are available online and at the door. tdsupershow.com
Arvada Kite Festival
Look up! The Arvada Kite Festival is set to again fill the skies on April 13 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stenger Soccer Complex (11200 W. 58th Ave.) The free, high-flying event will thrill all ages with the artistry of kite flying and friendly competition. Bring your own kite or buy one on-site. When you aren’t looking up, there will be plenty of fun to enjoy on the ground, including musical entertainment, more than 70 local vendors, kids’ activities, kite demos, food trucks and more. Gates open at 9:45 a.m. Those who ride their bike can use the complimentary bike valet. arvadafestivals.com/arvada-kite-festival
Colorado State Button Society’s Annual Button Show
Button up and zip over to the Colorado State Button Society’s Annual Button Show. On April 12 and 13, find a ballroom filled with buttons at the Embassy Suites by Hilton (4444 Havana St.) in Denver. Crafters and collectors alike can explore thousands of vintage, antique and contemporary buttons displayed by dealers from across the U.S. The show will include buttons for sale, competition trays, a Button Boutique and button art. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Women” and buttons with women on them will be featured. Plus, the Denver group “Legendary Ladies” will portray several of Colorado’s famous women on Saturday at 2 p.m. Hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. For free parking, use code E9FAB01E in the hotel’s garage. coloradobuttons.com
Earth Day Celebration
Lakewood is going green! Each year, Lakewood hosts its Earth Day Celebration at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park (801 S. Yarrow St.) with live music, entertainment, educational exhibits, electric car test drives and family activities. Highlights include nature walks and animal yoga. Plus, families (including pets!) are all encouraged to wear their favorite plant or animal costumes, decorate their wagons or strollers, bring an instrument and march in the Parade of Species at 3 p.m. This year’s free celebration takes place on April 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Sustainability-and-Community-Development/Sustainability/Lakewood-Earth-Day-Celebration
The Park People Tree Sale
Really dig in on Earth Day! There’s no better way to celebrate Earth Day than by planting a tree. And The Park People make it easy and affordable at its annual Denver Digs Trees Earth Day Tree Sale on April 27. The sale takes place from 10:30 a.m. to noon at the City Park Greenhouse (2500 E. 23rd Ave.) in Denver. Anyone is welcome, even if you live outside Denver. Shade, flowering, and fruit trees will be available for $50 each, unless noted otherwise. It’s a savings of about 60%. Cash, check and credit cards are accepted. Trees are available in limited quantities and sold on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early for the best selection. All trees purchased at the sale must be planted on private property. theparkpeople.org/What-We-Do/Denver-Digs-Trees/Tree-Sale
Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival
No need to go to Holland to see tulips in a rainbow of colors. Just head to Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall, where more than 15,000 tulips will be blooming in time for the annual Tulip Fairy and Elf Festival on April 27 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The free family-friendly event features the lovely Tulip Fairy fluttering among all of the little ones dressed as fairies and elves prancing around. Activities include face painting, arts and crafts projects, entertainment, foam sword dueling, fairy wand making and more. Plus, don’t miss the photo-worthy parades with the Tulip Fairy, leaving from the performance stage at 1:45 p.m., 2:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. The festival is even more fanciful for frugal parents because parking is free on Sundays at all Boulder municipal garages and street meters. If the weather turns out to not be so spring-like, the rain date is May 4. boulderdowntown.com/events/tulip-festival
Olive Garden Free Take-Home Entrée
Olive Garden really does treat you like family. And that means you don’t leave without food to take home for later. After five years, the Italian restaurant is bringing back one of its most popular giveaways through May 4. Starting at $14.99, Olive Garden diners who enjoy an entrée in-restaurant (from a select menu) get a free take-home entrée for later. Choose from Fettucine Alfredo, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce or Five Cheese Ziti al Forno for your take-home dish. (The take-home entrée is served cold and needs to be reheated.) olivegarden.com/specials/buy-one-take-one
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