Free and cheap things to do around Denver: Comic books, Mother’s Day and more
Southwest Denver Artist Open Studios The Southwest Denver Artist Open Studios is set for May from noon to p m The free event allows visitors to explore artist studios and society venues across southwest Denver and Englewood Specific artists are presenting their work in a variety of media from paintings to sculptures and mixed media Enjoy live demonstrations and hands-on sessions suitable for all ages The easiest way to get started on a colorful journey is to check out the interactive map online Or you can visit Bear Valley Library Hadley Library or EASEL in Englewood for a printed map pikeviewarts org event -southwest-denver-artist-open-studios Free Comic Book Day Cliff Grassmick Boulder Daily CameraRon McGarr of Loveland and his son Tanner have spotted a comic they will collect from Time Warp Time Warp Comics in Boulder is one of thousands of comic book shops around the world celebrating Free Comic Book Day on May Daily Camera file Pow Zap Free Comic book fans can swoop into local comic book shops around Denver for super fun on Free Comic Book Day on May For more than years the action-packed day is the biggest event in the comic book industry a single day when stores around the world give away comic books for free to all It is an opportunity for newbies to ignite a new hobby or true fans to add to their growing collection Programs and giveaways vary by shop A large number of local stores are participating including Collectibles Marketplace Hall of Justice Comics Collectibles Mile High Comics Monkey Paw Toys and more freecomicbookday com Denver Botanic Gardens Plant Sale Grab your garden gloves and dig in to the highly anticipated annual spring plant sale at the Denver Botanic Gardens York St on May and with tens of thousands of plants available In addition to plant divisions herbs vegetables hanging baskets seeds container gardens water-smart plants etc the sale includes gardening supplies and gifts Plus the Gardens horticulturists will be on hand to answer questions Shoppers are encouraged to bring their own wagons and carts or even recycled boxes to journey plants The sale runs a m to p m each day Arrive early for the best selection Admission to the sale and gardens is free but reservations are required Credit debit cards and checks are the only forms of payment accepted botanicgardens org events special-events spring-plant-sale Raising Cane s Mother s Day BOGO Raising Cane s is offering a rare deal to celebrate Mother s Day On May and Raising Cane s is offering a buy-one-get-one free Box Comb exclusively for members of the chain s loyalty club New Caniac Club members must sign up and register by May in order to receive the Mother s Day BOGO offer To join you must first physically pick up a Caniac Club Card in-restaurant and then register it online Also insiders tell us Raising Cane s may offer the same deal for Father s Day raisingcanes com Moms Mimosas Take the family on a Mother s Day shopping spree Head to the Outlets at Castle Rock for Moms Mimosas on May from a m to p m The ticketed event includes two free mimosas brunch treats access to a VIP suite a Outlets gift card specific shopping coupons for top-name brand stores and more Get all of this for of which goes to The Help and Hope Center of Castle Rock A kids ticket costs and includes a juice box and sweet treat Children and under get in for free outletsatcastlerock com event -moms-and-mimosas Firefly Handmade Spring Markets Local indie artisans will sell their wares at the Firefly Handmade Holiday Industry Nov - in Boulder If you re a connoisseur of unique handmade items make one of the two Firefly Handmade Spring Markets this May part of your weekend plans The industry opens shop in Denver on May and on Old South Gaylord Street In Boulder the area is on May and on the Pearl Street Mall Shop from a m to p m each day The area is curated to feature more than returning and emerging artisans with home goods and d cor jewelry and accessories adult and children s fashion skin care ceramics art artisanal food paper goods and more Also enjoy live music as you peruse the goods Admission is free fireflyhandmade com Children s Museum Ecstasy Park Free Fridays Explore square feet of outdoor adventure space for free at Children s Museum s Gratification Park and Adventure Forest at its Denver Marsico Campus Children s Museum Drive Thanks to a collaboration with Denver Parks Recreation the family-friendly attraction is keeping the exhibit open after hours from to p m or sunset on select Fridays starting May Kids can rope swing over obstacles conquer glass and log bridges shoot down a -foot-long slide and discover panoramic views of Denver feet in the air Climbers must be years old or inches tall and be able to climb independently The Enjoyment Park water features will also be turned on for even more adventurous fun Mark your calendar for the remaining free after-hours dates June July Aug and Sept mychildsmuseum org exhibits adventure-forest-in-joy-park DICK S Grand Opening Celebration DICK s Sporting Goods Store is ready to play ball at its new location in Glendale next to the Super Target at S Colorado Blvd The grand opening celebration brings giveaways a special appearance and more for a fun-filled weekend May - The first adults in line each day number a Mystery Gift Card worth or Not to be left out the first kids in line each day get a free DSG soccer ball Doors open at a m each day On May Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix makes a special in-store appearance from to p m Get your required wristband starting at a m Plus shoppers enjoy off a purchase of or more all weekend with a digital coupon milehighonthecheap com dicks-grand-opening-event-giveaway-cherry-creek-denver Denver City Park Day The annual Denver City Park Day is back with a theme that takes the event all the way back to its first days with a free Victorian-themed Ice Cream Social on May From to p m stop by the City Park Pavilion York St for free ice cream live music face painting and more Feel free to dress in your finest Victorian-era attire or just come as you are The ice cream is from Sweet Cooie s and live music is by the Denver Municipal Band victoriansocietyofcolorado org Jeffco Library Book Sale Shoppers search for bargains at the Jefferson County Masses Library Foundation s Whale of a Used Book Sale in The spring Whale of a Used Book Sale is June - at the Jeffco Fairgrounds W th Ave in Golden Provided by Jefferson County General Library Foundation It s an ocean of deals at the Spring Whale of a Used Book Sale sponsored by Friends of the Jefferson County Populace Library The event runs from a m to p m on May and and from a m to p m on June Held in the massive exhibit hall of the Jefferson County Fairgrounds W th Ave in Golden the sale boasts more than books CDs DVDs audio books games and more Prices range from cents to on preponderance items Admission is for adults SNAP recipients and attendees and younger get in for free On Saturday Friends of JCPL members and Jeffco teachers and employees save on purchases except for collectibles For bargain bibliophiles Sunday is Bag Day Fit as multiple items as you can fit into a grocery-size bag for Those who want to cherry-pick the deals before the crowds can enter early at a m on Friday for jeffclf org -spring-whale-of-a-used-book-sale- Capital One Caf Freebie A Capital One Caf is a area space with a full barista facility Verve Coffee bar inside where customers can relax and recharge There are two in Colorado in Denver Wewatta St and Boulder Pearl St Whether you bank with Capital One or not everyone is welcome to take a seat However if you are a Capital One cardholder get off handcrafted beverages when you pay with your debit or credit card Even better as an official partner of Major League Baseball the caf is offering a free beverage to all customers every Monday through Sept The giveaway requires a digital coupon which you can use all season long capitalone com local events mlb-mondays- Send tips to info milehighonthecheap com to days in advance Subscribe to our weekly newsletter In The Know to get entertainment news sent straight to your inbox
