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Public Lands Day (National & State Parks around Colorado)
Closed Published September 22nd, 2008 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoSeptember 27, 2008
Visit one of our wonderful State Parks, National Parks or Monuments for free on Saturday, September 27, and have the opportunity to give something back, as well. According to the National Public Lands Day website:
National Public Lands Day keeps the promise of the Civilian Conservation Corps, the “tree army” that worked from 1933-42 […]
5th Graders Ski for Free (21 Colorado resorts)
Closed Published September 14th, 2008 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoYo! Are you in 5th Grade this year? Did you know you can get FREE lift tickets at 21 ski resorts just because you’re in 5th Grade? Waaaaaaay cool.
Are you a 6th Grader who had a great time skiing for free last year, and want to hit the slopes again this winter? Sorry, unless you […]
Free admission to Colorado State Parks (all over Colorado)
Closed Published August 3rd, 2008 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoHot enough for you? I hear you. In celebration of Colorado Day, how about heading for one of our 42 State Parks on Monday, August 4, 2008 to cool down a bit. Admission is FREE all day!
Here are some parks with cool, lovely water to play in and on (each allows at least one activity such […]
Fourth of July festivities (all over Colorado)
Closed Published June 16th, 2008 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoYes, it’s that special time of year again, and it’s time for us to provide a sampling of special Independence Day events all over our state. So, put up a flag and let’s celebrate!
(All events listed take place on July 4, 2008 unless otherwise noted)
Arvada - Spectacular Fireworks and Free Family Fun
Where: Lutz/Stenger Sports Complex on […]
Pennies for Peace Walk (Montrose)
Closed Published March 7th, 2008 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoWe’d like to invite you to join us on Saturday, March 15 at 2:00 PM for a Pennies for Peace Walk.
Meet at the Tennis Courts at Baldridge Park (Rio Grande Ave., just south of the MAC)
Walk with us to the Peace Pole at the Ute Museum
Please come support & celebrate the accomplishments of our Montrose […]
Rock on Ice (Crested Butte)
Closed Published January 28th, 2008 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoJanuary 31 and February 1, 2008
Rock ’n Roll meets Ice Carving — and the results are going to be a blast!
The Rock on Ice team is comprised of six world champion and certified ice carvers who thrill audiences by creating beautiful ice sculptures in only minutes with rock n’ roll music as the backdrop.
On Thursday and Friday, stroll […]
Three Cups of Tea (Colorado Springs, Boulder, Evergreen, Montrose)
Closed Published January 1st, 2008 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoJanuary 15 @ 7 PM (Colorado Springs)
January 16 @ 7:30 PM (Boulder)
January 17 @ 7:30 PM (Evergreen)
January 18 @ 7 PM (Montrose)
If you’re tired of hearing all the gloom and doom about terrible things happening in the world, and need something to boost your hopes for the new year of 2008, make it a point to come hear […]
Parade(s) of Light (all over Colorado)
Closed Published November 12th, 2007 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoDaylight savings time is gone for a while, the days are shorter and the nights longer, and lots of holidays are coming. Aha! Let’s light up the evenings with some
Lights! Parades! Action!
So, if you enjoy pretty lights and love a parade, these next couple of months should keep you very, very happy. Here are some light […]
Free Skiing (Crested Butte)
Closed Published October 28th, 2007 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoNovember 25 - December 15, 2007
Free. Totally, absolutely free. Nothing to buy, no sales pitches to sit through; just ski or ride for FREE.
“Ski Free” is back, and it’s for real! Here’s the blurb on the Crested Butte Mountain Resort site if you don’t believe it.
See you on the slopes at Crested Butte!
Wow — Free!
Colorado Videos
Closed Published October 25th, 2007 on Colorado-for-Free - your guide to free things to do in ColoradoJust added to our main Colorado-for-Free website: a new Colorado Videos page featuring several online Videos related to — you guessed it — free stuff in Colorado.
Initially we’re experimenting with finding a few good videos and showing them on our site. We’ll swap them out frequently so you can view new videos when you return […]