Colorado Lottery bonus
The Colorado Lottery is giving players a bonus chance to win this month. Nov. 1-30, visit any lottery retailer and ask for the Colorado’s Own Sampler for a total cost of $10. In return, receive $5 Cash 5 (five boards at $1 each) and $5 Pick 3 (five boards at $1 each). As a bonus, you will also receive one Colorado Lotto+ with Plus ticket for free (a $3 value). Be sure to tell the employee to select the Colorado’s Own Sampler button on the Lottery terminal to receive the bonus ticket. Tickets purchased separately do not qualify for the offer. coloradolottery.com
Denny’s Free Grand Slam
Thanks to the Toronto Blue Jays hitting a grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series, Denny’s is giving away a free Original Grand Slam breakfast Nov. 3-10. The breakfast includes two buttermilk pancakes served with two eggs, two bacon strips and two sausage links. The Original Grand Slam is regularly $12.39 at many locations, so it’s definitely a home run for hungry bargain hunters. The giveaway is only available for Denny’s Rewards members. New members must sign up by Nov. 3 to qualify for the complimentary entrée. dennys.com
Hudson Holidays presale deal
Hudson Holidays returns to The Hudson Gardens & Event Center (6115 S. Santa Fe Drive) in Littleton this holiday season. Visitors can explore hundreds of glowing trees, walk through larger-than-life themed exhibits, take a selfie with Santa and get in the holiday spirit. The attraction includes more than 200 colorfully wrapped trees, hundreds of floodlights and many interactive spaces, as well as a 9,000 square-foot light maze and animated light show. The seasonal event lights up the night sky from Nov. 28 to Jan. 4, 2026. Doors open at 5 p.m. with the last entrance at 8:45; lights are out at 9:30 p.m. Any-day tickets are $25 for adults, $23 for seniors and $20 for youths. However, families can save up to 50% on any-day tickets with a presale special from Nov. 7 to 9, when they are $15 for adults and seniors and $10 for youths. hudsongardens.org
Night at the Museums
Night at the Museums sees more than a dozen of the city’s best museums and cultural institutions open their doors to the public for free on Nov. 8 from 5 to 10 p.m. Each one promises special entertainment and activities, including music, dance and storytelling. There’s even a complimentary shuttle between most of the museums. Participants include Children’s Museum of Denver, Clyfford Still Museum, Denver Art Museum, Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Four Mile Historic Park, History Colorado Center and MCA Denver, among others. Select museums will be free all day or open prior to 5 p.m., so check the schedule before making plans. visitdenver.com
Golden Corral Military Appreciation Night
Golden Corral honors active and retired military personnel with its 25th annual Military Appreciation Night on Nov. 11 from 4 p.m. to closing. Anyone who has served in the U.S. military (active, retired, National Guard or Reserves) is eligible for the free dinner (dine-in only). Accompanying family members or guests pay regular menu prices. There are six locations in Colorado: Aurora, Colorado Springs, Loveland, Pueblo, Sheridan and Thornton. goldencorral.com
JBF Aurora holiday kids consignment sale
Just Between Friends Aurora is helping people with limited holiday budgets this year with a special kids consignment sale on Nov. 15 and 16 at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds (25690 E. Quincy Ave.). With discounts ranging from 50% to 90% off retail, frugal families can save hundreds of dollars on toys, games, winter clothes, baby gear, books, pajamas and more. With an anticipated 100 consigners and more than 20,000 items for sale, it is a good opportunity for parents to get some holiday shopping done on a budget. Admission is free with shopping passes available online or pay $2 at the door. The sale is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. On Sunday, most items are marked half-price. aurora.jbfsale.com
Mile High Tree
Downtown Denver is home to the tallest digital Christmas tree in the country with 60,000 programmed LED lights. The Mile High Tree is open from Nov. 21 to Dec. 31. The 110-foot tall, 39-foot diameter conical structure will be lit throughout the holiday season. Merriest of all, visitors can actually go inside the tree (up to 140 at a time) for an immersive viewing experience (and unique holiday selfie). A selection of festive holiday songs are timed to the tree’s colorful light displays. The tree has easy public access nightly from 5 to 10 p.m., thanks to its location at the Tivoli Quad at the Auraria Campus. denver.org
Smoothie King grand opening
A new Smoothie King is opening Nov. 3 in Greenwood Village at 8000 E. Belleview Ave. It’s owned and operated by Cherokee Trail High School alum and retired NFL outside linebacker Josh Martin and his sister Gabby. The new shop is celebrating its grand opening with daily specials from Nov. 3 to 7. As part of the celebration, they will also be collecting coat donations for Coats for Colorado all week long. Open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. smoothieking.com
Larson’s Ski & Snowboard Swap
Larson’s Ski & Sport (4715 Kipling St.) in Wheat Ridge,runs its popular ski and snowboard swap from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 22 and 23. The swap includes skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, poles, snowshoes and outerwear. Employees from Loveland Ski Area will also on site selling four-packs at an event exclusive discount, as well as individual tickets, season passes and pass cards. If you have items you would like to sell, bring them to the shop from Nov. 17 to 22. Staffers can help you set the price for your items and take care of all the tagging and paperwork. If your gear sells, choose to receive 70% of the amount it sold for as a check or 100% as in-store credit. larsonsport.com/events.htm
Grand Illumination at Union Station
This year’s Grand Illumination at Union Station lights up the historic downtown landmark on Nov. 28. Festivities start at 4 p.m. with the lights turning on promptly at 6:10 p.m. The annual event features entertainment by the Denver Dolls, a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus and lots of family-friendly activities. Not only will the exterior of the train station be lit during the Grand Illumination, but there’s also a 40-foot-tall outdoor Christmas tree with more than 7,000 holiday lights. denverunionstation.com
Rocky Mountain Train Show
All aboard! The Rocky Mountain Train Show Holiday Edition steams into Loveland on Nov. 29 and 30 at the The Ranch Events Complex (5280 Arena Circle). More than 60 vendors at 300 tables will be selling trains in scales ranging from N to G. Kids can also participate in many free and low-cost activities, including story time, trains that kids can run, face painting and more. Plus, children over 5 can earn their Junior Engineering Certificate. There’s also an opportunity to take a picture with Santa. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $10 with kids 12 and younger getting in for free. Discounts are available for multiple ticket purchases. rockymountaintrainshow.com
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