Colorado Rockies Game Day Freebies
A pair of fans sit in a section of Coors Field in the seventh inning of a baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and the Miami Marlins Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
A day at Coors Field for fans often includes a hot dog, peanuts and an ice-cold beer. However, it’s even more fun when there’s also a giveaway or themed event. This season, the Rockies are giving away free jerseys, shirts, bobbleheads, hats and more at select home games, as well as buy-one-get-one hot dogs. The freebies are usually limited to the first 15,000 fans through the gates. This season also includes many themed game days with giveaways, including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Grateful Dead, Hello Kitty and more. Also note Autograph Sundays for an opportunity to get a signature from a Rockies player. Review the full schedule of giveaways and events before making your summer plans. mlb.com/rockies/tickets/promotions
Rocky Mountain Record Show
Vinyl is back and in a big way. And, for collectors, it’s a dream come true at the Rocky Mountain Record Show on April 11-12 at The Denver Sports Castle (1000 Broadway). The show brings together top vinyl sellers offering more than 150,000 records in a festive atmosphere that celebrates collecting culture. While the show focuses on vinyl, there will be other recorded media for sale, as well as music memorabilia and ephemera. To round out the experience, vinyl-only DJs (of course!) will provide the tunes while shoppers flip through all of the bins and racks. Hours are Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. General admission is $13 on Saturday. (For die-hard collectors, early entry starts at 10 a.m. for a cost of $31.) On Sunday, admission drops to $7. rockymountainrecordshow.com
Look up!
The Arvada Kite Festival is set to fill the skies again on April 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stenger Soccer Complex (11200 W. 58th Ave.) The high-flying event will thrill all ages with the artistry of kite flying and friendly competition. Admission is free. Bring your own kite or buy one on-site. Plus, there will be plenty of fun to enjoy on the ground, including musical entertainment, 100+ local vendors, kids’ activities, kite demos, food trucks and more. The Denver Museum of Nature and Science’s Curiosity Cruiser will also be on site. Gates open at 10:45 a.m. Because of all the commotion, dogs are not allowed. Those who bicycle in can use
the complimentary bike valet. arvadaco.gov/kitefest
Colorado Button Show
Button up and zip over to the Colorado State Button Society’s Annual Button Show. On April 11 and 12, 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 and contemporary buttons from dealers across the U.S. The show will include buttons for sale, competitions and button art. This year’s theme is “Out of This World,” featuring buttons with stars, planets and even aliens on them. Hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Use code E1FF1A34 for free parking in the hotel’s garage. coloradobuttons.com
A very detailed railroad scene set up by the Sunrise Division of the Rocky Mountain Region National Model Railroad Association is on display at the Rocky Mountain Train Show at the National Western Complex in Denver on April 6, 2025. (Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)
Rocky Mountain Train Show
All aboard! The Rocky Mountain Train Show steams into Denver April 11-12 at the National Western Complex (4655 N. Humboldt St.). This is a huge model train show, with nearly three acres of models, toy trains, 600 vendors and more than 20 massive operating train layouts, including large interactive LEGO displays. The show is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Admission is $16. Kids 12 and younger and Scouts in uniform are admitted for free. Tickets are available online. However, get discounted tickets for $13 at Colpar’s HobbyTown and Rocky Mountain Train Supply. Tickets also include free parking. rockymountaintrainshow.com
Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day
Ben & Jerry’s sets aside one day every year to scoop its popular ice cream at no cost. This year, its Free Cone Day is April 14. The cool giveaway is a chance to try a new flavor…or stick with one of your all-time favorites. There is one participating shop in Denver at 2339 E. Evans Ave. There are also two others — 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. Get there early in the day or expect to wait in line. benjerry.com/scoop-shops/free-cone-day
Record Store Day
The annual Record Store Day is April 18 with local record shops offering discounts, giveaways and entertainment by local bands or DJs. However, the day is really all about introducing hundreds of new releases on vinyl by big-name stars, as well as new artists — all celebrating the popularity of vinyl and the importance of brick-and-mortar record stores. Because they’re independently-owned, each store sets its own hours, events and/or giveaways for the day. More than 30 stores are participating across Colorado. However, in the Denver metro area, participating stores include Angelo’s CDs & Records, Black & Read, Chain Reaction Records,
Electric Cherry Shop, Twist & Shout, Wax Trax Records and more. recordstoreday.com
Toy & Doll Supershow
Fans of vintage and collectible toys will want to play around at the Toy & Doll Supershow on April 19 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 2026, the show’s special guests will be 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 Vintage Voltage Expo being held at the same time. Tickets are available online and at the door. tdsupershow.com
Taco Bell Colorado Rockies Special
It’s “crunch time” again for baseball fans and taco lovers alike. Taco Bell is stepping up to the home plate for the 2026 baseball season with its Colorado Rockies special. The day following a game in which the Rockies score seven or more runs (win or lose), fans score four regular crunchy tacos for $3 – from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The offer is valid at participating locations in the Denver metro area – in-restaurant and at the drive-thru. mlb.com/rockies/ballpark/taco-bell
Jet’s Pizza Colorado Rockies Deal
If the Rockies steal a base during any 2026 game (home or away), fans can jet over to Jet’s Pizza this season for a complimentary slice. With 15 locations in Colorado, Jet’s is known for its Detroit-style pizzas. To qualify for the giveaway, customers must wear their Rockies gear at the pizza shop. mlb.com/rockies/ballpark/jets-pizza
Shred-A-Thon
Any thorough spring cleaning should include shredding old documents safely in order to prevent identity theft or credit fraud. The Eastern Star Masonic Retirement Community (2445 S. Quebec St.) in Denver is the site for a Shred-A-Thon on April 25 from 10
a.m. to noon. Bring old checks, bills, bank statements, credit card offers, medical records, tax forms, pay stubs and everything else with personal or financial information. It is not a recycling site, so don’t bring any newspapers, phone books, magazines, plastics, cardboard or catalogs. The service is free. However, any donations, big or small, will be accepted for the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls Scholarship Fund.
Tulip Fairy and Elf Festival
More than 15,000 tulips will be blooming in time for Boulder’s annual Tulip Fairy and Elf Festival on April 26 from 1 to 5 p.m. on the Pearl Street Mall. The 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. Admission is free. Plus, don’t miss the photo-worthy parades with the Tulip Fairy, leaving from the performance stage at 1:45, 2:45 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 is bad, the rain date is May 3. boulderdowntown.com/events/tulip-festival
King Soopers’ Weekly Digital Deals
For bargain hunters, the days are long gone of walking out of the grocery store with significant savings. Many coupon clippers would often pay pennies for toothpaste, deodorant, body wash, shampoo and more. Nowadays, it can be a challenge to save money on groceries because of the restrictive coupon policies, purchase limits/exceptions, influx of digital coupons and near complete disappearance of paper coupons. But King Soopers recently made a coupon policy change that’s in favor of the consumer. Customers can now get unlimited savings on the grocery store’s popular Weekly Digital Deals. There is still a limit of five sale items per transaction, but the number of transactions is now unlimited. This means shoppers can buy as many of a particular sale item — just in increments of five (or fewer) per transaction. Customers still need to download the digital coupon to their shopper’s loyalty account. The policy change only applies to the Weekly Digital Deals. milehighonthecheap.com/ king-soopers-change-new-
weekly-digital-deals-coupons-unlimited
Every month, Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez at MileHighOnTheCheap.com compile the Cheap Checklist to help smart shoppers find freebies, discounts and deals. Send tips to info@milehighonthecheap.com 14 to 21 days in advance.