Sweet symphony
I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream. But no need to yell to get this freebie. Instead, chill out and enjoy the sweet sounds of the Aurora Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet as the Gardens On Havana retail center hosts its final free Rose Garden concert of the season on Aug. 27. From 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the first 400 people in attendance receive a free ice cream sundae with all the toppings. Bring a lawn chair or blanket, or even picnic dinner. East Mississippi and Havana St., Aurora, 303-360-7505.
Parental time out
Need an “adults-only” night on the town? Kids’ Nite Out Across America is a low-cost, supervised evening program designed for children ages 7 to 14. On Aug. 30, from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., the program gives parents and their wallets a break with free admission (regularly $10 per child) at its Westminster location – City Park Recreation Center (10455 Sheridan Blvd.) The same promo is available on Aug. 31 in Loveland at the Chilson Recreation Center (700 E. Fourth St.) Kids’ Nite Out provides a safe environment for children to enjoy games, music, sports and more. Drop-ins are welcome, but save time by registering in advance online.
Bargain blockbusters
It’s not often you can gaze at the stars for so cheap. Every Sunday, Regal Cinemas offers Value Days, when tickets for all movies (including new releases) are just $5 each. The blockbuster savings are available at Greenwood Plaza Stadium 12 (8141 E. Arapahoe Road in Englewood), Meadows Stadium 12 (9355 Park Meadows Drive in Littleton) and Twin Peaks 10 (1250 S. Hover Road in Longmont.) There is an upcharge of $3.50 per ticket for 3-D films. However, the $5 fare is the lowest ticket price the theatre chain offers. Longmont residents are even more fortunate because Twin Peaks offers the promo every Tuesday, too.
