It’s a wild week
The Denver Zoo offers a bargain this week guaranteed to make you go wild. Through Nov. 30, just tell the cashiers, “I love turkeys!” and they’ll give you a $7 discount on admission, making it $10 for adults and $5 for kids. To light up your night life, check out a special discounted $30 Glow Package (regularly $50) online through Dec. 4 for Zoo Lights this holiday season. The deal includes two adult tickets, two souvenir mugs with free hot cocoa and two 3-D glow glasses. denverzoo.org
Frugal feast
If you’re not up to kitchen duty, we found a few options for a frugal feast on Thanksgiving. Boston Market offers a Thanksgiving Day meal with turkey breast, two sides, cornbread and a slice of apple or pumpkin pie for $11.99. For those with a bigger appetite, Old Country Buffet’s all-you-can-eat holiday menu includes roasted turkey breast, honey-glazed ham, roast beef, seasonal vegetables, cornbread dressing, mashed potatoes and a bounty of desserts. Price is $12.99 for adults, less for seniors and children. And Golden Corral goes all- out for its Thanksgiving Day Buffet with holiday favorites such as carved turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, green- bean casserole, mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce as well as steak and shrimp. It costs $12.99, with discounts for kids and seniors. The only downside: No leftovers. Hours vary at each restaurant, so check first before your flock heads out. bostonmarket.com, oldcountrybuffet.com/locations, goldencorral.com
Reindeer games
For kids who need some holiday magic, head over to Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops (7970 Northfield Blvd.) through Dec. 24. The event may be the best holiday deal in town for parents, as everything is free — animated and “live” elves, nutcrackers, reindeer, an old-time model train area, remote-control trucks, games and activity tables. Children can write a letter to Santa, color, make ornaments or decorate cookies. Kids even get a free photo with Santa. If the line is long, grab a Bass Pass and return at a set time. Santa’s Wonderland operates from store opening to closing daily, with special hours for crafts and visits with the big, jolly guy. Complete schedule, go to basspro.com/santa and choose Denver from “Select a Store.”
Right on target
It’s nearly impossible to get a discount on most gift cards. That’s why this Black Friday special from Target caught our attention. On Nov. 28, from 6 a.m. to noon, get 10 percent off on Target gift cards, up to $300 per customer. This is the first time the giant retailer has offered a discount on its gift cards. The cards won’t be active until Nov. 29. You can use them as gifts or keep them for yourself. (Better yet, use them on sale/clearance items and with coupons for maximum savings.)
Each Monday, Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez of compile “Cheap Checklist” to help you find deals, discounts and freebies. Know of a deal? E-mail info@milehighonthecheap.com 10 to 14 days in advance.
