No spare change needed on these days
If you hate feeding quarters into those darn parking meters (or having to keep checking your watch for when the meter expires), mark your calendar now. Metered parking in Denver is free every Sunday and on city holidays including Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 19. Other free days: Presidents’ Day, César Chávez Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. parksmartdenver.com
Tag, you’re it!
This promo will definitely leave you a bit frosty. Wendy’s customers can get a free Jr. Frosty with any purchase throughout 2015. All you have to do is purchase a Frosty Key Tag for just $1 at participating locations. Then, every time you visit Wendy’s through the end of the year, get your sweet freebie with any purchase. The deal pays for itself in just one visit. However, if you frequent Wendy’s often, you could easily save more than $50 before we ring in 2016. For even sweeter savings, consider buying one for each family member. wendys.com
Be jeweled
If you like a great freebie, check out the grand opening of Fred Meyer Jewelers’ sixth Colorado location on Jan. 14. This one is located within the King Soopers at Serenity Ridge Marketplace (25701 E. Smoky Hill Road in Aurora.) The 1,300-square-foot store carries wedding rings, fine jewelry and brand-name watches. The first 100 Fred Meyer Jewelers customers on opening day at 9 a.m. receive a free six-piece freshwater pearl bracelet valued at $65. In addition, customers can find lots of specials, as well as get free jewelry cleaning and double fuel points for purchases. fredmeyerjewelers.com
Weird science
What do you get when you mix kids and hands-on experiments? An afternoon of family fun. Lakeshore Learning Store (8680A Park Meadows Center Drive in Littleton) hosts a free kid-centric Science Fair on Jan. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair will conjure up lots of STEM-themed (that stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) activities. For instance, using the fairy tale “The Three Little Pigs,” youngsters can engineer a happy ending by designing a house that can’t be blown down by you-know-who. Other projects include constructing a mini-vehicle and creating a working catapult out of craft sticks and tape. lakeshorelearning.com
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.
