History lessons
Kids can step into history this summer by visiting one of the seven History Colorado museums, Through Labor Day, admission is free for those 18 and younger at the History Colorado Center. The offer extends to all six Community Museums statewide, including Byers-Evans House Museum, El Pueblo History Museum, Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center, Fort Vasquez Museum, Healy House Museum & Dexter Cabin and Trinidad History Museum. The deal is valid for two children per paying adult and does not include the Georgetown Loop Railroad. historycoloradocenter.org/families/kids-free-summer-2016
Eat up!
Frequent diners at Chipotle Mexican Grill will be happy this summer. The fast-casual restaurant is launching its first-ever loyalty program, Chiptopia — but just from July 1 to Sept. 30. Pick up a Chiptopia Card at any location and start eating your way to three different status levels each month — Mild, Medium and Hot. Each purchase of at least $6 (before tax) is required to earn a free entrée. At the end of each month, each account resets to zero. If you achieve status all three months, you get bonus rewards. Earn Mild Status each month and get another free entrée. Earn Medium Status each month and take home $20 in Chipotle merchandise. Earn Hot Status for all three months and receive catering for 20 people, valued at $240. As an added bonus, after online registration, earn a free order of guacamole and chips with the first qualifying purchase. chipotle.com/chiptopia
Cone heads
Celebrating Ice Cream Cone Day, SONIC Drive-In is offering cones for half-price on July 7 at participating locations. Choose from a regular or waffle cone filled with real vanilla ice cream. With no limit, families can make a sweet stop to hit everyone’s sweet spot. sonicdrivein.com
Clip art
New Belgium Brewing is once again bringing its beer-toting, film-traveling, nonprofit-benefiting show to Boulder. The Clips, Beer and Film Tour returns on July 8 at Valmont Disc Golf Park. The fun starts at 7:30 p.m., with the film clips rolling at 9:30 p.m. Fans can enjoy New Belgium’s most esoteric beer offerings, while viewing short films created by select filmmakers. Admission is free, with beer for $1.50 (3-ounce sample) and $6 (12-ounce.) Food is welcome, but no outside alcohol. Bring low chairs (or lounge on the grass) and dogs on a leash only. Stay hydrated by bringing a water bottle to fill at complimentary water stations. Walk, ride your bike, carpool or take public transportation, if possible. newbelgium.com/events/clips-beer-and-film/boulder
Dinner bell
As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, Old Chicago is making it less expensive for families to dine out. All summer long, kids (10 and under) eat free with the purchase of a full-priced pizza, burger, sandwich, salad or pasta. The family-friendly deal is available after 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, at participating locations. Limit two free kids’ meals per each adult entrée. (Overall, there is a limit of six free kids’ meals per visit.) There are 25 locations in Colorado. oldchicago.com
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