Loveland Valentine’s Day postmark
Make your Valentine’s Day cards lovelier with a special postmark. For the 78th year, the Sweetheart City of Loveland is currently accepting cards and love letters for its popular Valentine’s Day re-mailing program. Send your stamped cards in a larger envelope to: Postmaster – Attention Valentines, 446 E. 29th St., Loveland, CO 80538-9998. You must have proper postage on your cards and letters, as well as the larger, outer envelope. (Weigh your package to ensure you have enough.) The deadline for U.S. destinations is Feb. 5. For within Colorado, it’s Feb. 7. (The international deadline has already passed.) If you live or work nearby Loveland, you can also drop off your cards at the Loveland Chamber of Commerce. loveland.org/programs/valentine-re-mailing-program
National Frozen Yogurt Day
Froyo fans can chill out on National Frozen Yogurt Day by spooning their favorite treat for free. Three frozen yogurt shops are offering a sweet deal on Feb. 6. At Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt and Yogurtland, enjoy a buy-one-get-one-free cup of frozen yogurt with toppings. Menchie’s has nine shops in Colorado (Arvada, Aurora, Colorado Springs, Denver, Lafayette, Loveland and three in Westminster). Yogurtland has four shops: Arvada, Centennial, Denver and Littleton. TCBY is also serving complimentary frozen yogurt and toppings. The first 6 ounces that customers swirl in their cups are free. If you get more, just pay for the additional ounces. TCBY has three locations, in Thornton, Fort Collins and Greeley. In the past, Pinkberry has also offered a NFYD deal, so check its social media for any announcements. menchies.com; tcby.com; yogurtland.com/nationalfrozenyogurtday
Valentine’s Bazaar
Cupids are always on the lookout for the perfect gift for their sweethearts. This year’s pop-up Valentine’s Bazaar is being held at two locations: Aspen Grove (7301 S. Santa Fe Drive) in Littleton and Belmar Plaza (439 S. Upham St.) in Lakewood. Shop more than 50 curated vendors offering a wide range of giftable goods, including jewelry, confections, art, fashion and more. The event is from 4 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 9 and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10. There is also a Shop & Sip Drink Experience with bottomless mimosas from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday. That $20 ticket includes two hours of Mimosas, a commemorative cup and your choice of a shopping bag or lip balm. denverbazaar.com/valentinesbazaar
Colorado Lunar New Year Celebration
The area’s largest celebration of the Lunar New Year is on Feb. 10 at George Washington High School (655 S. Monaco Parkway) in Denver. From 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., admission to the Cultural Fair, Taste of China and Marketplace is free. Visitors can enjoy a variety of Chinese and Asian Pacific booths, including cultural exhibits, artwork, crafts, food stands and more. There will also be kids’ activities and demos. The highlight of the festival is a two-hour cultural and entertainment show by national and international artists in the afternoon from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tickets for the Celebration Show are $25. denverchineseschool.org
Michaels Kids Club
Michaels just introduced Kids Club, a new family-friendly crafting event. The arts and crafts store will host kids-oriented projects on select Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon each month. Best of all, it is free and all supplies are included. Participants must register for the class online. The first two workshops are scheduled for Feb. 10 (painted rocks) and Feb. 24 (abstract painting). Michaels also hosts Sunday Make Break on select Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. michaels.com/classes
Loveland Lights & Sweetheart Festival
Loveland always lights up for February. Sweethearts, couples and families can take a stroll through a winter wonderland to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Through Feb. 18, Loveland Lights illuminates Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra from 5 to 9 p.m. Visitors walk through a love-themed light display set to popular love songs, all against illuminated African stone sculptures. This year, enjoy Loveland Lights LIVE on Feb. 17 with special programming, including dueling pianos, beer, wine and more. Loveland is also home to the Sweetheart Festival on Feb. 10. See ice sculptors at work, live flame dancers, local performances, neon selfie walls, food trucks and kids’ activities at the Foundry Community Plaza. That affair runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. visitloveland.com/loveland-lights; visitloveland.com/sweetheartfestival
Denver FamilyFest
On Feb. 24 at the Colorado Convention Center, Denver FamilyFest will offer kids everything from temporary tattoos and coloring books to carnival games and face painting. Plus, there’s live entertainment, stage presentations and giveaways. While the kids are playing, parents will find a huge variety of family-oriented products and services. Best of all, kids get in for free and there is no limit on the number of children in tow, as long as there is one adult in the party. Adult admission is $12 in advance (plus ticket fee) or $16 at the door. Save $3 on tickets with promo code MileHigh3Off. Plus, RTD Light Rail stops right in front of the building’s entrance. theexpopros.com/denver-familyfest
Arvada WinterFest
Arvada’s WinterFest, a free outdoor multi-cultural celebration, will be held on Feb. 24 at McIlvoy Park (58th Ave. & Upham St.) from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family-friendly event highlights the variety of cultures in the community, allowing visitors to learn, sample and enjoy diverse arts, culture and entertainment. Plus, eat your way around the world with food vendors serving lots of global treats. Also planned is a beer garden benefiting the Olde Town Business Improvement District. arvadafestivals.com/Winterfest
Einstein Bros. Bagels’ free coffee
Einstein Bros. Bagels’ new Unlimited Free Coffee program allows avid coffee drinkers and bargain hunters to stir up lots of savings. With the loyalty program, customers enjoy a free any-size coffee (hot or iced) every day with any purchase via Einstein’s site or app. (Be sure to add the reward to your order before checking out.) Each cup is valued at more than $3, so the savings add up quickly. The program is available to Shmear Society Rewards members. Existing members must make a purchase to activate the offer. Just one purchase per month keeps the benefit pouring month after month. You may never have to pay for coffee again. einsteinbros.com/shmear-society-rewards
Hallmark card giveaway
Getting an actual greeting card in the mail seems extra noteworthy. And Hallmark is giving customers a free greeting card every month from its Just Because collection, regularly priced at $1.99 to $2.99. The line of cards includes everything from thinking-of-you to thank-you cards, as well as cards specifically for children needing a word of encouragement. The monthly giveaway is only available to Crown Rewards members. Members receive the required coupon on the first day of the month via e-mail, which can only be redeemed in-store. hallmark.com/free-card-promo
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