This holiday season, Loveland will be having its first Winter Wonderlights, a walkable lighting attraction  in the Chapungu Sculpture Park at Centerra will open Saturday, November 18 and run through Sunday, January 7, 2018, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Each night, visitors will revel in holiday string lights, twinkling bulbs, LED mappable snowflakes, illuminated African stone sculptures, the only 20’ LED mappable Christmas Tree in the state and 30-minute music and light shows each evening starting at 5:30 p.m.

In addition to nightly lighting attractions, special weekend programming at the winter event includes: Colorado’s largest inflatable igloo, weekend food and retail vendors, and exceptional performances sprinkled throughout the event calendar. Weekend performances and activities run 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturdays and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sundays.

Highlighted performers and groups include:

• The Kutandara, a Zimbabwean Marimba dance troupe
• Spinphony, a cutting edge classical pop fusion group consisting of four virtuosic string players and a DJ
• Holiday-themed dances from seven area dance troupes
• Chappelow Orchestra and Jazz Band
• Fire and glow baton performances by the Rocky Mountain Golden Girls Baton Academy
• Mountain View High School Choir

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Winter Wonderlights is FREE and open to the public, but canned food donations to support the Larimer County Food Bank will be accepted nightly to help feed families in need. 

The last time I painted at Painting With a Twist in Fort Collins, I nearly peed my pants! I took my mom for her birthday and we painted poppies. Neither Mom or I are particularly artistic, but because the instructors give you step-by-step instructions, we gave it a go.  After a glass (or two) of wine, we were having a great time, but when it came time to paint straight lines down our canvas for the fence behind our flowers, things started to go down hill. My mom's "straight" lines were NOT so straight and we started laughing uncontrollably because it looked like she had a seizure mid-brush stroke.  Our paintings weren't really masterpieces, but it was such a fun experience to share with my mom.

Now I want everyone to be able to have just as much fun as we had, so I have this coupon for you for a FREE bottle of wine with the purchase of a class. That's a GREAT deal, because without the coupon, you have to pay your drinks once you get to class, and EVERYONE wants FREE booze!

Two hour classes are offered at $35 per painter and three hour classes are $45. Select Family classes are also offered for $25. No painting experience is required and all supplies are provided; simply show up and have fun!

Fall is here and Halloween is right around the corner! With that in mind, I have a couple of corn maze and pumpkin patch coupons for you to use with the family!

NORTHERN COLORADO JACK LANTERN'S CORN MAZE
The first one I have is for $2 OFF Day or Night Admission to Fort Collins' Oldest (and scariest) Corn Maze at Northern Colorado Jack Lantern's Corn Maze.  Jack Lantern's Corn Maze — also known as the Northern Colorado Corn Maze — has been operating for 15 years and opens for the season on October 6, 2017. There are tons of daytime activities for the family including farm animals, bounce houses, pedal cars, pumpkin patches, and a 20 acre corn maze. At night, the corn maze turns SCARY and you and family can wander through the maze or take a haunted hay ride. Now, you MUST print this coupon and present it at the time of purchase. Displaying the coupon on your phone will not work, so may sure to have the physical copy with you. For pricing information and schedule, click here.

PUMPKIN PICKIN' PARADISE
​Pumpkin Pickin Paradise is located on Hwy 257 & County Rd. 52 in Milliken, CO. Admission is FREE and offers a kids maze, spooky houses, snacks and a gift shop. Use this coupon to save $2 on a purchase of $10 or more on pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, squash, cucumbers, and more! 

SPOOKYS PUMPKIN PATCH
Every year, Spooky's Pumpkin Patch pops up in the old Kmart parking lot at College and Drake in Fort Collins. There, you can find a huge selection of Jack-O-Lantern pumpkins, mini-pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, corn stalks, straw bales, carving kits,  and more. Use this coupon and you will receive a FREE pumpkin with a purchase of $10 or more!

Ski and snowboard season is looming. In fact, I hear it's suppose to snow this Thursday! I am personally not much of a winter sportsman, as I don't see the appeal of of going fast down a hill in the cold. However, I know that's practically sacrileg to say here in Colorado, and I know many of you love the snow.That is why I would like to share these coupons from Outpost Sunsport in Fort Collins with you. Outpost Sunsport is a local shop specializing in ski and snowboard equipment, rentals, and accessories. Right now they have a few special offers available that are sure to start your snow season off right:

$10 OFF Any Purchase of $50 Or More - This offer is valid on regular priced items, but does not apply to rentals, labor or layaways.

​20% OFF Any Ski or Snowboard Daily Rental Package -  This coupon is valid on the first day of your rental. Here's a break down of rental packages available for both adults and children. 

$10 OFF a Ski or Snowboard Platinum Tuneup - A Platinum Tuneup includes a belt grind, minor base damage repair, and machine wax. 

Coupons may not be combined with any other offer. Limit 1 per person.

If you're a teacher or a school employee, you are elgible to receive a discount on tickets to the Denver Zoo for the remainder of 2015. 

Simply send an email to info@SupportOurStudents.org and in the subject line, type: DOTHEZOO. In the body of your email, identify yourself and your position. This email MUST be sent from an official ".edu" or "org" address. In return, you will receive an email with a discount link, user ID, and password. 

Although not technically savings related, this is a great event to treat the family to and is reasonably priced. The Butterfly Pavilion in Denver turns 20 this year, and to celebrate, they're having an Insectival (an insect themed carnival) on Saturday, June 18. People of ALL ages are invited, and the party will be held at the Butterfly Pavilion from 9am - 5pm. There will be games, crafts, face painting, crawdad catch and release, cockroach racing (ew), dunk tanks, and more. Admission is $11 for adults, $9 for seniors, and $6 for children 2 and older. 

Because Fort Collins is so famous for our beer, people tend to forget that the area is also home to some pretty great wineries. That is why I am excited to tell you how you can save $5 on admission to the third annual Front Range Wine Festival on Saturday, August 22 at Main Park in Windsor, CO. 

The Front Range Wine Festival will be held from 11am - 5pm and will feature great area wine, hard cider and more, as well as food from local restaurants and live entertainment! The festival is actually one of three Colorado Wine Festivals being held this summer. The Estes Park Wine Festival will be held August 15 and 16, and the 5280 Wine Festival in Denver will be held September 12, and this coupon is actually good for whichever festival you'd prefer to attend. To get $5 OFF your admission, visit this link and choose between the following:

• General Admission (Regularly $30) — Includes entry, wine glass, wine tote, wine tastings, and entertainment
• VIP Tickets (Reg. $75 for single ticket, $125 for two) — Includes entry, wine glass, wine tote, VIP tent with seating, catered food & drinks, wine tastings and entertainment
  
  

Once you've selected your tickets, enter promo code VALPAK to knock off $5 from your total purchase price. This offer is valid for up to four tickets total. Tickets are also sold at King Soopers, but to get this deal, you have to buy online through the link provided. 

Have you visited The Summit in Windsor yet? If not, round up the family and go... NOW. The Summit is fairly new and is located just East of the Budweiser Event Center.

 The Summit is home to:

•  The Crossroads Tavern and Grille - a full-service restaurant offering lunch, dinner, and late night snacks. View the Menu.
  
•  Laser Tag - 3,500 SF and 2 stories of alien landscape to battle it out with up to 30 players
  
•  Bowling - with 24 lanes for family fun with comfortable couch seating and 55" scoring screens
  
• Player's Peak Arcade - with 55 arcade, video, redemption, merchandiser, and crane games
  
• The Eagles Nest VIP Lounge - 21 and over VIP lounge with 8 bowling lanes, 2 pool tables, a private bar, fireplace, and a 22' HD project screen

Now, the Summit has ongoing weekly specials that you can check out HERE but I also have a coupon for 30 minutes of FREE bowling when you purchase 1 hour. All you need to do is print this coupon , or display it on your mobile device. However, it is important to note that is is not valid on Fridays and Saturdays after 6pm.

I haven't made it out that way to check it out, so if you do use this coupon and enjoy yourself, I'd love to hear about it!

As Per Press Release:
The Lincoln Center Support League is sponsoring their FREE Children's Summer Series with Wednesday performances at 10:30am during the months of June and July outside on the Lincoln Center lawn.

Great for children ages 2-12, this series features hour-long presentations of culture, comedy, music and dance. For family fun in the sun, head to the Lincoln Center lawn June 10, 17, 24 and July 8 and 15. There is no performance July 1.


Come enjoy the summer sun and delight in these five whimsical performances that will fascinate both young and old alike:

6/10     ARCINDA – This 10-member ensemble will enchant you with Indonesian dance and music. A Javanese Gamelan, a brass percussion instrument, will be played live while dancers perform colorful Merak (peacock) Dances.

6/17     Bekah Smith Juggling Show – Described as “Delightfully awkward!” and “Always full of surprises,” Bekah’s high-energy show entertains audiences of all ages with her impressive juggling and unicycling skills.

6/24     Jeff & Paige – This delightful duo brings science and nature to life through songs, storytelling, and interactive play–engaging audiences with nature, music, and movement.

7/8       Doctor Noize Live! – Back by popular demand, this one-man band performs multiple instruments onstage while he arranges and records songs live. He invites audience members to come onstage to show every kid “you can be a big star.”


7/15     Hunk-Ta-Bunk-Ta - Joined by global percussionist Ed Contreras, Katherine Dines engages audiences of all ages with movement, story songs, sign language, sing-alongs, percussion, zany props and more, creating a uniquely entertaining and educational experience!

For more information visit LCtix.com or call (970) 221-6730 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tue – Sat.

Mishawaka Ampitheatre is such a great music venue and restaurant/bar, that I am CERTAIN you have plans to wander through Poudre Canyon (in Bellevue, CO), to check out a great band. However, don't forget you can also head up just for the food at The SpokesBUZZ Lounge.

RIght now, the Mish has Selections Magazine coupons which are valid through 7/31/15 and will get you a FREE Burger or Sandwich (menu here) OR a FREE Pint of Odells Draft Beer. Note: these offers are not valid during concerts and many only be used Monday - Thursday. 

Coupons and offers are available when I post them, but can change at any time. If an offer on this blog is not available, or if a link is dead, feel free to contact me and I can tell you if there’s a similar offer available. You can also sign up to receive a weekly email with a list of top local coupons, deals and discounts in and around Fort Collins.