Frozen freeway
We all scream for ice cream. Aurora’s On Havana Street celebrates National Ice Cream Day on July 17 from noon to 4 p.m. with a Frozen Treats Progressive Party. Participating shops will offer free samples of their frozen treats, including Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt (10601 E. Garden Dr.), Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream (1155 S. Havana St.), Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers (1103 S. Iola St.), Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard (1105 S. Havana St.) and Big Daddy’s Pizza (1155 S. Havana St.). There is no purchase is necessary to enjoy samples. onhavanastreet.com
Musical chairs
If you can’t wait for the next Colorado Symphony season, this special preview of select works from the 2016/17 line-up will be music to your ears. The music takes center stage on July 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Boettcher Concert Hall (1000 14th St., Denver). Admission is free, but tickets are required. The complimentary tickets are only available in person at the Boettcher Concert Hall box office. All seating is general admission. The box office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 6 p.m. coloradosymphony.org
Fair deal
The fun doesn’t start at the Arapahoe County Fair until July 28, but now is the time to buy tickets. Daily admission includes unlimited carnival rides, all rodeos, main stage concerts, two nights of fireworks, 4-H shows, tractor pulls, the high-flying Dock Dogs competition and plenty of other entertainment. Little ones can compete in the mutton bustin’ contest and pet furry and feathery farm animals. Buy tickets online before July 28 and save $5 – with tickets just $10 each. (Tickets will be $15 per person at the gate, cash only.) Children under 36 inches in height get in free. arapahoecountyfair.com
Reel savings
AMC Theatres just improved its AMC Stubs loyalty program, especially for frugal film buffs. It’s now free to join. (Previously, there was a $12 annual fee.) For movie lovers, the perks are worthy of an award, including free refills, member-only pricing, rewards, waived online fees, a birthday gift and more. You can join online at amctheatres.com or at the box office. If you’re looking for a more rewarding experience, the theatre chain also offers an upgraded version, AMC Stubs Premiere, for an annual fee of $15. amctheatres.com/amcstubs
More free and cheap things in the Denver metro area at MileHighOnTheCheap.com.
