Friday, February 11, 2011

Weekender -Extendo Valentine's ed.

It's Valentine's weekend in the Mile High City, AND shaping up to be sunny and beautiful!  (I say YAY! Teetering around in all of the snow banks getting from parked car to destination is no fun for this ever-growing pregnant lady!)

So, do you have hot and heavy plans for you and your sweetie this weekend?  How about anything planned for your little Valentines?

Here's some ideas:

2/12 - Lowes Build and Grow clinic this weekend is a fun and free Valentine's Day gift - a heart-shaped music box for your little one to build and keep! Go here for more info and to register.
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2/12 - Long to sing your sweetie a chorus of "Daisy, Daisy" while pedaling along with her on your cross bar, but missing the actual wheels needed?  DPD has an inexpensive solution to your transportation woes this weekend. They are hosting an unclaimed Bicycle auction on Saturday at 10am with previewing starting at 9am.  The auction will be held at 1930 35th street, and you can get directions to the building and  look at a list of all the bikes being offered here.
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2/12 - Gap Outlet stores will be even more affordable this weekend, if you print off this BOGO coupon -Buy one item, get one of equal or lesser value free - good on Saturday only.
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2/13 - The February cooking class series at William Sonoma locations continues this Sunday with Indian Cooking. Classes are free of charge and one hour long, but space is limited, so RSVP to William Sonoma.
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PLUS  - these great ideas for Valentine's Day will make Monday seem like a dream extension of the weekend, instead of the nightmare end it always feels like for me:

-The Denver Museum of Nature and Science has a free general admission day for Colorado residents on the 14th, so you and your sweetie can gaze longingly at both the exhibits AND each other for free. Go here for more info.

-Ice Skate for free at Belmar's outdoor rink from 6pm - 9pm if you and another are dressed alike! (It doesn't have to be your sweetie - but bonus points from this blogger if your outfit involves hairy dude legs in a mini skirt!  Just sayin...)

-BOGO free entrees at Qdoba are easy to score on Monday, all you have to do is show some love.  As in, kiss the person you are with (or the stranger behind you, but if you get smacked, don't say we didn't warn you to use caution,) and your entrees will be BOGO!  (Stick a candle in that giant burrito and you've got yourself some cheap and zesty romance.)

-Indulge your sweet tooth from 3pm-6pm at Marble Slab locations. The are offering a free mini scoop (about three ounces) of Tiramisu ice cream served in a cup.  Find a participating location here.

-Send your friends virtual Valentines on Valentines Day this year through Redbox!  Each one will include a free one night rental code! See Redbox's FB page for details and to get started.

Every Weekend:
Ruby Hill Rail Yard  gives you a chance to ski and board even if you can't get up the hill! This popular Denver snow terrain park also features free equipment rental for kids - get all the details and location here.
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Fridays - Same old Friday night Happy Hour got ya down? Looking for a healthy way to unwind and get your weekend started? YOU GOT IT! Thanks to Luluemon stores (like our location in Cherry Creek) who offer free Friday evening yoga events each week! Here is the info for this week's class. (oh look, there IS wine and chat afterwards. In yoga AND in life, balance is important.) There are locations in Boulder and Lone Tree as well, see the website for details.
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Fridays -Friday Night Live at Tony's Market Bistro is a fabulous way to enjoy some VERY reasonably priced drinks along with live music from 6p.m.-9p.m. Friday evening, and their rotating list of happy hour bites is always a step above your normal bar nosh! See here for current info.
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Saturdays- Amendment XXI in LoHi does free wine tastings every Saturday from 3pm-7pm. You can go here to get directions and subscribe to their mailing list so you can get info on upcoming tasting selections.
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Saturdays - Craving your farmer's market fix?  Good news, My Favorite FM is open year round! Denver Urban Homesteading's Market -Saturdays 9am-2pm. (The DUH farmer's market is also open Wed, Thur, Fri 1-6, too!)

Still searching for the perfect fun and frugal weekend activities?
Try these sites:
Denver365 Free Events page
Tattered Cover (click on their Events Calendar on the right of the page)

If you know of other fabulous and low-cost or free activities or events happening in and around the Mile High City this weekend, shout 'em out in the comments section below!
As always, if you have an upcoming event you would like listed in The Weekender (or any other tips for DiD,) email the details to :Keri@ItsTheAltitudeDenver.com

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