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This year, Veterans Day is on Friday, November 11th, and our national parks will again be offering free admission to everyone in celebration of the holiday! Free admission at national parks is valid November 11th-13th.
And, Colorado State Parks will offer veterans and anyone riding in their vehicle free admission on Veterans Day itself.
Here’s more special Veterans Day offers and veterans eat free deals!
This weekend (September 3-5) is the annual hot air balloon festival in Memorial Park! This is a really fun* event for the whole family, and if you haven’t yet been, I can tell you I think it’s worth the effort to get up early or stay up late!
The main event starts on Saturday morning, when the balloons lift off around 7 AM. Then, on Saturday night, you can see the balloons on the field with their fires lit, know as the “Balloon Glo”. The same events repeat on Sunday, and then on Monday morning you can see the balloons launch one last time.
Note that all of these events are weather-permitting, which is why there’s an asterisk up there next to “really fun”. It’s fun when you get to see the balloons lift off, but it’s not so fun when they can’t lift off because of wind or other weather conditions. A couple of years ago they also cancelled one of the Balloon Glo events because of rain.
So, my advice after a couple of not-so-successful trips to the balloon festival is to check the weather and the local news websites and the Colorado Balloon Classic’s Facebook page to make sure there are no weather delays or cancellations
You can get complete info on the event here.
The Colorado Springs Sky Sox have weekly and special promotions that last all summer long! Here’s the lineup of weekly specials and one-time special events for the 2011-2012 season. Some of you are going to be excited about those Snuggie Saturdays…
Sundays: 50¢ Hot Dogs
Mondays: Kids eat free
All kids 12 and under eat free with a paid ticket. Meal includes hot dog, chips and a small drink.
Tuesdays : $2 Tuesday & KRAFT Singles Tuesday Night Tickets
Parking and Tickets are $2, plus you can buy one ticket, get one free when you show a specially-marked KRAFT singles wrapper! Visit their website for more info.
Wednesdays: Math Day
Fridays: Fireworks Friday
Saturdays: Snuggle Blanket Giveaway
Snuggle blanket with sleeves given away to the first 1,000 fans
Military appreciation nights usually mean free admission for military, but you’ll likely have to pick up tickets on-base. We’ll try to find out more info and update!
Sunday, April 24th: Post-game Easter Egg Hunt
Friday, May 12th: Air Force Appreciation Night
Saturday, May 14th: Rockin’ Ray and the Skyy Dogs & Fort Carson Appreciation Night
Sunday, May 15th: Team Poster Giveaway
Team posters will be given away to the first 1,500 fans. There will also be a pre-game autograph session.
Saturday, May 28th: Special Saturday Fireworks
Sunday, May 29th: Youth Jersey Giveaway
Youth jerseys will be given away to the first 1,000 kids 12 and under.
Monday, May 30th: Guns n’ Horses Charity Softball Game
Saturday, June 4th: Inflatamaniacs Preform
Sunday, June 5th: Coin Bank Giveaway
Sox the Fox Coin Bank to be given to the first 1,000 kids 12 and under.
Thursday, June 9th: Military Appreciation Night
Saturday, June 11th: Cap Giveaway
Cap given away to the first 1,000 fans to enter the ballpark.
Sunday, June 19th: Youth Fielder’s Glove Giveaway
Fielder’s glove given away to the first 1,500 kids 12 and under. Pre-game game catch on the field.
Monday, June 20th: Kids Day Matinee
Monday, July 4th: Independence Day Fireworks Extravaganza
Wednesday, July 6th: Military Appreciation Night
Thursday, July 7th: Bark in the Park
All well behaved dogs get a free berm ticket.
Saturday, July 10th: Used Car Giveaway
10+ cars to be given away
Sunday, July 10th: Family Fitness Day and Youth Clinic
Pre-game 5K
Wednesday, July 20th: Military Appreciation Night
Thursday, July 21st: Kids Day Matinee
Wednesday, August 3rd: Bark in the Park
All well behaved dogs get a free berm ticket.
Saturday, August 6th: Carlos Gonzalez Figurine Giveaway
Carlos Gonzalez Gold Glove and Sliver Slugger figurine being given away to the first 1,000 fans.
Sunday, August 7th: Clifford the Big Red Dog Appearance
Visit their website for more information – make sure to confirm these events before you head out to the game, as they may be subject to change.
It’s Military Appreciation Weekend at the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo! Active duty, retired or reserve military personnel and their families can get into the zoo for just $4.25 per person with an active military ID on Saturday and Sunday, September 18 and 19.
If you can’t make it this weekend, don’t forget to ask for your $2 military discount any day of the year.
Here’s more Colorado Springs military discounts!
