World UFO Day in Denver

World UFO Day is celebrated every year on July 2, and is a day to celebrate the existence of Unidentified Flying Objects, or UFOs. The first World UFO Day took place in 2001. In addition to celebrating UFOs, World UFO Day is also intended as a day to encourage governments to declassify any information associated with sightings.

Fun City is celebrating UFO Day by hiding a UFO toy somewhere in Fun City on Tuesday, July 2. The person who finds the UFO will receive a free game of laser tag! In order to get the free game, you must bring the UFO toy up to the laser tag counter.

Canada Day in Denver

Canada Day is Canada's national day and is celebrated each year on July 1. This was the date in 1867 when the British North America Act was drafted. It incorporated the three Canadian colonies into one country called Canada. In addition to the holiday being celebrated in Canada, it is also celebrated by Canadians worldwide.

Fun City in Denver is celebrating Canada Day by offering $1 off all drinks made with Crown Royal whiskey, which is a Canadian whiskey.

Anyone who happens to live in Canada or will be visiting Canada on Canada Day will have access to a variety of freebies and discounts. For example, Harvey's is offering one free original or veggie burger when one is purchased at the regular price. Second Cup is giving away a free red and white strawberry Italian Soda from 10am until 12pm.

Celebrate Camera Day - Instagram Contest

Fun City has recently joined Instagram, and we're encouraging all of our fans out there to follow us @funcitycolorado.

To kickstart our joining Instagram, we are sponsoring a small contest that lasts through midnight this Saturday, June 29. Saturday is Camera Day, so what better way to celebrate than heading to Fun City and snapping some Instagram photos?

The rules are simple. Head over to Fun City and snap the most creative Instagram photo you can think of and then tag us @funcitycolorado. Also, include the hastag #CameraDayFun. We will upload our five favorite photos to Facebook on Monday, July 1, and let you guys vote on your favorite. The person who submitted the photo with the most votes will receive 2 ALL DAY ATTRACTION PASSES! Participants can only vote on their favorite photo once.

If the contest has a decent turn out, we will start sponsoring more of these contests. If not, we'll need your help to get more people involved and following us so we can sponsor more!

In order to enter, you must "like" us on Facebook and "follow" us on Instagram. So, what are you waiting for? Get your creativity on at Fun City and you could be our first ever Instagram contest winner.

Sunglasses Day in Denver

Did you know that every June 27 is Sunglasses Day? Although the holiday's origins are unknown, Sunglasses Day is a day to wear your favorite shades and pay homage to the invention that protects the eyes from harmful UV rays.

In honor of Sunglasses Day, Fun City is offering a free $5 arcade card (with any purchase) when you wear your sunglasses into Fun City and mention the promotion.

Although not a promotion specifically for Sunglasses Day, Lenscrafters offers a deal through July 3 for 40 percent off sunglasses or eyeglasses when you purchase both the lenses and the frames. Certain restrictions may apply.

Nick's Garden Center Contest - Demi's Animal Rescue

Nick's Garden Center out of Aurora, Colorado, is sponsoring a Non-Profit Photo Vote Contest through their Facebook page. The public was initially in charge of the contest, nominating local nonprofits in need of some extra help, with Nick's Garden Center narrowing down the nominees to five finalists of their own choosing. The five finalists, including Demi's Animal Rescue, are Empowering Hungry Families to Garden, Adaptive Gardening, Circle of Latina Leadership and Capitol Fellows Reception and Relay for Life of Aurora - American Cancer Society.

It is now up to the public once again to select the winning nonprofit by going to the Nick's Garden Center Facebook page and voting for their favorite nonprofit. The winning nonprofit will receive a $2,500 grant. Voting takes place through July 9, and everyone can vote once per day.

Demi's Animal Rescue is a no kill rescue run by 17-year-old Demi Merritt, who started the 501 nonprofit when she was only 14. The rescue concentrates on four main points: fostering, adopting, donating and spreading the word. Demi's Animal Rescue is in need of public support through donations and awareness, as it is currently a small rescue that would benefit from expansion. The more donations and help through contests like Nick's means the rescue can grow and take in more animals in need!

Demi Merritt was recently featured on Denver's ABC affiliate, 7News, as part of their 7 Everyday Hero segment. The photo below includes Demi and some of the Channel 7 Everyday Hero news team.

Cars Conquering Cancer 1st Annual Poker Run

Fun City marked the finish line for Cars Conquering Cancer's 1st annual Poker Run on June 22, 2013. We want to thank everyone who participated in the Poker Run and hope you had a wonderful time helping to raise money in the fight against cancer. Cars Conquering Cancer was able to raise $3,013 for the American Cancer Society, and Fun City was happy to be a part of the event.

National Catfish Day and Log Cabin Day in Denver

June 25 marks two unique holidays - National Catfish Day and Log Cabin Day.

National Catfish Day always falls on June 25, and is a day to celebrate the catfish. Whether you head on down to the lake to fish for some catfish or you decide to dine on the tasty fish, there are many ways to celebrate. For example, you can browse through online catfish recipes and cook up a tasty dish from home. Another option is to head to your local seafood restaurant, where many eateries serve up farm raised catfish. National Catfish Day was declared a national holiday on June 25, 1987, by President Ronald Reagan in recognition of the value of farm-raised catfish.

Log Cabin Day is a day set aside for promoting the preservation of log cabins, educating and creating awareness for the time in American history when log cabins were being built. The holiday was created in Michigan by the Log Cabin Society on June 25, 1986. 

Go Skateboarding Day in Denver

Do you enjoy skateboarding? If so, why not celebrate? June 21 is Go Skateboarding Day, so even if you haven't ridden your board in awhile, today is the day to take it out and fly!!!!!!!!

In celebration of Go Skateboarding Day each year, skateboarders skate, hold fundraisers, have contests, stage protests and perform demos. The holiday, which was started by the International Association of Skateboard Companies, began in 2003.

In honor of Go Skateboarding Day, Fun City is giving away $5 arcade cards all day to anyone who brings in their skateboard and shows it to us.

Ice Cream Soda Day in Denver

Every June 20 is National Ice Cream Soda Day, so why not relax with an old fashioned ice cream soda today? Ice cream sodas were originally invented in 1874 by Robert Green during Philadelphia's sesquicentennial celebration. According to legend, Green added the ice cream once he ran out of ice. To this day, Robert Green's tombstone is transcribed with the phrase "Originator of the Ice Cream Soda."

If you live in the Denver area and want to celebrate National Ice Cream Soda Day, there are many options available. First of all, you can celebrate at home by exploring one of several different ice cream soda recipes. Second, you can head out to a local soda fountain (there are not many of these left) or ice cream parlor. For example:

1) The Lyons Soda Fountain is one of the oldest soda fountains in Colorado, and dishes out authentic ice cream sodas.
2) The Highland Park Old Fashioned Soda Fountain has been open for more than 100 years, and offers standard soda fountain fare as well as diner style food!

Bike to Work Day in Denver

Although most of the country celebrates Bike Month in May, the state of Colorado celebrates it in June due to the state's unpredictable weather. The state also celebrates Bike to Work Day in June; more specifically on the fourth Wednesday of the month. Bike to Work Day in 2013 takes place on Wednesday, June 26.

Why bike to work? According to the official Bike to Work website for Colorado, benefits include avoiding traffic, saving money, staying fit and staying energized.

There are many Bike to Work Day freebies and festivities that take place throughout Colorado each year, especially in the Denver area.

1) For starters, Fun City is celebrating the holiday by offering a FREE GAME OF BOWLING, with shoes, for anyone who rides their bicycle to Fun City.

2) Residents in the Denver area can register for Bike to Work Day events through the Bike to Work Day official website. Those registered will be eligible for prizes. Additional information is available at biketowork2013.org, and includes details about the different companies and cities that offer stations and stop points for those registered. Additionally, there are several places offering freebies and samples at Civic Center Park, which is one of the stations in the city. Offers include:
   - At their booth in Civic Center Park, Larkburger is handing out free lemonade and a burger cards from 6:30am until 9pm.
   - Free yoga mini sessions are offered by Breathe Yoga
   - Free bike tune-ups are available from the Park Hill Bike Depot
   - Free breakfast snacks are available from Jason's Deli, Starbucks, Blue Bell Ice Cream, Honest Tea, Vitamin Cottage, Larabar and IZZE

Military Discounts in Denver

Are you a current employee or veteran of the military? If so, you may be on the lookout for food and attraction discounts. Well, look no further. Fun City Family Entertainment offers a 10 percent military discount for active and retired military. This offer is valid on all purchases when a valid military ID is presented. Head on over to Fun City today for such activities as a round of miniature golf, a game of bowling or a round of laser tag.

National Martini Day in Denver

June 19 is National Martini Day, a day set aside to celebrate and sample martinis! Some people celebrate the holiday by going out for martinis, while others experiment with martini recipes from the comforts of their own homes. Still others go out and take classes centered around the techniques of making a martini.

Gone are the days of the simple martini. Today, the traditional gin and vermouth martini has evolved to include the vodka martini, as well as assorted flavors like apple and chocolate. If you live in the Denver area and want to try out some delicious martinis, then head on over to Fun City! We are offering $5 premium martinis ALL DAY in honor of National Martini Day. In addition, we have our regular happy hour from 4pm until 7pm and from 10pm until close.

Channel 7 Everyday Hero - Demi Merritt

Each week, Denver's ABC affiliate 7NEWS presents the "7 Everyday Hero" award. The award is given out once a week, presented during the Sunday newscast at 10pm. The program airs again throughout the week on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at select times.

The way the program works is that viewers nominate someone who stands out in the community; a person whom they believe should be honored for their contributions. 7NEWS has a selection committee in place that meets each week, reviewing all the nominees. It typically takes three to four weeks from the time a person is nominated for the selection committee to make a decision about whether that individual will receive the award. Recipients are selected based off numerous factors, including their ability to motivate others, make sacrifices, set an example, remain focused, solve problems, follow through with goals and to make a difference.

On Sunday, June 23, 2013, Demi Merritt will be presented with the "7 Everyday Hero" award by anchor Mitch Jelniker. Merritt is the founder of Demi's Animal Rescue, a registered 501c(3) non profit organization that rescues and adopts out animals. In addition to running the organization, Demi also volunteers and helps raise money for Reinrescue, Maxfund Animal Adoption Center and Edwards Foundation for Rescued Animals. 

What makes this award even more special? Demi Merritt is only 17! Her future goals include growing Demi's Animal Rescue into one of the largest rescues in Colorado, one that supports all types of animals from all over the world.

Demi's "7 Everyday Hero" segment will air at 10pm on Sunday, June 23. The segment airs again on Monday, June 24, at 5am, Thursday, June 27, at 11am, Saturday, June 29, at 5pm and Sunday, June 30, at 7am.

Go Fishing Day, International Sushi Day and International Panic Day

Did you know that June 18 marks three different "holidays?" That's right, June 18th is Go Fishing Day, Sushi Day and International Panic Day. Why not celebrate these unique holidays with your own brand of fun?

1) Go Fishing Day is self explanatory. It is a day to get out and fish. Did you know that more people in the United States fish than play golf and tennis? If you are unable to go out and fish today, there are other ways to celebrate, including making baked goods around a fish theme. Engaging in arts and crafts centered around fish is another way to celebrate the holiday.

2) International Sushi Day - The best way to celebrate this holiday is to go out to your favorite sushi restaurant or make the tasty food at home. Either way, grab yourself some yellowtail, shrimp, eel, octopus, smelt egg, or sea urchin. Top that off with California rolls or Philadelphia rolls.

3) International Panic Day - This is a holiday where people have the permission to "panic" about anything in their lives that stresses them out. Although this holiday is meant to be "tongue-in-cheek," more than 6 million people suffer from panic disorder.

Things to Do in Denver with Kids - Manic Monday

Are you looking for fun kid's activities in the Denver area? Well, look no further. Every Monday, Fun City offers $1 games of bowling, $1 shoe rental, $1 hot dogs, $.50 wings, $8 cheese or pepperoni pizzas and $2.00 domestic drafts. This deal is available all day!

Senior Discounts in Denver - Bowling

Do you have children or grandchildren who love bowling? If so, then head on over to Fun City this summer. Fun City is now offering senior discounts for customers 55 and over. Every Monday through Friday from 11am until 6pm, seniors are charged only $1 per game of bowling and $1 for shoe rental. Head on over to Littleton's Fun City for a day of fun!

National Flag Day in Denver

National Flag Day takes place every June 14, with celebrations around the United States that include ceremonies, parades, picnics and essay contests. These celebrations are typically sponsored by schools, veterans' groups and the National Flag Day Foundation, whose focus is to preserve the history, pride and tradition of the flag.

Although National Flag Day did not become an official national holiday until August 3, 1949, it has been celebrated for much longer. The first celebration took place in 1877, as it marked 100 years since the Flag Resolution of 1777. However, many people credit Wisconsin school teacher BJ Cigrand as spearheading the first annual Flag Day celebration in 1885. Cigrand had his students observe the flag on June 14, and today he is referred to as the "Father of Flag Day."

There are many ways people celebrate National Flag Day. In the Denver area, each year Flag Day is celebrated at Genesee Mountain. At 11:30am on June 14, 2013, the 102nd annual celebration will take place, featuring a Flag Day ceremony and a picnic to follow.

In addition to celebrations, many places and businesses offer freebies on Flag Day. For example, there is a free USFlag app available for iPhone users. Free downloads of The National Anthem are available on Amazon, and free Flag Day eCards are available through the Freebie Depot.

Things to Do in Denver with Kids - Wonderful Wednesday

Every Wednesday throughout the summer, Fun City is offering unlimited use of the Inflatables, Little City and Foam Factory all day for only $5. Bring your kids out to Littleton and beat the heat indoors.

Denver Celebrates Adopt-A-Cat-Month

The month of June is Adopt-A-Cat-Month, and the Denver area has geared up with discounted adoptions throughout the city. The Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue, for example, is offering 50 percent off any adult cat and Johns Room Adoptions. The Dumb Friends League in Denver is charging only $10 for cat adoptions in June for felines one-year-old and older.

Why is June Adopt-A-Cat-Month? It is a cat's peak reproductive season, and as a result shelters across the country are overflowing with cats.

Father's Day Discount in Denver

Are you looking for somewhere in Denver to spend Father's Day this year, a place the entire family can enjoy? Why not head over to Fun City in Littleton? This Sunday, June 16, 2013, all dads bowl free at Fun City.

Have you ever wondered how Father's Day began? The first event in the U.S. to honor fathers took place on July 5, 1908, at a church in West Virginia. The celebration was to honor the memory of 362 men who died at the Fairmont Coal Company mines the previous year. The following year, Sonora Smart Dodd, a woman in Spokane,Washington, attempted to create a holiday for men very similar to that of Mother's Day. Her success at petitioning for the holiday resulted in the first statewide celebration of Father's Day on July 19, 1910, in Washington.

Although Father's Day gained in popularity over the years, it did not become a federal holiday until 1972, the year President Richard Nixon signed a proclamation to make it a holiday.

National Iced Tea Day in Denver

National Iced Tea Day is celebrated every June 10, a perfect way to kick off the summer season each year. Consumers can celebrate by making and enjoying their own iced tea at home, or by going out and ordering iced tea at restaurants and bakeries. Some places even offer their customers free or discounted tea in honor of the holiday!

Iced tea can trace its origins to the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis, where ice was added to hot tea in order to cool off fairgoers. Since then, it has continued to grow in popularity. Tea has also been known to offer many health benefits, including improved dental health due to the natural fluoride found in tea. Some research suggests tea provides benefits for the health of the heart, brain, bones and for certain patients with cancer.

If you live in the Denver area, there are a few places offering freebies for National Tea Day.

1) Teavana has a printable coupon on their official website, good for a free Teavana Tea. The coupon is valid June 10th only, and is good for a free 16-ounce cup. This offer is good at all three Denver area locations, including Cherry Creek, Park Meadows and Flatirons.
2) 7-Eleven locations throughout Denver are offering a free, 16-ounce Snapple starting today and lasting through June 15. In order to get the freebie you must print out a coupon. This can be done by texting TEA to 711711, downloading the 7-Eleven app and loading the coupon onto it.

Fun City at the Historic Downtown Littleton Block Party

Every year, the Historic Downtown Littleton Block Party takes place in downtown Littleton, Colorado. This year's festivities, which are called "Littleton's Big Top," take place on Saturday, June 8, 2013, from 6pm until 11pm.  Visitors will be able to enjoy the event for free! The block party features circus acts that include jugglers, magicians and fireeaters, as well as live music and comedy. In addition, there will be two fireworks shows at 9:30pm and 10:45pm.

This year, Fun City will be at the block party from 10pm until 11pm at the RelyLocal in Littleton booth. We will have free stickers and pens to give away, plus information about all of this summer's special promotions. In addition, we will be holding a drawing for 2 free Summer Passes, with the winner announced on Monday.

Setting Up Fun City's New Water Slide

Have you ever wondered about the behind the scenes process of setting up an inflatable water slide? Well, we've decided to give you an inside look at all it entails. Bare in mind it takes much longer than this "sped up" version! Tell us what you think!

Discounted All Day Attraction Passes at Fun City

Looking for activities to do with your kids in Denver? Every Thursday this summer, Fun City is offering discounted All Day Attraction Passes. They cost only $10, a savings of almost $15! The passes include all of Fun City's core attractions. They do not include the arcade, bowling or the water slide. However, the water slide can be added to the pass for only $8 more! So, if you are still trying to decide what to do with your Thursdays, plan a visit to Fun City in Littleton.

National Doughnut Day in Denver

Fun City is all about having a good time, and who doesn't have a good time when they are munching on doughnuts?

Unlike many food holidays, National Doughnut Day has an origin and history that can be traced. Celebrated on the first Friday of June each year, National Doughnut Day takes place in 2013 on Friday, June 7.

The holiday originated in Chicago in 1938, spearheaded by The Salvation Army to help raise money for those struggling during The Great Depression. The holiday also celebrated the "doughnut lassies," women who distributed doughnuts to soldiers during World War I. This was why soldiers arriving home were nicknamed "doughboys!"

Today, National Doughnut Day is a time to celebrate the sugary treat and take advantage of discounts, freebies, and deals offered by doughnut shops across the country. If you live in the Denver area, there are several places offering discounts and freebies.

1) LaMar's Donuts - Get a free doughnut at LaMar's, no purchase necessary.
2) Krispy Kreme - Krispy Kreme is offering a free doughnut to customers, no purchase necessary, at the 7514 East Parkway Drive location in Lone Tree and the 1051 East 120th Avenue location in Thornton.
3) Donut Hut Cafe - The Donut Hut Cafe in Littleton is celebrating the holiday beginning at 5:30am on June 7. They will have games, doughnut trivia, and free giveaways!

Student Night Bowling Discount

Throughout the summer, Wednesday night is "Student Night" at Fun City. From 5:00pm until 9:00pm, students receive unlimited bowling, shoe rental, 2 slices of cheese or pepperoni pizza and a medium drink for only $10. In order to get this great deal, students must bring in a valid student ID.

National Running Day in Denver

Today is National Running Day, so why not celebrate by running over to Fun City for a day of bowling, miniature golf, laser tag, go-karts and arcade games?

June 5, 2013, marks the fifth annual National Running Day celebration. The "holiday" first started in 2009 when several running organizations joined together to celebrate an exercise both inexpensive and easy to engage in. Some of the organizations that helped jumpstart the holiday include Running USA, the Little Rock Marathon, New York Road Runners, USA Track and Field and the Boston Athletic Association.

In honor of the holiday, the official National Running Day Facebook page sponsors several contests for its fans, with giveaways including National Running Day hats.

For those of you who live in the Denver area, there are several ways to celebrate. There are two different free running events, both called Fun Runs, at 6pm this evening. One is at the Boulder Running Company, located on Pearl Street, and the other is at the Runner's Roost on Colorado Boulevard.

After your run, there are ways to help your body recover. Research has shown that eating tart cherries or drinking dark cherry juice helps people who are training for long-distance running. The reason is because the cherries are believed to have anti-inflammatory content, more than any other food!

National Hug Your Cat Day

Today is National Hug Your Cat Day, so Fun City urges you to grab your feline and show em' some affection.

National Hug Your Cat Day is part of a bigger celebration, as the month of June is Adopt-A-Cat-Month. Some shelters even offer incentives for adopting cats during the month of June. The Humane Society of Southern Arizona, for example, is giving away fully vaccinated, microchipped, spayed and neutered cats 5-months-old and older.

For those of you who live in the Denver area, check into adopting a cat this month from Demi's Animal Rescue.

Denver Activities for Kids - $2 Tuesdays!

Are you looking for Denver area attractions to take your children this summer? Why not head over to Littleton's Fun City? Every Tuesday, Fun City offers a $2 Tuesday promotion. From 4pm until close, attractions are only $2 per round! This includes miniature golf, go-karts, laser tag, laser maze, the rock wall, Inflatables and the Foam Factory! Now that's a deal! Please note that bowling, the new water slide and the arcade are not included.

Grand Opening Day for Denver's Newest Water Slide!

Denver's newest water slide has arrived at Fun City in Littleton, and it opened on June 1, 2013, to great reviews. Now, we are planning a special Grand Opening Day to introduce the new water slide to more people.

On Thursday, June 13, 2013, Fun City will be offering special deals all day. Tickets for the "Fun City Inflatable Water Misting Multicolored 32ft Tall Swimsuit Recommended Wild N Crazy Watersliding Extravaganza" will be offered at a reduced price. A single ride down the water slide will be available for $1, while an All Day Water Slide Pass will cost only $5. An upgrade to any All Day Attraction Pass will be offered for just $2! In addition, Fun City will be pulling out all the stops with $2 hot dogs, $2 hamburgers, $2 sodas and $1 chips.

Head on over to Fun City on Thursday, June 13, and plan on spending the entire day having fun both indoors and outdoors. Since Thursdays are "Come Play Thursday" at Fun City, an All Day Attraction Pass is only $10! If you add the water slide on for $2 more, you'll have access to all the attractions (arcade not included).

Remember to bring your bathing suit and a towel. Also, please note that the water side is open weather permitting. No rain checks will be issued. Height and weight restrictions do apply. You cannot exceed 275 pounds. The minimum height is 44-inches, and the maximum height is 80-inches.

Fun Things to Do in Denver With Kids - New Water Slide!

Are you looking for super fun places in Denver to take your kids this summer? If so, look no further than Littleton's Fun City! This weekend, we opened our new water slide attraction.......and people had a blast! Don't miss out on all the fun this summer. Head on over and try out the "Fun City Inflatable Water Misting Multicolored 32ft Tall Swimsuit Recommended Wild N Crazy Watersliding Extravaganza!"

The water slide is open Sunday through Thursday from 11am until 7pm and Friday and Saturday from 11am until 9pm. There are several pricing options available. A single ticket costs $4 and includes two "rides" down the water slide. An All Day Water Slide Pass costs $14 and includes unlimited use of the water slide for the entire day. There is also a water slide upgrade option. Anyone who purchases an All Day Attraction Pass can add the water slide for only $8, while anyone with a Summer Pass can add on the water slide for $5 each day! We also have group discounts! An All Day Water Slide Pass for groups of 10 or more people costs $12, while an add on to an All Day Attraction Pass costs only $5 for groups.

Head on over this week and check out the slide. Don't forget to bring your swimsuit and a towel. Please note: the slide is open weather permitting, and rain checks are not issued. In order to ride the slide you cannot weigh over 275 pounds. You must be at least 44-inches tall and cannot exceed 80-inches.