This article was first published by MileHighontheCheap.com.
No leap of faith necessary here, these are all great Leap Day festivities and discounts. Given Feb. 29 only occurs every four years, now’s the time to take the literal extra day and have a little fun.
Did you know there are roughly 200,000 leap day babies in the U.S.? Better known as “leaplings.”
Bargain hunters can leap around town on Saturday, Feb. 29 to join in some Leap Day fun and savings.
The offers available at participating locations, while supplies last.
Note: Some of the deals may only be open to “leaplings” as noted. If you qualify, have your photo ID ready and be ready to prove your birthdate.
Know of any deals or events we missed? Email info@milehighonthecheap.com and we’ll try and get it added. We’ll keep updating this list, so check back often.
Food & Drink
Nearly every brewery and bar in the metro area is hosting some sort of Leap Day Party. Search Facebook Events for a long list. Here are some other food and drink deals:
7-Eleven — Get whole pizza (Pepperoni, Extreme Meat or Triple Cheese) for just $2.29 — in-store or for delivery via 7NOW app. Limit five per order. (If you’re new to the 7NOW delivery app, get $29 off any order more than $50 with promo code 29OFF50 on Feb. 29 only.)
Applebee’s Grill + Bar — It’s the final day to sip on the chain’s Drink of the Month for only $1 — Vodka Strawberry Lemonade.
Del Taco — Download its app on February 28 and receive a digital coupon for a FREE crispy Jumbo Shrimp Taco with any purchase — redeemable during Leap Day weekend.
Hard Rock Café Denver — Enjoy the final day of the rockin’ restaurant’s month-long buy-one-get-one FREE Legendary Burger offer — coupon required.
Jet’s Pizza — Save 29% on all menu-priced pizzas. The pizza shop has locations in Aurora, Centennial, Littleton and Parker.
Natural Grocers — The regional grocery chain is offering a lots of one-day-only deals on Leap Day — click here to review all of the sale items.
Villa Italian Kitchen — Leaplings enjoy a FREE slice of Neapolitan Cheese Pizza.
Entertainment
Aspen Grove — Spend $100 or more at the shopping center on Leap Day. Bring your qualifying receipts to the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema lobby and receive two FREE movie tickets. (Receipts must be from purchases on Feb. 29 only and can only be redeemed on the same day between noon and 8 p.m.)
Comedy Show at Woods Boss Brewing — One Giant Leap Year Comedy Show from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. features craft beer and a FREE comedy show with Anthony Kapfer, a NYC comedian who has been seen on “Laughs” on FOX, “The Comedy Show Show” on NBC’s Seeso, and “Comedy Time TV” on Hulu. 2210 California St., Denver.
Dairy Block — Hosts a FREE All Night Leap Year Party from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Run For The Roses cash bar. Sneaker and leather jacket painting by Alyssa Mora (BYO — Sneakers, Jackets + Vinyls). Music by Zach Maxwell, DJ Cyn and DJ Val Malone. 1855 Blake St., Denver.
Denver Center — Get up to two orchestra seats for $20 each for the 20th Anniversary Tour of “RENT” at the Buell Theatre via pre-show lottery. There are two performances on Feb. 29 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
iFly Indoor Skydiving — Any one born on Feb. 29 can enjoy two flights for FREE during Leap Year Week — from Feb. 24 to March 1. For non-leaplings, get 29% off on up to two additional flights added to a flight package, during the same week.
Travel
Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs — Book on Leap Day with promo code LEAPYEAR for overnight stays — starting at $29 per person (plus taxes and fees.) The offer is only valid on a Family Suite for Sunday through Thursday stays from April 13 to May 21.
Hyatt Place Peña Station Hotel — Celebrate your Leap Day birthday with a FREE night stay. If you were born on Feb. 29, enjoy complimentary overnight accommodations on Feb. 29. Call the front desk at 720-405-4321 to book directly and mention the “special Leap Day Celebration offer.”
Motel 6 — The hotel chain is offering a Leap Day Flash Sale: 10% to 20% off its already-low rates for stays between Feb. 29 through March 31. You must book the stay by March 2 via its Leap Day promo page. Bookings made through any other channel is not eligible for discount.
YMCA of the Rockies — On Feb. 29, book three full-price nights in a lodge room for anytime during March and additional nights are only $29 each. Reservations are available online with promo code LEAP29 or by calling 888-613-9622.
Kids’ Fun
Leap Year Mermaid Party at SafeSplash Swim School — FREE Leap Year Mermaid Party from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Swim with the mermaids and try some delicious FREE donuts from The Donut House. Open to all. Arm floats and life jackets are allowed. If your kiddo cannot swim the width of the pool independently, then a guardian must accompany them in the water. 12240 Lioness Way, Parker.
Leap Year Birthday Storytime — Second Star to the Right Books hosts a special FREE storytime from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Wear your best party outfit and read birthday stories, sing songs, and play games. 1545 S. Pearl St., Denver.
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