Looking for ways to save money on anything from food to a haircut? Lucky for you, there are many free and low-cost deals offered to you by the campus community and city of Boulder.
On campus
Free events at The Rec
There are many free events coming up at the Rec Center:
- Join Free Friday Power Hour every week at 5 p.m. Each week features a different fitness class, including yoga and pilates.
- Rooftop yoga is happening every Wednesday in April at 9:30 a.m. on the rooftop tennis courts. If the weather is bad, the session will be in Studio 4.
- May 3–8 is free finals week at The Rec! There will be free fitness classes, ice skating and bouldering/climbing. The Rec will also have conference rooms reserved for studying. Free study supplies and tea will be provided while supplies last.
- May 3 is also Rec Recess—head to the Rec Center plaza between 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. for free food, games and more.
- For Maymester, The Rec will offer free fitness classes and skate rentals May 13–31.
Paid research opportunities
Searching for easy ways to make money? Well, there are numerous paid research opportunities at CU Boulder! Check to see if you meet the qualifications and sign up.
Weekly specials at The Connection
Visit The Connection, a popular hangout hub for students to engage in fun activities and relax. As the only bowling center in Boulder, The Connection features 10 bowling lanes, eight billiards tables, video game consoles (Xbox One, PS4, Wii), pinball and arcade games, a foosball table and a selection of food and beverages available daily. Weekly specials on bowling and billiards are offered!
Free nighttime transportation
Are you tired of spending money on Ubers? Use CU NightRide, Boulder’s very own free nighttime transportation system! Download the mobile TapRide app for Apple or Android to request a ride.
Free ice skating
Grab a pair of ice skates, and come visit the only ice rink in Boulder. Don’t be afraid to show off some of your tricks to fellow Buffs! Free for students if you have your own skates, or you can rent for $2 a day.
Tech discounts
Planning to make a tech purchase this summer? Before you buy, check to see if the retailer offers an educational discount. Here are some that offer discounts.
Lunch specials at Alferd Packer Grill
Check out the daily, low-cost lunch specials at Alfred Packer Grill , located just inside the UMC.
On The Hill
CorePower Yoga free week
New to CorePower Yoga? Your first week is free! With this high intensity workout you’ll push past physical boundaries with an open mind and a beating heart, turn doubt into security, strangers into friends and stress into sweat.
Sushi deals
One of the most famous restaurants on The Hill, Sushi Hana, has happy hour 5–6 p.m. Monday–Saturday; and on Sunday, you can get two rolls for $7 all day—what an amazing sushi deal!
$2 tacos
Join Taco Junky 2–8 p.m. for their happy hour menu, and eat tacos for only $2!
Sub meal deal
Order a 7" sandwich, 20-ounce drink and chips for just $6.95 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday at Half Fast Subs.
Half-off pizza Tuesdays
The Sink offers 50% off medium pizzas on Tuesdays with the purchase of a beverage, all day!
In Boulder
Hair salon promos
Need a haircut? Sign up to receive email promotions for a chance to earn a free treatment upgrade with Studio Be Salon! Many salons in the Boulder area also offer incredible hair and styling promotions on Groupon. Take a look!
Free puppy love
Want to help some cute, furry friends out? Volunteer at the Boulder Humane Society. They are looking for an animal care team to assist in providing care for shelter dogs through kennel cleaning and other cleaning tasks. This is a great opportunity to do good for the community as well as for our fellow furry friends!
If you’re in need of a furry friend to keep you company, the Rocky Mountain Puppy Rescue offers a foster-based, volunteer rescue program where you can care for rescued puppies in between adoption events for no cost.
$2.50 tacos
Swing by T/aco from 2 to 6 p.m. and all day Sunday to eat tacos for only $2.50!
Half-off pizza Mondays
Join BJ's Restaurant for half-off pizza Mondays and get 50% off any large deep-dish or tavern-cut pizza.
More sushi deals
Stop by Japango, one of Pearl Street’s most popular sushi spots, for $3 hand rolls and $10 bento boxes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and all-you-can-eat sushi for $40 from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
