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The family classic, “E.T.: The Extraterrestrial,” will be shown free in Bear Creek Regional Park June 24. Film will roll at dusk, around 8:30 p.m.

Bring blankets or lawn chairs for preferred seating and take in a fun, summer evening of outdoor theater in the park.

The movie is sponsored by the El Paso County Parks Division.

Bear Creek Regional Park is located at 21st Street and Argus Road in Colorado Springs.

CLICK HERE for more information on El Paso County Parks.

This weeks Thrifty Thursday tip is from Chick Fil A. They’re offering free spicy chicken sandwiches– before they’re on the menu. Just click here and specify a location, date and time. They’ll send you an email with a coupon to get it. The days to pick up are May 31-June 5th.

Thanks to Carrie at SpringsBargains.com for this tip.

National Parks in America will offer free admission next week, during National Park Week.  More than 100 national parks will allow people to enjoy the parks at no cost.

National Park Week runs from April 17 to 25.  Free admission will also be offered on September 25 and November 11.

Here’s a website to help you plan your trip.

Colorado has four national parks: Mesa Verde, Great Sand Dunes, Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Rocky Mountain National Park.

It’s Thrifty Thursday on News First 5 our chance to pass along tips to help you save money. If you’ve always wanted to try indoor rock climbing—here’s your chance!

The new CityRock in Colorado Springs opens this weekend on North Nevada. To celebrate they’re having free climbing Saturday and Sunday from 10 to 6.

Guides will help you suit up and learn how to do it, if you’ve never done it before.

For more information click here.

If you have a Thrifty Thursday tip or event to share, email me! sboe@NewsFirst5.com

This week’s Thrifty Thursday tip comes to us from SpringsBargains.com

Next week is Customer Appreciation Week at all of the Chick-Fil-A locations in Colorado Springs! They’re giving away free drinks, food and prizes Monday through Friday.

Here’s a look at the schedule:

Monday, March 8th–Free sweet tea or lemonade (medium size)

Tuesday, March 9th–Free yogurt parfait

Wednesday, March 10th–North Academy location from 6:00 – 10:30am free Chick-n-Minis, Garden of the Gods location 6-10am.

Thursday, March 11th–Drive Thru appreciation day. According to their website, “Surprises and specials all day long–offers and give-aways vary by time and location”

Friday, March 12th–We love Cows day. Get free Cow tattoos or stickers or hats or plush Cows or Cow Pez or other wonderful ways to celebrate the cow.

Click here to contact the store nearest you.

If you have a Thrifty Thursday tip please email me! sboe@newsfirst5.com

Alright so hitting the gym may not be high on your list today..  but after the egg nog, pies, cookies and all the other stuff you’ll eat between now and Christmas day it might be!

That’s why 24 Hour Fitness is offering free passes to their gyms between now and December 31st.

Many of us make resolutions to get fit for New Year’s so this could be your jump start. Click here for more information on how to get your pass.

Note: they are closed on Christmas Day!!

Here’s a great tip for anyone who’s getting ready to ship out presents for Christmas—you can get free supplies from the US Postal Service.

The only catch, you have to use the USPS Priority Mail. But at this point, you’re probably looking to cut corners on mailing right?

Click here to order your free shipping boxes. And don’t forget, you can also print out your own labels on-line and have the mailman (or woman) come and pick them up at your door!

Note: orders can take up to 10 business days–so you may want to save this tip for next year!

I’m very lucky, this year I get both Thanksgiving and Black Friday off! So, I’m posting all my Thrifty Thursday tips early!

I will certainly be taking advantage of this one in Old Colorado City. The merchants have gotten together to offer free pictures with Santa!

This is a holiday tradition in my family—and wow it can get pricey at the mall. I’ve spent $40 or $50 on this in years past. (No this is not my kid in this picture!!)

Old Saint Nick will be in “Santa’s Cabin” (at Bancroft Park on the corner of Colbrunn & W. Colorado Avenue) starting Friday, November 27th.

This is available for children 12 years old and younger. The website does not say what size the photo is, so I have emailed the PR firm for more information. UPDATE: Up to three kids can pose with Santa–and the photo is a 5×7 in a Keepsake Frame.

It’s time for Thrifty Thursday! In the mood for some ice cream? You can get a FREE 3oz serving of ice cream Thursday night at Cold Stone Creamery locations in Southern Colorado.

They’re just asking you to make a donation to the Make-A-Wish foundation. They call it the “World’s Largest Ice Cream Social.”

The ice cream flavor they’ll be scooping up was developed by a 5-year-old Tastemaster named Jack, so it’s called “Jack’s Creation.” He used sweet cream ice cream, brownies, sprinkles and caramel to come up with his favorite.

To find a location click here. To find out more about Make-A-Wish click here.

Have an idea for our Thrifty Thursday segment? Send an email to news@NewsFirst5.com