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This Weekend

Free & Cheap things to do this weekend in Denver

Free & Cheap things to do this weekend in Denver

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117 Free & Cheap Things to Do This Week Around Denver

May 12, 2025 By MHOTC Staff Leave a Comment

Plan your week on the cheap with this list of FREE & CHEAP things to do around Denver. The list is updated daily, so check back often. Looking for more free and low-cost things to do in the following weeks? Find additional activities on our Mile High Events Calendar, which you can view by day or month.

Looking for trivia nights? Check out this long list of trivia events.

If you don’t already, keep up with the latest deals, discounts and freebies by signing up for our daily e-newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Click on each link for details, as some events may require registration.

Here’s what’s happening this week: [Read More…]

Free City Park Jazz Summer Concerts For 2025

May 12, 2025 By Laura Leave a Comment

For more than 125 years jazz music has wafted across Denver’s City Park. This summer is no exception with City Park Jazz, Sundays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 1 through August 3, 2025, at the Bandstand by City Park Pavilion on Ferril Lake. Though it may have “jazz” in the title, this year’s event features a mix of styles. The 10-concert series is FREE with about 5,000 music fans attending each performance. For a map to the location, scroll to the bottom of this post. Here’s the calendar: [Read More…]

Fun For Kiddos! Touch-A-Truck at Smoky Hill Library May 21

May 12, 2025 By Laura Leave a Comment

Honk the horn and turn the wheel at ‘Touch-a-Truck’! Construction trucks and other cool vehicles are taking over the parking lot at Smoky Hill Library on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.. Kids 0 to 8 can climb aboard and explore these larger-than-life trucks up close. Plus, meet the everyday heroes who drive them! [Read More…]

Denver Master Gardener Spring Plant Sale May 17 & 18

May 11, 2025 By Laura Leave a Comment

gardeningThe Denver Extension Master Gardener program holds its Spring Plant Sale on Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18, 2025. You’ll find heirloom and modern tomatoes, sweet and hot (New Mexico) chilies, vegetables and herbs, colorful annuals and perennials. Colorado Master Gardener volunteers will be on hand to answer questions and help you choose plants. [Read More…]

67 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend

May 11, 2025 By MHOTC Staff 

Bored on a budget? You’ve come to the right place! Mile High On The Cheap is the answer for Coloradans wanting to live large for less. Luckily, Denver has much to do and see for frugal families, bargain hunters, savvy seniors and anyone who’s limited on funds — festivals, concerts, movies, workshops, tours, sporting events and more. And, for weekend planners, we’ve done all the work for you… [Read More…]

Free Paint Recycling Event Open to All Colorado Residents May 17

May 11, 2025 By Bryan Leave a Comment

If you haven’t cleaned out your garage or basement this spring, here’s a good excuse to do so. The City and County of Denver is hosting a FREE paint recycling event on Saturday, May 17, 2025. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., bring any amount of latex or oil-based house paint, stains and varnishes and they’ll take it off your hands. This event is open to all Colorado residents.
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DCPA Offers Discount on Tickets for Four Upcoming Shows

May 11, 2025 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Denver Center for the Performing Arts has a seat for you, theatre lovers on a budget! Going to the theater can be expensive night out with friends or family. And it’s not often you can snag tickets at a discounted price. Thankfully, the DCAP is offering a ticket discount on four upcoming shows at the Garner Galleria Theatre.

Check out the shows below. You’ll find info on how to get the discount at the end of each show description.  [Read More…]

Shop Firefly Boulder Spring Market For Local Artisan Goods May 17 & 18

May 11, 2025 By Laura Leave a Comment

crafts craftingThose who value unique hand-made items for themselves or as gifts head for the Firefly Handmade Boulder Spring Market and its 80 or so local artisans. It takes place Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 18, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder. Firefly Handmade is the Front Range’s premier marketplace for exclusively handmade artisan goods. [Read More…]

Free Night of Outdoor Adventure at Children Museum’s Joy Park

May 11, 2025 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Explore 60,000 square feet of outdoor adventure space including Adventure Forest for FREE at the Children Museum’s Joy Park at its Denver Marsico Campus. They’re keeping the exhibit open after hours from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (or sunset) on Fridays: May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15 & September 19, 2025, thanks to a collaboration with Denver Parks & Recreation. [Read More…]

Today! When Rockies Hit a Double, Score Free Double Cheeseburger at McDonald’s

May 11, 2025 By Bryan Leave a Comment

The offer is available today, May 11, 2025! Say cheese, Rockies fans! Fans have one more reason to smile about the Colorado Rockies this season, thanks to McDonald’s! The Golden Arches are throwing fans a big bargain burger, when the Rockies score a double during the 2025 regular season. Last year, the offer was triggered quite often (two to three times every week), so be sure to check MHOTC for updates! [Read More…]

Sip Totally Free Sunrise Sunset Smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Cafe on National Flip Flop Day

May 11, 2025 By Bryan Leave a Comment

It’s time to dig out those summer flip flops from the back of the closet. Summer and smoothies are the perfect pairing for getting reenergized and cooling off on a hot day. And there’s no flip-floppin’ on this annual giveaway on National Flip Flop Day from Tropical Smoothie Cafe. It’s definitely a fruitful, fresh freebie! [Read More…]

Final Day for Week One! Shake Shack Gives Away Free Burgers All Month Long for National Burger Month

May 10, 2025 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Happy National Burger Month! Shake Shack is shaking up National Burger Month with a juicy deal every week in May for burger lovers. The chain’s burgers are made with a custom 100% Angus beef blend, never frozen, no hormones or antibiotics ever, humanely raised and grazed in the U.S. You will definitely want to make Shake Shack a stop for lunch or dinner this month! [Read More…]

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