Once again Downtown Denver is the place to be for two spectacular fireworks shows, one for those such as families seeking an earlier evening at 9 p.m. and a second, identical extravaganza at midnight on New Year’s Eve, December 31. Both run about 8 minutes. Best viewing is the mile-long 16th Street Mall, which is lined with outdoor cafes equipped with heat lamps for those who prefer to people watch in comfort. [Read More…]
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Huge Free Community Event: Chanukah at the State Capitol
A community Grand Menorah will be lit as the highlight of Chanukah at the State Capitol on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 on the West Steps of the Colorado State Capitol. The FREE festivities, which start at 5 p.m., celebrate the Jewish holiday of light and the right to religious freedom with joy and festivity, including food and fun for all ages. [Read More…]
81 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
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…]
Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area
Driving or strolling through a fairyland of outdoor light displays is a holiday treat that costs no more than gasoline or shoe leather. And there’s no place prettier than Denver/Boulder, especially when the snowy backdrop is the real deal. Here’s a list of the best Christmas lights in the area for the 2024 season. Our list includes professional and municipal displays and private homes.
We’ve put together a Google map for the home lights to make it easier to plot your visits. To see the map, just scroll down past the pictures of the lights.
We’re updating continuously, so send your suggestion for amazing displays to Laura@milehighonthecheap.com (please include the name of the display — if you know it, address and a photo): [Read More…]
The Best Grocery Store Deals This Week in Denver — Hot Deal: Avocados for 77¢
Grocery stores are closed on Christmas Day with the exception of Safeway, which has select locations open for limited hours. Find out what’s open here. Groceries are one of the biggest monthly expenditures for everyone. That’s why bargain hunters are always on the lookout for any way to save money at the checkout lane, whether it’s from weekly sales, coupons or promos. And Mile High On The Cheap is making it more convenient and easier by offering a “one-stop shop” round-up of the best weekly deals at popular grocery stores in Denver. [Read More…]
Updated! Party City Closing All Colorado Locations, Everything On Sale
The party is officially over! Party City is expected to officially close February 28, 2025. There was a time when Party City was a must-stop for decorations, balloons and accessories for any party or gathering, but especially for birthday parties. Unfortunately, as we all know, how customers shop and buy just about everything (including party supplies) has changed so much in the last several years. And Party City is yet another casualty of the changing marketplace. [Read More…]
Best Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver For New Year’s Eve and Day
The kids are home from school, relatives are visiting or maybe you and your special someone are just now trying to map out how to celebrate New Year’s Eve and/or New Year’s Day. You need a game plan that’s inexpensive because you broke the bank on Christmas and Chanukah, like so many of us. [Read More…]
Watch New Year’s Eve Drone Show Over Parker
Get an early start to saying goodbye to 2024 and welcome in 2025 with a 10-minute lighted drone show guaranteed to light up the skies over Parker. The display will take place at 6 p.m. at Echo Park Stadium (11901 Newlin Gulch Blvd. in Parker) on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Approximately 200 drones will create displays in the sky that will be best viewed from the stadium’s parking lot or bleachers.
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Need To Return That Holiday Gift? Here’s What You Need To Know About Store Return Policies
Wrong size sweater? Is pumpkin spice just not your scent? Perhaps three good friends each gave you a set of ear buds? Whatever the reason, you may find yourself having to return a gift this holiday season. Some mainstream retailers — Amazon, Macy’s, Staples, T.J.Maxx and Marshalls — tweaked their return policies this year by adding or raising return-by-mail fees or shortening the return window for holiday purchases according to Consumer World’s 21st annual return policy survey. [Read More…]
Where & How You Can Recycle Your Christmas Tree In The Denver/Boulder Area
Nationally, approximately 93% of the real Christmas trees are recycled through community programs. Colorado is no exception with most cities and/or counties offering FREE Christmas Tree Recycle. Some programs have already started and run into January, with drop-off sites open various length of time, from the first week in January to as long as January 31.
A few municipalities offer curb-side pick-up, others ask you to take your tree to a drop-off site. There is no comprehensive site, but here are links to many Front Range programs. [Read More…]
Denver Restaurants Open on Christmas Day 2024
Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, diners can cross a delicious, stress-free meal off their Christmas wish list. Many Denver area restaurants will be open Christmas Day for dine-in service. Here are some low-cost and moderate-price options, along with a selection of fancy schmantzy spots in case you are in the mood to splurge (be sure to secure reservations for those sooner rather than later).
We will continue to update this list so check here for the latest additions. If you know of any we have missed, send an email to info@milehighonthecheap.com and we’ll do our best to add them.
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What’s Open On Christmas Day 2024 in Denver
So you’ve opened some presents, enjoyed family time, munched on a gingerbread cookie and maybe watched a rerun (or two) of “Love Actually” or “Die Hard” or “A Christmas Story.” But, there are still hours to go on Christmas Day. Is anything going on in town? In case you need to buy some last minute eggnog or just want to get out-and-about, here’s what we found open in Denver, Boulder and beyond on December 25, 2024.
Our elves will be out and about until the last minutes, so keep checking back for the latest list.
Did we miss any? Email laura@milehighonthecheap.com.
And for those planning ahead: Here’s our list of free and cheap things to do on New Year’s Eve and New Years Day. [Read More…]