You don’t need a passport to soak up the culture and flavor of Asia at the annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. The FREE family-friendly festival returns to Sloan’s Lake Park in northwest Denver on Saturday & Sunday, September 6 & 7, 2025. Festival hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This festival is one of the few of its kind in the U.S. with two full days of fast-paced dragon boat racing (boats start their match-ups at 8 a.m. each morning). [Read More…]
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Highlands Oktoberfest is a Bavarian Extravaganza September 13
The Highlands Oktoberfest returns Saturday, September 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the north Denver neighborhood. Contests take center stage this year with a new wiener dog race, in addition to keg bowling, stein hoisting and a costume contest. There will be Bavarian-themed festivities and fare, more than 75 vendors, numerous free kids activities and live music along four blocks on 32nd Avenue from Irving to Perry. Entry is FREE. [Read More…]
147 Free & Cheap Things to Do This Week Around Denver
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.
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Denver Philharmonic Orchestra Launches Year-Round Pay-What-You-Can Tickets
In a bold move to expand access to the arts, the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra (DPO) will launch a year-round Pay What You Can (PWYC) ticketing program beginning September 2, 2025. Starting this fall, 100 PWYC tickets will be available for every performance, ensuring cost is never a barrier to experiencing the power of live classical music. [Read More…]
Shop Firefly Handmade Fall Market For Artisan Goods Sept. 6 & 7
Those who value unique hand-made items for themselves or as gifts head for the Firefly Handmade Fall Market and its 80 or so local artisans. It takes place Saturday & Sunday, September 6 & 7, 2025, on South Gaylord Street in Denver’s Wash Park neighborhood. Firefly Handmade is a top marketplace for exclusively handmade artisan goods. [Read More…]
Build LEGO Harry Potter Butterbeer Truck & Take It Home September 7
On Sunday, September 7, 2025, LEGO is hosting a special Harry Potter Butterbeer Truck giveaway for FREE — from noon to 2 p.m. LEGO has cast a spell on kids of all ages for years, thanks to the creativity the building blocks bring to families all over the world. And the two LEGO Stores in Colorado are holding the special mini-build for Harry Potter fans. [Read More…]
Fall Fest at Littleton’s Mission Hills Church – Free Food, Activities & More
The Mission Hills Church in Littleton hosts a Fall Fest on Sunday, September 7, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event includes FREE food (burgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks and snow cones), plus FREE face painting, balloon artists, bounce houses, dunk tank, games, prizes, and more. [Read More…]
Free Longmont Home Show Helps With Ideas Inside & Out Sept. 12-14
The Longmont Home Show at the Boulder County Fairgrounds provides an opportunity to get ideas for home renovations and meet vendors and suppliers. You’ll find the latest in design trends, remodeling, automation and outdoor living. It takes place Friday to Sunday, September 12 to 14, 2025. Admission is FREE. [Read More…]
Today! Walgreens’ Monthly Seniors Day Offers Big Savings in 2025
Bargain hunters of all ages love a good deal. Saving money never gets old! However, it pays to be a little older (and wiser!) at Walgreens. The ubiquitous drug store offers customers 55 and older a special discount on the first Tuesday of the month. The drugstore’s monthly Seniors Day is a great opportunity to stock up on health & beauty essentials on a budget. [Read More…]
Starts Today, New Item! Chick-fil-A Gives Away Totally Free Sandwich This Week in Denver & Northern Colorado
From September 2 to 6, 2025, Chick-fil-A is giving away a FREE breakfast sandwich in the Denver metro area and Northern Colorado. Finding deals at Chick-fil-A is difficult because they often differ by location, but this one is available to all customers. The fast-food chain isn’t known for offering many national deals or a value menu, so that makes this deal even tastier for hungry bargain hunters. [Read More…]
Wendy’s Offers $1 Halloween Boo! Books with 5 Free Frosty Coupons
They’re baaaaack! This annual Halloween offer from Wendy’s will definitely leave trick-or-treaters “in the cold”, but in the sweetest way possible. The burger chain’s popular Halloween Boo! Books are now available. And they’re not just to hand out to witches, goblins and super heroes on Halloween night. Frugal families can use the coupons on those days when the kids need an after-school or weekend treat. [Read More…]
New Items on Sale! Whole Foods Market Offers One-Day-Only Deals Every Tuesday
Get your shopping list ready, bargain hunters! Enjoy mid-week savings at Whole Foods Market. Smart shoppers will want to make the popular grocery store a regular stop every week on Tuesday for lots of great one-day-only deals at participating locations. It’s the perfect opportunity to pick up rotisserie chicken, soups, ground beef, salads and more for lunch or dinner. [Read More…]