• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to secondary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to secondary sidebar
  • Advertise
  • About Us
    • Public Appearances
    • About The MHOTC Team
    • Disclaimers
  • Send Us Your Event Or Deal

Mile High on the Cheap

Your local resource for Denver freebies, discounts and deals

  • Entertainment
    & The Arts
    • Museum Memberships Guide
    • Museum Free Days
    • High School Theater
  • Food
    & Drink
    • Daily Specials
    • Kids Eat Free
    • Best Grocery Store Deals This Week
    • Free Food Pantries
    • Farmers’ Markets
    • Free Wine Tastings
  • Things
    To Do
    • This Weekend
    • Cheap Fun With Kids
    • Indoor Play Areas
    • Trivia Nights
    • Best Easy Hikes
    • Free & Cheap Tours in Denver
    • Best Things To Do
    • Entertainment
    • Family Activities
    • Sports & Recreation
    • Movie Previews Guide
  • Free
    & Cheap
    • Things To Do This Weekend
    • Free Things To Do This Week
    • Always Free
    • High School Theater
    • Free Museum Days
    • Cheap Fun With Kids
    • Indoor Play Areas
    • Free & Cheap Tours in Denver
  • Shopping
    New & Used
    • Garage Sales
    • Denver Thrift & Consignment Stores
    • King Soopers Shopping Guide
    • Safeway Shopping Guide
    • Walgreens Shopping Guide
  • Sports &
    Recreation
    • Best Easy Hikes Near Denver
    • Best Shaded Walks
  • Travel &
    Colorado
    • Cheap Gas
    • Denver Airport Parking & Transportation
    • A Day in Loveland
    • A Day in Littleton
    • 48 Hours in Colorado Springs
    • 48 Hours In Breckenridge
    • 48 Hours In Leadville
    • 48 Hours In Greeley
  • Services
    & Help
  • Calendars
    & Events
  • Subscribe
  • Home
  • Cheap Gas
  • Kids Fun
    • Indoor Play Areas
    • Public Playgrounds
    • Kid-centric Attractions
  • Holiday Fun
    • Holiday Craft Shows
    • See Santa
    • Christmas Light Displays
  • Free Food Pantries
  • Bryan Blathers

This Weekend

Free & Cheap things to do this weekend in Denver

Free & Cheap things to do this weekend in Denver

St. Paddy’s Day Fun

37+ cheap and free ways to get your Irish on

37+ cheap and free ways to get your Irish on

Eat Up!

Check out this list of daily food & drink specials

Check out this list of daily food & drink specials

Latest Posts

45 Ways to Celebrate a Mile High St. Patrick’s Day In 2026

March 17, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

From Boulder to Denver and all points in between, the Front Range plans to “Go Green” with dozens of St. Patrick’s Day festivities. With St. Patty’s falling on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, expect plenty of parties, pub crawls and festivals the weekend before and the 17th.

While we have a post for Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (which is on Saturday, March 14, 2026), here are other FREE and low-cost ways to “get your Irish on” across the Front Range. You’ll find plenty of Irish music, step dancers, pipe bands and more. If you know of any we missed, send details to Laura@milehighonthecheap.com. [Read More…]

Best Amazon Deals This Week: Pantene, Olay, Magna Tiles, Frozen’s Elsa & More

March 17, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

deal shopping tagsDon’t spend hours looking for the best deals. Whether you’re shopping for a gift or a specific need, or — like us — just seeing what suits your fancy, take a look at this list we’ve pulled together for you. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.

 

Some of the biggest discounts are “Limited Time Only,” meaning that they can be here one minute and gone the next, so the discounts might not be the same as listed here when you check. We do try to keep up! Here are a few great deals that caught our eye… [Read More…]

High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Winter/Spring?

March 17, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

You don’t have to shell out big bucks to see top-notch theater productions. High schools and colleges across the Denver metro area stage plays and musicals, showcasing some of the best local talent to be found. Far from bare bones, you’ll find fully-realized scenery, costumes, lighting, choreography and often live orchestras. The best part? Ticket prices ($5 to $12) are a fraction of what you’d pay for a “professional” show. [Read More…]

Target Celebrates Easter with Giveaways for One Day Only

March 17, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Hop to it, bargain hunters! Target is celebrating Easter a little early with a giveaway at all locations on March 28, 2026. (This year, Easter falls on April 5, 2026.) And the popular big box retailers is the perfect place to hunt down all the seasonal items and candy you’ll need to decorate your home and fill your Easter baskets. [Read More…]

Free Home Show in Longmont

March 17, 2026 By Claire Leave a Comment

The Longmont Home Show at the Boulder County Fairgrounds provides an opportunity to get ideas for home renovations and meet vendors and suppliers who can put those ideas into action. Check on the latest design trends, remodeling ideas, home automation updates and ideas for outdoor living. [Read More…]

Niko Niko Offers Rare Buy-One-Get-One Beverage for One Day Only

March 17, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Go bananas at Niko Niko! Boba tea is quickly becoming the go-to beverage for many families, thanks to all of unique flavors and textures available. And Niko Niko Boba is launching a new line-up of banana-flavored teas, including Matcha Banana Pudding, Toasted Banana Foster Milk Tea and Chocolate Banana Sweet Cream!  [Read More…]

Today! Get $1 Chalupa Supreme at Taco Bell This Tuesday — More Than 80% Off!

March 17, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Tuesdays are for tacos! However, Tuesdays also mean it’s time for deals, giveaways and more at Taco Bell. For a limited time, the popular fast-food restaurant hosts Tuesday Drops every, well, Tuesday (of course!) The program is an opportunity for Taco Bell Rewards members to enjoy “exclusive access to special offers, unique experiences and limited opportunities.” [Read More…]

Whole Foods Market Offers One-Day-Only Deals Every Tuesday

March 17, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

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…]

87 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend

March 16, 2026 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…]

Easter Egg Hunts, Festivals & Bunny Photos Around Denver + Interactive Map!

March 16, 2026 By MHOTC Staff Leave a Comment

The Front Range is hopping with Easter Egg Hunts! Here’s the latest, based on what we could dig up. Some are hosted Easter weekend, others the weekend prior. Hunts are sorted by date and city. Most are FREE, unless otherwise noted. Remember to bring some sort of basket or bucket for the kids to collect their eggs and treats.

Be sure to note the time and date of all events, as some divide the hunt based on age. And, since candy-seeking kids can sweep an entire field of treats clean in a matter of minutes, we suggest arriving early to nab a good spot. Happy Egg Hunting! [Read More…]

New Offer! Chick-fil-A Gives Away Totally Free Sandwich This Week in Denver & Northern Colorado

March 16, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Calling all Chick-fil-A fans! Finding savings at the popular restaurant can be challenging because any deals or giveaways available differ by location, given each location is independently owned and operated. However, this giveaway is available to all customers in Denver and Northern Colorado. Even better, it’s totally FREE! [Read More…]

Dairy Queen Celebrates Start of Spring with Free Cone Day for All

March 16, 2026 By Bryan 1 Comment

Dairy QueenChill out this spring at DQ! Dairy Queen is king to ice cream lovers, thanks to the shop’s popular cones, sundaes, shakes and, of course, Blizzards. And they’ve been the coolest place for cool treats ever since they first opened in 1940. The ice cream shop celebrates spring with its annual (and extremely popular) FREE Cone Day on March 19, 2026. 
[Read More…]

Read More Recent Posts

Primary Sidebar

Don’t Miss A Deal!

Join 29,000+ other bargain hunters and sign-up for our FREE daily e-newsletter.

Secondary Sidebar

——————————

Denver CityPASS
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

© 2026 Mile High on the Cheap. Living On The Cheap® and On the Cheap® are registered trademarks owned by Living On The Cheap Inc. Site design by Five J's Design.
All the stories on our site are protected by copyright and any unauthorized copying is strictly prohibited. Plus, it is just not nice.