Mark your calendars to monkey around with family and friends at the Denver Zoo for FREE in 2025. On select Free Days, the Zoo is giving back to the community with FREE tickets. The next free day at Denver Zoo is Sunday, April 6, 2025. Not everyone can come at once…so the Zoo has gone to a first-come, first-served basis for the tickets. Here’s how to score yours. They are released on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. [Read more…] about Get Tickets On March 26 for Next Denver Zoo Free Day: April 6
Where To Find Free Help With Your Taxes In 2025
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Even if you’re expecting a tax refund, this time of year can be, well, taxing on your wallet when it comes to paying for tax preparation services. The good news is that, if you qualify, you can get FREE help filing your return and not spend a dime. Here are some online and in-person programs to investigate: [Read more…] about Where To Find Free Help With Your Taxes In 2025
Easter Bunny Returns For Free Photos at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s
We think this is one of the best deals around for families seeking low-cost Easter fun. The the Easter Bunny is coming to Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s for FREE photos in 2025! Dates are Saturday & Sunday, April 5 & 6 and Saturday, April 12 through Sunday, April 20, 2025. The pics with Mr. Bunny will be available at the Denver Bass Pro Shops, as well as Cabela’s in Lone Tree and Thornton. [Read more…] about Easter Bunny Returns For Free Photos at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s
Colorado Music Festival Performs Free Family Concert in July. Get Tickets Now!
The Colorado Music Festival offers a summer of classical music-filled days and nights at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder. On Sunday, July 6, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., the Festival performs its Family Concert: Sherlock Holmes and The Case of the Missing Maestro. Tickets sell quickly for this event which is why we are posting it now.
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Bike Swap in Boulder: Buy & Sell Both Adults & Kids Cycling Gear
Looking to upgrade your bike gear at a fraction of retail or have kiddos that have outgrown their bikes? The Boulder Junior Cycling (BLC) Bike Swap is Sunday, April 6, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boulder Elks Lodge. The FREE event is open to the public for the buying and selling of kids and adult cycling gear.
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Golden Eagle Concert Band Gives Spring Concert – ‘Echoes of America’
The Golden Eagle Concert Band, under the direction of Bob Tucker and Bill Gray will offer a concert titled Echoes of America on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 2 p.m. at Wheat Ridge Center for Music and Arts. Admission is FREE to the community; a suggested donation of $10 is appreciated. [Read more…] about Golden Eagle Concert Band Gives Spring Concert – ‘Echoes of America’
Free Aurora Symphony Young People’s Concerts
A first-time concert experience, the FREE Aurora Symphony Orchestra Young People’s Concerts are fully bilingual English/Spanish events. Due to some scheduling issues causing a change in venues, there will be two performances, both at Adams City High School on Saturday & Sunday, April 5 & 6, 2025, at 3 p.m. [Read more…] about Free Aurora Symphony Young People’s Concerts
Your Old Refrigerator Or Freezer Is Worth $50 Cash
Xcel Energy is willing to pay you $50 for any old (working) refrigerator or freezer you might own. C’mon you know the one that seemed like a good idea at the time and now just takes up valuable garage or basement space (plus costs you $100 or more in higher electric bills). Xcel will recycle your fridge for FREE. They’ll even pick up the beast at no charge and give you a $50 rebate. [Read more…] about Your Old Refrigerator Or Freezer Is Worth $50 Cash
Huge Rocky Mountain Train Show Steams Into Denver
All aboard! The Rocky Mountain Train Show steams into Denver on Saturday & Sunday, April 5 & 6, 2025, at the National Western Complex. This is the largest model train show west of the Mississippi River. Make it a day or a weekend of family fun with nearly three acres of model, toy trains and more than 30 operating train layouts, including three large LEGO displays and a free Thomas the Tank train ride. [Read more…] about Huge Rocky Mountain Train Show Steams Into Denver
Forever 21 Going Out Of Business
Fashion retailer Forever 21 announced on Sunday, March 16, it is filing for bankruptcy. The company said in a statement that its stores and website in the United States will remain open and continue serving customers for now, but it is implementing an “orderly wind-down” of its business. Forever 21 said that it will start liquidation sales at its US stores while also attempting to find a buyer. [Read more…] about Forever 21 Going Out Of Business
32+ Denver Area Farmers’ Markets Worth Checking Out In 2025
Nothing says harvest-time quite like a Farmers’ Market. Where else can you greet your local farmer, find delicious deals on fresh produce, and enjoy the Colorado outdoors? You can find a market for nearly every day of the week, so check out a few! To fully participate in the eco-friendly experience, we suggest bringing along several reusable grocery bags or baskets for all of your goodies. [Read more…] about 32+ Denver Area Farmers’ Markets Worth Checking Out In 2025
Buy $50 in Household Items, Get a $15 Amazon.com Credit
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Amazon is welcoming in Spring with some special deals. One that caught our eye is for household items. Instead of fighting the crowds at some of the warehouse or big box stores, you can order from Amazon and have everything delivered to your home. Purchase $50 of participating household items, and you’ll get a $15 Amazon.com credit. [Read more…] about Buy $50 in Household Items, Get a $15 Amazon.com Credit
Rocky Mountain Record Show – Vinyl, Posters, DJ’s, Food & More!
Vinyl is back…in a big way. And, for music collectors it’s a daydream come true at the Rocky Mountain Record Show on Saturday & Sunday, April 5 & 6, 2025, at The Denver Sports Castle. The show brings together top vinyl sellers from all over to offer more than 150,000 records in a fun atmosphere celebrating collecting culture. [Read more…] about Rocky Mountain Record Show – Vinyl, Posters, DJ’s, Food & More!
High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Spring?
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…] about High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Spring?
51+ Ways to Celebrate a Mile High St. Patrick’s Day In 2025
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 Monday, March 17, 2025, 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 15, 2025), 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…] about 51+ Ways to Celebrate a Mile High St. Patrick’s Day In 2025