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…] about 167 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
Big News: Big Lots Now Closing All Colorado Locations — When Does the Closeout Sale Start?
UPDATE: Big Lots has a final holiday scavenger hunt scheduled for today, December 21, 2024, but now it’s unclear whether or not the event will proceed. The remaining four Big Lots locations in Colorado will be closing their doors soon. The discount retail chain has slowly been closing locations over the last year or so, as it struggled financially. However, they have now officially filed for bankruptcy, blaming inflation, an inability to compete and customers no longer spending as much money on home and seasonal purchases. [Read more…] about Big News: Big Lots Now Closing All Colorado Locations — When Does the Closeout Sale Start?
213 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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Ho, Ho, Hurry! Book Your Santa Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!
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Getting photos with Santa at the mall is a timeless tradition, and a great way to celebrate the holiday season. No lines, no fuss. Just friendly staff, a jolly Santa, a professional to take the pics and heartwarming photos to capture the moment! The closer we get to Christmas, the busier photos with Santa events get.
It can be hard enough to get a good photo with Santa with kids (or your furry “four-legged” kids) — between nap time, meal times and sometimes fear of strangers, parents never know what to expect with Santa pictures. One tip is to schedule the pics around the best times for your kids or pets. [Read more…] about Ho, Ho, Hurry! Book Your Santa Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!
Ways To Save at Christmas at Gaylord Rockies, Including Up To 24% Off ICE!
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Find the holiday spirit this year at Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, where one of the biggest holiday extravaganzas in the state takes place. We’re talking frozen sculptures, gingerbread house decorating, an elf academy, high-flying entertainment and so much more starting November 22, 2024. Tickets are on sale now and there are some great deals to be found through Groupon.
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Daily Food & Drink Specials In The Denver/Boulder Area – Updated!
In addition to abundant nightly happy hours — usually early and sometimes again late in the evening — a growing number of restaurants and clubs offer food and/or drink specials every week.
As you’d assume, there are many out there — too many to list. We’ve rounded up some of the best by day of the week, arranged alphabetically and have also included location (when possible.) Please know most specials are not valid on major holidays and only valid at participating locations. [Read more…] about Daily Food & Drink Specials In The Denver/Boulder Area – Updated!
This Sunday! Affordable Arts Festival 2024 – All Art Costs $150 or Less. Use Our Ticket Discount Code
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The annual Affordable Arts Festival is unlike any arts fest you have attended — all of the art is priced at $150 or less. Now ranked #1 in the top 200 Arts Festival in the country, it takes place outdoors on Sunday, August 25, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Arapahoe Community College. This is the Black Friday of art sales with more than 160 artists from across the nation selling their works in a variety of mediums at amazing prices.
Artists offer a selection of great deals, along with pieces that are normally priced under $150. Don’t let the price fool you. This is fine art at great prices. [Read more…] about This Sunday! Affordable Arts Festival 2024 – All Art Costs $150 or Less. Use Our Ticket Discount Code
Tons of Fun + Piles of Peaches in Lafayette at Peach Festival On August 17
The annual Lafayette Peach Festival turns South Public Road, the town’s main street, into one peachy carnival on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find truckloads of peaches for purchase at three locations (Public Road and Cleveland, Public Road and East Chester and Public Road and Kimbark). [Read more…] about Tons of Fun + Piles of Peaches in Lafayette at Peach Festival On August 17
22 Best Public Playgrounds Around Denver – Updated!
The Denver metro area is home to more than 700 public playgrounds — some small, some large, some broken-in and some freshly-built. Below are some of our favorites. Chances are you have never heard of these parks, but all are all well worth a visit even if you live a few miles away.
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Salute To Seniors — Free Entertainment, Resources and More For Older Adults
Farmer’s market, ice cream bars, classic car show, bingo, photo booths, belly-dancing, genealogy searches, and a chance to win preseason Broncos tickets? You’ll find all this and more at the Salute to Seniors event on Saturday, August 24, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Events Center at the Greek Orthodox Assumption Cathedral in Denver. Admission and parking are FREE. [Read more…] about Salute To Seniors — Free Entertainment, Resources and More For Older Adults
Where To Find Cheap(er) Gas Prices In Denver-Boulder Before Filling Up
Looking for the cheap gas prices in and around Denver — and who isn’t these days? Fill your tank without totally emptying your wallet. Gas Buddy helps drivers find the cheapest fuel prices across the U.S. The service has a nifty feature allowing MHOTC to bring you (in real-time!) the current Top 10 lowest gasoline prices in the Denver metro area.
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71+ Easter Egg Hunts, Festivals & Bunny Photos Around Denver + A New Interactive Map!
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…] about 71+ Easter Egg Hunts, Festivals & Bunny Photos Around Denver + A New Interactive Map!
Spring Kids Consignment Sales In Denver And Beyond
Spring consignment sales — “spring” being a relative term — are starting in Denver, Boulder and beyond (from Castle Rock to Loveland and all points in between). Save loads of money on clothes for yourself and your kids, as well as household items, toys and gear. Admission to all events is FREE unless otherwise noted.
MHOTC Tip: Multi-day sales often heavily discount unsold merchandise on the last day or two. [Read more…] about Spring Kids Consignment Sales In Denver And Beyond
Denver Area Thrift and Consignment Stores You Need To Check Out
Bargain hunters, this is for you. Here’s a long list of thrift and consignment stores in Denver, Boulder and beyond. There’s a fine line between a thrift store and a vintage store and we’ll take the heat if you think we’ve inaccurately categorized a specific retailer. We don’t pretend this list is comprehensive. There are certainly others out there. [Read more…] about Denver Area Thrift and Consignment Stores You Need To Check Out
Senior Deals and Discounts in Denver
Nowadays, there are many advantages to becoming a “senior citizen,” but the one bargain hunters appreciate the most are the discounts offered by many retailers and restaurants. We’ve rounded up a few deals around town for the “older crowd.” [Read more…] about Senior Deals and Discounts in Denver