Boulder County Farmers Markets (BCFM) kicks off the 2024 in-person farmers market season on Saturday, April 6, when its Boulder and Longmont locations open with a bounty of locally grown fresh produce, fruit, meats, locally produced packaged goods, plants and more. This is a great opportunity to support local farmers and the community where you live, as well as take home fresh produce at reasonable prices. [Read more…] about Boulder County Farmers Markets In-Person Markets Are Opening. SNAP Users Get Double Bucks
Kids Bowl Free This Spring, Summer & Fall
You’ll be bowled over by this freebie from Kids Bowl Free. Through September (start and end dates vary by location), kids 15 and younger can bowl two games every day FREE. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Participating bowling centers include: [Read more…] about Kids Bowl Free This Spring, Summer & Fall
Denver Makers Market Offers Multiple Opportunities To Shop Local
Local artisans, crafters, farmers and vendors will have come together for an indoor/outdoor shopping experience. Denver Makers Market stages events multiple events per month in four different locations: Lamar Plaza, Highpoint Marketplace in Aurora, Arapahoe Community College and others. Each affords the chance to shop local and meet the artisans. Food trucks will be on hand, too. [Read more…] about Denver Makers Market Offers Multiple Opportunities To Shop Local
Used Bookstore Benefits Jeffco Libraries & Saves You Big Bucks
If you love buying books, but don’t like the price, check out Whale’s Tale Books & Gifts, a new used bookstore operated by Jefferson County Library Foundation. The store sells gently-used books, CDs, DVDs, audio books and vintage vinyl records…all at big discounts. Many times, shoppers will walk away with an entire bag of books for less than $10. [Read more…] about Used Bookstore Benefits Jeffco Libraries & Saves You Big Bucks
Hop To It! Book Your Bunny Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!
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Getting photos with the Easter Bunny at the mall is easy and fun, and the perfect way to celebrate spring. No lines, no fuss. Just friendly staff, a fun Bunny and the cutest photos to capture the moment! The Easter Bunny will hold court (with his professional photographers) at several Denver/Boulder area shopping centers in March. Here’s how to book your egg-cellent Bunny Photos in and around Denver. [Read more…] about Hop To It! Book Your Bunny Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!
Denver Auto Show Drives Into Town
The Denver Auto Show, a four-day extravaganza of everything automotive at the Colorado Convention Center, showcases the newest imported and domestic cars, vans, crossovers, hybrids, light trucks and sport utilities and accessories too. In addition to the new 2024 models, the show provides sneak peeks of selected intros, concepts and the latest in tricked-out cars. The show runs from April 4 to 7, 2024.
32 Ways to Celebrate a Mile High St. Patrick’s Day In 2024 This Weekend
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 Sunday, March 17, 2024, expect plenty of parties, pub crawls and festivals the weekend before and the 15th, 16th and 17th.
While we have a post for Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (which is on Saturday, March 16, 2024), 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 32 Ways to Celebrate a Mile High St. Patrick’s Day In 2024 This Weekend
Free Rec Center Entry For Aurora Teens During Spring Break
Spring Break is here, which means Aurora youth, ages 13 to 18 can access Central, Moorhead and Southeast recreation centers for FREE. Daily free entry begins at noon, with structured activities beginning at 4 p.m. Teens will be able to partake in a variety of fun programs including games, crafts, competitions, cooking classes and much more. [Read more…] about Free Rec Center Entry For Aurora Teens During Spring Break
Bag Great Deals! Bemis Library Used Book Spring Fling Sale
Prepare to do some heavy lifting when Littleton’s Friends of the Library and Museum hosts the Bemis Library Used Book Spring Fling Bag Sale. It’s held during library hours from Wednesday, March 13 through Sunday, March 17, 2024. More than 4,000 books will be available for purchase. [Read more…] about Bag Great Deals! Bemis Library Used Book Spring Fling Sale
Free Prom Dress For Students Who Need One at Bella Boutique
For many struggling families, the cost of prom, especially The Dress, is a luxury beyond reach. If you or someone you know needs prom attire, but simply can’t afford it, have them check out Bella Boutique. The Denver nonprofit is providing FREE gowns, shoes and accessories. Everything is yours to keep. [Read more…] about Free Prom Dress For Students Who Need One at Bella Boutique
Last Day! Denver Restaurant Week 2024. Here Are The Participating Restaurants
Get ready for some delicious food with a side dish of savings. Denver Restaurant Week is back. The annual celebration of all things food runs Friday, March 1 to Sunday, March 10, 2024. More than 200 restaurants are participating. Each offers a multi-course dinner (usually three courses) for a “mile high” fixed price, plus tax, tip and beverages. You’ll want to make reservations now. [Read more…] about Last Day! Denver Restaurant Week 2024. Here Are The Participating Restaurants
Free Seed Library Open This Spring at Arapahoe Libraries
Arapahoe Libraries hosts its second annual seed library this spring. Starting March 4, 2024, visit any library to pick up FREE seeds and gardening resources, while supplies last. Choose from a variety of flower, herb and vegetable seeds — carrot, squash, sunflowers and more — all of which can be grown in Colorado. [Read more…] about Free Seed Library Open This Spring at Arapahoe Libraries
Denver CityPASS – Save Big On Tickets To Local Attractions
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CityPASS tickets have always been one of the best ways to stretch your travel budget. Now they’re also the best way to visit top local attractions, including the Denver Botanical Gardens, Denver Museum of Nature & Science and Denver Aquarium, even if you aren’t a tourist. Using Denver CityPASS, locals can visit some of Denver’s hottest fun spots at up to 43% off what you would pay if you bought tickets individually. [Read more…] about Denver CityPASS – Save Big On Tickets To Local Attractions
Do You Know of Easter Egg Hunts? Tell Us.
The MHOTC Easter Patrol is scouring the area for free and low-cost Easter Egg hunts for our annual post and map. If you know of any being held at community centers, in neighborhood parks, retail shops or other locations, please drop us a note. Tell us the date, time, location (include address) and any age restrictions (or if the kids are let loose at different times based on their age).
Also, if the Easter Bunny is making an appearance, let us know that, too. Drop us an email at info@milehighonthecheap.com.
Ridwell Helps You Dispose Of Hard-To-Recycle Items With Its Home Pick-up Service
If your local recycle service can’t keep up with your house cleaning, consider supplementing it with Ridwell. The reuse and recycling service, picks up and finds use for the hard-to-recycle items that are not part of municipal, curbside recycling programs. Subscriptions range between $14 and $18 per month and include a sturdy metal bin for your front porch, reusable cloth bags for sorting materials, and the biweekly pick-up service. [Read more…] about Ridwell Helps You Dispose Of Hard-To-Recycle Items With Its Home Pick-up Service