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3 Ways Denver Residents Can Get Free Trees

Trees are good for humans and the environment. They provide shade, help with air quality, keep the ecosystem thriving and more. But sometimes it feels as if we are fighting a losing battle. Between Emerald Ash Borer and other diseases, as well as pollution and development, we’re losing our green canopy. Denver property owners have three ways to qualify for free trees that you can plant on your property in the public right-of-way. [Read more…] about 3 Ways Denver Residents Can Get Free Trees

Chill This Summer at Frozen Fire Rink In Idaho Springs

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With recent soaring temperatures you may be surprised to learn Colorado has an outdoor ice rink where you can skate or ride bumper cars. Idaho Springs’ Frozen Fire Rink is the coolest place to play hockey, practice your skating tricks or slide and bump your way to fun all while surrounded by our Rocky Mountains. [Read more…] about Chill This Summer at Frozen Fire Rink In Idaho Springs

Mile High Spirits Distillery

Mile High Spirits Distillery opened in 2011 in the heart of Denver’s River North (RiNo) art’s district before moving to downtown’s Ballpark neighborhood in 2014. MHS is Denver’s OG urban distillery in the Mile High City, crafting grain to bottle spirits for a fair price.

They offer Bourbon, Whiskey, Vodka, Gin, Tequila, Rum and canned Moscow Mule/Punching Mule at their tasting room bar and in 16 states coast to coast.

When you visit Mile High Spirits you will experience live music — from Bluegrass to DJ mixes — and unique homemade cocktails. All of their spirits are made in house by their expert distilling team.

That’s not all- they have a variety of interesting activities while you take in cocktails and music: magic cornhole boards, photo booths, table ring toss and more.

Distillery tours and cocktail classes are coming soon.

Make sure to check out their calendar or visit their Facebook page to see what and where their next event is happening or to learn more about them.

2201 Lawrence St., Denver, 303-296-2226.

Here are some of their upcoming free or cheap events:

Taylor Swift Birthday Party
Friday, December 13
10 p.m. to 2 a.m.
$10

Santa’s Wünderland: House Music Christmas Party
Friday, December 20
9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
$10

Bad Santa Christmas Party
Saturday, December 21
9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
$5

More upcoming events at Denver area breweries

La Cache Welcomes Back Shoppers Looking For Bargains

La Cache is one of Denver hidden treasures and a treasure trove for shoppers. The high-end consignment store deals in antiques, sterling silver, crystal, china, art, jewelry, fine linens, small rugs and furniture. The store is once again open for business. La Cache is now open for sales again, Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. [Read more…] about La Cache Welcomes Back Shoppers Looking For Bargains

New Way To Share Your Events With Other MHOTC Readers

Due to popular demand (or maybe just to see if we could do it), we have created a Mile High on the Cheap Facebook Group. While we always encourage you to submit your events for publication on the website, this new Group is another way to spread the word about those that somehow escape our attention, are outside our price-point, last-minute or just aren’t quite right for our calendar. [Read more…] about New Way To Share Your Events With Other MHOTC Readers

New City Park Farmers Market Spotlights Colorado-Grown Food

Local farmers and ranchers are front-and-center at City Park Farmers Market which opens Saturday, May 15. The market, which will run every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. through October 30, is at 2551 E. Colfax Ave. across from East High School. More than 60 Colorado-based food startups, established brands and artisans will be on hand selling their wares. [Read more…] about New City Park Farmers Market Spotlights Colorado-Grown Food

Movie Cars, Classic Cars & More! Rodz & Bodz Museum Opens At Colorado Mills

Attention, car enthusiasts! Want to see “Bumblebee,” the bright yellow Chevy Camaro from Transformers? Or maybe replica of the Mystery Machine from Scooby Doo? A new museum boasts more than 60 movie, classic and vintage cars. Rodz & Bodz Museum opens inside Colorado Mills on Saturday, May 15 and is filled with vehicles, signs and automobile memorabilia. [Read more…] about Movie Cars, Classic Cars & More! Rodz & Bodz Museum Opens At Colorado Mills

U.S. Military, Veterans & Gold Star Families Can Get Free National Parks Annual Pass

For some time, active-duty military personnel and their dependents have been able to receive an America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Annual Pass for FREE (an $80 value). Now, Gold Star Families and US military veterans are eligible to receive the same free access to more than 2,000 federal recreation areas, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests. [Read more…] about U.S. Military, Veterans & Gold Star Families Can Get Free National Parks Annual Pass

Denver-Boulder Restaurants That Have Closed Or Won’t Reopen

Each day brings news of another restaurant or two or more that has decided to shutter or not reopen. Though this is a list that no one really wants to read, we feel it’s important to keep MHOTC readers up-to-date and we wanted to create a single page you could easily reference.

While we can’t do as comprehensive a job as our peers at Westword or BusinessDen, we can keep you informed of the larger or more well-known dining spots, be they chains or independent eateries, that won’t be dishing out your favorites any longer. [Read more…] about Denver-Boulder Restaurants That Have Closed Or Won’t Reopen

Want A Covid Vaccine? No Appointment Needed At 3 Sites. Here’s The Latest News You Can Use

If your head is spinning with all the changes, disruptions, cancellations and uncertainty to our daily lives, you aren’t alone. We at Mile High On The Cheap feel it, too. In fact, we’re working even harder to stay on top of what’s happening in the Denver-Boulder area and keep you informed in a timely manner. Though we post about things we think you’ll find of interest, sometimes we learn of something newsworthy that may not be worth a stand-alone post. But, we want to share. [Read more…] about Want A Covid Vaccine? No Appointment Needed At 3 Sites. Here’s The Latest News You Can Use

Trying To Get A Covid Vaccine? Here’s Some Helpful Info

On April 2, all Coloradans became eligible to receive a vaccination against Covid-19. While we aren’t going to take a deep dive into the many places to receive a vaccine, the city and county of Denver recently sent out some really helpful information. We thought we’d share some of the highlights (along with some of our own tips) as they can help those who are home-bound or have limited access to transportation. [Read more…] about Trying To Get A Covid Vaccine? Here’s Some Helpful Info

Office Depot/Office Max & Staples Will Laminate Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card For Free

Congrats to those who have received their coronavirus vaccine. Now you need to ensure you have a record to prove you have done so. Everyone who receives the vaccine gets a CDC Covid-19 Vaccination Record Card. Both Office Depot/Office Max and Staples are offering to laminate your card for FREE. [Read more…] about Office Depot/Office Max & Staples Will Laminate Your COVID-19 Vaccination Card For Free

You’ll Need Reservations To Visit Rocky Mountain National Park Starting May 28

Not everyone is happy, but Rocky Mountain National Park has decided to use a timed entry permit reservation system beginning on May 28, 2021. Park officials are calling it “temporary” (but with the Feds “temporary” always seems to become “permanent”) blaming the change on significant increases in visitation, continued Covid-19 concerns, ongoing park seasonal staff shared housing challenges, reduced shuttle bus capacity and residual fire impacts in some areas of the park from historic fires in 2020. [Read more…] about You’ll Need Reservations To Visit Rocky Mountain National Park Starting May 28

Get One Month Free Trial! One Day University Now Helps You Get Smarter Year-Round With New Online Format.

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Want to go on a virtual tour of the Met Museum with a top-tier Columbia art professor? Or learn about the history of the Olympics from a professor at UNC Chapel Hill? How about discover the science of intelligence with Amherst’s top professor of psychology? Now you can whenever the mood strikes through One Day University. [Read more…] about Get One Month Free Trial! One Day University Now Helps You Get Smarter Year-Round With New Online Format.

Good News! Expect A Reduction In Restrictions Soon. Bars Can Reopen. Outdoor Events To Have No Capacity Limits

The ever-changing Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Covid-19 dial is changing…again. Right now, the public is being asked for their input by Monday, March 22 at noon. The final guidelines will become available on Tuesday, March 23, and the new dial — 3.0 — will go into effect on Wednesday, March 24. We’ll update this post at that time, noting any changes. [Read more…] about Good News! Expect A Reduction In Restrictions Soon. Bars Can Reopen. Outdoor Events To Have No Capacity Limits

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