Still crave your the dishes served by your favorite restaurants, but confused about which remain open? Metro Denver and Boulder residents can still enjoy nearly 650 (and counting) of their favorite local eateries and breweries that are offering convenient, safe takeout and home or curbside delivery services for food and alcohol. Check out ToGoDenver.com, a new FREE website where local restaurants can tell you they are still operational. [Read more…] about Looking For Restaurants Still Open For Takeout and/or Delivery? Check Out To-Go Denver
Austin City Limits Opens Its Video Library For Free Streaming
Austin City Limits has offered viewers a front-row seat to the best in performance for an incredible four-and-a-half decades from the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin, Texas. Now Austin City Limits (ACL) is opening its archives as a gift to music fans during the current live music moratorium. The long-running television series is making fan-favorite episodes from the recently broadcast Season 45 available for streaming, in addition to the entire slate of programs from the previous two seasons of the acclaimed concert showcase. [Read more…] about Austin City Limits Opens Its Video Library For Free Streaming
Need To Use Zoom or Google Hangouts For a Virtual Meeting or Doctor’s Visit? Here’s A Quick-Start Guide
So, you’ve been invited to use Zoom for a virtual doctor’s visit, fitness class or meeting. Now what? With so many of us stuck at home, video calls have become the norm. If this is the first time you’ve had to go “virtual” for a remote gathering, it can seem overwhelming, but don’t worry. It’s actually very easy to join in. [Read more…] about Need To Use Zoom or Google Hangouts For a Virtual Meeting or Doctor’s Visit? Here’s A Quick-Start Guide
Batter Up! Screen Ken Burns ‘Baseball’ Documentary Mini-Series For Free
So the Colorado Rockies won’t be taking to the fields any time soon — but here’s a little something to satisfy those spring dreams. Acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns announced on Twitter that he has arranged for PBS to make his documentary miniseries Baseball available for FREE streaming. Baseball was Burns’ ninth documentary, and it won the 1995 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Informational Series. [Read more…] about Batter Up! Screen Ken Burns ‘Baseball’ Documentary Mini-Series For Free
What’s Open Right Now In Colorado
Face it folks, everything — restaurants, bars, gyms, theaters, casinos — is now closed for at least 30 days or about April 15, with no guarantee that closures won’t be extended. So the world situation has cancelled your weekend, not to mention, this week or even next month’s plans. Just because you’re avoiding crowds doesn’t mean you have to socially “isolate”, go stir crazy or resort to Netflix or Disney+ binges everyday (though Baby Yoda and The Mandalorian do give us hope). Staying active can even help you keep the coronavirus at bay, not to mention keep you from going bonkers when the walls start to close in. [Read more…] about What’s Open Right Now In Colorado
Scholastic Offers Free Online Courses So Kids Can Learn While School Is Closed
As schools across Colorado and the nation close because of the coronavirus pandemic, millions of students are stuck at home with their classes on hold. But before your child gets too excited about not having to study, rest assured, parents, Scholastic has got your back. The educational company has launched a FREE “Learn at Home” website that has daily courses for students from Pre-K to grades 6 and higher. [Read more…] about Scholastic Offers Free Online Courses So Kids Can Learn While School Is Closed
We’re Here For You! A Message From The MHOTC Team
Hello, Frugal Friends! As we all face so much uncertainty right now, there’s one thing we’re certain about and that’s our mission of helping the community have fun in our beloved city without breaking the family budget. As a matter of fact, Mile High On The Cheap was born out of the Great Recession with the goal of helping people thrive during hard economic times. In 11 years, we’ve succeeded beyond our expectations – reaching thousands and thousands of “cheapskates” and positively impacting so many small businesses. And we’re not going anywhere. [Read more…] about We’re Here For You! A Message From The MHOTC Team
Walgreens Offers Free Delivery During COVID-19
Walgreens is taking a number of steps in its stores and pharmacies across the U.S., and introducing additional services, to help support customers and patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning Friday, March 13, Walgreens is waiving delivery fees for all eligible prescriptions, during this evolving situation. [Read more…] about Walgreens Offers Free Delivery During COVID-19
Volunteer For National Western Stock Show; See Rodeo All-Star Weekend For Free
The National Western Stock Show Volunteer Program offers so much to so many. Not only does being a volunteer allow you to give back to the community, gain valuable experience and meet new people, but you are an essential part of Colorado’s most historic and iconic western event. The next volunteer orientation is Saturday, April 18 at 1 p.m. at the National Western Complex. [Read more…] about Volunteer For National Western Stock Show; See Rodeo All-Star Weekend For Free
Free Books For Children at Westminster History Center
Westminster residents may know that its History Center tells the tale of how the city came to be through exhibits, archives, live programs and walking tours. But this repository of Westminster’s past also partners with The Friends of Westminster Library to distribute FREE books to children and teens. A variety of books are stocked, from picture books for tots to young adult novels. Some are even Spanish-language for bilingual readers. [Read more…] about Free Books For Children at Westminster History Center
21 Great Deals for Upcoming Entertainment in Denver
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It’s a new year and the calendar is starting to fill with plays, concerts, festivals and special events. There are deals to be had, as much as 50% off, and we’ve found them. Some of the newest offerings include discounted admission to the Denver Travel & Adventure Show (where you’ll find tons of travel deals) featuring the always popular Rick Steves, Lady Antebellum in concert and some St. Paddy’s Day bar crawls.
You can find real savings by buying through services such as Goldstar and Groupon. A few shows and special events happening late this spring or summer have early-bird discounts.
Here are some ticket deals I’ve uncovered to concerts, plays, festivals and more. [Read more…] about 21 Great Deals for Upcoming Entertainment in Denver
Free Kids Crafts Every Saturday at Lakeshore Learning
Every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Lakeshore Learning Store offers FREE craft activities for kids (3 and older.) If you’ve never checked one out, Lakeshore is chock-a-block overflowing with games, arts & crafts, puzzles, blocks, educational software and more, all designed to teach kids, without them knowing they are boosting their brainpower.
The upcoming schedule promises lots of hands-on fun. Here’s the line-up: [Read more…] about Free Kids Crafts Every Saturday at Lakeshore Learning
No More Free Parking at Cherry Creek Shopping Center
The Cherry Creek Shopping Center is ending it’s “first hour of parking is free” deal starting Tuesday, January 21. So no more park and dash for customers who have just a quick errand. Going forward, the shopping center will charge $2 for parking up to two hours, and another $2 for each additional hour, according to new signage. [Read more…] about No More Free Parking at Cherry Creek Shopping Center
No-Cost Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic
The Dumb Friends League has a spay-neuter clinic for cats. The clinic offers FREE spay/neuter surgeries for all Colorado cats, including feral cats, community cats (tame or feral free-roaming cats) and owned cats. The Dumb Friends League Solutions – Cat Spay/Neuter Clinic operates Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 191 Yuma St. in Denver, near I-25 and 6th Avenue.
Other services include Feline Leukemia (FeLV) Vaccine for $25, FeLV/FIV Combo Test for $25 and microchip for $25. All surgeries are by appointment only and can be scheduled online or by calling 303-751-5772.
Stargazing on the Cheap at Chamberlin Observatory
Almost every month, on the Saturday nearest the first quarter moon, the Denver Astronomical Society hosts an Open House at the University of Denver’s historic Chamberlin Observatory. Guests can view the heavens through the observatory’s famous 20-inch telescope for $2 per person ($5 per family). [Read more…] about Stargazing on the Cheap at Chamberlin Observatory