Nothing is more festive than wandering a winding path glistening with lights that illuminate the Colorado countryside. Trail of Lights returns to Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms from Friday, November 29 through Sunday, December 1, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday to Sunday from December 5 to 8, as well as nightly from December 12 to January 1. [Read more…] about Trail Of Lights at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms – Timed Tickets Required
Botanic Gardens Light Up For The Holidays. Get Tickets Before They Sell Out!
It may seem strange to visit the Denver Botanic Gardens at night, but with the addition of colorful lights, it is a dazzling way to celebrate the holiday season. Blossoms of Light at York Street opens on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, and runs through Sunday, January 12, 2024, including Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Hours are 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are limited and many dates sell out. You must buy tickets in advance. [Read more…] about Botanic Gardens Light Up For The Holidays. Get Tickets Before They Sell Out!
Jewels For Hope Sale in Englewood. Find Real “Gems” at Bargain Prices
We all know fine jewelry is expensive, right? Not when you buy from Jewels for Hope. The group collects pre-owned jewelry and holds sales throughout the year with proceeds going to the Children’s Diabetes Foundation at Denver. You’ll find plenty of bling at their Holiday Delights Sale on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at their new shop in Englewood. [Read more…] about Jewels For Hope Sale in Englewood. Find Real “Gems” at Bargain Prices
Hudson Holidays Promises An Extravaganza Of Lights. Big Discount On Tickets Bought Now
A Hudson Christmas may be gone, but the holiday event has been replaced by an amazing light show: Hudson Holidays. Guests can explore hundreds of glowing trees, walk through larger-than-life themed exhibits, take a free selfie with Santa and get in the holiday spirit. Hudson Holidays runs November 29 through January 12, 2025. Tickets are on sale now. [Read more…] about Hudson Holidays Promises An Extravaganza Of Lights. Big Discount On Tickets Bought Now
Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area
Driving or strolling through a fairyland of outdoor light displays is a holiday treat that costs no more than gasoline or shoe leather. And there’s no place prettier than Denver/Boulder, especially when the snowy backdrop is the real deal. Here’s a list of the best Christmas lights in the area for the 2024 season. Our list includes professional and municipal displays and private homes.
We’ve put together a Google map for the home lights to make it easier to plot your visits. To see the map, just scroll down past the pictures of the lights.
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Free Entry to All National Parks on Veterans Day
Some advance warning so you can make plans. In celebration of Veterans Day, all 417 National Park Service units (Parks, Monuments, Historic Sites) will be open to the public for FREE on Monday, November 11, 2024. This includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. The nearest to the metro area is splendid Rocky Mountain National Park between Estes Park and Grand Lake. [Read more…] about Free Entry to All National Parks on Veterans Day
83+ Halloween Happenings On The Cheap For Kids & Adults – Updated Again!
Mile High Cheapskates love this time of the year. The ghouls, ghosts, zombies and witches are flying about the beautiful Colorado skies. Denver, Boulder and all points in between offer an abundance of Halloween activities for kids and adults. You don’t have to wait until October 31 for all the free and low-cost fun, with dozens of happenings filling the days and nights before All Hallow’s Eve.
Check out our list below for what’s on for 2024. If there are any we’ve missed, email us the details at info@milehighonthecheap.com and we’ll do our best to get them added to the list.
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Great Deal! $65 Buys Costco Membership, Plus $45 Digital Costco Shop Card
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Costco Warehouse has to be one of our favorite stores to stock up on household supplies, especially paper goods, bulk groceries and the like. Also, its prices on gasoline are among the lowest in town. Through December 22, 2024, you can get a one-year Costco Gold Star membership for $65. [Read more…] about Great Deal! $65 Buys Costco Membership, Plus $45 Digital Costco Shop Card
La Cache Consignment Shop Holds 50% Off RDF Sale
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 vintage furniture. The store is holding another long-anticipated 50% off sale of RDF tagged (Red Door Fund) items in the two Blue Rooms. That’s a lot of color coding for huge savings! [Read more…] about La Cache Consignment Shop Holds 50% Off RDF Sale
Super-Charged Arts First Friday For Denver Arts Week
The traditional “First Friday” arts walks in seven Denver area neighborhoods kicks it up a notch during Denver Arts Week. On Friday, November 1, 2024, more than 100 art galleries are participating in “First Friday Art Walks” by offering live music, artist demonstrations and culinary treats. You may even find some cool art on sale! Here are the districts to stroll: [Read more…] about Super-Charged Arts First Friday For Denver Arts Week
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s — Visit Santa & Receive Free Photo
If the kiddos need some FREE holiday magic head over to Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s (Thornton & Lone Tree) which runs November 3 through December 24, 2024. This is one of the best free events in town and the outdoor retailers continue the tradition of in-person visits with Santa, live elves, snowmen, reindeer and take-home craft kits. [Read more…] about Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s — Visit Santa & Receive Free Photo
RTD Offers Two ‘Zero Fare’ Free Days So You Can Easily Get Out To Vote
RTD, in collaboration with the Colorado County Clerks Association, is offering two Zero Fare to Vote days to encourage voter participation in the upcoming election. That means you can ride for FREE on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, which is National Vote Early Day and on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, which is Election Day. [Read more…] about RTD Offers Two ‘Zero Fare’ Free Days So You Can Easily Get Out To Vote
Buy $80 in P&G Items, Get a $20 Amazon.com Credit
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Amazon is welcoming in Spring with some special deals. One that caught our eye is for P&G 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 $80 of participating P&G items, and you’ll get a $20 Amazon.com credit. [Read more…] about Buy $80 in P&G Items, Get a $20 Amazon.com Credit
High School Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Fall?
You don’t have to shell out big bucks to see top-notch theater productions. High schools 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 Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Fall?
Amazon Daily Deals – What’s Hot Right Now!
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Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals at Amazon! We’ll pull them for you! From electronics and clothing to toys and must-have items for your home, this list of daily deals can’t be topped! If you need or want the items, you might as well save money on them! Reminder: Amazon deals often change or sell out quickly. We try our best to keep up!
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