Denver and surrounding communities boast a number of festivals, parades and fun events celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo, is not Mexican Independence Day. Actually, it commemorates the victory of an outnumbered Mexican army over the French forces of Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. These days, May 5 has become a celebration of Latino culture. For 2024, most celebrations will be over the weekend, May 4 or 5. [Read more…] about 6 Best Ways To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
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Art Night Out in Lafayette Brings Community Together
Art Night Out focuses on art, original music, local bands and products, every second Friday of the month from May through September in downtown Lafayette. The FREE event features artist demos, street performers, stilt walkers, face painters, magicians, food trucks and beer and wine garden, serving local Lafayette brews. [Read more…] about Art Night Out in Lafayette Brings Community Together
Cinco de Mayo Festival 2024 Fills Civic Center Park
The annual Cinco de Mayo Festival takes over Denver’s Civic Center Park, Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. More than 200 exhibitors and food vendors will be serving up the best in Colorado Mexican cuisine. A variety of local, regional and international talents will appear on three stages. A parade gets the fiesta started at 11 a.m. on Saturday. [Read more…] about Cinco de Mayo Festival 2024 Fills Civic Center Park
Regal Cinemas Reduces Ticket Pricing Every Day at One Location — Nearly 50% Off Previous Pricing!
We have reached out to Regal Cinemas for verification, as the reduced ticket pricing does not appear to be currently available. Get ready for blockbuster savings, frugal film fans! Going to the movies can be an expensive adventure, so, anytime you can save money at the box office, it’s definitely worth rolling out the red carpet. And Regal Cinemas just announced a new pricing structure at one of its locations in the Denver metro area — Colorado Mills at 14500 W. Colfax Ave. in Lakewood. [Read more…] about Regal Cinemas Reduces Ticket Pricing Every Day at One Location — Nearly 50% Off Previous Pricing!
9 Earth Day Celebrations in and Around the Denver Area
Time to give Mother Nature her due. Monday, April 22, 2024, is the annual Earth Day. Here are some family-friendly festivals, fairs, recycling events, workshops and other celebrations we’ve heard about across the Front Range. Most events are on Saturday the 20th, with some the following Saturday.
If you know of any we’ve missed, send details to news@milehighonthecheap.com. All events are FREE, unless otherwise noted. [Read more…] about 9 Earth Day Celebrations in and Around the Denver Area
National Parks Offer Free Entry April 20
Mark your calendars. The U.S. Park Service waives entrance fees to all of its 419 parks, monuments and other sites on Saturday, April 20, 2024, as part of National Park Week. It sounds like a good reason to plan a road trip, whether for a weekend in a nearby state (Utah’s five national parks are fabulous in spring before it gets too hot) or even just for an afternoon to explore the beauty that is Colorado. [Read more…] about National Parks Offer Free Entry April 20
Dairy Block Hosts Live Music Series: Alley Soundscapes
LoDo micro-district Dairy Block continues its weekend live music series called Alley Soundscapes. The FREE Alley Soundscapes concerts will be held in the Dairy Block Alley every Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There is a bonus performance on Sunday this month. Performers are a diverse line-up of local musicians.
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Shop Local at RiNo Pop-Up Markets
The RiNo Art District hosts three different series of markets through the fall. The curated pop-up markets — Hangin’ N Slangin’, Made By Us and Old School Cool — are held at either Bird Lot (2532 Larimer St.) or Lot on Larimer (west of Denver Central Market). This is a terrific way to shop local and support local artists. [Read more…] about Shop Local at RiNo Pop-Up Markets
Denver Premium Outlets Celebrates Earth Month
Throughout April, Denver Premium Outlets will celebrate “Earth Month” and showcase their sustainability efforts. Among the events: an Earth Day trivia night, selfie backdrops honoring pollinators and a Sustainability Scavenger Hunt with the chance to win some great prizes. [Read more…] about Denver Premium Outlets Celebrates Earth Month
Nearly Half-Priced Tickets For Benchmark Theatre Thursday Performances
Benchmark Theatre is a local, professional theatre company launched in 2017. Their next production is the world premiere of The Road to Lethe. The play opens Friday, April 26, 2024, and runs through May 18 at The Bench at 40West. General admission is $30 ($25 for students, seniors and military), but on Thursdays tickets are $18. [Read more…] about Nearly Half-Priced Tickets For Benchmark Theatre Thursday Performances
Catch All The Action When Rocky Mountain RollerGirls Hold April Double Header
Rocky Mountain Roller Derby (RMRD) teams up with Denver Roller Derby League (DRD) to bring you a “Joint” Double-Header like no other on Saturday, April 20, 2024. First, team Blazed and Confused will take on Wait… What? in a mix-up game. Then, DRD’s Toussle Sprouts and Grapes of Wrath will face off. [Read more…] about Catch All The Action When Rocky Mountain RollerGirls Hold April Double Header
La Plaza: Aurora’s New Mexican Marketplace is a Bargain Hunters’ Playground
La Plaza, the 100,000-square foot Latino marketplace, recently opened its doors. Housed in a former K-Mart at Chambers and Colfax in Aurora, it’s still a work in progress, but there are many mercado-style stalls already doing business with another 24 food stalls and a grocery store to come. For those on a budget, La Plaza is a great find if you’re looking for affordable clothing, sports apparel, jewelry, beauty services and food trucks galore.
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April 8 Solar Eclipse: What You Need To Know, Viewing Parties & Where To Get Solar Eclipse Glasses
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For those who missed out on the solar eclipse in August 2017, we have another one coming on Monday, April 8, 2024. The Moon’s dark central shadow, about 115 miles wide, will cross Mexico, sweep northeast from Texas to Maine, and then darken parts of Eastern Canada. This time, we won’t see the full eclipse in Denver, but the sun will be 65% obscured. [Read more…] about April 8 Solar Eclipse: What You Need To Know, Viewing Parties & Where To Get Solar Eclipse Glasses
Clayton Community Days: Free Festival & Concert Series
Celebrate and create every first Saturday in the Clayton neighborhood. This new FREE family-friendly Clayton Community Days and concert series will run from April through September, from noon to 6 p.m. at Cohension Brewing Company. It features live music, vendors and fun for all. [Read more…] about Clayton Community Days: Free Festival & Concert Series
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!