The kids are home from school, relatives are visiting or maybe you and your special someone are just now trying to map out how to celebrate New Year’s Eve and/or New Year’s Day. You need a game plan that’s inexpensive because you broke the bank on Christmas and Chanukah, like so many of us. [Read More…]
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Get Tickets on December 31 for Next Denver Zoo Free Day: January 10
Monkey around with family and friends at the Denver Zoo for FREE in 2025. On select Free Days, the Zoo is giving back to the community with FREE tickets. The next free day at Denver Zoo is Friday, January 10, 2025. Not everyone can come at once…so the Zoo has gone to a first-come, first-served basis for the tickets. Here’s how to score yours. They are released on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. [Read More…]
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.
We’re updating continuously, so send your suggestion for amazing displays to Laura@milehighonthecheap.com (please include the name of the display — if you know it, address and a photo): [Read More…]
137 Free & Cheap Things to Do This Week Around Denver
Plan your week on the cheap with this list of FREE & CHEAP things to do around Denver. The list is updated daily, so check back often. Looking for more free and low-cost things to do in the following weeks? Find additional activities on our Mile High Events Calendar, which you can view by day or month.
Looking for trivia nights? Check out this long list of trivia events.
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Free Dr. Martin Luther King Tribute Concert. Get Tickets Online Starting Dec. 31
The Colorado Symphony honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with its annual tribute concert on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at Boettcher Concert Hall. The FREE event also honors local individuals for their humanitarian efforts. Tickets are available online beginning Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 8 a.m. or at the Colorado Symphony Box Office (Boettcher Concert Hall, southwest end of the Denver Performing Arts Complex at 14th & Curtis). [Read More…]
McDonald’s Offers ‘Buy One, Add One for $1’ Deal for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Get ready for lots of McSavings in 2025! Famished frugal diners always love a buy-one-get-one deal because it means big savings. Pay full price for the first item and get the second one at reduced price. And McDonald’s is bringing back its popular Buy One, Add One for $1 deal on many menu favorites at participating locations — starting January 7, 2025. [Read More…]
Burger King Offers 31 Days of Deals in December — Free Bacon Cheeseburger Today!
It’s the most “Whopper-ful” time of the year! Unwrap lots of savings at Burger King this December. The fast-food restaurant is spreading even more magic this holiday season with 31 Days of Deals from December 1 to 31, 2024 — featuring digital exclusives for Royal Perks members – including FREE food, $0 delivery fees, deals on popular menu items, festive BK merchandise drops and more. [Read More…]
Safeway Offers Big Savings on Dove Body Care Products — Up To 66% Off
Dove is in just about everyone’s bathroom, shower or basket of beauty products! The iconic beauty brand is known for its high-quality line of soaps, facial cleansers, shampoos, body washes, lotions and more. However, it’s also known for not being “cheap”. No, it’s not super expensive like some beauty products, but it’s also not on the same price level as Suave or Dial. That’s why this deal from Safeway is truly beautiful! [Read More…]
Don’t Miss New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Downtown Denver
Once again Downtown Denver is the place to be for two spectacular fireworks shows, one for those such as families seeking an earlier evening at 9 p.m. and a second, identical extravaganza at midnight on New Year’s Eve, December 31. Both run about 8 minutes. Best viewing is the mile-long 16th Street Mall, which is lined with outdoor cafes equipped with heat lamps for those who prefer to people watch in comfort. [Read More…]
RTD Bus & Light Rail Services Free on New Year’s Eve
Being safe and responsible is key to enjoying any New Year’s Eve celebration, especially if you enjoy a bit too much bubbly. All of RTD’s light rail and bus services are FREE from 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, December 31 until 7 a.m. on New Year’s Day, January 1. The free ride service will be available on all RTD bus and rail routes – as well as Access-A-Ride and FlexRide services. [Read More…]
Wendy’s 2025 Frosty Key Tag Unlocks Free Frosty for One Year
Tag, you’re it! This annual offer from Wendy’s definitely won’t leave bargain hunters in the cold…well, err, maybe just “a little Frosty”. If you enjoy a little sweet treat with your meal (or just as a snack), you’ll definitely want to grab one of the chain’s popular Frosty Key Tags. The little tag is the key to a year’s worth of cool treats at no cost. A small investment (for a good cause) for a sweet payoff all year long in 2025. [Read More…]
Watch New Year’s Eve Drone Show Over Parker
Get an early start to saying goodbye to 2024 and welcome in 2025 with a 10-minute lighted drone show guaranteed to light up the skies over Parker. The display will take place at 6 p.m. at Echo Park Stadium (11901 Newlin Gulch Blvd. in Parker) on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Approximately 200 drones will create displays in the sky that will be best viewed from the stadium’s parking lot or bleachers.
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