Bored on a budget? You’ve come to the right place! Mile High On The Cheap is the answer for Coloradans wanting to live large for less. Luckily, Denver has much to do and see for frugal families, bargain hunters, savvy seniors and anyone who’s limited on funds — festivals, concerts, movies, workshops, tours, sporting events and more. And, for weekend planners, we’ve done all the work for you… [Read more…] about 101 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
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4th of July 2025 – Fireworks, Festivals and Parades!
BOOM! BANG! CHEAP! Fourth of July festivities abound in the metro Denver/Boulder area. We’ve found most of the no-cost and low-cost festivals, feasts and parades to keep the family entertained. Events are listed alphabetically for easier review. We expect to add more events, as they’re announced — so check back often.
In case of bad weather or fire bans, some fireworks shows may be cancelled. However, celebrations usually go on as planned. Check back here and on event websites for updated information.
If you know of any we have missed, please email Laura@MileHighOnTheCheap.com with details.
Here’s what’s bursting July 2, 3 & 4 (plus a few days before and after):
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Good News: King Soopers Makes Weekly Digital Coupons Available to All Customers
Finding deals at the grocery store is a must nowadays! And one of the best ways for the biggest savings are the weekly digital coupons just about every store offers. Well, it’s a new day at King Soopers! The grocery store has now made its weekly digital deals available to all customers via a “paper” coupon. [Read more…] about Good News: King Soopers Makes Weekly Digital Coupons Available to All Customers
Today! When Rockies Score 7+ Runs, Score 4 Tacos for $3 at Taco Bell
The offer is available today, June 25, 2025! It’s “crunch time” again, taco lovers! Can you hear the crack of the bat…or is that the crunch of a taco? For Colorado Rockies fans and hungry bargain hunters alike, baseball season means one thing — “tacos, tacos, tacos!” For the 17th year, Taco Bell is offering its popular Colorado Rockies special for the 2025 baseball season. [Read more…] about Today! When Rockies Score 7+ Runs, Score 4 Tacos for $3 at Taco Bell
Mile High Summer Concerts Guide 2025
Summer is great for so many reasons: wearing shorts and flip-flops every day, going to the mountains, shopping farmers’ markets, free outdoor movies and lots of live music. Luckily, the Front Range is jam-packed with summer concerts — many of them FREE… our favorite kind!
To ensure you don’t miss out on any live music, we’ve created this Mile High Summer Concerts Guide. Concerts are sorted by day of the week. All are FREE unless noted with a $. [Read more…] about Mile High Summer Concerts Guide 2025
Simply Advance Car Show Brings 100+ Cars To South Suburban Sports Complex June 29
More than 100 cool cars will be on display at the Simply Advance Car Show on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the South Suburban Sports Complex. Spectators can check out all the cars for FREE, as well as enjoy food, drinks, music, activities and giveaways. The public will be invited to vote for their favorite car. [Read more…] about Simply Advance Car Show Brings 100+ Cars To South Suburban Sports Complex June 29
Douglas County Fair Is A Good Time For All July 25 to August 3
Do you remember a time when the best of summer included the excitement, food and fun of your hometown County Fair and Rodeo? This year, recreate the good times at the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo from July 25 to August 3, 2024, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock. (Monday & Tuesday, July 28 & 29 are filled with 4H-type events.) [Read more…] about Douglas County Fair Is A Good Time For All July 25 to August 3
Enjoy Buy-One-Get-One Free Pizza at Papa Murphy’s for Limited Time
The savings are heating up at Papa Murphy’s! The pizza chain doesn’t have freezers because they make dough from scratch, shred cheese from blocks and chop veggies by hand every day. They have all the ingredients to make pizza exactly how you would at home. So why not let the take-n-bake pizza shop do all the work for you? All you have to do is pull a hot, delicious pizza from your home oven! [Read more…] about Enjoy Buy-One-Get-One Free Pizza at Papa Murphy’s for Limited Time
Target Offers Bonus Discount for Military, Veterans & Their Families for Fourth of July
Get your shopping list ready for a summer Target run, military families! Any time you can find bonus savings at Target, it’s time to light the fireworks. To celebrate Independence Day, Target is offering a special holiday discount for military personnel, veterans and their families — from June 22 to July 5, 2025. [Read more…] about Target Offers Bonus Discount for Military, Veterans & Their Families for Fourth of July
Final Day! Modern Market Eatery Offers Rare Discount on Salads for One Week
Get ready for lots of healthy savings at Modern Market Eatery this week, as they continue to offer four weeks of summer deals. The popular restaurant isn’t known for offering many discounts, so that makes this deal even tastier for hungry bargain hunters. Enjoy lots of fresh and healthy salads, bowls, sandwiches and more at a bargain price! [Read more…] about Final Day! Modern Market Eatery Offers Rare Discount on Salads for One Week