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 91 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
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Bands On The Bricks – Free Summer Music in Downtown Boulder
Downtown Boulder is the site of the city’s popular summer music series. Bands on the Bricks. It takes place every Wednesday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 11 through July 30, 2025, with rock, reggae and everything in between. Opening acts take the stage at 6 p.m. Headliners go on at 7 p.m. [Read more…] about Bands On The Bricks – Free Summer Music in Downtown Boulder
Free Days at Museums & More in June 2025
June signals the start of summer and also brings FREE fun across the Mile High City, thanks to the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. As always, there’s so much to explore and experience in Denver on the cheap, thanks to our city’s generous FREE Days at museums and attractions. Remember that some places require you to get a timed ticket in advance, while others allow for walk-ins. Be sure to check policies before you head out. [Read more…] about Free Days at Museums & More in June 2025
Evergreen Summer Concert Series Offers Five Shows For 2025
The EPRD Summer Concert Series takes the former Evergreen Lake summer series and spreads it across two venues: Evergreen Lake House and Buchanan Park Field on Wednesday nights this summer. The open-air concerts are every other Wednesday from June 11 to August 6, 2025. Headliners typically take the stage at 6:30 p.m.
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Historic Elitch Theatre Presents Free Summer Concerts
The Historic Elitch Theatre offers a new summer program, Concerts in the Carousel with three FREE summer concerts inside the beautifully restored Historic Elitch Carousel Shell. These Sunday afternoon performances showcase talented local artists and are set for once a month in June, July and August. All concerts run from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. [Read more…] about Historic Elitch Theatre Presents Free Summer Concerts
Arapahoe Libraries Seek Summer Readers. Get a Free Book!
Adventure seekers are invited to join Arapahoe Libraries during this year’s FREE summer reading program “Spark Your Imagination” from June 2 through July 31, 2025. Readers ages 0 to 18 can visit their favorite Arapahoe Libraries location to pick up a Summer Reading activity guide, free water bottle and choose a free book (while supplies last). [Read more…] about Arapahoe Libraries Seek Summer Readers. Get a Free Book!
Artists on the Rise 2025 Concerts at Dairy Block
LoDo’s Dairy Block launched Artists on the Rise to highlight different emerging Front Range musicians each month by hosting an ongoing series of live music events and marketing activations. Emilise Munoz will be the next featured artist with a FREE performance on Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. [Read more…] about Artists on the Rise 2025 Concerts at Dairy Block
Today! Burger King Celebrates 71st Birthday with Free Whoppers on June 1
Special thanks to Dan O. for spotting this last-minute deal! Happy 71st Birthday, Burger King! Burger King is celebrating its birthday this year with a whopper of a deal for Whopper fans for one day only — on June 1, 2025. The popular fast-food restaurant has been serving burgers, fries and more for 71 years — since 1954, to be exact. Can you fit 71 candles on a Whopper? [Read more…] about Today! Burger King Celebrates 71st Birthday with Free Whoppers on June 1
Starts Today! Teens Work Out for Free All Summer Long in 2025 at Planet Fitness
Summer’s the time to sweat it out and get fit! And, this summer, Planet Fitness is making exercising more affordable for families with teens. The popular fitness center is bringing back its High School Summer Pass program, inviting high school teens ages 14 to 19 to work out for FREE at any of its 2,700+ Planet Fitness locations across the U.S. and Canada, including 25 locations in Denver. [Read more…] about Starts Today! Teens Work Out for Free All Summer Long in 2025 at Planet Fitness
Final Day! Wendy’s Kicks Off 100 Days of Savings with a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for 1¢
Ready to beef up your savings? To kick off a summer of savings, Wendy’s is celebrating National Hamburger Day with a meaty deal on its popular Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger. The JBC features the restaurant’s signature square beef patty, crispy Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, American cheese and mayo. [Read more…] about Final Day! Wendy’s Kicks Off 100 Days of Savings with a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for 1¢