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Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area – Updated: 140+ Displays!

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 2025 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…] about Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area – Updated: 140+ Displays!

Posted by Laura on December 31, 2025 | Updated January 1, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Find Lots of Savings at Colorado’s Only Nike Clearance Store — More Than 50% Off

Just do it…save money on Nike clothing and shoes, that is! Nike has become an iconic brand over the years, but fans know it can also be very expensive to dress in the popular brand from head to toe. Thankfully, Colorado is home to one of the few clearance company stores nationally — the Nike Clearance Store. [Read more…] about Find Lots of Savings at Colorado’s Only Nike Clearance Store — More Than 50% Off

Posted by Bryan on December 31, 2025 | Updated January 1, 2026 Filed Under: Extra Stuff · Shopping · Sports & Recreation

Find Deep Discounts at Popular Esh’s Grocery Market in Colorado — Up To 60% Off Retail Prices!

Grocery store prices are sky high nowadays. That’s why this Colorado-grown discount grocery store might be worth a small road trip from Denver for young adults to large families and everyone in between. Esh’s Grocery Market has been serving Northern Colorado for more than 20 years. However, many living in Denver/Boulder have never heard of the popular grocery chain…until now. [Read more…] about Find Deep Discounts at Popular Esh’s Grocery Market in Colorado — Up To 60% Off Retail Prices!

Posted by Bryan on December 31, 2025 | Updated January 1, 2026 Filed Under: Groceries · Shopping

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, which is lined with outdoor cafes equipped with heat lamps for those who prefer to people watch in comfort. [Read more…] about Don’t Miss New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Downtown Denver

Posted by Laura on December 31, 2025 | Updated December 31, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

Where & How You Can Recycle Your Christmas Tree In The Denver/Boulder Area

Nationally, approximately 93% of the real Christmas trees are recycled through community programs. Colorado is no exception with most cities and/or counties offering FREE Christmas Tree Recycle. Some programs have already started and run into January, with drop-off sites open various length of time, from the first week in January to as long as January 31.

A few municipalities offer curb-side pick-up, others ask you to take your tree to a drop-off site. There is no comprehensive site, but here are links to many Front Range programs. [Read more…] about Where & How You Can Recycle Your Christmas Tree In The Denver/Boulder Area

Posted by Laura on December 30, 2025 | Updated December 30, 2025 Filed Under: Services

Drone Shows Light Up Denver Skies For The Holidays

Dazzling drones shows will light up the skies over Downtown Denver this holiday season during the  Mile High Drone Show. For 41 magical nights, 600 drones will soar into the sky, creating holiday-themed animations. Shows start November 21 and continue through December 31, 2025. The displays are at 7 p.m. each night and last about 15 minutes. [Read more…] about Drone Shows Light Up Denver Skies For The Holidays

Posted by Laura on December 29, 2025 | Updated December 29, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

103 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.

If you don’t already, keep up with the latest deals, discounts and freebies by signing up for our daily e-newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook. Click on each link for details, as some events may require registration.

Here’s what’s happening this week: [Read more…] about 103 Free & Cheap Things to Do This Week Around Denver

Posted by MHOTC Staff on December 29, 2025 | Updated January 4, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Free Dr. Martin Luther King Tribute Concert. Get Tickets Online Starting Dec. 30

Martin Luther KingThe Colorado Symphony honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with its annual tribute concert on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 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 30, 2025, at 9 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…] about Free Dr. Martin Luther King Tribute Concert. Get Tickets Online Starting Dec. 30

Posted by Laura on December 29, 2025 | Updated December 9, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Things To Do Tagged With: mlk

Good Deal! National Western Stock Show 2026 Tickets – Save Up To 30%

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cowboy_boots_hat-2Saddle up for 16 days of savings! The National Western Stock Show will ride again into Denver — starting January 10, 2026. There are lots of ticket deals to be rounded up, especially if you are willing to buy your tickets in advance. (And they make great holiday gifts for friends and family who are hard to shop for, because they already have everything!) Groupon has Stock Show tickets starting as low as $24 (up to 30% off) with 28 different events available. Remember, Stock Show event tickets include general grounds admission on the day of the event, too. [Read more…] about Good Deal! National Western Stock Show 2026 Tickets – Save Up To 30%

Posted by Laura on December 29, 2025 | Updated December 28, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

Tee Up For Fun at Holiday Lights Mini Golf

It’s the most wonderful time of year, when Adventure Golf transforms the park to Holiday Lights Mini Golf. Guests can play miniature golf on three different 18-hole illuminated courses. This is a fantastical journey with more than 100,000 twinkling colorful lights and beautifully decorated features throughout, including Woody, the giant talking tree, an erupting volcano and a booming fireball from its very own temple god. [Read more…] about Tee Up For Fun at Holiday Lights Mini Golf

Posted by Laura on December 29, 2025 | Updated December 28, 2025 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

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