• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to secondary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to secondary sidebar
  • Advertise
  • About Us
    • Public Appearances
    • About The MHOTC Team
    • Disclaimers
  • Send Us Your Event Or Deal

Mile High on the Cheap

Your local resource for Denver freebies, discounts and deals

  • Entertainment
    & The Arts
    • Museum Memberships Guide
    • Museum Free Days
    • High School Theater
  • Food
    & Drink
    • Daily Specials
    • Kids Eat Free
    • Best Grocery Store Deals This Week
    • Free Food Pantries
    • Farmers’ Markets
    • Free Wine Tastings
  • Things
    To Do
    • This Weekend
    • Cheap Fun With Kids
    • Indoor Play Areas
    • Trivia Nights
    • Best Easy Hikes
    • Free & Cheap Tours in Denver
    • Best Things To Do
    • Entertainment
    • Family Activities
    • Sports & Recreation
    • Movie Previews Guide
  • Free
    & Cheap
    • Things To Do This Weekend
    • Free Things To Do This Week
    • Always Free
    • High School Theater
    • Free Museum Days
    • Cheap Fun With Kids
    • Indoor Play Areas
    • Free & Cheap Tours in Denver
  • Shopping
    New & Used
    • Garage Sales
    • Denver Thrift & Consignment Stores
    • King Soopers Shopping Guide
    • Safeway Shopping Guide
    • Walgreens Shopping Guide
  • Sports &
    Recreation
    • Best Easy Hikes Near Denver
    • Best Shaded Walks
  • Travel &
    Colorado
    • Cheap Gas
    • Denver Airport Parking & Transportation
    • A Day in Loveland
    • A Day in Littleton
    • 48 Hours in Colorado Springs
    • 48 Hours In Breckenridge
    • 48 Hours In Leadville
    • 48 Hours In Greeley
  • Services
    & Help
  • Calendars
    & Events
  • Subscribe
  • Home
  • Cheap Gas
  • Kids Fun
    • Indoor Play Areas
    • Public Playgrounds
    • Kid-centric Attractions
  • Holiday Fun
    • Holiday Craft Shows
    • See Santa
    • Christmas Light Displays
  • Free Food Pantries
  • Bryan Blathers

Latest Articles

Local Museums Celebrate Dia del Niño with Free Entry and Entertainment

Celebrate traditional Latin American (and the rest of the world) culture during Día del Niño (Day of the Children) on Sunday, April 26, 2026. This year, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art celebrates on Saturday, the 25th, while the Denver Art Museum, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Clyfford Still Museum, History Colorado Center and Denver Central Library will offer FREE general admission and/or entertainment on the 26th. Here’s what’s happening: [Read more…] about Local Museums Celebrate Dia del Niño with Free Entry and Entertainment

Posted by Laura on April 15, 2026 | Updated April 14, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Don’t Pitch It – Fix It For Free at Helping Hands Repair Cafe

Do you have a flickering lamp, a bike with a flat, a chair with a broken rung, or a favorite garment with a hole? Don’t replace them, bring them to the Helping Hands Repair Café and work with a repair coach to fix your cherished items. The fix is FREE, and you can learn how it’s done. The event is on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at First Plymouth Congregational Church. [Read more…] about Don’t Pitch It – Fix It For Free at Helping Hands Repair Cafe

Posted by Laura on April 15, 2026 | Updated April 8, 2026 Filed Under: Services · Things To Do

Denver Art Museum Celebrates Dia del Niño With Free Admission April 26

The Denver Art Museum opens its doors to the community during its annual Día del Niño (Day of the Child) celebration on Sunday, April 26, 2026, with FREE general admission for all, bilingual activities, hands-on artmaking, musical and artistic performances and more. Everyone is invited to bring their family and friends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission includes full access to all activities, exhibitions, performances and spaces within the museum. [Read more…] about Denver Art Museum Celebrates Dia del Niño With Free Admission April 26

Posted by Laura on April 15, 2026 | Updated April 14, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Sign-Up Now! Mendocino Farms Celebrates Denver Grand Opening with Free Entrée

Get ready, Denver! Mendocino Farms is celebrating the grand opening of its newest Colorado location Downtown at 1380 16th St. in Denver. The new location officially opens on May 5, 2026. The restaurant’s “creative sandwiches, salads and more take you on an unexpected culinary adventure with fresh ingredients and fearless flavor combinations.” [Read more…] about Sign-Up Now! Mendocino Farms Celebrates Denver Grand Opening with Free Entrée

Posted by Bryan on April 14, 2026 | Updated April 15, 2026 Filed Under: Bakeries & Cafes

Last Day to Sign-Up! Save $5 on Any Entrée at QDOBA for Limited Time

No one likes paying extra! Tax season has Americans auditing everything in their budget, from forms and filing costs to extra charges that add up at the register. And one of the most frustrating offenders? Paying extra for guacamole! While many restaurants charge extra for the premium add‑on, QDOBA always includes a FREE scoop of fresh, handmade guacamole with any entrée purchase. [Read more…] about Last Day to Sign-Up! Save $5 on Any Entrée at QDOBA for Limited Time

Posted by Bryan on April 14, 2026 | Updated April 19, 2026 Filed Under: Fast Food

Save Money by Saving Food from Being Thrown Away at Local Restaurants

This article contains affiliate links. When you click on them and make a purchase, we might earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Read full disclosure here.

No one wants food to go to waste! Unfortunately, lots of good food gets tossed out every day at restaurants because it wasn’t sold that day or is about to expire. However, it’s still perfectly delicious and edible. Why throw it away, when someone can still enjoy it? Thanks to Goodie Bag, hungry bargain hunters can pick up unsold food from local restaurants at a discounted price — 50% off or more. [Read more…] about Save Money by Saving Food from Being Thrown Away at Local Restaurants

Posted by Bryan on April 14, 2026 | Updated April 15, 2026 Filed Under: Food & Drink · Services

Free Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival on April 26 in Boulder Is Bigger Than Ever!

fairy No need to go to Holland to see thousands tulips in a rainbow of colors and no need to visit a distant theme park to engage small children’s fancy. Just head to the 1300 block of Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall for the Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. [Read more…] about Free Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival on April 26 in Boulder Is Bigger Than Ever!

Posted by Laura on April 14, 2026 | Updated April 14, 2026 Filed Under: Kids Fun · Things To Do

High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Spring?

You don’t have to shell out big bucks to see top-notch theater productions. High schools and colleges across the Denver metro area stage plays and musicals, showcasing some of the best local talent to be found. Far from bare bones, you’ll find fully-realized scenery, costumes, lighting, choreography and often live orchestras. The best part? Ticket prices ($5 to $12) are a fraction of what you’d pay for a “professional” show. [Read more…] about High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Spring?

Posted by Laura on April 14, 2026 | Updated April 14, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment

‘Shakespeare In The Parking Lot’ Performs Free Shows This Spring

Enjoy a bit of the bard with Shakespeare in the Parking Lot. The show is exactly what it sounds like—an abridged performance of Romeo and Juliet or A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The performance takes place in and around a pick-up truck “set” at a school or community center parking lot. There are a number of community performance scheduled. [Read more…] about ‘Shakespeare In The Parking Lot’ Performs Free Shows This Spring

Posted by Bryan on April 14, 2026 | Updated April 13, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Things To Do

Bergman Barn Heritage Site Dedication Day. Reserve Your Spot Now

There will be a dedication and official ribbon cutting of the “Bergman Barn Heritage Site” honoring pioneers and homesteaders in Colorado eastern plains on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The Bergman’s, who built this barn in the early 1900’s, cared for the land for three generations. Barr Lake State Park has now restored the barn to honor their story. [Read more…] about Bergman Barn Heritage Site Dedication Day. Reserve Your Spot Now

Posted by Laura on April 14, 2026 | Updated April 12, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

« Previous Page
Next Page »

Primary Sidebar

Don’t Miss A Deal!

Join 29,000+ other bargain hunters and sign-up for our FREE daily e-newsletter.

Secondary Sidebar

——————————

Denver CityPASS
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

© 2026 Mile High on the Cheap. Living On The Cheap® and On the Cheap® are registered trademarks owned by Living On The Cheap Inc. Site design by Five J's Design.
All the stories on our site are protected by copyright and any unauthorized copying is strictly prohibited. Plus, it is just not nice.