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AAPI Culture Fest x Civic Center Night Market

The AAPI Culture Fest x Civic Center Night Market, on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. is a family-friendly evening celebrating culture through cuisine, entertainment, and community in the heart of Denver. This event creates a space where diverse AAPI cultures are celebrated publicly and authentically. [Read more…] about AAPI Culture Fest x Civic Center Night Market

Posted by Laura on May 12, 2026 | Updated April 18, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Denver Fringe Festival Features Affordable Shows & Free KidsFringe

Original, immersive and experimental performances on the “fringes” of mainstream theatre are the hallmark of the Denver Fringe Festival. This year, the festival is set for Wednesday to Sunday, June 3 to 7, 2026, with 200+ total live performances of 80+ productions at 20 indoor and outdoor venues. [Read more…] about Denver Fringe Festival Features Affordable Shows & Free KidsFringe

Posted by Laura on May 12, 2026 | Updated May 11, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Things To Do

Free Shredding Events In Superior & Westminster

Guardian Storage hosts its FREE semi-annual shredding event on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at its Superior location and on Saturday, May 16 at its Westminster location from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All types of paper are accepted. There is a limit of 5 file boxes per person. However, they will shred more than five in the last hour (after 1 p.m.), provided there is room in the shredding truck. [Read more…] about Free Shredding Events In Superior & Westminster

Posted by Laura on May 12, 2026 | Updated May 11, 2026 Filed Under: Services

Free Night of Outdoor Adventure at Children Museum’s Joy Park

Explore 60,000 square feet of outdoor adventure space including Adventure Forest for FREE at the Children Museum’s Joy Park at its Denver Marsico Campus. They’re keeping the exhibit open after hours from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (or sunset) on Fridays: May 22, June 19, July 17, August 21 & September 25, 2026, thanks to a collaboration with Denver Parks & Recreation. [Read more…] about Free Night of Outdoor Adventure at Children Museum’s Joy Park

Posted by Bryan on May 12, 2026 | Updated April 16, 2026 Filed Under: Kids Fun · Things To Do

Enjoy $5 Burger Special Every Tuesday at Good Times in May — Nearly 40% Off

Burger fans will definitely have a good time this National Burger Month at Colorado-born Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard. The popular local fast-food restaurant first opened its doors in Boulder back in 1987. And they’ve been serving juicy burgers ever since, so it’s fitting they’d want to celebrate National Burger Month with a juicy $5 deal on one of its most popular burgers — the Guacamole Bacon Burger. [Read more…] about Enjoy $5 Burger Special Every Tuesday at Good Times in May — Nearly 40% Off

Posted by Bryan on May 12, 2026 | Updated May 13, 2026 Filed Under: Fast Food · Food Deals

New Dates, New Deal! Whole Foods Market Offers One-Day-Only Deals Every Tuesday

Get your shopping list ready, bargain hunters! Enjoy mid-week savings at Whole Foods Market. Smart shoppers will want to make the popular grocery store a regular stop every week on Tuesday for lots of great one-day-only deals at participating locations. It’s the perfect opportunity to pick up rotisserie chicken, soups, ground beef, salads and more for lunch or dinner. [Read more…] about New Dates, New Deal! Whole Foods Market Offers One-Day-Only Deals Every Tuesday

Posted by Bryan on May 12, 2026 | Updated May 12, 2026 Filed Under: Groceries

Family Dollar Store Closing at Leetsdale & Quebec

The Family Dollar store at 7150 Leetsdale Dr., Unit 18 (Leetsdale & Quebec) in Denver is closing. Closeout sales are one of the best ways to find lots of great deals on many popular items — all in one spot. According to a store employee, the store will be open until June 20, 2026, or when there is no more merchandise in the store — so likely the store will close well before that date. [Read more…] about Family Dollar Store Closing at Leetsdale & Quebec

Posted by Laura on May 11, 2026 | Updated May 12, 2026 Filed Under: Shopping

147 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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Here’s what’s happening this week: [Read more…] about 147 Free & Cheap Things to Do This Week Around Denver

Posted by MHOTC Staff on May 11, 2026 | Updated May 10, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Memorial Day Weekend’s Boulder Creek Festival 2026 Offers Music, Food & Fun

The Boulder Creek Festival returns to downtown Boulder over Memorial Day weekend, May 22 to 25, 2026. The four-day fest will kick off with a FREE concert by Grateful Dead cover band Steely Dead at the Glen Huntington Bandshell on Friday night, May 22 — followed by three days of live music, a beer fest, artisans, local eats, family-friendly activities and more to celebrate the Boulder community. [Read more…] about Memorial Day Weekend’s Boulder Creek Festival 2026 Offers Music, Food & Fun

Posted by Bryan on May 11, 2026 | Updated April 30, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Fun For Kiddos! Touch-A-Truck at Smoky Hill Library May 20

Honk the horn and turn the wheel at ‘Touch-a-Truck’! Construction trucks and other cool vehicles are taking over the parking lot at Smoky Hill Library on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.. Kids 0 to 8 can climb aboard and explore these larger-than-life trucks up close. Plus, meet the everyday heroes who drive them! [Read more…] about Fun For Kiddos! Touch-A-Truck at Smoky Hill Library May 20

Posted by Laura on May 11, 2026 | Updated April 30, 2026 Filed Under: Kids Fun · Things To Do

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