Mile High on the Cheap

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Week Four: MHOTC’s 17th Birthday Giveaway of $50 Target Gift Cards — 3 Winners Each Week!

POSTED BY
Laura

Congratulations to our Week Three winners — Bethany, Aaron and Deon! Bring on the cake and ice cream…and savings! Mile High On The Cheap is turning 17 this year and we’re celebrating all month long in February. What started as a small idea in 2009 among two frugal friends has grown into MHOTC being the go-to site for bargain hunters, frugal families and anyone just looking to stretch their budget in the Mile High City!

Our Birthday Wish

There are many thing to wish for on your birthday, but our biggest wish (as always) is for gain more readers, subscribers and followers. We need to add more subscribers to our FREE daily e-newsletter in 2026. 

You can help by sharing our site with your friends, family and co-workers using social media or word-of-mouth. Share links to our posts on Facebook, Instagram, Reddit or wherever you hang out online.

Engaging with us helps increase our traffic, which in turn helps us stay in business and continue to bring you the best deals, discounts and freebies across the Denver metro area 365 days of the year.

Let us know how we can best engage with the community and raise our profile. Send any ideas, suggestions or tips to Laura@MileHighOnTheCheap.com.

Work / School / Community Newsletters

We love to get more shout-outs in employee, school or community newsletters — whether they’re in print or sent digitally. 

If you know how we can reach the right person in your office or community group, please let us know. Or you can have your HR or PR contact reach out to us directly. Direct all inquiries to Laura@MileHighOnTheCheap.com. 

MHOTC Flyers & Cards

We even have full-color flyers or business cards with a QR code that we’d be happy to send you to distribute or post in your favorite neighborhood hangouts, community spaces or in the workplace.

If you’re interested, reach out to Laura@MileHighOnTheCheap.com with the subject line “MHOTC Flyers or Cards”.

MHOTC Presentations

And we are always willing to come to your community to present talks about how to save money in today’s world. Consider hosting a MHOTC workshop at your school, workplace or community group.

If you’re interested, please contact Laura@MileHighOnTheCheap.com with the subject line “MHOTC Workshop”. 

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17th Birthday Giveaway

The support and loyalty of amazing readers (like you!) is the only reason we’re still here 17 years later. That’s why we’re giving the birthday gifts to you, our frugal friends.

This year, we’re giving away a total of  twelve (12) $50 Target gift cards. Three (3) gift cards each week in February for a total of $600. 

Note: Each week the entry process starts all over, as we delete the previous week’s entries. You must enter each week’s giveaway to participate.

Week Four Giveaway

To enter this week’s giveaway:

Comment below and let us know which attraction, event or business in the Mile High City you would visit more often (or for the first time!) — if they offered more discounts. (We have many contacts around town and may share the information with the right people!) 

Entrants must be a Colorado resident. 

Limit one entry per week per e-mail address and/or household. (Duplicate entries will be disqualified.) 

The deadline to enter is Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6 p.m. 

We will randomly pick the winners and contact them via e-mail. 

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Comments

  3. Abby Goodman says

    I think WATER WORLD is probably one of the best kept secrets in the area. It started as a very reasonably priced attraction for families however now it is not affordable for many. If there were more discounts, I would be able to bring my family more often.

  4. Mary J says

    Dave and Busters was an affordable family place for many years and their prices for games and food are now outrageous at least for a family. Where are the coupons they used to have? And they used to use points for free food, now you trade points for credits for food and you always owe more.

  8. Bethany H McMullen says

    I would love to take my family to Meow Wolf, but they are so expensive and I can never find discounts.

  12. Robin Hartman says

    I’ve never been to Meow Wolf because I just can’t justify the cost. Would love it if they would offer a discount.

  14. Roxanne Smith says

    Please use your persuasive powers to get us a great deal at Casa Bonita! Thanks for all you do!

  15. Linda says

    I’m not going to be of any help here. I live in Longmont and don’t go to many ‘attractions’. It’s not because of the lack of discounts; it just seems like everything is so darn far away. I think you guys do a fabulous job of keeping us in the know about great deals.

  17. Leah says

    Honestly? Water World. Even with some of the promotions they do run in the summer it’s so expensive that I can usually only take my kids once every couple years. It’s sad, because I have such fond memories of running around there as a kid.

  18. Chris Kissner says

    Love to read the newsletter, get inspiration how to organize my free days.
    Would love to read more about how to get affordable tickets to the theater.

  19. Lynne Turnley says

    MHOTC so many great ideas of things to do and discounts to be taken advantage of! Look forward to the daily email..thank you
    Lynne

  22. David says

    Any restaurant that has BROASTED chicken, this is not just fried chicken, there used to be a restaurant in Edgewater but I think they closed. Google search does not work for this, it just returns fried chicken restaurants.

  28. Sharon says

    I would love to see meow wolf, but even with current discounts, it is outrageous and out of my budget.

  33. Melissa N says

    concert venues and Meowolf which we haven’t been to yet. It would be nice to have concerts and sports lower prices some for everyone. Instead of sitting in nose bleed section

  40. Eric Johnston says

    I immediately thought of Casa Bonita, and after reading a few comments, I agree that Meow Wolf is another place I’d check out if it were just a bit less expensive.

  42. Connie says

    water world, meow wolf, denver zoo or Cheyenne mtn zoo (not free days, just discounted regular tickets)

  44. Teresa J says

    Water World or The Wild Animal Sanctuary. They’re both really cool places but pretty expensive. Would love to see a good deal to go to those places. 😊

  48. Vicky Tuakoi says

    Happy Monday to all! I am super grateful for Denver Restaurant Week! It is my fave discounted treat!

  49. Becky Redfern says

    So many good suggestions already – Wild Animal Sanctuary, Sports Nuggets and Avalanche, water world

  50. D says

    Gray Wolf Lodge

    It isn’t so much that they don’t offer discounts, from time to time, it is that the discounts really don’t make things affordable, given the parking fees, etc.

  51. Shuka Hall says

    I thoroughly enjoy all the discounts and notifications of events around town.
    Perhaps some that I would be interested in are:
    Cheyenne zoo, butterfly pavilion, aquarium, any sporting events, concerts, special engagement events.
    Thank you so much

  52. M. Bell says

    I have used MHOTC for years and for many events. My family and I have enjoyed great savings.
    Happy Birthday MHOTC

  55. Tina says

    The Museum of Nature and Science. They took away their partnership with the library passes and its SUCH a bummer.

  56. Jason Spiller says

    Denver Aquarium. In 25 years, we’ve never been. We finally got the Get Out Pass, just to go there.

  57. AnneS says

    Amusement parks like Elitch Gardens. Arts and Entertainment at DCPA and sports venues. Discounts are available but prices are still high and often cost prohibitive for families.

  59. JM says

    The annual Whale of A Sale book sale. Never been. Would love to go. How about free to seniors? Or senior discount? The cities around the sale still have to drive there.

  61. Desiree A Parrott-Alcorn says

    How about some bowling discounts that don’t start at 8 or 10 PM? Bowling has gotten so expensive! We used to take our kids all the time. Now the only affordable way to take a family is to watch for a Groupon. Thanks for all you do to keep the deals coming!

  64. Sangeeta Gupta says

    I would like to visit Rocky mountain national park as many times as possible. Our favorite place to be.

  67. Paige H says

    I agree with many here that I would visit Meow Wolf if there were better discounts. My first experience was magical! It was when they just opened and I used the Colorado resident discount. Since then, it’s become more expensive and it seems exhibits are breaking down and not being repaired or updated in a timely way. I also wish Red Rocks Amphitheater had discounts or deals on events and shows!

  68. Scott says

    Hoping that the Rockies special at Taco Bell continues this year … I hope it returns and we get to take advantage of it more often this year!

  69. Amber Schneider says

    I would love deals on the downtown aquarium. Pretty expensive and I don’t know of any deals there.

  70. Bonni R says

    Happy Birthday!
    I would love to see the Downtown Aquarium provide more discounts. By the time we take the whole family it turns into quite an expense.

  71. K Parker says

    I have used MHOTC sensor for a few years and check it every morning. Also I’ve referred you to a number of friends and look forward to it each morning! I would love to see more deals at local gas stations. Thank you!!

  73. Elizabeth Herrera says

    Woww ! I’m pretty sure ive been following MHOTC since around the beginning. Happy 17th birthday !! 🎉🎈!! I was looking at the weekly sales in the King Sooper flyer and I couldn’t see how they believe those are sale prices 😂. Anyway, besides lowering food prices I would absolutely love if they would have transportation going to and from red rocks !! I would love to climb the stairs as a weekly thing and I could attend more concerts as I don’t drive. Asking for alot I know 😂👍 🎉🎈 Thanks.

  76. Melanie says

    I’m going to add my votes to: Water World for the family (so crazy expensive!)
    Also we have yet to go to Meow Wolf because it’s just so expensive.

  77. Robert says

    I would visit far more often if Red Rocks began throwing in freebies of some sort with the purchase of concert tickets. Beer, food, merchandise, etc. Thank You !!

  82. Reina Love says

    I’d love to visit the Aquarium more. I don’t think they’re part of the Library museum passes.

  90. Genevieve Babyak says

    I’m a little far from Denver, but would go more often for good museum or sports game discounts. The cheaper tickets at the Performing Arts Center are nose-bleed seats and just not worth the drive. I always wanted to visit the Wild Farm Sanctuary, but it’s so expense.

  93. Diadre says

    Since im 55 plus now, I would love to see a compiled list of 55 plus discounts, I recently found out Freddys has a 55 plus menu!

  98. Jennifer Niblo says

    For me, I think the pricing of professional sports is the most out of reach for the average family. However, having said that, if we can find out more about local sports events or smaller leagues that are affordable (or special discount or prize days), that would be a great substitute.

  99. Pamela says

    Any train trip that can be completed in a day; Cog Rail, Georgetown Loop, Royal Gorge Rail. That would be great if you could find some discounts!

  103. Mera Sirovy says

    Love it & many other folks would too if MHOTC would expand to the Fort Collins area. My family often takes advantage of the Denver area offers too. Thanks to MHOTC!!

  106. Susanne says

    A concert at one of Colorado’s amazing venues! Red Rocks, Botanic Gardens, Paramount Theater, Fiddler’s Green, Vail Ford Amphitheater, Colorado Springs Ford Amphitheater!

  109. Jaimie Hayden says

    Theatre discounts where the seats are guaranteed together so I can afford to take my granddaughter to theatre productions.

    Thank you! I recommend the email to everyone!

  110. Samantha says

    Casa Bonita, sporting events, but also camps for my kids. Everything is so expensive and I wish I could sign them up for some good experiences.

  111. Kelly says

    Discounts for taking teens places would be great! I agree with the Cog Railway/Georgetown Loop for a discount. My kids would love to go back to Flying W!

  113. Tom Mankowski says

    Would like grocery stores to offer an occasional weekly or monthly senior discount. Safeway used to have a senior discount once a month and Kroger stores offer a discount in other areas of the country.

  123. Dolores Manalastas says

    Love the all the FREE events and DEALS in restaurants! Happy birthday, hope I win. This is my last chance. Thank you!

  128. Clara says

    Happy Birthday! and many more.
    The wild animal sanctuary has been on my wish list.
    Thanks for trying.

  129. Tiffany says

    Maggianos, Bonefish, Texas Roadhouse, Outback, Chuy’s, Wahoo’s, The Post, Macy’s, Dillards, Nordstrom Rack

    Appreciate your site big time!

  132. Hannah says

    The Aquarium – my daughter has been begging to go, but I haven’t really seen any ways to do it for less money.

  136. Susan Crawford says

    I wish Meow Wolf would offer a bigger discount for seniors as we are on fixed income we don’t have a big discretionary entertainment budget.

  140. patty work says

    I have not been to the Wild Life Sanctuary and would like to visit it. And by the way my birthday was February 17!

  141. Emma Rosenbaum says

    I would love to go the Denver Performance Arts center more often but the prices to see a show are so high to see a show. The shows I have seen there before have been amazing and I’d love to see more.

  153. Shay marie says

    Jellystone park!!! This is such a huge family friendly park but so expensive. I would love to visit here with more discounts, especially with such a big family. Not to mention travelers a lot of people don’t even know that it exist. It’s in Larkspur in between Colorado Springs and Denver.

  155. Deborah L says

    Two top of mind: The Wild Animal Sanctuary and Denver Aquarium. love to take out of town guests to each yet never see discounts. Aquarium offers promotional events yet not much, if any, discounts.

  160. Debbie says

    I check almost daily to see latest deals. On fixed income and it’s great to find deals and events that I can afford and participate in. Thank you for all your hard work!!!!!

  161. Pohlmann says

    Free parking at all venues considering the cost of the tickets!! Specifically, Ball Arena, Coors Field,

  163. Ann Bown says

    I love MHOTC and read it every day
    I especially like the movie previews and restaurant specials and openings. Keep up the great work that you do!!!

  169. Pam says

    My daily ritual is to check the food and beverage deals on MHOTC. I do, and will continue to try new places ONLY because I’ve learned about them through MHOTC. I’m missing the previous promotions from fast food places tied to our sports teams. Guess our Nuggets triple doubles are too frequent and maybe our Broncos win too frequently, but would love to see co-promotions with the new & lesser promoted sports teams in the Denver area: women’s sports teams, our men’s soccer, flag football…

  170. Michele Bierstedt says

    I would love to go to concerts or shows at the performing arts center if there were discounts

  171. Lynda T. says

    I would love to take our kids to more sporting events like the Nuggets . The ‘family deals” are always nosebleed section vs. decent seats so that deters us a bit.

  172. Lois Angers says

    Hi, Happy Birthday! I’d love to visit the Downtown Aquarium in Denver if there were more discounts.

  178. Michelle says

    Meow Wolf. Even with the CO resident discounts they sometimes offer, it’s still SOOO expensive to go. I just can’t justify it for our family.

    I love MHOTC! 💜

  179. Gabriella says

    I would visit the Botanic Gardens more often and the Zoo, if they had better prices or specials, they have gotten so expensive and I can’t afford a membership.
    The Museum of Nature and Science is also a favorite of mine (I used to do translations and marketing for them) and more consumer friendly prices would be really helpful.
    Thank you for the opportunity

  183. Mary says

    Concerts are something that used to be a part of my past but they have become so expensive. Maybe you can swing some concert deals for us? Also, I was just talking about the Wild Animal Sanctuary with coworkers and that is a place I have wanted to go to. Additionally, maybe some deals to some of the hot springs in our state. Thank You.

  186. Linda says

    You ARE my social calendar! You never disappoint providing fun and educational events…and they are all across Colorado.

  187. Laurel Amsel says

    Like many have said, Wild Animal Sanctuary, Meow Wolf, Casa Bonita, Major League Sporting events, Broadway shows at Buell Theater. Thanks for all of your work gathering what you do share!