Congratulations to our Week Three winners, Elizabeth and (still contacting Alternate Winner)! Bring on the cake and ice cream! It’s Mile High On The Cheap’s Sweet 16 and we’re ready to celebrate all month long in February. Who knew that what started as a small site in 2009 would have grown so much over the years. (We can drive now!) The support, loyalty and kindness of amazing readers like you is the only reason we’re still here 16 years later. That’s why we’re giving the birthday gifts to you, our frugal friends. [Read More…]
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Where To Get Low-Cost Haircuts, Massages & Salon Services
You don’t have to pay big bucks to get a haircut, facial, mani-pedi or massage. Cosmetology and massage school students need real-world experience to accumulate enough hours for licensing. That’s where school salons come in. A haircut (including shampoo) and blow dry can start as low as $10.
Or how about a spa pedicure with mask and scrub for $19, hair color for $38 or a 60-minute massage for $50? At most school salons the menu of services is comprehensive and cost a fraction of the usual retail price. [Read More…]
137 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…]
Free & Cheap Mardi Gras Celebrations In Denver, Also Where To Get King Cake
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, commences this year on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. But while the New Orleans holiday and the city’s famous parade prove far from Denver, the Mile High City has plenty of ways to celebrate right here.
For starters, get a king cake. Next, hit up a crawfish boil and dig in like they do in the South. Or, join one of the many fetes around the city, beads and masks encouraged. Laissez les bons temps rouler! [Read More…]
Today! Enjoy $1 Original Double Steakburger for One Day Only at Freddy’s — Nearly 90% Off
Burger lovers and bargain hunters alike will definitely want to make a stop at Freddy’s for this meaty deal! The popular burger joint has officially declared Feb. 24th as National Steakburger Day! And they’re celebrating the day with a juicy deal for burger lovers. In addition, the restaurant’s namesake Freddy Simon would have turned 100 on February 24, 2025. [Read More…]
Spring Craft Bazaar In Highlands Ranch
Spring is in the air and the Highlands Ranch Community Association Spring Craft Bazaar is back on Saturday, March 1, 2025. More than 100 vendors are expected to display and sell their wares. This one of a kind marketplace will include photography, original art, sculpture, ceramics, specialty food, precious jewelry and gems and more. Everything is priced to sell! [Read More…]
Good Times Offers New Happy Hour Special with 50% Off Drinks & Sweet Treats
Bargain hunters with a sweet tooth will want to stop by Good Times for an afternoon treat. What’s sweeter than the popular local restaurant’s refreshing drinks and delicious frozen custard? Enjoying them at half the price, of course! And fans can do just that — thanks to the chain’s new Happy Hour special every week day from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Set an alarm on your smartphone now! [Read More…]
Starts Today! Enjoy Free Queso Blanco at Chipotle for One Week
There’s nothing cheesy about saving money! And Chipotle Mexican Grill is making the holidays a little cheesier with its latest giveaway. The chain’s popular Queso Blanco recipe uses 13 real ingredients, including aged Monterey Jack and white cheddar cheese, as well as serrano, poblano. and chipotle peppers. The cheesy topping is made with no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives. [Read More…]
Last Day! Enjoy Buy-One-Get-One Free Pizza at Papa Murphy’s
The savings are heating up at Papa Murphy’s! The pizza chain doesn’t have freezers because they make dough from scratch, shred cheese from blocks and chop veggies by hand every day. They have all the ingredients to make pizza exactly how you would at home. So why not let the take-n-bake pizza shop do all the work for you? All you have to do is pull a hot and delicious pizza from your home oven! [Read More…]
69 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
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…]
Starts Today! Colorado Lottery Gives Away Free $5 Scratch Tickets for Four Weeks
Are you in a frenzy looking for a giveaway? The Colorado Lottery has a new line of Frenzy scratch games — with $1, $2, $5 and $10 tickets available. It’s an opportunity to win up to $500! Because the top prizes are much lower than other scratch games, there are many more winners. Lots more winners! And, to celebrate the new scratch game, the Colorado Lottery is giving away FREE $5 scratch tickets. [Read More…]
What to Watch Out For and How to Avoid Scams in Colorado
It’s more important than ever to be on alert for scams. Thanks to AI and other technology, it’s much easier for bad actors to fool even the more diligent consumer. You aren’t crazy for feeling like scammers are attacking from all directions — e-mails, phone calls and texts. But you can fight back. Knowledge is power. The more you know what scammers are doing, the more likely you are to take pause with the next phone call or e-mail you receive that seems “weird”. [Read More…]