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…]
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Best Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver For New Year’s Eve and Day – Updated!
The kids are home from school, relatives are visiting or maybe you and your special someone are just now trying to map out how to celebrate New Year’s Eve and/or New Year’s Day. You need a game plan that’s inexpensive because you broke the bank on Christmas and Chanukah, like so many of us. [Read More…]
Best Amazon End-Of-Year Deals: Biolage, Rainbow High, JBL, Ninja & More
Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals. Whether you’re shopping for a gift or a specific need, or — like us — just seeing what suits your fancy, take a look at this list we’ve pulled together for you. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.
Some of the biggest discounts are “Limited Time Only,” meaning that they can be here one minute and gone the next, so the discounts might not be the same as listed here when you check. We do try to keep up! Here are a few great deals that caught our eye… [Read More…]
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…]
Get Free Attraction, Museum & Park Passes at Local Libraries
One more reason to love your local library? FREE passes to local museums and attractions. Many library districts offer some sort of pass that gives you FREE entry to every place from the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and Dinosaur Ridge to the Butterfly Pavilion and Denver Firefighters Museum. For a family of four, this can be a considerable savings and a way to explore a new or favorite attraction, without having to deal with the crowds of community-wide free days. [Read More…]
Cracker Barrel Offers Limited-Time Dining Deal — Meals for Two Under $20!
This holiday season, Cracker Barrel is inviting families to celebrate this special time of the year with offers sure to bring them lots of joy…and savings. The restaurant is the perfect setting for a family meal or holiday gathering, thanks to all of the hearty comfort food on its menu — as well as the holiday shopping you can get done in its adjacent (and popular!) Old Country Store. [Read More…]
Last Chance! Colorado Lottery Gives Away Free $2 Holiday Scratch Tickets in December
Are you looking to multiply your luck this holiday season? The Colorado Lottery has a new line of holiday-themed scratch games — with $1, $2, $3, $5, $10 and $20 tickets available. It’s an opportunity to win up to $50,000! (Just think of all the holiday bills you could pay off!) And, to celebrate the new scratch game, the Colorado Lottery is giving away FREE $2 scratch tickets. [Read More…]
Last Chance! Shake Shack Gives Away Free Shack Sandwich Every Week in December
Shake Shack is shaking up the holidays with a big, joyous deal for bargain hunters! This December, the popular eatery is gifting customers FREE Shack Sandwich — with a new burger or sandwich available every week. It’s the perfect excuse to take a “bargain break” from running holiday errands. Use the money saved on more gifts, stocking stuffers and holiday treats! [Read More…]
Save Money by Saving Food from Being Thrown Away in Denver, Boulder & Ft. Collins
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…]
Last Day! Torchy’s Tacos Offers Buy-One-Get-One Deal for Final Weekend of 2025
Tacos are perfect any day of the week, not just Tuesdays! And Torchy’s Tacos is celebrating the final weekend of 2025 with a big deal for taco fans and hungry bargain hunters alike. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy a meal over the weekend at the popular taco eatery, while keeping your budget in check from all of the holiday spending! [Read More…]
Final Day! Barnes & Noble Offers Rare Storewide Discount This Weekend — Includes Tattered Cover!
Bookmark this sale, so you don’t miss out! If you received any money for the holidays, now’s the time to spend it wisely — especially for those who love bookstores. It’s not often you can find savings on everything in the store, so that makes this sale even more noteworthy. And bookstores don’t just carry books anymore — find unique gifts, calendars, toys, greeting cards and so much more. [Read More…]
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…]