Elephants are among the most beloved creatures in the animal kingdom. Now you can discover the science behind nature’s most lovable giants, from how they “hear” through their feet to ways they contribute to daily life around the planet. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has a new temporary exhibit The Secret World of Elephants from October 24, 2025 to January 25, 2026. [Read More…]
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71+ Halloween Happenings On The Cheap For Kids & Adults – Updated!
Mile High Cheapskates love this time of the year. The ghouls, ghosts, zombies and witches are flying about the beautiful Colorado skies. Denver, Boulder and all points in between offer an abundance of Halloween activities for kids and adults. You don’t have to wait until October 31 for all the free and low-cost fun, with dozens of happenings filling the days and nights before All Hallow’s Eve.
Check out our list below for what’s on for 2025 (FREE to the best of our knowledge, unless indicated otherwise).
If there are any we’ve missed, email us the details at info@milehighonthecheap.com and we’ll do our best to get them added to the list.
Dia de los Muertos Festival in Denver at Civic Center Park
Denver gets a full-blown Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival on Saturday October 25, 2025. Civic Center Park is site of the FREE family-friendly festival from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., with live music and dance, food, art installations, artisan vendors, games, community altars, a procession and more. [Read More…]
Downtown Brighton Harvest Fest & Trunk or Treat on October 25
The Downtown Brighton Harvest Fest is set for Saturday, October 25, 2025, on North Main St. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join in for a fun-filled day celebrating the autumn season. The FREE event includes music, food trucks, a Trunk or Treat event, local vendors and exciting activities for all ages. [Read More…]
127 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…]
Heather Gardens Community Holds Holiday Craft Fair On October 24 & 25
More than 75 crafters are expected to be selling their wares at the Heather Gardens Annual Holiday Craft Fair on Friday & Saturday, October 24 & 25, 2025. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., shoppers can peruse handmade goods. These include pottery, quilts, glass art, jewelry, note cards, holiday decoration and gifts for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. [Read More…]
Art Song Tales Introduces Kiddos To Music Through Storytelling, Poetry & Video
Dive into the imaginative art song storybook filled with garden fairies, old witches, naughty children, imagination, and cautionary tales! Art Song Tales introduces beginner classical music audiences to relevant and diverse music through playful stories. Their kickoff performance is Sunday, November 2, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Montview Blvd. Presbyterian Church. [Read More…]
Safely Dispose Old Medications on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day October 25
It’s never a good idea to keep expired or unused medication around the house, but what do you do with them? Well, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 25, 2025, offers an opportunity to safely discard them for FREE. Bring any over-the-counter or prescription medication for proper disposal to any one of the drop-off sites throughout the Front Range from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Read More…]
Last Day! King Soopers Holds 2-Day Sale with Big Savings This Weekend
Get your shopping list ready! Going grocery shopping is a super expensive errand nowadays. The prices just seem to keep going up and up. That’s why bargain hunters are always on the lookout for savings in the grocery aisles. And, in the case, you have one weekend to take advantage of King Soopers’ 2-Day Sale — October 18 and 19, 2025. [Read More…]
Taco Bell Offers 3 Luxe Cravings Boxes with Big Savings — Starting at Only $5
Are you craving savings? Bargain hunters are always craving savings, especially when dining out. The best meal deals are those that pack lots of food and savings. And some of the most popular meal deals are Taco Bell’s Luxe Craving Boxes. The boxes include four to five popular menu items (including a drink!), all at a discounted price. And, now, Taco Bell fans have three options — each with full-sized menu items for added value. [Read More…]
McDonald’s Brings Back Popular Extra Value Meals — Starting at $5
McDonald’s customers remember the good ol’ days of Extra Value Meals — lots of good food and good value. And now’s the time to get extra excited because the popular meal deals are coming back to the Golden Arches’ menu. McDonald’s is again offering the iconic meal deals across breakfast, lunch and dinner — for a limited time. [Read More…]
2nd Lottery Now Open! How to Get Cheap Tickets for Disney’s Blockbuster Musical ‘The Lion King’ in Denver
Going to the theater can be expensive, so any opportunity to save money on tickets is music to the ears of theater lovers on a budget. And Disney’s blockbuster musical The Lion King roars back into Denver at the Buell Theatre from October 23 to to November 16, 2025. Here’s a rare opportunity to get tickets to the popular show on the cheap: [Read More…]