Glowing Wild at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance returns for its second year, inviting Colorado families to travel the world in a single evening, from the lush forests of Asia to radiant reefs of Australia. Guests will experience the glimmer of 60 illuminated scenes and 175 new larger-than-life lantern sculptures that bring animals and their stories to light, all handcrafted by Chinese artisans. Glowing Wild is a limited-time event on select nights from March 13 through May 10, 2026. [Read More…]
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Buy $50 in Household Items, Get a $15 Amazon.com Credit
Amazon is welcoming in Spring with some special deals. One that caught our eye is for household items. Instead of fighting the crowds at some of the warehouse or big box stores, you can order from Amazon and have everything delivered to your home. Purchase $50 of participating household items, and you’ll get a $15 Amazon.com credit. [Read More…]
High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Winter/Spring?
You don’t have to shell out big bucks to see top-notch theater productions. High schools and colleges across the Denver metro area stage plays and musicals, showcasing some of the best local talent to be found. Far from bare bones, you’ll find fully-realized scenery, costumes, lighting, choreography and often live orchestras. The best part? Ticket prices ($5 to $12) are a fraction of what you’d pay for a “professional” show. [Read More…]
Denver Public Library Holds Huge Spring Used Book Sale
The Friends of the Denver Public Library is sooo happy to announce the return of its Central Library Used Book Sale. It runs Friday to Sunday, March 20 to 22, 2026, in Park View at the Central Library and features thousands of gently-loved children’s books, cookbooks, novels, popular CDs/DVDs and more — all bargain priced. [Read More…]
Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Turns Downtown Green
Denver goes green for its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026. This year, the route starts at 19th and Wynkoop then proceeds down Wynkoop to 17th, south to Blake and then marches down Blake to 27th and beyond. This year’s theme is “Stars, Stripes and Shamrocks!” [Read More…]
77 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…]
It’s On! Denver Restaurant Week 2026. Here Are The Participating Restaurants.
Get ready for some delicious food with a side dish of savings. Denver Restaurant Week is back. The annual celebration of all things food runs Friday, March 6 to Sunday, March 15, 2026. More than 200 restaurants are participating. Each offers a multi-course dinner (usually three courses) for a “mile high” fixed price, plus tax, tip and beverages. You’ll want to make reservations now. [Read More…]
107 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…]
45 Ways to Celebrate a Mile High St. Patrick’s Day In 2026
From Boulder to Denver and all points in between, the Front Range plans to “Go Green” with dozens of St. Patrick’s Day festivities. With St. Patty’s falling on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, expect plenty of parties, pub crawls and festivals the weekend before and the 17th.
While we have a post for Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (which is on Saturday, March 14, 2026), here are other FREE and low-cost ways to “get your Irish on” across the Front Range. You’ll find plenty of Irish music, step dancers, pipe bands and more. If you know of any we missed, send details to Laura@milehighonthecheap.com. [Read More…]
Easter Egg Hunts, Festivals & Bunny Photos Around Denver + Interactive Map!
The Front Range is hopping with Easter Egg Hunts! Here’s the latest, based on what we could dig up. Some are hosted Easter weekend, others the weekend prior. Hunts are sorted by date and city. Most are FREE, unless otherwise noted. Remember to bring some sort of basket or bucket for the kids to collect their eggs and treats.
Be sure to note the time and date of all events, as some divide the hunt based on age. And, since candy-seeking kids can sweep an entire field of treats clean in a matter of minutes, we suggest arriving early to nab a good spot. Happy Egg Hunting! [Read More…]
Easter Bunny Returns For Free Photos at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s
We think this is one of the best deals around for families seeking low-cost Easter fun. The Easter Bunny is coming to Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s for FREE photos in 2026! Dates are Saturday & Sunday, March 21 & 22 and Saturday, March 28 through Sunday, April 5, 2026. The pics with Mr. Bunny will be available at the Denver Bass Pro Shops, as well as Cabela’s in Lone Tree and Thornton. [Read More…]
Five Guys Celebrates 40th Birthday with Super Rare Buy-One-Get-One Special This Week
Happy 40th Birthday, Five Guys! (Do they get five separate birthday wishes?) Five Guys recently celebrated its 40th birthday with a rare buy-one-get-one offer on February 17, 2026. However, the response was bigger than expected — probably because they never offer any deals! Frustration and chaos ensued, as many locations ran out of ingredients and fans had trouble accessing the deal online. [Read More…]