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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Colorado Chinese New Year Celebration This Saturday: Free Entry To Cultural Fair
The area’s largest celebration of the Chinese New Year is Saturday, January 25, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at George Washington High School. More than 2,000 people attend the Colorado Chinese New Year Celebration coordinated by the Denver Chinese School and the Chinese American Foundation of Colorado. Highlight of the festival is a two-hour cultural and entertainment show by national and international artists. [Read More…]
Celebrate Lunar New Year On Havana Street This Sunday
The Havana Street Lunar New Year Celebration is set for Sunday, January 26, 2025, from noon to 6 p.m. at The Stampede. This is a FREE, family-friendly experience in the heart of Aurora to kick off an exciting Year of the Snake! Savor bites and drinks from some of the top local spots and pop-up food vendors in town. [Read More…]
Final Days! 7 Ways to Save at The National Western Stock Show
That cowtown aroma (sweet to many) pervades the city as the National Western Complex returns to its roots hosting cowboys, ranchers and the curious who want to see a steer, or even a buffalo, up-close-and-personal during the National Western Stock Show, January 11 to 26, 2025. (Admit, it you just want to watch the cute little buckaroos compete in mutton bustin’.) Here’s a round-up of ways to save on admission and while you are at the show. [Read More…]
McDonald’s Offers Valentine Friend Pack 2025 — Includes $27+ in Free Food & Drinks!
Will you be my McValentine? There are many ways to let someone know you love them, but there may be no better way than with FREE food. McDonald’s is again offering a lovely deal this Valentine’s Day with its popular Valentine Friend Pack 2025 — perfect for kids to share with friends, family or classmates. However, adults can also give them to the little sweethearts in their life, too. [Read More…]
9 Places To Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Denver
Thanks to the lunar (moon cycles) calendar, the Lunar New Year is a bit of a moving target. This year, it begins on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, and celebrations last for as long as two weeks. 2025 marks the Year of the Snake (taken from the Chinese zodiac). Those born in 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025 are intuitive, strategic and intelligent. [Read More…]
Safeway: Enjoy Friday Love Special at Starbucks Café — Beverage & Pastry at Discounted Price
Start your weekend with sweet savings, thanks to Safeway’s Friday Love special at its in-store Starbucks cafés. (Most larger Safeway locations have an in-store Starbucks café for the convenience of shoppers.) Take a break from grocery shopping or running Friday errands! Sip on a chai tea and munch on a blueberry scone (or whatever pairing suits your palate) at a big discount. [Read More…]
Good Deal! $65 Buys Costco Membership, Plus $20 Digital Costco Shop Card
Costco Warehouse has to be one of our favorite stores to stock up on household supplies, especially paper goods, bulk groceries and the like. Also, its prices on gasoline are among the lowest in town. Through March 31, 2025, you can get a one-year Costco Gold Star membership for $65. [Read More…]
Free Broadway Show Tunes From Your Computer
Here’s an interesting freebie. Laura, Bryan & Claire are big fans of Broadway musicals, but you don’t have to go to New York City to hear musical theater. AccuBroadway delivers. It’s the first multi-channel Broadway radio station and FREE with no downloading required. Simply go to the website and the choose from more than two-dozen channels from classic to modern shows, or choose between decades or composers. We are listening to Wicked, while writing this post.
AMC Theatres Brings Back Best Picture Showcase Marathon Screenings for 2025
Lights! Camera! Action! If you’re a movie lover on a budget (and anxiously awaiting the Oscars), AMC Theatres has the (discounted) ticket for you. This year’s AMC Best Picture Showcase offers you the chance to see Oscar-nominated films at a blockbuster price. It’s the perfect opportunity for frugal film fans to check out the nominees without breaking their entertainment budget. [Read More…]
Regal Cinemas Hosts 2025 Best Picture Film Festival with Discounted Tickets & Snacks
The envelope, please! And the Oscar goes to… If you’ve been a busy cinephile this last year, now’s the time to catch up on the Best Picture nominees for the 97th Oscars — without breaking your entertainment budget. From February 21 to March 2, 2025, Regal Cinemas is hosting its 2025 Best Picture Film Festival. And they’re rolling out the red carpet for frugal film fans with blockbuster deals for the event.
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Sie FilmCenter Hosts 97th Oscars Party with Popcorn, Prizes and More
The envelope, please! And the Oscar goes to… Are you a cinephile? Are you excited for awards season? Join Denver Film at the Sie FilmCenter as they celebrate the season’s biggest accolades for 2024’s films. Spend the evening with fellow film fanatics for a blockbuster evening of fun. The party includes food from Wong Way Veg, drink specials, a chance to win prizes and more! [Read More…]