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…]
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Where & How You Can Recycle Your Christmas Tree In The Denver/Boulder Area
Nationally, approximately 93% of the real Christmas trees are recycled through community programs. Colorado is no exception with most cities and/or counties offering FREE Christmas Tree Recycle. Some programs have already started and run into January, with drop-off sites open various length of time, from the first week in January to as long as January 31.
A few municipalities offer curb-side pick-up, others ask you to take your tree to a drop-off site. There is no comprehensive site, but here are links to many Front Range programs. [Read More…]
Final Days! Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area
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 2024 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…]
Two Days Left! Recycle Your Holiday Lights For Free
Do you have broken, burned-out or impossibly tangled sets of holiday lights stored away with last year’s holiday decorations? Don’t throw them out – recycle them for FREE instead! Thanks to the city of Denver’s recycling program, locals can recycle holiday lights from December 5 to January 2, 2025, at two different locations. [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 Mall, which is lined with outdoor cafes equipped with heat lamps for those who prefer to people watch in comfort. [Read More…]
Today! Baskin-Robbins’ Celebrate 31 Special Offers Sweet Savings Every 31st of the Month in 2024
This is so sweet! Have you heard the latest scoop? Baskin-Robbins’ popular Celebrate 31 special is returning! Baskin-Robbins was founded on one sweet concept: Ice cream should be an everyday treat and there should be a new flavor to enjoy every day. That’s why Baskin-Robbin’s founders, Burt and Irv, launched 31 flavors — so ice cream lovers could lick a new delicious flavor every day of the month. [Read More…]
Final Show Tonight! Drone Shows Light Up Denver Skies For The Holidays
Dazzling drones shows will light up the skies over Downtown Denver this holiday season during the Mile High Drone Show. For 40 magical nights, 400 drones will soar into the sky, creating holiday-themed animations. Shows start November 22 and continue through December 31, 2024. The displays are at 7 p.m. each night. and last about 15 minutes. [Read More…]
RTD Bus & Light Rail Services Free on New Year’s Eve
Being safe and responsible is key to enjoying any New Year’s Eve celebration, especially if you enjoy a bit too much bubbly. All of RTD’s light rail and bus services are FREE from 7 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, December 31 until 7 a.m. on New Year’s Day, January 1. The free ride service will be available on all RTD bus and rail routes – as well as Access-A-Ride and FlexRide services. [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.
If you don’t already, keep up with the latest deals, discounts and freebies by signing up for our daily e-newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Click on each link for details, as some events may require registration.
Here’s what’s happening this week: [Read More…]
Tonight! Watch New Year’s Eve Drone Show Over Parker
Get an early start to saying goodbye to 2024 and welcome in 2025 with a 10-minute lighted drone show guaranteed to light up the skies over Parker. The display will take place at 6 p.m. at Echo Park Stadium (11901 Newlin Gulch Blvd. in Parker) on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. Approximately 200 drones will create displays in the sky that will be best viewed from the stadium’s parking lot or bleachers.
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Today! Get Tickets on December 31 for Next Denver Zoo Free Day: January 10
Monkey around with family and friends at the Denver Zoo for FREE in 2025. On select Free Days, the Zoo is giving back to the community with FREE tickets. The next free day at Denver Zoo is Friday, January 10, 2025. Not everyone can come at once…so the Zoo has gone to a first-come, first-served basis for the tickets. Here’s how to score yours. They are released on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. [Read More…]
Free Dr. Martin Luther King Tribute Concert. Get Tickets Online Starting Dec. 31
The Colorado Symphony honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with its annual tribute concert on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at Boettcher Concert Hall. The FREE event also honors local individuals for their humanitarian efforts. Tickets are available online beginning Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 8 a.m. or at the Colorado Symphony Box Office (Boettcher Concert Hall, southwest end of the Denver Performing Arts Complex at 14th & Curtis). [Read More…]