You better watch out, you better not cry. You better not pout, we’re telling you why, MHOTC has inside intel on Santa. Here’s where you can take the kids to share their gift wishes with the jolly man himself. Unless noted, all visits with Santa are FREE and he’s around through Christmas Eve. Do check, as some sites only let the kiddos onto Santa’s lap if you pay for a photo package.
We’ll continue to update the map as the Chief Scheduling Elf sends us more information, so check back often. Simply move your mouse over the location to find the Santa nearest you.
If you hear about Santa’s whereabouts and it’s not on our map, drop us a note with all the details at info@milehighonthecheap.com.
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.
Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, diners can cross a delicious, stress-free meal off their Christmas wish list. Many Denver area restaurants will be open Christmas Day for dine-in service. Here are some low-cost and moderate-price options, along with a selection of fancy schmantzy spots in case you are in the mood to splurge (be sure to secure reservations for those sooner rather than later).
Plan your week on the cheap with this list of 
So you’ve opened some presents, enjoyed family time, munched on a gingerbread cookie and maybe watched a rerun (or two) of “Love Actually” or “Die Hard” or “A Christmas Story.” But, there are still hours to go on Christmas Day. Is anything going on in town? In case you need to buy some last minute eggnog or just want to get out-and-about, here’s what we found open in Denver, Boulder and beyond on December 25, 2024.
Get ready for big savings, thirsty bargain hunters! If you’re watching your sugar intake this holiday season, Pepsi has the perfect beverage for you — 
Are you feeling lucky this holiday season? The Colorado Lottery has a new line of holiday-themed scratch games with $1, $2, $5, $10 and $20 tickets available — perfect as stocking stuffers! You can play “reindeer games” without having to go outside in the cold. Best of all, it’s a chance to win lots of money! And, to celebrate the holidays, the Colorado Lottery is giving away 
Mmm…chocolate! Mmm…FREE chocolate! Giveaways are always so sweet to bargain hunters. Even sweeter, when it’s FREE chocolate bars. And Kinder Bueno is making life even more delicious by giving away complimentary chocolate bars for the rest of the year. Find out how to unwrap yours below. 
It’s the most “Whopper-ful” time of the year! Unwrap lots of savings at 