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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Savor The Holidays at Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market. New Location This Year
In the cities Germany, Austria and the German-speaking part of Switzerland, vendors set up stalls in the plaza around the cathedral to sell charming gift items and all manner of holiday goodies. Denver’s 2025 Christkindl Market moves to its new home at Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus from Friday, November 21 through Tuesday, December 23, 2025. [Read More…]
Christmas Toy Giveaways: FREE Toys For Kids This Holiday Season
Each year, local organizations and community groups sponsor Christmas toy giveaways, to make sure children in families with limited funds can still believe that a joyous holiday spirit includes everyone, regardless of faith (and if you do believe in Santa, he can always find you). We’re collecting as many of these toy giveaways and events as we can find, and listing them here. [Read More…]
Safeway’s Saturday Freebie: What Popular Item is Free This Weekend?
It’s challenging nowadays for bargain hunters to get any items for FREE at the grocery store. There was once a time you could bag lots of items at no cost using coupons on top of sale prices. (Remember when grocery stores doubled or tripled coupons?) Those days are long gone! With so many coupon restrictions and limiting store policies, it’s not often you can pick up an item and not pay a single cent anymore. [Read More…]
Rocky Mountain Holiday Train Show Steams Into Loveland
All aboard! The Rocky Mountain Train Show – Holiday Edition steams into Loveland on Saturday & Sunday, November 29 & 30, 2025, at the The Ranch Events Complex. With amazing operating layouts, LEGOs, kids activities, retail booths and more, this is a great show for the young and the young at heart, whether you are just getting started in the hobby or a long time scale modeler. [Read More…]
Annual Farolito Lighting and Pinecone Ceremony at The Fort
On Sunday, November 30, 2025, celebrate the Southwestern tradition of lighting the farolitos – paper bags filled with sand – and burning pine cones in the courtyard of The Fort Restaurant. The FREE festivities from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. usher in the holiday season as a unique alternative to the typical tree-lighting ceremony. [Read More…]
How to Enjoy Free Popcorn & $3 Soft Drinks at Harkins Theatres in 2026
These deals from Harkins Theatres definitely offer blockbuster savings for movie lovers! The regional theatre chain is now selling its popular 2026 Loyalty Cup. The program rewards frequent moviegoers with low-cost soft drinks throughout the year. Even if you don’t go to the movies often, the cup pays for itself in just a few visits. [Read More…]
Final Weekend! New Little Caesars Offers Buy-One-Get-One Pizza For Limited Time
See BOGO pizza offer below! Pizza! Pizza! There’s nothing little about this grand opening. Little Caesars is opening its newest Colorado location in a big way at 13950 E. Mississippi Ave. in Aurora. The pizza shop is well known for offering great pizza at a great price. That’s why it’s the go-to restaurant for many hungry families on a budget! [Read More…]
Meet & Greet Announced! Good Times Serves Totally Free Frozen Custard When Broncos Marvin Mims Scores Touchdown
See details of Marvin Mims meet-and-greet with fans below! Get ready for a good time this season, Broncos fans! Football season is in full swing and Good Times is not about to sit on the sidelines. The popular local fast-food restaurant has partnered with Denver football star (Broncos Wide Receiver) Marvin Mims this season and when he scores, fans score a sweet treat! [Read More…]
The Best Grocery Store Deals This Week in Denver — Hot Deal: Crest Toothpaste for $1.49
Groceries are one of the biggest monthly expenditures for everyone. That’s why bargain hunters are always on the lookout for any way to save money at the checkout lane, whether it’s from weekly sales, coupons or promos. And Mile High On The Cheap is making it more convenient and easier by offering a “one-stop shop” round-up of the best weekly deals at popular grocery stores in Denver. [Read More…]
Thanksgiving Food Giveaways: FREE Meals and Groceries For Families in Need of Some Holiday Cheer – Updated!
Each year, local organizations and community groups sponsor Thanksgiving turkey and food giveaways, to make sure families facing food insecurity or financial hardship can gather together for a traditional meal. We’re collecting as many of these turkey giveaways and food distribution events, as well as free meals, as we can find, and listing them here. Some require advance registration, which is why we are posting this list now. [Read More…]
On-Sale Dates & Shows Announced for 2026! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discount Tickets Through DCPAccess Program
Denver is a world-class city, when it comes to the arts and so much more. And, fortunately for theater lovers on a budget, the city makes the arts more affordable for all. Among the Denver Center for Performing Arts’ discount programs, the most popular is its DCPAccess. The much-loved program provides affordable access to its shows — even the occasional Broadway production. [Read More…]