About Us Looking for inexpensive or free things to do in Denver/Boulder? Want to sample local stores, restaurants, attractions, and more without breaking the bank? Your guides Claire Walter and Laura Daily. show you how to get the best for less. Know about a great deal or freebie? Email us at info@milehighonthecheap.com
Disclaimer We post deals as we find them. But you know the drill: prices and promotions are subject to change at any time and without notice. It's always wise to call first to ensure a bargain is still available.
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 The 27th annual Taste of Colorado takes over Civic Center Park over Labor Weekend, attracting a quarter of a million people for FREE entertainment on seven stages, food from 50 restaurants, a culinary showcase, 250 arts and crafts booths, abundant kids’ activities from music and magic to FREE hands-on crafts activities and carnival rides. The fine dining area boasts some of the city’s top culinary talent including chefs from TAG Restaurant, Vesta Dipping Grill, D Bar Desserts, and Elway’s Cherry Creek. Friday attendees can participate in a pie tasting contest at 2:30 p.m. featuring baked treats from a dozen pastry and pie shops. Big-name entertainment includes Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Dave Mason, Gregg Rolie Band, Bret Michaels and The Four Tops. Also new this year is Adventure Base, an interactive exhibit celebrating the Boy Scouts of America’s 100th anniversary. Festival hours are 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3; 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 4 & 5; and 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 6.
 Just Between Friends — Douglas County is holding a kids’ gear and clothing sale Friday & Saturday, Sept. 3 & 4 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Event Center in Castle Rock. You’ll find thousands of items — gently used (and sometimes new) kids gear and clothing, toys, books, movies, shoes, electronics, strollers, cribs, bikes, highchairs, maternity wear, and more. Prices are typically 50% to 90% below retail. Show hours are Sept. 3 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (admission that day is $2 but click here for a pass good for FREE admission for you and a friend) and Sept. 4 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. (half-price sale day). 500 Fairgrounds Dr. (I-25 to exit 181, east one mile), Castle Rock.
 We recently alerted you to a super sale of outfield box tickets for tonight’s Rockies game against the Phillies. Due to demand, the Rox have opened a another area of the ballpark and are selling even cheaper seats there. Lower reserved infield tickets are now $7 — a phenomenal savings for seats that regularly cost $32. These tickets are only available online.
 Kids can learn do-it-yourself skills and get a boost of confidence by attending Home Depot’s FREE kids “How-To-Workshops.” Held the first Saturday of each month (this month is Sept. 4) from 9 a.m. to noon at all stores, the classes promote tool safety in kids ages 5 to 12, as well as offer some quality time between parent and child. This month’s project is a wooden football-shaped stand to hold their favorite “game” football. All participants not only take home their project but receive a FREE orange apron (sort of a mini version of what Home Depot associates wear) and a pin. No reservations required.
 Men’s Warehouse’s third annual National Suit Drive helps at-risk men dress appropriately for job interviews as they seek self-sufficiency. Bring gently used men’s business apparel to any Men’s Warehouse through September 30, and get a 25% off coupon toward your next purchase. Donated suits, sport coats, dress slacks, dress shirts, dress shoes, sportswear (linen shirts, sweaters, casual pants, vests), outerwear (jackets, long coats, raincoats), ties and other accessories go to local nonprofits (Westside Family Netowrks in the area) to help men who need a second chance in the workplace. And yes, you’ll get a receipt for this charitable donation. There are nine Men’s Warehouse stores in metro Denver.
 The latest CityDeals dining deal is for CityGrill at 321 Colfax Avenue in Denver or its sister restaurant, City Pub (for CityPub deal click here). Both spots are offering a $25 gift certificate for only $12.50 (that’s 50% off!) to use toward any food purchase (alcohol, tax & tip is not included). Voted “Best Power Lunch in Denver” by Westword, CityGrille is within a block of the state capitol and a favorite place to gather with friends. Carnivores also like the restaurant which just about every news outlet in town has praised for its juicy burgers. Located at 3575 S. Yosemite in south Denver just off Hampden, CityPub serves up steak, buffalo and the famous CityGrille burger, award winning chicken wings, delicious salads with homemade dressings, and specials every night in a family-friendly sports pub atmosphere. Just a reminder we have used our affiliate link to CityDeals, which means we get credit for your visit. But as always we only post deals we think appeal to MHOTC readers.
 We’ve written recently about FREE and highly discounted cat adoptions at several metro Denver shelters. Now it’s Boulder County’s turn. The Humane Society of Boulder Valley has FREE cat and kitten adoptions on Friday, September 3, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Adoption includes spay/neuter, microchip, basic vaccinations and FREE initial examination by a veterinarian within one month of adoption. Click here to preview the cats currently available. There is no charge for the adoptee and all the extras, and if you have your heart set on a particular feline, put him/her on reserve for $15. Claire and her husband adopted Johnny Cash, The Cat in Black from the Boulder the HSBV, so she is partial to this shelter. 2323 55th St. (between Araphaoe and Pearl), Boulder; 303-442-4030.
 “COLOR-ado!”, the Boulder Art Association’s juried show, takes place in the Community House at Boulder’s Chautauqua complex over Labor Day Weekend. Admission to the exhibit is FREE. Hours are Friday, September 3, 12 noon to 4 p.m. (plus awards ceremony and reception with refreshments and live entertainment that evening 6 to 8 p.m.), Saturday and Sunday, September 4 and 5, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Monday, September 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Artist demonstrations are scheduled throughout the weekend. The show provides an opportunity to combine a hike, a picnic or a meal at the historic Chatauqua Dining Hall with interesting work by leading local artists. The official address is 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder, and you’ll fine the Community House southwest of the Dining Hall and west of the Auditorium.
 Christy Sports’ Powder Daze sale joins Colorado Ski and Golf’s SkiRex and Sports Authority’s Sniagrab in the annual Labor Day snowsports gear bargain frenzy. Like the other two, it promises savings of up to 75% on ski and snowboard gear and apparel. It takes place at just one Front Range location (8691 Park Meadows Center Dr.), September 3-6, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and September 7-12, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Buy a four-day pass to Copper Mountain or Winter Park and get a fifth day FREE — only at this sale location.
 The Pearl Street Stampede to encourage the University of Colorado football team continues this year on the Friday evening before every home game. The season’s first (which is always the liveliest) is Friday, September 3. Show up at Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall for FREE festivities to support the Colorado Buffalos. The university marching band starts playing at 7 p.m. on the Courthouse lawn, then marches westward to the Daily Camera parking lot at 11th with the players and cheerleaders following. The players high-five enraptured kids along the route. The musical grand finale takes place in the Dail Camera parking lot at 11th and Pearl. Go Buffs!
 Frontier Airlines has just announced it’s Cinco de Flyo sale with fares from Denver to five Mexico destinations starting at $126 each way. Buy your ticket before 9:59 p.m. MDT on Friday, Sept. 3 for travel through November 17, 2011. From Denver you can fly to Cabo San Lucas for $126 (each-way), to Cozumel for $129 (each-way), to Mazatlan for $129 (each-way), to Puerto Vallarta for $139 (each-way) and to Cancun for $209 (each-way). This sale is for travel every day but note that service to/from Mexico may be less than daily. Remember sale fares don’t include those annoying airport or security fees, arrival and departure taxes on international flights (which are as high as $75) and additional baggage fees, so you’ll need to factor those into your final price.
 A month ago we told you about CityDeals, a site that sells heavily-discounted gift certificates & cards good at local and national businesses. Slowly but surely they are stocking their inventory and now have some great Denver dining deals. One is for Braun’s Bar & Grill at 1055 Auraria Parkway. Get a $25 gift card for only $12.50 (that’s 50% off!) to use toward food and alcohol (tax & tip is not included). The restaurant offers classic, American cuisine and an atmosphere of rich, casual comfort. Limit four cards per household and cards expire Nov. 23. The other is for the Blackjack Pizza at 2170 S. Federal Blvd only. Get a $20 gift card for just $10, a 50% savings. (We’re told other Blackjack outlets are in the offing.) And if you’re in the mood for something cool these hot September days check out the Cold Stone Creamery offer. Buy a $20 gift card for $16 (20% off). The card is good at all Cold Stone outlets and works just like cash. To read more about CityDeals, here’s a link to our original post. Just a reminder we have used our affiliate links to CityDeals, which means we get credit for your visit. But as always we only post deals we think appeal to MHOTC readers.
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