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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74+ Halloween Happenings On The Cheap For Kids & Adults – Updated!
Mile High Cheapskates love this time of the year. The ghouls, ghosts, zombies and witches are flying about the beautiful Colorado skies. Denver, Boulder and all points in between offer an abundance of Halloween activities for kids and adults. You don’t have to wait until October 31 for all the free and low-cost fun, with dozens of happenings filling the days and nights before All Hallow’s Eve.
Check out our list below for what’s on for 2025 (FREE to the best of our knowledge, unless indicated otherwise).
If there are any we’ve missed, email us the details at info@milehighonthecheap.com and we’ll do our best to get them added to the list.
Today! Safely Dispose Old Medications on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day October 25
It’s never a good idea to keep expired or unused medication around the house, but what do you do with them? Well, National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 25, 2025, offers an opportunity to safely discard them for FREE. Bring any over-the-counter or prescription medication for proper disposal to any one of the drop-off sites throughout the Front Range from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [Read More…]
First Stop Today! Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Makes Two Stops in Denver Area
If you love Hello Kitty this one’s for you. The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck returns to Denver/Boulder on Saturday, October 25 and November 1, 2025. This is the seventh visit for the pop-up truck. The hot-pink shop on wheels will be parked at Twenty Ninth Street in Boulder (Oct. 25) and Denver Pavilions (Nov. 1) from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. [Read More…]
Mile High Youth Theatre Presents Theatre For Young Audiences
Mile High Youth Theatre’s (MHYT) new Theatre for Young Audiences program features performers ages 13 and up presenting shows for early elementary audiences. Productions tour to schools, libraries, and community spaces across Denver, bringing FREE live theatre directly to young audiences. Their latest show is The Velveteen Rabbit based on the book by Margery Williams. [Read More…]
Unleash Your Curiosity at Parker Science Night. Totally Free, But Registration Required
Unleash your curiosity and explore the wonders of hands-on science, technology and engineering during Parker Science Night on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the PACE Center from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The event is FREE and for all ages (though targeted to elementary-aged children and their families). [Read More…]
Starts Today! King Soopers Holds 2-Day Sale with Big Savings This Weekend
Get your shopping list ready! Going grocery shopping is a super expensive errand nowadays. The prices just seem to keep going up and up. That’s why bargain hunters are always on the lookout for savings in the grocery aisles. And, in the case, you have one weekend to take advantage of King Soopers’ 2-Day Sale — October 25 and 26, 2025. [Read More…]
Bite Into 50¢ Corn Dogs on Halloween at Sonic Drive-In — Monster Savings at Nearly 85% Off
BOO! Halloween is the perfect time to be corny (and silly!), especially with so many memories and traditions on the spooky night. And families can make Halloween a little “cornier” by stopping by Sonic Drive-In for a frightfully good deal on one of its most popular menu items. The whole gang of monsters can fill their belly on October 31, 2025 on a budget at the popular fast-food restaurant. [Read More…]
Thanksgiving Food Giveaways: FREE Meals and Groceries For Families in Need of Some Holiday Cheer
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…]
New Little Caesars Offers Buy-One-Get-One Free 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…]
What’s Available Today? Burger King Offers 7 Days of Free Food for Treat Week
No tricks here, just treats! Burger King is treating its most loyal customers like true royalty this week. And, nowadays, it pays to be loyal — thanks to all of the loyalty programs at just about every restaurant. Burger King is showing its loyal customers lots of appreciation (and savings!) with its Treat Week — from October 20 to 26, 2025. This week, grab your scepter and enjoy seven days of delicious deals! [Read More…]
Today! Enjoy Two Totally Free Doughnuts in October + New Trick-or-Treat Collection at Krispy Kreme
Trick-or-doughnut! Can Halloween be any sweeter? Well, Krispy Kreme is doing just that with lots of spooky treats in October. The popular doughnut shop just introduced an all-new Trick-or-Treat Collection of doughnuts — perfect for a Halloween celebration at the office or home. Plus, the shop is treating customers to two FREE doughnuts in October! [Read More…]