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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Best Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver For New Year’s Eve and Day – Updated!
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…]
Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area – Updated: 140+ Displays!
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 2025 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…]
Barnes & Noble Offers Rare Storewide Discount This Weekend — Includes Tattered Cover!
Bookmark this sale, so you don’t miss out! If you received any money for the holidays, now’s the time to spend it wisely — especially for those who love bookstores. It’s not often you can find savings on everything in the store, so that makes this sale even more noteworthy. And bookstores don’t just carry books anymore — find unique gifts, calendars, toys, greeting cards and so much more. [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, which is lined with outdoor cafes equipped with heat lamps for those who prefer to people watch in comfort. [Read More…]
Get Tickets on January 1 for Next Denver Zoo Free Day: January 9
Mark your calendars to monkey around with family and friends at the Denver Zoo for FREE in 2026. 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 9, 2026. 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 Thursday, January 1, 2026. [Read More…]
Colorado State Parks Host First Day Hikes
This year, Coloradans can join FREE ranger-led outings on January 1, 2026 at dozens of Colorado State Parks (including St. Vrain, Chatfield, Barr Lake and Golden Gate). During First Day Hikes, each park offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the new year, with most parks offering guided hikes and some parks providing multiple options to choose from, allowing you to select the time and route you prefer. [Read More…]
Celebration Days at Art Students League of Denver – Affordable Artmaking For The Whole Family
The Art Student League of Denver’s Celebration Days are the perfect way to get your family out of the house and into some art during winter break. Held on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve, these drop-in workshops are the perfect way to get your family to connect over creativity this holiday season! For just $10 per person, you can explore artmaking stations in six different media, from painting to printmaking and more. [Read More…]
Recycle Leftover Paint For Free Year-Round
Coloradans love to recycle anything and everything, but disposing of leftover paint is a hassle. To the rescue: PaintCare, a FREE paint recycling program with more than 150 drop-off sites across Colorado, more than 50 in the Front Range alone. Drop-off sites are mostly paint and hardware stores. [Read More…]
Today! Torchy’s Tacos Offers Buy-One-Get-One Deal for Final Weekend of 2025
Tacos are perfect any day of the week, not just Tuesdays! And Torchy’s Tacos is celebrating the final weekend of 2025 with a big deal for taco fans and hungry bargain hunters alike. It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy a meal over the weekend at the popular taco eatery, while keeping your budget in check from all of the holiday spending! [Read More…]
Wendy’s Celebrates National Bacon Day with Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for 1¢
Mmm…bacon! How do you celebrate National Bacon Day on December 30, 2025? By enjoying some bacon, of course! And there’s no better way to enjoy it than on a juicy burger. And Wendy’s is a great place to get the “bacon bash” started. The popular fast-food chain is offering a big, juicy deal on America’s #1 bacon cheeseburger (based on national marketing research). [Read More…]
New Year’s Eve Fun Designed Especially For The Kids!
Sure there will be fireworks across the metro area on New Year’s Eve, and grown-ups can stay up late counting down to midnight, but families will also find some kid-centric ways to celebrate the hours leading up to 2026 on Wednesday, December 31. Here are several we found that are sure to delight the kiddos. Spots fill for some of these events quickly, so you should register soon if one is of interest. If you know of any we have missed, please email laura@milehighonthecheap.com. [Read More…]