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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Downtown Evergreen Dam Ducky Derby Floats Down Bear Creek on August 2
Ready! Set! Float! During the Downtown Evergreen Dam Ducky Derby, thousands of bright yellow, rubber ducks cascade down Bear Creek from the starting line at the dam spillway to the finish line at Highland Haven Creekside Inn. Eager fans gather along the bank hoping their lucky duck wins. And, no wonder. Cash prizes are on the line for the top three finishers, plus quite a few lower placing ducks also earn prizes. [Read More…]
Ktone Cares Neighborhood Pop-Up Block Party July 26 – Food, Music, Games & Free Backpacks
Ktone Cares Foundation hosts a Neighborhood Pop-Up Block Party on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from noon to 5 p.m. at Well Power (3401 Eudora St.) in Denver. This is a family fun-filled FREE event with kids zone, obstacle course, food and merchandise vendors, community resource tables, music, face painting and balloon twisting. Plus, there will be a school backpack giveaway (first come, first served). [Read More…]
Aurora’s Day Of Resilience Returns July 26 With Festival, 5K, Music & More
Aurora’s 2025 Day of Resilience is Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the Aurora Municipal Center. This powerful community event is organized by the 7/20 Foundation and honors those impacted by the Aurora Theater tragedy, while celebrating the p9ower of community healing and resilience. The event brings together survivors, families, first responders, supporters and the community. All activities are FREE and open to the public. [Read More…]
Denver Panda Express Celebrates Return of Hot Orange Chicken with Free Bowls
Summer is heating up at Panda Express! The popular Asian restaurant is bringing back Hot Orange Chicken by popular demand. The “swicy” dish delivers the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. It’s the Orange Chicken fans love, but with six times more crushed chilies and the same scorched dried chilies used in the restaurant’s much loved Kung Pao Chicken. [Read More…]
Raising Cane’s Celebrates National Chicken Finger Day with Free Chicken Fingers for All
Mmm…chicken fingers! For many chicken finger aficionados, there’s only one place to celebrate National Chicken Finger Day on July 27, 2025. And that’s at Raising Cane’s! The popular eatery is known for its delicious chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw and Texas Toast — all packaged in its signature Box Combo. [Read More…]
Whole Foods Market Offers One-Day-Only Deals Every Friday
Get your shopping list ready, bargain hunters! Start your weekend with savings at Whole Foods Market. Bargain hunters will want to make the popular grocery store a regular stop every week on Friday for some great one-day-only deals at participating locations. It’s the perfect opportunity to pick up discounted pizzas, sushi rolls, oysters, desserts and more for a weekend feast. [Read More…]
Today! Krispy Kreme Celebrates 88th Birthday with 88¢ Dozen Special
Birthday celebrations are always so sweet, but it’s even sweeter when it’s Krispy Kreme’s big day! The popular doughnut shop is celebrating its 88th birthday with a sweet deal for doughnut lovers. That’s nearly nine decades of serving its hot and fresh Original Glazed doughnuts. (Can you fit 88 candles on a doughnut?) [Read More…]
Free Cheeseburger Today! Burger King Celebrates National Grilling Month with Free Food Every Week
Can you smell the savings in the air? Burger King is heating up National Grilling Month with a big burger giveaway in July — Flame Grilled Friday. And, this time, you can leave the grilling up to the popular fast-food restaurant. From July 4 to 25, 2025, Burger King is giving away one of its burgers for FREE every Friday at participating locations. [Read More…]
9 Cool Deals for National Ice Cream Day in Denver July 20 — Including Free Ice Cream!
Ice cream and summer will always be the perfect partnership forever and ever. (Actually, isn’t ice cream perfect for any season or any reason?) It just doesn’t get much better than enjoying your favorite flavor of the creamy concoction on a hot summer day. And, with the temperatures hitting record highs lately, National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 20, 2025 is the perfect excuse to lick a scoop or two. [Read More…]
The Best Grocery Store Deals This Week in Denver — Hot Deal: Yoplait Yogurt for 37¢
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…]
Taziki’s Mediterranean Café Offer $5 Specials on Weekends
It’s not often you can dine out for $5 anymore, so that makes this deal from Taziki’s Mediterranean Café extra zesty! The popular eatery is treating Denverites to three weekends of delicious $5 deals — featuring customer-favorite entrées served with a healthy twist. The offers are valid from Friday to Sunday each weekend. [Read More…]