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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Safeway’s Saturday Sampler: What Popular Item is Free This Weekend? Perfect for Smoothies!
Bargain hunters are always on the search for totally FREE items, especially at the grocery store. 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. That’s what makes this popular weekly offer from Safeway noteworthy for budget-conscious shoppers. [Read More…]
Russell Square Park Celebrates Grand Re-Opening with Free Lunch, Easter Egg Hunt & More
Families love parks! After four years of planning, the renovation of Russell Square Park in Denver’s Cole Neighborhood moved forward in 2019. The design for the park was complete in 2021 and construction began in early 2022. The total cost of the project reached $1.25 million funded in part by a grant from GOCO, DPR Legacy Funds and DPR Capital Funds. [Read More…]
Colorado Rockies Game Day Giveaways & Fireworks for 2023 Season — Hats, Jerseys, Bobbleheads & More!
The total Coors Field experience usually includes a hot dog, popcorn or peanuts, an ice-cold beer (or soft drink) and a souvenir. And part of the fun of going to watch the Colorado Rockies play ball is when Coors Field offers a special giveaway or promo on select game days. This season, they’re giving away tote bags, bobbleheads, $1 hot dogs, hats and more. [Read More…]
Virtual Screening Of New Movie ‘Rye Lane’
How does one get over a breakup? The Sundance film Rye Lane is a new romantic comedy about two people both reeling from bad break-ups, who connect over the course of an eventful day in South London — helping each other deal with their nightmare exes, and potentially restoring their faith in romance. [Read More…]
Natural Grocers Offers Sweet & Salty Savings on Chocolate & Bacon This Weekend
Mmm…chocolate! Mmm…bacon! Who doesn’t love chocolate and bacon? (Okay, not together necessarily. However, we won’t judge!) Natural Grocers has a little surprise for customers to brighten the last weekend of March. Welcome to the grocery store’s Choctopia & For the Love of Bacon weekend! [Read More…]
Bike Swap in Boulder: Buy & Sell Both Adults & Kids Cycling Gear
Looking to upgrade your bike gear at a fraction of retail or have kiddos that have outgrown their bikes? The Boulder Junior Cycling (BLC) Bike Swap is this Sunday, April 8, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boulder Elks Lodge. The FREE event is open to the public for the buying and selling of kids and adult cycling gear. Those wishing to sell gear have two options: donate your gear to BJC or sell on consignment. [Read More…]
Colorado Lottery Gives Away FREE 40th Anniversary Scratch Tickets
Did you know the Colorado Lottery is turning 40 years old? All of the lucky fun and fortune started back in 1983 with scratch tickets. Now, forty years later and the organization has given back $4 billion to make our state even more beautiful. To celebrate the major milestone, the Colorado Lottery is launching a new series of 40th Anniversary Celebration scratch tickets — $1, $2, $5, $10 and $40. [Read More…]
Best Grocery Store Deals This Week in Denver — Hot Deal: Peanut Butter for 99¢
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 we’re 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…]
21+ Ways To Start Your Easter Egg Hunting Early
Easter may be April 9, but several churches and community groups are hosting Easter Egg Hunts the weekend prior. That means young egg seekers can participate in multiple hunts this year, honing their egg finding skills to perfection. Events are FREE unless otherwise noted and listed alphabetically. If you know of any hunts we’ve missed, please email news@milehighonthecheap.com.
47+ Easter Egg Hunts & Festivals Around Denver In 2023
The Front Range is hopping with Easter Egg Hunts! Here’s the latest, based on what we could dig up. Hunts are sorted by date and city. Most are FREE, unless otherwise noted. Remember to bring some sort of basket or bucket for the kids to collect their eggs and treats.
Be sure to note the time and date of all events, as some divide the hunt based on age. And, since candy-seeking kids can sweep an entire field of treats clean in a matter of minutes, we suggest arriving early to nab a good spot. Happy Egg Hunting! [Read More…]
Movie Preview – ‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’
A charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers undertake an epic heist to retrieve a lost relic, but things go dangerously awry when they run afoul of the wrong people. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves brings the rich world and playful spirit of the legendary role-playing game to the big screen in a hilarious and action-packed adventure. [Read More…]