Mile High on the Cheap

You can never be too prepared for an emergency. That’s one reason why so many fire departments host safety fairs. The Arvada Fire Safety Fair is Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Arvada Fire Training Center. The FREE event promises loads of fun with a fire truck pull, interactive booths, FREE food, emergency preparedness information and a chance to meet local first responders. [Read More…]

Let the bugling begin as Estes Park hosts Elk Fest. As usual, the festival coincides with the annual autumn elk rut, providing the natural sight and sound spectacle created during the big game’s mating season in and around Rocky Mountain National Park. While the park charges an entrance fee or requires a National Parks Pass, the FREE Elk Fest is on Saturday & Sunday, September 28 & 29 from 10 a.m. to about 5 p.m. [Read More…]

Energy Day is Colorado’s first FREE family festival showcasing exhibits focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Energy Day will feature exciting exhibits and interactive demonstrations that will teach students and their families about various forms of energy and how through STEM education, they can find an exciting career in the energy industry. The FREE event is Saturday, September 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at East High School. [Read More…]

The Living History Days Colonial Reenactment in Morrison runs two days, Friday & Saturday, September 27 & 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event looks at June, 1778 at the Monmouth Court House in New Jersey, with 18th-century costumed interpreters, hands-on activities, along with two demonstrations of military maneuvers.

Immerse yourself in all aspects of colonial life including woodworking, outdoor cooking, candle making and other activities of the 1770s. Admission is $5 per person or $20 per family. Held on the grounds of Red Rocks Baptist Church, 14711 W. Morrison Rd., Morrison.

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…]

Plan your week on the cheap with this list of FREE events around Denver. The list is updated daily, so check back often. Looking for more FREE and low-cost things to do? Find additional activities on our Mile High Events Calendar, which you can view by day or month.

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Celebrate autumn at the annual Cider Days harvest festival at Lakewood’s Heritage Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday, October 5 & 6. Cider Days features — what else? — cider by the glass or gallon. And bring your own apples (or buy on-site) to press. There’s even an apple pie eating contest. [Read More…]

Colorado has a strong Native American population. Members of that community come together in celebration during the Denver American Indian Festival on Saturday & Sunday, September 28 & 29. This is a FREE, family friendly, fun festival open to everyone. The Festival lets people share in and have a chance to learn about and appreciate the Native American culture through song, dance, arts, crafts, food and fun. [Read More…]

The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to all of its 417 parks, monuments and other sites on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, September 28. The aspens of Rocky Mountain National Park, virtually in the metro Denver/Boulder area’s backyard, are showing the yellows and oranges, and the bull elk are bugling early in the morning and again in the afternoon and evening in one of the Rockies’ most fantastic wildlife experiences.

Other federal land management agencies also waive access fees on National Public Lands Day, which also provides volunteer opportunities on public lands at national and state parks, public and community gardens, beaches, wildlife preserves or forests.