Organizations are getting creative for Halloween and folks up in Northern Colorado are no exception. NoCo’s Greatest Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treat Experience is set for Saturday, October 31 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Ranch Events Complex. Think of it as a parade in reverse, where the spectators move and the displays stay in place. [Read More…]
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Family-Friendly Spooktacular 2020 In Castle Rock Is On! Register Now To Secure Your Spot
It’s Halloween and time for fall fun with the entire family. Castle Rock will celebrate all things not-so-spooky at Spooktacular 2020 on Saturday, October 24 at Philip S. Miller Park. Family-friendly costumes are encouraged, but not required. Activities include games, prizes, food, and of course, candy. This FREE event is held outdoors, so remember to dress accordingly. [Read More…]
Spend $10 at Whole Foods Market, Get $10 Credit For Amazon Prime Day
Whole Foods Market may not be the cheapest place in town for groceries, but now that it is part of the Amazon family, there are extra ways to save beyond the usual sales. Amazon Prime members receive exclusive deep discounts on select products every week and an additional 10% off sale items. Now you have another chance to make gains in the grocery game as part of Amazon Prime Day. Here’s how it works. [Read More…]
Family-Friendly Urban Harvest Festival This Weekend – Save $2 Off Tickets
Time to celebrate the changing seasons. The nonprofit SHYFT hosts and an Urban Harvest Festival on Thursday through Sunday, October 1 to 4. The family-friendly event includes Fall-themed photo opportunities, a fresh produce stand, festive drinks & food, a mini-dance class for all ages, taught by Anthony Greatness Cotton, kids crafts, goodie bags and more. [Read More…]
Add Dozen Double Crunch Shrimp for Just $1 at Applebee’s
Hey, bargain hunters! Get ready to Surf ‘n’ Turf your way to Applebee’s for its latest feast of a deal. There’s nothing “shrimpy” about the savings from this offer. For a limited time, add an order of a dozen Double Crunch Shrimp to any steak entrée for just $1 at participating locations. For only one buck, crunch on 12 tasty, crispy shrimp to an already classic meal. [Read More…]
Last Day! Colorado Lottery’s Happy Hour Special — Free $2 Powerball Ticket
Are you feeling lucky? Everyone daydreams about what they’d do, if they won a million dollars. We dream of all the clearance shopping we could do with a million dollars! (You know us, we’d still be clipping coupons — even if we hit it big.) The Colorado Lottery is giving players more chances to win, while saving a few bucks, with its Happy Hour promo. [Read More…]
Today, Tuesday! 7 Free & Cheap Perks on National Coffee Day
What’s brewin’, bargain hunters? No matter how you like your coffee, everyone will be buzzin’ with excitement (and caffeine) on National Coffee Day, Tuesday, September 29. To stir things up for the day, many national coffee/donut shops are celebrating with freebies and discounts at participating locations. The offers are limited to one per person, while supplies last. [Read More…]
51 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
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. While life is far from normal, we’ve decided to restart our popular list of free and cheap things to do over the weekend. For now, you’ll find a activities you can do out of the house, along with a curated list of virtual online concerts, festivals and sporting events. Get set weekend planners, we’ve done all the work for you… [Read More…]
Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches That Plan To Be Open In 2020
Corn mazes and pumpkin patches are abundant in September and October. Here’s a list of what we know is happening, along with any coupons or discounts. We’ve also included a handy map below , which should help you easily locate the attractions. Just click on the corn icon for more details. All attractions are open through October 31, unless otherwise noted. This list will continue to be updated for 2020 as we try to determine the status of each location. [Read More…]
Shred Documents For Free And Help Metro Denver Crime Stoppers
Time to start gathering up all that paper you have piled up around the house. Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, FOX31, Channel 2 and Iron Mountain are joining forces for their annual Shred-a-thon on Saturday, October 3 from 7 a.m. to noon. Bring your personal documents to be shredded for FREE courtesy of Iron Mountain.
Donations are encouraged and go directly to support the mission of the Metro Denver Crime Stoppers. Each car can shred up to three (3) trash bags/bankers box of documents and volunteers on hand to help keep you safe (and the lines moving). [Read More…]
Want To Get Away This Fall Or Winter? Rent An RV. Want To Earn Some Money? Rent Your RV To Others
Story by Carolyn Erickson. Fall (and even winter) are the perfect time to go camping. Campgrounds are less crowded, lakes are surrounded by trees sporting gorgeous fall color, and the temperatures are perfect for campfires.
But even if you aren’t the outdoorsy type, you may be in need of some extra “distance” this year that a rental RV can provide – when traveling to visit family for the holidays, as a guest room for family who comes to visit you, or as a dedicated, secluded office space when you’re working from home. Consider this…an RV adds a second kitchen — or more like a kitchenette — for holiday meals. [Read More…]
King Soopers: Phillip Lindsay Touchdown Scores Free Pepsi 6-Pack
We have yet to officially confirm this promo with King Soopers, but we’ve spotted promo signs at various locations — see below. Here’s another reason for thirsty football fans to cheer this season: During a regular season game, if Running Back Phillip Lindsay scores a touchdown, fans score a FREE 6-pack of Pepsi mini cans (7.5-oz.), including Diet Pepsi. The fine print on the coupon states it’s valid for “any variety”, so the offer should include any Pepsi product available in a 6-pack of mini-cans. [Read More…]
41 Free Things To Do This Week Around Denver
Plan your week on the cheap with this list of FREE things to do around Denver. The list is updated daily, so check back often. For now, you’ll find a mix of in-person and virtual events. Looking for more FREE and low-cost things to do in the following weeks? Find additional activities on our Mile High Events Calendar, which you can view by day or month.
If you don’t already, keep up with the latest deals, discounts and freebies by signing up for our daily e-newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Click on each link for details, as some events may require registration.
Here’s what’s happening this week: [Read More…]
Mile High On The Cheap Deals – Businesses: Add Yours For Free!
In these times, we want to help Denver and Boulder area businesses reach customers and help readers find the services they need. And we all like a deal. So we’ve created Mile High on the Cheap Deals. Businesses (restaurants, retailers, services) can list discounts or deals. Customers can save money. Everyone wins. But we need your help to build our list, so please spread the word to friends, family and your favorite businesses. [Read More…]
