Mile High on the Cheap

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…]

Celebrate summer by saving on tickets to an event, show, concert or a night of comedy. There are deals to be had, as much as 50% off, and we’ve found them. Some of the newest offerings include discounted admission to see Rod Stewart and Cyndi Lauper (on the same stage!). Niall Horan , David Foster and Peter Frampton are all headed to town,

There are wine (and Minecraft) festivals. Those who plan way in advance can nab big savings on tickets to the Moscow Ballet’s “Great Russian Nutcracker”. Plus, you’ll find savings to the Colorado State Fair and tons of Colorado Rockies ticket deals.

You can find real savings by buying through services such as Goldstar and Groupon. (Be sure when buying through Groupon to check our recent posts for any promo codes, for extra savings.)

Here are some ticket deals I’ve uncovered to concerts, plays, festivals, sporting events and more. [Read More…]

First there was “First Fridays” where you can roam all sorts of art galleries and neighborhoods. Now comes “Final Fridays”, an after-hours opportunity to explore the Golden Triangle Creative District. Final Fridays are scheduled for June 29, July 27, August 31 and September 28 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Activities are FREE and the Triangle has partnered with Uber for discounted rides. [Read More…]

Stop the presses! Check out our weekly column “Cheap Checklist” in The Denver Post in the Life & Culture section.

Every Saturday, we compile the best freebies, discounts and deals in town for the upcoming week. The column now periodically includes store sales — all the more reason for smart shoppers to make it a weekly must-read. To read the column online, click here.

If you have any tips for possible items, send them to info@milehighonthecheap.com 10 to 14 days in advance — just put “Cheap Checklist” in the subject line. We’re already working on the copy for next week!

Those of us who have visited Wings Over The Rockies already know that Denver has an extraordinary facility devoted to the heritage of aerospace and space travel. After all, it’s not every attraction that welcomes you with a B-52 bomber parked on the front lawn. Now Wings has a second facility, Exploration of Flight, located at Centennial Airport.

Phase one of the new Exploration of Flight campus is the Boeing Blue Sky Aviation Gallery, an awesome aerospace attraction. It provides a behind-the-scenes experience that is sure to have you looking to the heavens.

You can check it out this weekend during a Grand Opening, Saturday & Sunday, July 21 & 22 from noon to 5 p.m. at a fraction of the normal admission rate. [Read More…]

It may not be America’s Next Top Model; then again, you also won’t have Tyra Banks as a judge or catty competitors. Outlets at Castle Rock hosts the 2018 “Rock the Runway” model search on Saturday, July 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hundreds of aspiring models, ages 5 to 23, will strut their stuff on a real catwalk in a fun competition. Each winner will be given the opportunity to appear in future advertisements, TV segments and fashion shows for Outlets at Castle Rock, Outlets at Silverthorne and Outlets at Loveland. [Read More…]