Fashion retailer Forever 21 announced on Sunday, March 16, it is filing for bankruptcy. The company said in a statement that its stores and website in the United States will remain open and continue serving customers for now, but it is implementing an “orderly wind-down” of its business. Forever 21 said that it will start liquidation sales at its US stores while also attempting to find a buyer. [Read More…]
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Second Location This Weekend! Daiso Opens First Two Colorado Stores with Two-Day Grand Opening Giveaway
The excitement is building for the opening of Colorado’s first Daiso location, especially for bargain hunters looking for a fun and unique shopping experience! What is Daiso? Daiso is a 50-year-old, family-owned company out of Japan, with more than 100,000 products available. (It’s Japan’s extremely popular version of a discount store.) They operate more than 150 locations within the U.S. — now including Colorado! (They have more than 6,000 locations globally.) [Read More…]
Last Minute Surprise! Free Entry To Denver Botanic Gardens On March 17 & 18
The Denver Botanic Gardens will offer FREE admission today and tomorrow, Monday & Tuesday, March 17 & 18, 2025. The reason? The Gardens are transitioning to a new ticketing platform. As a result, their ticketing system will be offline all day on the 17th and 18th. No tickets will be available for purchase during this time. That means, admission to the Gardens (both York Street and Chatfield Farms) will be FREE and will NOT require advance reservations. [Read More…]
137 Free & Cheap Things to Do This Week Around Denver
Plan your week on the cheap with this list of FREE & CHEAP things to do around Denver. The list is updated daily, so check back often. 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.
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63 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. 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…]
Enjoy Totally Free Vanilla Cone on First Day of Spring at Dairy Queen
Chill out this spring at DQ! Dairy Queen is king to ice cream lovers, thanks to the shop’s popular cones, sundaes, shakes and, of course, Blizzards. And they’ve been the coolest place for cool treats ever since they first opened in 1940. The ice cream shop celebrates spring with its annual (and extremely popular) FREE Cone Day on the first day of the sunny season.
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Heather Gardens Community Holds Spring Craft Fair
More than 70 crafters are expected to be selling their wares at the Heather Gardens Annual Spring Craft Fair on Friday & Saturday, March 21 & 22, 2025. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., shoppers can peruse handmade goods including pottery, glass, painting, quilts, wind chimes, woodworking, homemade greeting cards, baked goods and more. You’ll find prices are affordable and get the chance to chat with the artisans in person. [Read More…]
51+ Ways to Celebrate a Mile High St. Patrick’s Day In 2025
From Boulder to Denver and all points in between, the Front Range plans to “Go Green” with dozens of St. Patrick’s Day festivities. With St. Patty’s falling on Monday, March 17, 2025, expect plenty of parties, pub crawls and festivals the weekend before and the 17th.
While we have a post for Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (which is on Saturday, March 15, 2025), here are other FREE and low-cost ways to “get your Irish on” across the Front Range. You’ll find plenty of Irish music, step dancers, pipe bands and more. If you know of any we missed, send details to Laura@milehighonthecheap.com. [Read More…]
Safeway Offers “Cheep Chicken!” Special Every Monday — Two Options for Savings!
Cheep! Cheep! If you’re a fan of fried chicken, make Safeway a must stop every week for cheap chicken. The grocery store offers its popular “Cheep Chicken!” special every Monday — for a limited time. No digital coupon needed…just scan your shopper’s loyalty card at check out. With the weekly sale, you could make every Monday “Fried Chicken Night” at the dinner table. [Read More…]
Crumbl Celebrates St. Patrick’s Day with Sweet (and Rare!) Savings on Cookies for One Week
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Crumbl! Cookie lovers and bargain hunters alike will definitely love the way this cookie crumbles. Crumbl is celebrating the holiday with a very sweet deal this week — from March 16 to 22, 2025. And, if you have yet to experience the popular shop’s cookies, you’re missing out. The cookies are big, delicious and come in a variety of amazing flavors — with new cookies on the menu each week. [Read More…]
Village Inn Offers New Daily Deals Every Week — Save on Burgers, Breakfast, Pie & Sandwiches!
It takes a village to save money…Village Inn, that is. Dining out can be costly for many hungry bargain hunters, especially for families. That’s why diners are always on the lookout for bargain bites. And, for a limited time, Village Inn is offering new Daily Deals with big savings on burgers, breakfast, pie and sandwiches — Monday through Thursday. Pick your favorite deal and mark your calendar every week! [Read More…]
When Rockies Hit a Double, Score Free Double Cheeseburger at McDonald’s
The popular offer returns for 2025 , but with one important change! Say cheese, Rockies fans! Fans have one more reason to cheer on the Colorado Rockies this season, thanks to McDonald’s! The Golden Arches are throwing fans a big bargain burger, when the Rockies score a double during the 2025 regular season. Last year, the offer was triggered quite often, so be sure to check MHOTC for updates! [Read More…]