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…]

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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For three days of FREE fun and entertainment, you’d be hard-pressed to find any event more jam-packed than the South Gaylord Memorial Day Kickoff To Summer Festival from Saturday to Monday, May 25 to 27.

Festivities begin Saturday at 4 p.m. and continue to 9:30 p.m. with a FREE concert featuring Ryan Flick, Tiffany Christopher and The Hunting Party and Pixie and the Partygrass Boys. [Read More…]

The annual Boulder Creek Festival, a Memorial Day weekend tradition, is the unofficial kickoff to summer. It begins on Saturday, May 25  and wraps up on Monday, May 27. In between is a full schedule with three days of varied events, activities and entertainment. Most are FREE. Nine separate event areas host 500 vendors showcasing everything from community arts and crafts to healthier alternatives and technology. [Read More…]

Saturday nights will be swinging with big bands and modern swing quartets at Little Man Ice Cream’s Swingin’ Under The Stars from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Swingin’ Denver has been hosting dance parties and teaching Denverites to Lindy Hop and swing dance for years. Grab your dancing shoes and head on over.

You’ll heat up the dance floor, then cool down with ice cream treats. Each week there’s a FREE swing dance lesson at 7:30 p.m. for those who wish to learn the basic steps. No partner or experience required. A different band plays each Saturday through August 31. [Read More…]

Mix and mingle with 125,000 art lovers at the Denver Arts Festival. More than 100 of Colorado’s best artists will showcase their works Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26 at Stapleton’s Conservatory Green Plaza at Northfield. You’ll find sculpture, photography, fiber arts, mixed media, ceramics, jewelry, woodworking and painting. [Read More…]

Take a step back in time as you celebrate Homesteaders’ Day at Golden History Museum and Park on Saturday, May 25. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., experience 19th century homesteading, explore the historic cabins, try woodstove cooking, learn about blacksmithing, and take a lesson at the one-room schoolhouse. This event is drop-in style; there is no registration and it is FREE. [Read More…]

Celebrate Memorial Day with a blast. Head to Littleton’s Cornerstone Park for the 3rd annual Memorial Day Nerf Battle on Monday, May 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. hosted by Battle Zone. They will be in their mega arena playing exciting Nerf battles all day long. Join us for these Battle Royale (Fortnite Theme) games featuring Squads, Blaster & Ammo drops, Revives, and the biggest Battle Bus you’ve ever seen. [Read More…]

Calling all adult Disney fans! Head to the Erie Community Library on Friday, May 31 at 6 p.m. for the next adult after-hours Random Fandom Trivia Night. Do you think you have what it takes to out-Disney other superfans? Grab your friends, freshen up on those favorite classic Disney films and come prepared for a magical night of Disney trivia.

Come in costume. Best dressed wins a prize. This is for those age 18 and older. Registration is required. You can register online or by calling 1-888-861-7323. 400 Powers St., Erie.