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…]
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Affordable Arts Festival 2026 – All Art Costs $150 or Less. Use Our Ticket Discount Code
The annual Affordable Arts Festival is unlike any arts fest you have attended — all of the art is priced at $150 or less. Now ranked #1 in the top 200 Arts Festivals in the country, it takes place outdoors on Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Arapahoe Community College. This is the Black Friday of art sales with more than 160 artists from across the nation selling their works in a variety of mediums at amazing prices. Artists offer a selection of great deals, along with an array of pieces that are normally priced under $150. Don’t let the price fool you. This is fine art at great prices.
Watch Savannah Bananas Games at Coors Field on McGregor Square Jumbotron For Free
You may not have heard of the Savannah Bananas, but you will. Baseball’s version of the barnstorming teams of yore is coming to Coors Field on August 14 & 15, 2026. Tickets sold out in a nano-second, but there’s a way to see the games for FREE at McGregor Square. Both the ESPN broadcast feed and an exclusive in-stadium feed will be shown on the McGregor Jumbotron and everyone is invited. [Read More…]
Salute To Seniors — Free Entertainment, Resources and More For Older Adults
Classic car show, bingo, fashion show, health screenings, snacks and drinks, and a chance to win prizes? You’ll find all this and more at the Salute to Seniors event on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Events Center at the Greek Orthodox Assumption Cathedral in Denver. Admission and parking are FREE. [Read More…]
Last Weekend! Enjoy Landmark Theatres’ Family Friendly Film Series with $2 Tickets — 3 Screenings Every Week
As if you need another reason to seek out air-conditioning during the summer heat, Landmark Theatres is now offering families one more option for an inexpensive cinematic adventure with its Family Friendly Film Series for Summer 2026 — from June 20 to August 12, 2026. Best of all (besides the air-conditioning!), tickets are only $2. [Read More…]
Whole Foods Market Offers One-Day-Only Deals Every Friday
Get your shopping list ready, bargain hunters! Start your weekend with savings at Whole Foods Market. Bargain hunters will want to make the popular grocery store a regular stop every week on Friday for some great one-day-only deals at participating locations. It’s the perfect opportunity to pick up discounted pizzas, sushi rolls, oysters, desserts and more for a weekend feast. [Read More…]
Celebrate First-Ever National ICEE Day with Cool Giveaway at Walmart, AMC Theatres, Regal Cinemas & More
There’s nothing better than a cool ICEE on a hot summer day! Since 1967, ICEE has become the go-to treat on movie nights, amusement park adventures, road trips, convenience store stops and everyday celebrations. And, after nearly 60 years of helping people cool off, ICEE is introducing a new annual tradition with the debut of its first-ever National ICEE Day on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. [Read More…]
Wendy’s Offers Classic Frosty for Just $1 This Summer
Chill out this summer and take a break from all the heat with a cool treat! And it’s even sweeter when you can enjoy that treat at a bargain price (especially nowadays!) of just one buck. Add Wendy’s to your list of must-stops for sweet savings for the remainder of the summer. The popular restaurant is offering a cool deal on its iconic sweet treat, the Frosty — from July 20 to August 23, 2026. [Read More…]
Sprouts Farmers Market Holds 72-Hour Sale This Weekend
Bargain hunters will definitely appreciate this limited-time sale! The bargains are always bountiful at Sprouts Farmers Market. However, the savings are even more fruitful this weekend. The grocery store is holding its popular 72-Hour Sale from August 8 to 10, 2026. Now’s the time to stock up on savings for three days only! [Read More…]
Today! Enjoy Free Margarita (Up To $10) Every Friday This Summer, Thanks to Jose Cuervo
Cheers to Jose Cuervo! Summer is all about having fun and that can often include having drinks with friends and family. And, this summer, you can kick off the weekend by enjoying a margarita on the house (up to $10), courtesy of Jose Cuervo. Set reminders now, so you don’t miss out on the weekly giveaway. [Read More…]
Updated! Get $10 Bonus Back with Purchase of Gift Card — Including Chipotle, Panda Express, Bath & Body Works & More
More gift cards added and new promo dates! Anytime you can get “money back” on gift cards, it’s a good deal — especially on gift cards for those retailers or restaurants you already frequent! You were going to spend the money anyway, so you might as well earn some money back at the same time. And now’s the time to head to CVS for a big deal on many popular gift cards. [Read More…]
What’s Playing This Week? 88 Drive-In Theatre Offers Unique Family Fun Every Night This Summer at Blockbuster Price
See important outside food & drinks update below! Honk! Honk! When anyone thinks of going to the movies, it’s not often they’re referring to a drive-in theater. Simply because they no longer exist in large numbers across America. Luckily, the Mile High City has a little bit of nostalgia left with the 88 Drive-In Theatre (8780 Rosemary St.) in Commerce City — the only drive-in movie theatre in the Denver metro area. [Read More…]
New Deal Starts Today! Birdcall Celebrates Back-to-School with 12 Days of Deals — Up To 75% Off
Calling all chicken sandwich lovers! Birdcall is offering its “Back 2 School Savings” special with 12 days of deals — from August 3 to 14, 2026. To celebrate the start of the school year, the popular eatery is throwing back the price on many popular menu items. The offer changes every two days, so be sure to check back to see what’s cookin’ each day. [Read More…]
Today! All Children’s Clothing Just 99¢ at arc Thrift Stores for One Day Only
If you’re a parent or guardian on a budget and need to build a back-to-school wardrobe for the kids, make plans to stop by arc Thrift Stores for this popular one-day-only sale. On Friday, August 7, 2026, the thrift store is running its annual back-to-school special on all children’s clothing — just 99¢ each. [Read More…]
Movie Sneak Preview – ‘Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie’. Can’t Make The Movie? Treat Giveaway For Pups That Sunday at Good Dog Bakery.
After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs in Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie. They meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has become an expert in all things dino-related. When the PAW Patrol’s archrival, Mayor Humdinger, begins recklessly mining in hopes of exploiting the island for its natural resources, he inadvertently causes a huge, dormant volcano to erupt. [Read More…]
Piles of Peaches at Lafayette Peach Festival This Saturday
The annual Lafayette Peach Festival turns South Public Road, the town’s main street, into one peachy carnival on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find truckloads of peaches for purchase at multiple locations. Peach trucks from Morton’s Orchards, Tate Orchards and Palisade Organic Peach Ranch bring in more than 30,000 pounds of certified organic peaches from Palisade. [Read More…]
Golden Fine Arts Festival Showcases 100+ Artists. New Location in Parfet Park
Golden’s Parfet Park transforms into an open-air art gallery on Saturday & Sunday, August 15 & 16, 2026, during the Golden Fine Arts Festival. Traditionally, more than half of the 100 participating artists travel to Golden from outside of the state of Colorado. You’ll find works in ceramic arts, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography and sculpture. [Read More…]
Best Amazon Deals This Week: Tide, Rimmel, Owala, Magna-Tiles, Play-Doh, HP Laptop & More
Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals. Let MHOTC editors do the work for you! Whether you’re shopping for a gift or a specific need, or — like us — just seeing what suits your fancy, take a look at this list we’ve pulled together for you. We scour Amazon for the best prices on everyday items and special treats. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.
Some of the biggest discounts are “Limited Time Only,” meaning that they can be here one minute and gone the next, so the discounts might not be the same as listed here when you check. We do try to keep up! Here are a few great deals that caught our eye… [Read More…]
Broomfield Jewish Festival at Anthem Community Park Offers Pop-Up Deli, Crafts, Kids Zone & Concert
Experience Jewish culture in a joyful, inclusive setting at the Broomfield Jewish Festival on Sunday, August 16, 2026 at the Palisade Park Amphitheatre. From 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., enjoy live music, cultural food, interactive exhibits, family activities, and local vendors. New this year is an outdoor concert to close out the festivities. The event is FREE and and open to all, regardless of faith or background. [Read More…]
Free Car Show at Fairmount Cemetery On August 16
Many of us think of cemeteries as sad places, but, in reality, most are beautiful park-like spaces ideal for all sorts of joyous community gatherings. Denver’s historic Fairmount Cemetery hosts a Car Show on Sunday, August 16, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. All types of vehicles are welcome, so feel free to bring your “ride” and show it off. [Read More…]