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This Weekend

Free & Cheap things to do this weekend in Denver

Free & Cheap things to do this weekend in Denver

Kids Eat Free

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Latest Posts

Today! Nuggets Passes Available — Avs & Nuggets Host Free Watch Parties at Ball Arena During Playoffs

April 22, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

Fan Zone Passes for Nuggets Game 5 available Wednesday, April 22 at 10 a.m. (while supplies last). Avs and Nuggets fans can watch all the home playoff games thanks to Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. The organization is creating huge FREE Fan Zones and live game broadcast viewing areas outside Ball Arena by closing Chopper Circle between 9th Street and 11th Street during all Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche home playoff games. Passes are required for entry to either Fan Zone. [Read More…]

Cinco de Mayo Festival 2026 Fills Civic Center Park May 2 & 3

April 22, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

The annual Cinco de Mayo Festival takes over Denver’s Civic Center Park, Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. More than 200 exhibitors and food vendors will be serving up the best in Colorado Mexican cuisine. A variety of local, regional and international talents will appear on three stages. A parade gets the fiesta started at 11 a.m. on Saturday. [Read More…]

Best Amazon Deals This Week: Lysol, Sun Bum, Bratz, Blink & More

April 22, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

deal shopping tagsDon’t spend hours looking for the best deals. 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. 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…]

High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Spring?

April 22, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

You don’t have to shell out big bucks to see top-notch theater productions. High schools and colleges across the Denver metro area stage plays and musicals, showcasing some of the best local talent to be found. Far from bare bones, you’ll find fully-realized scenery, costumes, lighting, choreography and often live orchestras. The best part? Ticket prices ($5 to $12) are a fraction of what you’d pay for a “professional” show. [Read More…]

King Soopers Holds 3-Day Sale with Big Savings This Weekend

April 22, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Get your shopping list ready! Going grocery shopping is a super expensive errand nowadays. The prices just seem to keep going up and up. That’s why bargain hunters are always on the lookout for savings in the grocery aisles. And, in the case, you have one weekend to take advantage of King Soopers’ 3-Day Sale — from April 25 to 27, 2026. [Read More…]

Domino’s Slices 50% Off Regular Pizza Prices This Week

April 22, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

PizzaPizza party, anyone? Everyone loves pizza! Even more so when it’s topped with lots of zesty savings. And Domino’s is slicing its pizza prices for one week. For hungry bargain hunters, it’s the perfect excuse for a family gathering or office party. Add a few liters of soft drinks and bagged salads from the grocery store and you’re all ready-to-go. Pizza party time! 

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Community Shred-A-Thon at Eastern Star Masonic Community April 25

April 21, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

It might be a good idea to finish up that spring cleaning by going through all those old storage boxes and file cabinets, gather all of your “no-longer-needed” documents and get them safely shredded. The Eastern Star Masonic Retirement Community is the site for a Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon. [Read More…]

Community Shred-A-Thon in Castle Pines April 25

April 21, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

Canyon House Kitchen + Cocktails in Castle Pines is the site for a Shred-A-Thon on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon. This is an easy way to protect your identity and safely dispose of sensitive documents. The FREE event is sponsored by Linda Clure | Broker Associate LIV Sotheby’s International Realty [Read More…]

87 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend

April 21, 2026 By MHOTC Staff 

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…]

Local Museums Celebrate Dia del Niño with Free Entry and Entertainment

April 21, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

Celebrate traditional Latin American (and the rest of the world) culture during Día del Niño (Day of the Children) on Sunday, April 26, 2026. This year, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art celebrates on Saturday, the 25th, while the Denver Art Museum, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Clyfford Still Museum, History Colorado Center and Denver Central Library will offer FREE general admission and/or entertainment on the 26th. Here’s what’s happening: [Read More…]

Free Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival on April 26 in Boulder Is Bigger Than Ever!

April 21, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

fairy No need to go to Holland to see thousands tulips in a rainbow of colors and no need to visit a distant theme park to engage small children’s fancy. Just head to the 1300 block of Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall for the Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. [Read More…]

Whimstay Offers Deep Discounts On Last-Minute Travel

April 21, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

For those making travel plans, especially if you’re planning a trip in the next 30 days, consider a a home, condominium or apartment rental through Whimstay. Whimstay is a relatively new online travel service. It’s very much like Airbnb and VRBO (with a familiar user interface if you use those services), but with one really major difference. [Read More…]

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