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79 Free & Cheap things to do this weekend in Denver

79 Free & Cheap things to do this weekend in Denver

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Check out this list of daily food & drink specials

Check out this list of daily food & drink specials

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Movie Preview – ‘Kidnap’

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Movies, movie, filmIn the tense thriller Kidnap, a typical afternoon in the park turns into a nightmare for single mom Karla Dyson (Halle Berry) when her son suddenly disappears. Without a cell phone and knowing she has no time to wait for police help, Karla jumps in her own car and sets off in pursuit of the kidnappers. A relentless, edge-of-your seat chase ensues, where Karla must risk everything to not lose sight of her son.

MHOTC readers can attend a FREE sneak preview of the film on Monday, July 31 at 7 p.m. at Harkins Northfield 18. Click here to download and print your admit-two pass. These passes are limited in number, so please don’t abuse the system and get yours now – if this movie interests you. Once our limit has been reached, the system won’t issue any more. Remember, even with a pass seating is not guaranteed, so get there early.

Quiznos’ $5 Toasty Deal of the Day

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Here’s a deal you can toast, literally: For a limited time, Quiznos is offering a Toasty Deal of the Day for hungry bargain hunters. The deal is only available for its 8-inch sub. For $5, get one of its tasty, toasty subs for lunch or dinner. Here’s the weekly line-up: Monday – Spicy Monterey; Tuesday – Turkey Ranch & Swiss; Wednesday – Baja Chicken; Thursday – Ultimate Turkey Club; Friday – Classic Italian; and Saturday & Sunday – Honey Bacon Club. The discount is not valid with any coupon or other offer. It’s a decent deal, given the sandwiches are normally about $7 to $8.

Groupon’s Buy More, Save More Promo Code

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Dollar sign buttonGroupon always saves you money, usually at least half off, which makes any offer, service or product you get from them offers much more affordable. Now, for today only, Saturday, July 22 get an extra 25% to 33% off any Groupon Local Deals. Here’s how it works: Get $5 off a minimum $20 purchase, $10 off $40, $15 off $60 and $30 off $100. You need to use the promo code OFF at checkout. You can use the code a maximum of three times. Use it on show tickets, concerts, dining out, spa treatments, things to do and more. The more you spend, the deeper the discount. The only exclusions are a handful of local deals and consumer electronics. To get the deal, use this link to take you to all the Groupons in the Denver-Boulder area.

Check Out This Week’s “Cheap Checklist” in The Denver Post

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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 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!

Free & Fun Nature and History Programs Through JeffCo Open Space

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JeffCo Open Space-logoConnecting with the natural world is easy in Colorado. All you have to do is head east to the plains or west into the mountains. FREE programs take place in a variety of Jefferson County Open Space parks including Lookout Mountain Nature Center (LMNC) and the Hiwan Homestead Museum, throughout the year. The Center offers a variety of nature programs with topics that explore the diversity and richness of the foothills. Discover wildlife, plants, geology, astronomy and more. [Read More…]

Goodwill’s 99¢ Jeans + 50% Off Sale

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With the high cost of jeans, it’s no wonder this sale is so popular with frugal families. Goodwill is holding its 99¢ Jeans Sale on Saturday, July 22 (starting at 7:30 a.m.) at all Denver metro and northern Colorado locations. Get there early for the best selection of styles, brands and sizes. Plus, nearly everything else is 50% off — blue and orange tags, snacks, beverages, mattresses, other new items and current 99¢ color tags are excluded. Even better, the same Jeans Sale (excluding orange tags) is also available at its Déjà Blue Boutique (303 University Blvd.) in Cherry Creek North. (The doors at the boutique open at 10 a.m.) The sale is not valid at Goodwill Outlet World, 99¢ Stores or its eCommerce website. Click here for a full listing of all Front Range locations and hours.

79+ Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend

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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. Fortunately, our community has it all “on the cheap” — entertainment, festivals, concerts, movies, workshops, tours, sporting events and more. And we’ve done the work for you! Keep up with the latest deals, discounts and FREE events in the Denver/Boulder area by signing up for our daily e-newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter. (If you know of any upcoming weekend events, send them to info@milehighonthecheap.com.) Be sure to check out our constantly-updated list of upcoming Mile High events, which you can view by day or by month. Here are our top picks for FREE and cheap things to do this weekend: [Read More…]

Win $100 Target Gift Card – Try New TallySheet Yard Sale App

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Denver’s garage sale season is a short one, one reason why so many households band together for multi-family sales. But if you’re the one assigned to monitor the cash box, you know how crazy it can get and, more important, how tough it is to keep track of who sold what. Now there’s a new app that can help.

The TallySheet yard sale app lets you use your phone to checkout customers and track sales totals for multiple sellers. You can also opt to have more than one cashier, so that each can checkout buyers. And, the app shows sales reports in real time. When your sale is over, Tallysheet reports exactly how much each seller is due. [Read More…]

Denver Broncos 1/2 Price Tickets Go On Sale July 26

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Broncos DenverWe have “unofficial” official confirmation, so get your game plan ready! Half-price tickets for Denver Broncos home games for the 2017 season go on sale Wednesday, July 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets may only be purchased online through Ticketmaster.com. Why are locals lucky enough to get such a great deal?

Well, it all goes back to the legislation authorizing the construction of Sports Authority Field at Mile High. As part of the agreement, the Broncos are required to sell 2,000 half-price tickets per home game.

These tickets go in a flash, but we do know real folks who have nabbed them. Discounted tickets start at $31.50. (Service fees also apply.) Before you get your team together, you’ll want to make note of the 2017 season schedule. To make it fair for all, there are a few rules in place. [Read More…]

Movie Sneak Preview – ‘Atomic Blonde’

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Charlize Theron explodes into summer in Atomic Blonde, a breakneck action-thriller that follows MI6’s most lethal assassin through a ticking time bomb of a city simmering with revolution and double-crossing hives of traitors. Agent Lorraine Broughton (Theron) is equal parts spycraft, sensuality and savagery, willing to deploy any of her skills to stay alive on her impossible mission. Sent alone into Berlin to deliver a priceless dossier out of the destabilized city, she partners with station chief David Percival (James McAvoy) to navigate her way through the deadliest game of spies.

MHOTC readers are invited to a special advance screening on Tuesday, July 25 at 7 p.m. at the Regal Continental. To enter for an admit-2 pass, click here, type in the requested information and click “Submit.” Be sure to type “Mile High On The Cheap” in the “Where did you hear about this contest?” box. Deadline to enter is end of day, Sunday, July 23. Winners will be notified by email by noon with screening instructions on Monday, June 24. Remember, passes do not guarantee admission. Preview screenings are always overbooked to ensure a full house, so arrive early.

Fans Invited to Free Broncos Open Training Camp

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Broncos DenverNote the practice start time of 9:30 a.m. Denver Broncos fans can again watch pre-season Training Camp sessions for FREE at UCHealth Training Center (13655 Broncos Pkwy.) in Englewood. Parking lots open at 7 a.m. Gates open at 8 a.m. Practices are from 9:30 a.m. to noon on the following days: Thursday, July 27; Friday, July 28; Saturday, July 29; Sunday, July 30; Monday, July 31; Wednesday, August 2; Thursday, August 3; Friday, August 4 (Kid’s Day); Saturday, August 5; Monday, August 7; Tuesday, August 8; Saturday, August 12. [Read More…]

Back To School: School Supply Sales This Week

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Here’s this week’s list of the best school supply sales I found (with the help of my best pal, Lyn) in the Denver area. It only includes what I see as the really good deals and I also update this list as soon as I can preview the sale flyers, so keep checking back over the weekend. Remember that you can also clip manufacturers coupons from inserts or print out coupons for school supplies and match them with a sale.

This year, a number of stores are running special sale prices on some items all summer long into early September. I’ve included some of those prices along with the weekly specials so you have them handy.

I’ve listed Walmart school supply prices at the end of this post for comparison. In general, I find them to have the best everyday price – but they aren’t better than the weekly sales at places like Office Depot, so be sure to check this list every single week. If you’re a smart shopper, you’ll spend very little on school supplies and may even have spare supplies to give to someone else. [Read More…]

Sprouts Farmers Market: 72-Hour Sale, Includes 98¢ Blueberries

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SaleRedSprouts Farmers Market is holding a 72-Hour Sale from Friday, July 21 to Sunday, July 23. The sale includes the following items: blueberries for 98¢ (per pound), chocolate almonds for $2.99 (per pound), EZ peel colossal raw shrimp for $6.99 (per pound), C2O coconut water for 99¢ (17.5-oz.), grape tomatoes for 98¢ (one dry pint), Herbert’s lemonade for 99¢ (16-oz.), all-natural boneless pork loin chops for $1.99 (per pound), home-style turkey breast for $4.99 (per pound) and Suja organic juice is buy-one-get-one FREE (12-oz.) There are 32 locations in Colorado.

Plus, they’re offering red cherries for $1.28 (per pound), strawberries for $1.25 (1-lb. package) and sweet corn for 34¢ (per ear.) These sale prices are valid through Wednesday, July 26.

Boulder Open Space Intro Hike

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Beautiful Boulder boasts more than 150 miles of hiking trails and 45,000 acres of open space, but the complex dog rules, temporary trail closures, parking issues and other variables can baffle newcomers and visitors. City naturalist Melissa Reed-Eckert leads a hike that explains much about Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks on Sunday, June 23 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

She uses the Enchanted Mesa trail to introduce the area’s ecology and history, talk about the myriad of activities permitted on the trail system and explain how to stay safe while exploring these lands. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage for this fairly easy 2.5-mile hike with a 400-ft. elevation gain. Parking at Chautauqua is at a premium, so a fee system is in place. To avoid those parking fees, take advantage of the FREE weekend shuttle from the FREE parking facilities at CU Regent, New Vista High School or downtown parking garages.

 

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