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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Lowe’s Buy One Get One Sale: Get FREE Items with Select Power Equipment Purchases
Right now, for a limited time, Lowe’s is holding a Buy One Get One sale. When you buy one power tool, you can get one item for FREE. Be sure to check out this sale, whether you’re shopping for a gift, or if you have a need of your own. Some of the items are already marked down, so you get an extra good deal. And the free items are not cheap items. In at least one case, (see below!) the free item is worth more than the cost of the purchased item. [Read More…]
SonFlower Ranch Fall Shindig on Oct. 10 & 11. Farm Animals, Wagon Rides & More
SonFlower Ranch in Brighton hosts its Fall Shindig on Saturday & Sunday, October 10 & 11, 2026. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days, there will be lots of opportunities to visit with the farm animals, take a wagon ride, shop local vendors, explore a pumpkin patch, bounce on inflatables and much more. [Read More…]
Free Pumpkin Fest at Golden’s Fairmount Park on October 3
We love fall festivals — a cool breeze, pumpkin spice in the air and always lots of family fun! They’re even more fantastic, when they’re totally FREE. On Saturday, October 3, 2026, Prospect Recreation & Park District holds its annual Pumpkin Fest at Fairmount Park — rain or shine. [Read More…]
Spend A Sweet Day at Choctoberfest at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds
Love chocolate? Then you’ll go crazy for the decadent pleasures of Choctoberfest, which turns a fall Saturday, October 10, 2026, into one long, cacao high. Hopped-up chocoholics snake from booth to booth tasting chocolate of every ilk — from dark and pure to sweet and milky, gooey to waxy smooth, with nuts, infused into tea, baked into brownies and rolled into truffles. [Read More…]
Community Outdoor Gear Swap at The Maven on October 4
The Maven Hotel wants to help Coloradans gear up for the upcoming ski season by hosting a Community Outdoor Gear Swap on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in partnership with Friends of Berthoud Pass. From summer paddle sports to winter snowshoeing, this is the perfect opportunity to clean out your gear closet, score new-to-you favorites and swap adventure stories with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. [Read More…]
Sloan’s Lake Fall Bazaar Features Makers & Mimosas on Oct. 3
Denver BAZAAR is bringing its lively outdoor marketplace to the heart of the Sloan’s Lake neighborhood on Saturday, October 3, 2026. Hours are noon to 6 p.m. More than 80 craft, food, art and fashion vendors are expected to participate. Fashion trucks, food vendors and food trucks will be on site, as well. This is an all ages, family-friendly, dog friendly event. [Read More…]
Starts Today! King Soopers Holds 3-Day Sale This Weekend with Big Savings
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 Saturday, September 26 to Monday, September 28, 2026. [Read More…]
The Best Grocery Store Deals This Week in Denver — Hot Deal: Cap ‘n Crunch or Life Cereal for $1.49
Groceries are one of the biggest monthly expenditures for everyone. That’s why bargain hunters are always on the lookout for any way to save money at the checkout lane, whether it’s from weekly sales, coupons or promos. And Mile High On The Cheap is making it more convenient and easier by offering a “one-stop shop” round-up of the best weekly deals at popular grocery stores in Denver. [Read More…]
Wendy’s Offers $1 Halloween Boo! Books with 5 Free Frosty Coupons ($14+ Value)
They’re baaaaack! This annual Halloween offer from Wendy’s will definitely leave trick-or-treaters “in the cold”, but in the sweetest way possible. The burger chain’s popular Halloween Boo! Books are now available. And they’re not just to hand out to witches, goblins and super heroes on Halloween night. Frugal families can use the coupons on those days when the kids need an after-school or weekend treat. [Read More…]
Target Circle Deal Days: Save Up To 40% on Thousands of Items for Two Days
Set your sights on big savings for two days, bargain hunters! On October 6 and 7, 2026, circle back and head to Target for seasonal savings with Target Circle Deal Days. Find lots of deals on apparel, home, beauty and more, with savings up to 40% on thousands of items. Now’s the time to make your shopping list and head to Target for lots of fall savings! [Read More…]
TESO Life Celebrates First Colorado Location with Grand Opening Giveaways for Three Days
Founded in 2017, TESO Group is a retail company dedicated to bringing premium Asian products and culture to the U.S. market. The company operates a growing network of retail brands, selling popular Asian cosmetics, snacks, home goods and trendy toys. And Colorado is about to get its first TESO Life — opening in early October in Aurora at 1150 S. Ironton St. [Read More…]
Wendy’s Offers 1/2 Price Dave’s Single Every Week This College Football Season
College Football Saturdays are officially here! And, of course, you can’t watch your favorite team play without food and snacks on game day. For many fans, Wendy’s is the perfect place to pick up burgers, fries and Frostys for watching the game at home with friends and family. And, this season, they’re giving fans the opportunity to tackle big savings on one of its most popular menu items every week. [Read More…]
More Piping Hot Deals Added! 18 Free & Cheap Perks on National Coffee Day in Denver
What’s brewing on National Coffee Day in the Mile High City? No matter how you like your coffee, bargain hunters and coffee lovers alike will be buzzing with excitement (and lots of caffeine!) on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. To stir things up on the big day, many national and local coffee shops around town are celebrating with freebies and discounts. [Read More…]
Final Market Tonight! Havana Street Night Market Heats Up Aurora This Summer
The Havana Street Night Market is back for another round of fun in 2026. This is the ultimate night market experience packed with amazing food, diverse vendors, and non-stop entertainment. The Market is held outside Leezakaya in Aurora, the last Saturday of the month from May to September. Hours are 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. [Read More…]
Last Day! Crumbl Celebrates 9th Birthday with Two Free Bonus Cookies for One Day Only
Happy 9th Birthday, Crumbl! Cookie lovers will definitely love the way this cookie crumbles at one of America’s most popular cookie shops. Crumbl is celebrating its birthday with a super sweet special for one day only. And, if you have yet to experience the popular shop’s cookies, you’re definitely missing out. They’re big, delicious and come in a variety of flavors — with new cookies on the menu each week. [Read More…]
Oktoberfest – The Denver Wiesn is a New, Free Festival at the National Western Center
Oktoberfest – The Denver Wiesn is a new and authentic Munich-inspired celebration of Bavarian culture debuting this fall across two weekends at the National Western Center. The FREE event will run Friday to Sunday, October 16 to 18, 2026, and Thursday to Sunday, October 22 to 25, 2026. Hours are 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily. [Read More…]
Best Amazon Deals This Week: Jump On These Early Prime Deals
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.
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are set for Tuesday & Wednesday, October 6 & 7, 2026. Note: You can try Amazon Prime for FREE, for 30 days. If you are going to try it, this is the time, as Early Prime Deals will be offered leading up to Big Deal Days and only Prime members get the big discounts. You can cancel Prime whenever you want.
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 Early Prime deals that caught our eye… [Read More…]
Shred-A-Thon & Electronics Recycling on Oct. 3 Supports JeffCo Libraries
It’s fall! And that means falling temperatures, falling leaves and fall cleaning! Time to safely dispose of unwanted personal documents at the Jefferson County Library Foundation’s (JCLF) fall Shred-a-Thon and recycling fundraiser. Bring up to three boxes or bags of paper documents to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds parking lots on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon. [Read More…]
Buntport Theater: Tickets Are Name-Any-Price (Even $0) To ‘The Vampire of Lafayette’
Buntport Theater is staging The Vampire of Lafayette, a new comedy featuring plenty of fast food and fangs. The show runs October 2 to 25, 2026, and admission is name any price (including $0). Buntport has taken truth and local lore, added a huge dose of artistic license, and created The Vampire of Lafayette. [Read More…]