It’s crunch time again, taco lovers! Grab your favorite hot sauce and get ready to celebrate National Taco Day with lots of spicy deals in Denver on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. Whether hard or soft shell, tacos are a favorite for many because there are so many options from what’s inside (beef, chicken, seafood or veggies) to what’s on top. The combinations are endless! [Read More…]
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Fall For YOU at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds: Two Days Of Fun
Gather the family and head to the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds for Fall For YOU, a new daytime festival, on Saturday & Sunday, October 24 & 25, 2026. This is a day packed with accessible and affordable activities for everyone. Enjoy holiday shopping, interactive games, circus performers, chalk art, doppelganger dash, and much more. Hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. [Read More…]
Today! Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Offer Big Savings On October 6 & 7. Here Are Some Great Deals
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’re going to try it, this is the time! You can cancel whenever you want.
Amazon Prime Big Deals Days is a bit like Black Friday in October. For two days only, Amazon will offer tremendous savings on fashion, home, toys, electronics, appliances and more. Prime members exclusive access to deep discounts on seasonal deals from brands like Beats, LEGO, Old Spice, Pantene, Shark and Coleman. [Read More…]
Starts Today! 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…]
Outdoor Gear & Sample Sale (up to 70% Off!) Benefits Eldora Mountain Ski & Snowboard Club
Eldora Mountain Ski & Snowboard Club and Singletrack Mountain Bike Adventures — two nonprofit outdoor clubs serving young Front Range athletes — host a massive outdoor gear and sample sale on Friday & Saturday, October 9 & 10, 2026 at The Avalon in Boulder. Sale hours are Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. [Read More…]
Arvada Community Garden Hosts Pumpkin Festival on Oct. 10
The Arvada Community Garden is hosting it’s 4th annual Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be free kids activities and treats, snacks & festive drinks, seeds and garden tours. There will also be affordable local vendors and pumpkins and flowers. [Read More…]
Final Tuesday! Whole Foods Market Offers One-Day-Only Deals Every Tuesday
Get your shopping list ready, bargain hunters! Enjoy mid-week savings at Whole Foods Market. Smart shoppers will want to make the popular grocery store a regular stop every week on Tuesday for lots of great one-day-only deals at participating locations. It’s the perfect opportunity to pick up rotisserie chicken, soups, ground beef, salads and more for lunch or dinner. [Read More…]
115 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
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…]
High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Fall?
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…]
Last Day! Tokyo Joe’s Hosts Tokyo Tuesdays with Special Discount for Community Heroes & Students
If you’re a first responder, teacher or in the military, you will definitely want to take advantage of Tokyo Joe’s new limited-time savings for you. The popular eatery offers a variety of rice bowls, salads & sushi and has become the go-to local place for Japanese food lovers in the Mile High City. And they’re thanking our community heroes with a special discount for eight weeks. [Read More…]
Now Available! Good Times Celebrates New Cold Brew with Totally Free Giveaway ($4 Value) for 9 Days
The giveaway is only available during breakfast hours — see below! Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard is adding Cold Brew to its breakfast lineup starting in October. Featuring three flavors, the new Cold Brew is the perfect complement to the fast-food chain’s lineup of breakfast burritos, sandwiches and Wild Spuds. Choose from vanilla, mocha or salted caramel in two sizes — 16-oz. for $3.99 or 20-oz. for $4.89. [Read More…]
Today! Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Offers $2 Special on National Taco Day
It’s crunch time, taco lovers! This year, National Taco Day is on October 6, 2026 — a day for taco lovers everywhere to celebrate (and enjoy!) their favorite food. And there’s nothing fuzzy about this deal from Fuzzy’s Taco Shop. It’s clearly a great deal for taco fans and hungry bargain hunters alike. Time for a frugal fiesta! [Read More…]
Final Day! What’s Today’s Deal? King Soopers Offers New Daily Deal Drop This Week
Today is the last day to redeem any of this past week’s Daily Deal Drop coupons! Everything is getting so expensive nowadays, especially at the grocery store. Fortunately, King Soopers is helping customers stretch their budget this week with its Daily Deal Drop — from September 30 to October 6, 2026. Each day, the popular grocery store will drop a new daily deal via a digital coupon. Clip it to your account before it’s gone! [Read More…]
Starts Today! MONOPOLY Game Returns to McDonald’s for 2026 with Lots of Prizes (Including Free Food!)
Roll the dice and go directly to McDonald’s for your chance to win everything from FREE food to a $1 million cash prize! Hold on to your top hats, the popular (and always fun!) MONOPOLY Game at McDonald’s is returning in the U.S. From October 6 to November 1, 2026, fans can rediscover the thrill of the peel on select menu items. [Read More…]
Starts Today! Taco Bell Partners with Duolingo to Celebrate National Taco Day with $4 Meal Deal, New Sauce & Giveaways
Taco Bell made history in 2024 when it secured National Day Calendar’s official blessing to move National Taco Day permanently to the first Tuesday of October. (Previously, the spicy day was always celebrated on October 4.) This year, National Taco Day falls on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. And Taco Bell is partnering with Duolingo to celebrate the day in a big way! [Read More…]
197 Free & Cheap Things to Do This Week Around Denver
Plan your week on the cheap with this list of FREE & CHEAP things to do around Denver. The list is updated daily, so check back often. Looking for more free and low-cost things to do in the following weeks? Find additional activities on our Mile High Events Calendar, which you can view by day or month.
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Here’s what’s happening this week: [Read More…]
65+ Halloween Happenings On The Cheap Around Denver For Kids & Adults in 2026
Mile High Cheapskates love this time of the year. The ghouls, ghosts, zombies and witches are flying about the beautiful Colorado skies. Denver, Boulder and all points in between offer an abundance of Halloween activities for kids and adults. You don’t have to wait until October 31 for all the free and low-cost fun, with dozens of happenings filling the days and nights before All Hallow’s Eve.
Check out our list below for what’s on for 2026 (FREE to the best of our knowledge, unless indicated otherwise).
If there are any we’ve missed, email us the details at info@milehighonthecheap.com and we’ll do our best to get them added to the list.
Explore Art Studios in Loveland To See The Work Of Local Artists
This weekend and next (Saturday and Sunday, October 10 & 11 and October 17 & 18, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), the FREE Loveland Art Studio Tour gives visitors the chance to meet the artists, view and buy original artworks and learn, how and where artists create pottery, jewelry, photography, painting, sculpture and fiber arts. [Read More…]
Rocky Mountain Brassworks Concert Honors Veterans. Tickets Go Quickly.
The Rocky Mountain Brassworks presents a touching musical tribute to the men and women who have served our country. “With Honor” is set for Sunday, November 8, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Cultural Center, Tickets start at $23 and veterans receive FREE admission with the purchase of one adult ticket. [Read More…]
Regal Cinemas’ 31 Screams on Screen Series Plays Every Day (with Discounted Tickets!) in October
BOO! Face your fears this October with “31 Screams on Screen” at Regal Cinemas. The theater chain will show a different classic horror movie on the big screen each day this month, so horror fans can relive the thrills of their favorites or experience new scares they haven’t encountered before. Even better, the ticket price won’t frighten frugal film fans! [Read More…]