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.
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… 
Mark your calendars to monkey around with family and friends at the 
Halloween is just around the corner, but there’s still plenty of time to find everything you need to spook up the holiday: pumpkins and ghosts for your décor, mugs for hot cider, big bowls for candy and, of course, costumes!
Playwright and lead performer Regan Linton and director M. Graham Smith have come together to launch their co-creation, 
The city of Aurora’s annual 
Get your shopping list ready, bargain hunters! Enjoy mid-week savings at 
Even celebrities love Taco Bell! On the heels of turning National Taco Day into a global celebration, Taco Bell is extending the celebration throughout the month of October by offering fans deals they can’t find anywhere else with the help of a few famous friends. Mark your calendar now, so you don’t miss out on any of the hot deals. 
Pizza and Halloween will always be the perfect pairing! It’s an easy and quick option to feed all of the ghosts and goblins, whether it’s at a Halloween party or just a family feast at home. And, best of all, most every monster loves pizza! 
Here we go again, bargain hunters! Safeway closed 10 locations across Colorado last November. And, unfortunately, the grocery store is closing the doors on yet another location. This time, the store affected is in Arvada at 7561 W. 80th Ave. The closing sale is now underway, so get your list ready and stock up! 
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The Mile High City is always rootin’ for our beloved Broncos to win! And there’s a reason to cheer a little more for a sweet victory this season. King Soopers is the official grocery store sponsor of the Denver Broncos. So, it makes sense that the popular grocery chain will celebrate the team’s game day victories with a sweet giveaway. 
Hustle to Boulder on Friday, October 30, 2026, for the BolderBoulder’s 
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