Summer is great for so many reasons: wearing shorts and flip-flops every day, going to the mountains, shopping farmers’ markets, free outdoor movies and lots of live music. Luckily, the Front Range is jam-packed with summer concerts — many of them FREE… our favorite kind!
To ensure you don’t miss out on any live music, we’ve created this Mile High Summer Concerts Guide. Concerts are sorted by day of the week. All are FREE unless noted with a $.
The city of Aurora and Colorado Freedom Memorial’s Colorado Remembers ceremony will be Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year, the event will celebrate the anniversary of the end of World War II. Enjoy a free-will donation pancake breakfast, displays of military artifacts and musical entertainment. [Read More…]
Mix and mingle with other art lovers at the Denver Arts Festival. More than 100 of Colorado’s best artists will showcase their works Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24, 2026, at Conservatory Green Plaza in the Central Park neighborhood. You’ll find sculpture, photography, fiber arts, mixed media, ceramics, jewelry, woodworking and painting. [Read More…]
The Rocky Mountain Regional Yo-Yo Championship will take place at the Denver Marriott Westminster on Saturday May 16, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 300 yo-yo enthusiasts from all across the nation will participate in the competition. The newly revived Rocky Mountain Regional is currently one of four regional tournaments administered by the National Yo-Yo League. [Read More…]
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 May 16 to 18, 2026. [Read More…]
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…]
In Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, Jack Ryan (played by John Krasinski) is reluctantly thrust back into the world of espionage when an international covert mission unravels a deadly conspiracy, forcing him to confront a rogue black-ops unit, and the clock is ticking. Operating in real time with lives on the line and the threat escalating at every turn, Jack reunites with battle-tested CIA operative Mike November (Michael Kelly) and former CIA boss James Greer (Wendell Pierce). [Read More…]
Historic Old Town Erie hosts the annual Erie Town Fair on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors can enjoy more than 280 craft, artist, food and vendor booths. All activities take place in Historic Old Town Erie, with local entertainment, children’s activities and food trucks in adjacent Coal Creek Park. Once again, the Erie Hot Air Balloon Festival will be a separate event in July. [Read More…]
One of the largest Memorial Day parades in the nation is held in Commerce City. More than 100 entries including antique and classic cars, motorcycles, floats, horses, bands and marching units will travel the 1.5 mile parade route on Monday, May 25, 2026. Prior to the parade, the city will host a ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Park at 8:45 a.m. to honor those who have given their lives in service to our country. [Read More…]
The AAPI Culture Fest x Civic Center Night Market, on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. is a family-friendly evening celebrating culture through cuisine, entertainment, and community in the heart of Denver. This event creates a space where diverse AAPI cultures are celebrated publicly and authentically. [Read More…]
Original, immersive and experimental performances on the “fringes” of mainstream theatre are the hallmark of the Denver Fringe Festival. This year, the festival is set for Wednesday to Sunday, June 3 to 7, 2026, with 200+ total live performances of 80+ productions at 20 indoor and outdoor venues. [Read More…]
Guardian Storage hosts its FREE semi-annual shredding event on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at its Superior location and on Saturday, May 16 at its Westminster location from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All types of paper are accepted. There is a limit of 5 file boxes per person. However, they will shred more than five in the last hour (after 1 p.m.), provided there is room in the shredding truck. [Read More…]
Explore 60,000 square feet of outdoor adventure space including Adventure Forest for FREE at the Children Museum’s Joy Park at its Denver Marsico Campus. They’re keeping the exhibit open after hours from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (or sunset) on Fridays: May 22, June 19, July 17, August 21 & September 25, 2026, thanks to a collaboration with Denver Parks & Recreation. [Read More…]
The Mile High City is always rootin’ for our beloved Colorado Avalanche to win! And there’s a reason to cheer a little more for a sweet victory during the NHL playoffs. King Soopers is the official grocery store sponsor of the Colorado Avalanche. So, it makes sense that the popular grocery chain celebrates the team’s victories with a sweet giveaway. [Read More…]
Bargain hunters always love a good buy-one-get-one sale, especially when the second item is totally FREE. And it’s not often Sprouts Farmers Market offers such a wide-ranging buy-one-get-one sale — only a few times a year. From May 13 to 19, 2026, the popular grocery chain has hundreds of items on sale for its Super BOGO Sale. Now’s the time to stock up on savings! [Read More…]
Fill up without emptying your wallet, thanks to this generous offering from Applebee’s. Hungry diners on a budget can enjoy all-you-can-eat boneless wings, ribs and shrimp for a special price at the popular restaurant. Even better, you don’t need to just pick one, unless that’s all you want. Mix-and-match all three options for your very own frugal feast. [Read More…]
Set a reminder now, Slurpee fans! The countdown to Slurpee Day in July is on and 7-Eleven is kicking off the summer season with its Slurpee Drink Happy Hour. A Slurpee makes the perfect pick-me-up treat on a hot summer day — especially because of the variety of flavors. And, for a limited time, the popular convenience store is offering Slurpee savings every week day. [Read More…]
Get ready for a week full of Panera perks, Denver! Panera Bread is offering MyPanera Days — a week’s worth of exclusive savings for members of its MyPanera loyalty program. The special week runs from May 11 to 17, 2026 at participating locations. Stop by each day for savings on the restaurant’s popular sandwiches, salads and more. [Read More…]
Burger fans will definitely have a good time this National Burger Month at Colorado-born Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard. The popular local fast-food restaurant first opened its doors in Boulder back in 1987. And they’ve been serving juicy burgers ever since, so it’s fitting they’d want to celebrate National Burger Month with a juicy $5 deal on one of its most popular burgers — the Guacamole Bacon Burger. [Read More…]
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…]
