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…]
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Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Turns Downtown Green
Denver goes green for its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026. This year, the route starts at 19th and Wynkoop then proceeds down Wynkoop to 17th, south to Blake and then marches down Blake to 27th and beyond. This year’s theme is “Stars, Stripes and Shamrocks!” [Read More…]
Best Amazon Deals This Week: Lysol, LEGO, CeraVe, HP, Barbie, Bose & More
Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals. 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. 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.
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 deals that caught our eye… [Read More…]
Avalanche & Nuggets Players Appearances Soon! Get Totally Free Polish & Shine Express Wash at Cobblestone Car Wash ($15 Value)
See below for more information about Avalanche and Nuggets players’ appearances! Bargain hunters with a dirty car can really clean up at Cobblestone Car Wash! The popular car wash company is the official sponsor of both the Colorado Avalanche and Denver Nuggets. And they’re giving fans a complimentary car wash, so they can be ready for the road. However, in Colorado, you never know what the weather will be from one hour to the next! [Read More…]
Good Times Offers 50% Off Popular Green Chile Cheese Fries for One Week
Colorado loves green chile! It can be added to anything to give it a little more kick. And one of the best ways to enjoy green chile is on top of fries…with cheese! Colorado-born Good Times is offering a special on one its most popular menu items for one week — Green Chili Cheese Fries. The fries are covered with the restaurant’s Hatch Valley Green Chile and cheese. They are delicious! [Read More…]
Save Money by Saving Food from Being Thrown Away at Local Restaurants
No one wants food to go to waste! Unfortunately, lots of good food gets tossed out every day at restaurants because it wasn’t sold that day or is about to expire. However, it’s still perfectly delicious and edible. Why throw it away, when someone can still enjoy it? Thanks to Goodie Bag, hungry bargain hunters can pick up unsold food from local restaurants at a discounted price — 50% off or more. [Read More…]
Enjoy Whopper of a Deal Every Wednesday at Burger King
If it’s Wednesday, that means Burger King has a whopper of a deal for Whopper lovers. The fast-food chain is making Wednesday the day for hungry bargain hunters to enjoy big savings on its signature and iconic burger, thanks to its Whopper Wednesday special. (Did you know The Whopper was first introduced in 1957?) Make a date with Burger King for lunch or dinner! [Read More…]
Chick-fil-A Gives Away Totally Free Sandwich This Week in Denver & Northern Colorado
Calling all Chick-fil-A fans! Finding savings at the popular restaurant can be challenging because any deals or giveaways available differ by location, given each location is independently owned and operated. However, this giveaway is available to all customers in Denver and Northern Colorado. Even better, it’s totally FREE! [Read More…]
69 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…]
37 Ways to Celebrate a Mile High St. Patrick’s Day In 2026
From Boulder to Denver and all points in between, the Front Range plans to “Go Green” with dozens of St. Patrick’s Day festivities. With St. Patty’s falling on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, expect plenty of parties, pub crawls and festivals the weekend before and the 17th.
While we have a post for Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (which is on Saturday, March 14, 2026), here are other FREE and low-cost ways to “get your Irish on” across the Front Range. You’ll find plenty of Irish music, step dancers, pipe bands and more. If you know of any we missed, send details to Laura@milehighonthecheap.com. [Read More…]
Rita’s Celebrates First Day of Spring with Totally Free Italian Ice
Chill out this spring at Rita’s! Every year, spring brings warm sunlight, cool breezes and this sweet freebie from Rita’s. The sweet shop is celebrating the start of spring with a FREE Italian Ice on March 20, 2026. They’ve been hosting the giveaway for more than 30 years now. And, for many, it’s become a tradition by kicking off the start of the sunny season with a cool treat from Rita’s in hand! [Read More…]
Today! Baskin-Robbins Scoops Banana Split Special Every Week in March — Nearly 50% Off!
Go bananas at Baskin-Robbins! The popular ice cream shop is the go-to place for banana lovers in March, thanks to its new flavor of the month – Banana Dulce de Leche – and weekly banana split special. The new flavor is a gooey combination of banana custard and brown butter ice cream with toffee pieces and ribbons of dulce de leche. [Read More…]