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.
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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… 
Each year, local organizations and community groups sponsor Thanksgiving turkey and food giveaways, to make sure families facing food insecurity or financial hardship can gather together for a traditional meal. We’re collecting as many of these turkey dinner giveaways and food distribution events, as well as 
Good Duck Productions plays host to a 
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’ popular 3-Day Sale — from Saturday, October 31 to Monday, November 2, 2026. 
Take a break mid-week and stir up big savings, thanks to Safeway’s Wednesday Warm-Up special at its in-store Starbucks café. (Most larger Safeway stores have an in-store Starbucks café. However, availability varies by location.) Sip on a chai tea and breakfast sandwich (or whatever pairing suits your palate) at a deliciously discounted price on three Wednesdays. 
Mark your calendars to monkey around with family and friends at the 
Bargain hunters know they can always scare up savings with little time and effort. And now it’s more important than ever to watch your spending at the grocery store! Fortunately, King Soopers is offering 
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BOO! There’s lots to cluck about this week for chicken sandwich fans! 
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.