Get ready, player one! The Japanese amusement center Round1 is opening its second Colorado location at Colorado Mills (14500 W. Colfax Ave.) in Lakewood. However, this one is an arcade-only location — with more than 200 arcade cabinets (including dancing, driving and crane machines!) for gamers of all levels. [Read More…]
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The Best Grocery Store Deals This Week in Denver — Hot Deal: 12 Triple Rolls of Bath Tissue for $4.99
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…]
This Week! 83+ 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.
Best Amazon Deals This Week: Revlon, ChapStick, Energizer Batteries, LEGO, Kiehl’s, Hefty Trash Bags & More
Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals. Let MHOTC editors do the work for you! 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. We scour Amazon for the best prices on everyday items and special treats. 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.
113 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…]
Thanksgiving Food Giveaways: FREE Meals and Groceries For Families in Need of Some Holiday Cheer — Updated!
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 free meals, as we can find, and listing them here. Most require advance registration, which is why we are posting this list now. [Read More…]
Lands’ End Sale: Save 45% Off Sitewide
Lands’ End has a new promo code with an even better discount than before! Save 45% on most items sitewide with their latest promo code. (The promo code is changing daily, so look for it at the top of the Land’s End site.) With the same promo code, save an extra 70% on sale and clearance items. [Read More…]
Good Duck Productions Film Festival 2026 at The Bug Theater on Nov. 7
Good Duck Productions plays host to a Film Festival on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at The Bug Theater. This is a one day celebration of empathy driven storytelling through documentaries and short films. Admission is FREE and open to the public, with complimentary food and drinks provided. [Read More…]
King Soopers Holds 3-Day Sale This Weekend with Big Savings — Including $4.99 12-Packs of Soft Drinks!
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 Thursday, October 29 to Saturday, October 31, 2026. [Read More…]
Final Day! Enjoy Wednesday Warm-Up Special at Starbucks Café in Safeway
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. [Read More…]
Cheba Hut Celebrates ‘Nugsgiving’ with Totally Free Sub or Pretzel Nuggets
Happy Nugsgiving to you! In a world full of random national food holidays (how many days are there now?), Cheba Hut is blazing its own trail with the celebration of its 3rd annual Nugsgiving celebration on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 — an opportunity to gather together to enjoy the shop’s tasty snacks for FREE. [Read More…]
Kids Eat Free at Applebee’s on Halloween
Dining out with the family can be frightfully expensive, once you tally the final bill with an entrée and drink for each person. (Water for everyone!) Even more so, if you add in appetizers and desserts. As a result, parents are always on the lookout for any opportunity to save money at restaurants. And frugal families can scare up monster savings on Halloween at Applebee’s. [Read More…]
Today! Get Tickets on October 28 for Next Free Day at Denver Zoo: November 11
Mark your calendars to monkey around with family and friends at the Denver Zoo for FREE in 2026. On select Free Days, the Zoo is giving back to the community with FREE tickets. The next free day at Denver Zoo is Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Not everyone can come at once…so the Zoo has gone to a first-come, first-served basis for the tickets. Here’s how to score yours. They are released on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. [Read More…]
More Deals Added! 30+ Halloween Deals 2026 for Food, Fun & Treats in Denver
BOO! There’s no bones about it, Halloween fun can be frightfully expensive — especially for families. That’s why characters of all kinds are always looking to scare up lots of monster savings at their favorite haunts in Denver. Lots of spooky specials, devilish deals and ghoulish giveaways are available on Halloween, October 31, 2026 for frugal families and their “little monsters.” [Read More…]
What is Today’s Deal? King Soopers Offers 13 Scary Days of Deals for Scary Good Savings
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 13 Scary Days of Deals, so you won’t be so afraid of spending money on groceries — from October 19 to 31, 2026. [Read More…]
What is Today’s Deal? KFC Scares Up 13 Days of Scary Good Deals with a New Deal Each Day
No need to be chicken of this deal from Kentucky Fried Chicken! The spooky season is all about having fun for families. However, for bargain hunters, it’s also about scaring up lots of savings — thanks to all of the seasonal deals. And KFC is offering lots of treats with its 13 Days of Scary Good Deals — from October 19 to 31, 2026. Enjoy a new deal each day! [Read More…]
Today! Yogurtland Hosts Fan Appreciation Day with Sweet Buy-One-Get-One Special
Hey, frugal froyo fans! Head over to Yogurtland for sweet savings during the shop’s sweet celebration of its many loyal customers — Fan Appreciation Day. There’s no better way to show customer appreciation than with FREE frozen yogurt! It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy the shop’s popular seasonal flavors, including Raspberry Pomegranate Tart. [Read More…]
Starts Today! Birdcall Celebrates Halloween with ‘Trick-or-Chicken’ Giveaway for Four Days
BOO! There’s lots to cluck about this week for chicken sandwich fans! Birdcall is celebrating the spooky season with its annual “Trick-or-Chicken” giveaway for four days — starting October 28, 2026. Be sure to be an “early bird” or possibly miss out on the savings, as the offers are available while supplies last. The giveaway changes daily, so there’s something for everyone to enjoy! [Read More…]
Goodwill’s Frightfully Good Finds: Halloween Costumes & Décor on the Cheap
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!
Goodwill of Colorado has 45 retail thrift stores and four outlets across the state, and its teams prepare all year long, carefully sorting donations and setting seasonal finds aside to stock up for Halloween. [Read More…]
Choose-Your-Price Tickets (as Low as $5) For New Show ‘FDR’s Very Happy Hour’ at Studio Loft of Ellie Caulkins Opera House
Playwright and lead performer Regan Linton and director M. Graham Smith have come together to launch their co-creation, FDR’s Very Happy Hour running through November 1 in the Studio Loft of the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. A limited number of number of Choose Your Price tickets are available for every performance, starting at $5. [Read More…]