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…]
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Easter Egg Hunts, Festivals & Bunny Photos Around Denver + Interactive Map!
The Front Range is hopping with Easter Egg Hunts! Here’s the latest, based on what we could dig up. Some are hosted Easter weekend, others the weekend prior. Hunts are sorted by date and city. Most are FREE, unless otherwise noted. Remember to bring some sort of basket or bucket for the kids to collect their eggs and treats.
Be sure to note the time and date of all events, as some divide the hunt based on age. And, since candy-seeking kids can sweep an entire field of treats clean in a matter of minutes, we suggest arriving early to nab a good spot. Happy Egg Hunting! [Read More…]
45 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…]
Last Day! Denver Restaurant Week 2026. Here Are The Participating Restaurants.
Get ready for some delicious food with a side dish of savings. Denver Restaurant Week is back. The annual celebration of all things food runs Friday, March 6 to Sunday, March 15, 2026. More than 200 restaurants are participating. Each offers a multi-course dinner (usually three courses) for a “mile high” fixed price, plus tax, tip and beverages. You’ll want to make reservations now. [Read More…]
See Documentary Movie Sneak Preview – ‘The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist’
From the Academy Award-winning filmmakers behind Everything Everywhere All at Once and Navalny; a father-to-be tries to figure out what is happening with all this AIinsanity. The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist is a hand-made, eye-opening documentary about the most powerful technology humanity has ever created… and what’s at stake if we get it wrong. [Read More…]
Safeway’s Saturday Freebie: What Popular Item is Free This Weekend?
It’s challenging nowadays for bargain hunters to get any items for FREE at the grocery store. There was once a time you could bag lots of items at no cost using coupons on top of sale prices. (Remember when grocery stores doubled or tripled coupons?) Those days are long gone! With so many coupon restrictions and limiting store policies, it’s not often you can pick up an item and not pay a single cent anymore. [Read More…]
Denver Watch & Clock Show & Sale
It’s about time someone put together a cool watch and clock show. An Antique Clock and Watch Show & Sale is set for Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Central Christian Church in Denver. Antique and modern watches, clocks, tools, books and supplies will be on display and for sale. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. [Read More…]
Starts Today! Sprouts Farmers Market Holds 72-Hour Sale This Weekend — Up To 50% Off
Bargain hunters will definitely go nuts over this sale! The bargains are always bountiful at Sprouts Farmers Market. However, the savings are even more fruitful this weekend. The grocery store is holding its popular 72-Hour Sale from March 14 to 16, 2026. Now’s the time to stock up on nuts for snacking, baking or making your own trail mix! [Read More…]
Good Times Scoops Totally Free Frozen Custard on St. Patrick’s Day
Here’s the latest scoop in Denver: Are you feeling lucky on St. Patrick’s Day, frozen custard fans? Well, you’ll definitely be a winner at the popular local burger chain Good Times on March 17, 2026 — thanks to its sweet holiday giveaway. Even tastier, this month’s flavor of frozen custard at the restaurant is “fortuitous”…it’s Irish Cream, of course! [Read More…]
What’s Buy-One-Get-One Today? King Soopers Celebrates Customer Appreciation Week with New Daily Deals
There’s no better way to thank customers for their loyalty than by helping them save money, especially at the grocery store. This week, King Soopers is doing just that with its Customer Appreciation Week celebration — from March 11 to 17, 2026. Each day, the popular grocery store will drop a new daily deal via a digital coupon. Clip it to your account before it’s gone! [Read More…]
See Movie Preview – ‘Project Hail Mary’ Starring Ryan Gosling in IMAX
In Project Hail Mary, science teacher Ryland Grace (Ryan Gosling) wakes up on a spaceship light years from home with no recollection of who he is or how he got there. As his memory returns, he begins to uncover his mission: solve the riddle of the mysterious substance causing the sun to die out. [Read More…]
Buy $50 in Household Items, Get a $15 Amazon.com Credit
Amazon is welcoming in Spring with some special deals. One that caught our eye is for household items. Instead of fighting the crowds at some of the warehouse or big box stores, you can order from Amazon and have everything delivered to your home. Purchase $50 of participating household items, and you’ll get a $15 Amazon.com credit. [Read More…]