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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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 giveaways and food distribution events, as well as free meals, as we can find, and listing them here. Some require advance registration, which is why we are posting this list now. [Read More…]
Questions Preparing Your Holiday Turkey? Butterball’s Turkey Talk-Line Experts Can Help
It’s time to talk turkey! Preparing and cooking a turkey is not as easy as you’d think, especially for novices. And who better to ask for assistance from than the most iconic Thanksgiving turkey brand in the U.S.? The phone lines at Butterball’s Turkey Talk-Line are once again open for guidance and advice. The service is FREE for all — not just Butterball customers.
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Need Another Sweet Potato? These Grocery Stores (Including Dollar Tree!) are Open on Thanksgiving Day in Denver
Run out of salt? Need an extra pie? Forgot the cranberries? Needing an additional side or more ingredients for Grandma’s special recipe has happened to every family on Thanksgiving Day. Thankfully, there are grocery stores open on November 27, 2025 for all of those last-minute needs. Here’s a list of what grocery stores are open along the Front Range: [Read More…]
Last Day! Torchy’s Tacos Offers Buy-One-Get-One Deal for Two Days
The offer is available November 24 and 25, 2025! Torch the defense! Torchy’s Tacos is the official tacos and queso of the Kansas City Chiefs. And, this football season, the popular taco shop has teamed up with the team, Xavier Worthy and his Worthy 1’s Foundation to turn big plays on gameday into big support for local communities. As an added bonus, they’re also offering a big deal for two days! [Read More…]
Final Day for Safeway Promo! How to Get Free Tickets to See ‘Wicked: For Good’
Are you a good witch or a bad witch? One of the most anticipated movies this year is about to hit the big screen — Wicked: For Good. The film is the second part of the movie adaption of the mega musical Wicked. And you can’t have a blockbuster movie without lots of tie-in merchandise. Fans can find lots of promotional items on the shelves — from limited-edition food items to cleaning products and more. [Read More…]
Final 2 Days! Find Golden Nutcracker at World Market for Reward Valued at $20, $50 or $100!
You’ve heard of “Elf on The Shelf”! Well, World Market is taking the holiday tradition to the next level this year. Bargain hunters always enjoy searching high and low for good deals. And, in this case, their detective skills can really pay off (literally!). World Market is hosting a Golden Nutcracker Scavenger Hunt for added joy and merriment while you shop — from November 1 to 26, 2025. [Read More…]
Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area
Driving or strolling through a fairyland of outdoor light displays is a holiday treat that costs no more than gasoline or shoe leather. And there’s no place prettier than Denver/Boulder, especially when the snowy backdrop is the real deal. Here’s a list of the best Christmas lights in the area for the 2025 season. Our list includes professional and municipal displays and private homes.
We’ve put together a Google map for the home lights to make it easier to plot your visits. To see the map, just scroll down past the pictures of the lights.
We’re updating continuously, so send your suggestion for amazing displays to Laura@milehighonthecheap.com (please include the name of the display — if you know it, address and a photo): [Read More…]
137 Free & Cheap Things to Do This Week Around Denver
Plan your week on the cheap with this list of FREE & CHEAP things to do around Denver. The list is updated daily, so check back often. Looking for more free and low-cost things to do in the following weeks? Find additional activities on our Mile High Events Calendar, which you can view by day or month.
Looking for trivia nights? Check out this long list of trivia events.
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Here’s what’s happening this week: [Read More…]
Littleton Candlelight Walk Includes Parade, Tree Lighting & Drone Show Nov. 28
Downtown Littleton officially kicks off the holiday season on Friday, November 28, 2025, with its annual Candlelight Walk and parade from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Santa Claus is the guest of honor for a procession down Main Street that includes floats, music, and holiday entertainment. The evening caps off with a magical drone show featuring 200+ drones. [Read More…]
3 Months of Audible For 99¢/month, Plus a $20 Audible Credit
Don’t miss this Audible limited time offer! This is 90% off the original price! With the Colorado winter finally settling in, it’s the perfect time to cozy up and listen to a good book (or two!) Sign up for Audible and pay only 99¢ per month for 3 months. This deal is available to new Audible members only. [Read More…]
Rocky Mountain Holiday Train Show Steams Into Loveland
All aboard! The Rocky Mountain Train Show – Holiday Edition steams into Loveland on Saturday & Sunday, November 29 & 30, 2025, at the The Ranch Events Complex. With amazing operating layouts, LEGOs, kids activities, retail booths and more, this is a great show for the young and the young at heart, whether you are just getting started in the hobby or a long time scale modeler. [Read More…]