Historic Old Town Erie hosts the annual Erie Town Fair on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors can enjoy more than 280 craft, artist, food and vendor booths. All activities take place in Historic Old Town Erie, with local entertainment, children’s activities and food trucks in adjacent Coal Creek Park. Once again, the Erie Hot Air Balloon Festival will be a separate event in July. [Read More…]
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Commerce City Hosts Ginormous Memorial Day Parade
One of the largest Memorial Day parades in the nation is held in Commerce City. More than 100 entries including antique and classic cars, motorcycles, floats, horses, bands and marching units will travel the 1.5 mile parade route on Monday, May 25, 2026. Prior to the parade, the city will host a ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Park at 8:45 a.m. to honor those who have given their lives in service to our country. [Read More…]
AAPI Culture Fest x Civic Center Night Market
The AAPI Culture Fest x Civic Center Night Market, on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. is a family-friendly evening celebrating culture through cuisine, entertainment, and community in the heart of Denver. This event creates a space where diverse AAPI cultures are celebrated publicly and authentically. [Read More…]
Denver Fringe Festival Features Affordable Shows & Free KidsFringe
Original, immersive and experimental performances on the “fringes” of mainstream theatre are the hallmark of the Denver Fringe Festival. This year, the festival is set for Wednesday to Sunday, June 3 to 7, 2026, with 200+ total live performances of 80+ productions at 20 indoor and outdoor venues. [Read More…]
Free Shredding Events In Superior & Westminster
Guardian Storage hosts its FREE semi-annual shredding event on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at its Superior location and on Saturday, May 16 at its Westminster location from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All types of paper are accepted. There is a limit of 5 file boxes per person. However, they will shred more than five in the last hour (after 1 p.m.), provided there is room in the shredding truck. [Read More…]
Free Night of Outdoor Adventure at Children Museum’s Joy Park
Explore 60,000 square feet of outdoor adventure space including Adventure Forest for FREE at the Children Museum’s Joy Park at its Denver Marsico Campus. They’re keeping the exhibit open after hours from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (or sunset) on Fridays: May 22, June 19, July 17, August 21 & September 25, 2026, thanks to a collaboration with Denver Parks & Recreation. [Read More…]
Today! King Soopers Celebrates Colorado Avalanche’s Sweet Victories with Free Donuts for Fans
The sweet giveaway is available today, May 12, 2026! The Mile High City is always rootin’ for our beloved Colorado Avalanche to win! And there’s a reason to cheer a little more for a sweet victory during the NHL playoffs. King Soopers is the official grocery store sponsor of the Colorado Avalanche. So, it makes sense that the popular grocery chain celebrates the team’s victories with a sweet giveaway. [Read More…]
Today! Enjoy $5 Burger Special Every Tuesday at Good Times in May — Nearly 40% Off
Burger fans will definitely have a good time this National Burger Month at Colorado-born Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard. The popular local fast-food restaurant first opened its doors in Boulder back in 1987. And they’ve been serving juicy burgers ever since, so it’s fitting they’d want to celebrate National Burger Month with a juicy $5 deal on one of its most popular burgers — the Guacamole Bacon Burger. [Read More…]
New Dates, New Deal! Whole Foods Market Offers One-Day-Only Deals Every Tuesday
Get your shopping list ready, bargain hunters! Enjoy mid-week savings at Whole Foods Market. Smart shoppers will want to make the popular grocery store a regular stop every week on Tuesday for lots of great one-day-only deals at participating locations. It’s the perfect opportunity to pick up rotisserie chicken, soups, ground beef, salads and more for lunch or dinner. [Read More…]
77 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…]
147 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.
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Family Dollar Store Closing at Leetsdale & Quebec
The Family Dollar store at 7150 Leetsdale Dr., Unit 18 (Leetsdale & Quebec) in Denver is closing. Closeout sales are one of the best ways to find lots of great deals on many popular items — all in one spot. According to a store employee, the store will be open until June 20, 2026, or when there is no more merchandise in the store — so likely the store will close well before that date. [Read More…]
Memorial Day Weekend’s Boulder Creek Festival 2026 Offers Music, Food & Fun
The Boulder Creek Festival returns to downtown Boulder over Memorial Day weekend, May 22 to 25, 2026. The four-day fest will kick off with a FREE concert by Grateful Dead cover band Steely Dead at the Glen Huntington Bandshell on Friday night, May 22 — followed by three days of live music, a beer fest, artisans, local eats, family-friendly activities and more to celebrate the Boulder community. [Read More…]
Protect Pollinators with Totally Free Flower Seeds from National Geographic
Dig in and help protect pollinators and the planet! Flowers are so much more than just beautiful and fragrant. The simple act of planting pollinator-friendly flower seeds provides the foundation for a healthy food chain and thriving ecosystem. And National Geographic is helping the cause by giving away FREE flowers seeds to plant in your own garden. [Read More…]
Fun For Kiddos! Touch-A-Truck at Smoky Hill Library May 20
Honk the horn and turn the wheel at ‘Touch-a-Truck’! Construction trucks and other cool vehicles are taking over the parking lot at Smoky Hill Library on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.. Kids 0 to 8 can climb aboard and explore these larger-than-life trucks up close. Plus, meet the everyday heroes who drive them! [Read More…]
Eat Up Food & Fun at Civic Center EATS 2026
One of Denver’s tasty traditions is revved up again. Civic Center EATS is the largest gathering of food trucks in the Denver metro area. The tasty lunchtime caravan runs every Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All food offerings from the 10 to 12 food trucks are between $6 and $20. [Read More…]
Boulder Creek Festival Hosts Two Free Creekside Movie Nights in May
Here’s yet another family-friendly movie night under the Colorado stars! Boulder Creek Festival is thrilled to announce their collaboration with Sundance Film Festival – one of the first Sundance activations since moving to Colorado. The two organizations are co-hosting a FREE Creekside Movie Night on Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read More…]
Safeway Offers $7 “Cheep Chicken!” Special Every Monday
Cheep! Cheep! If you’re a fan of fried chicken, make Safeway a must stop every week for cheap chicken. The grocery store offers its popular “Cheep Chicken!” special every Monday — for a limited time. No digital coupon needed…just scan your shopper’s loyalty card at check out. With the weekly sale, you could make every Monday “Fried Chicken Night” at the dinner table. [Read More…]
Shake Shack Gives Away Free Burgers All Month Long for National Burger Month in May
Happy National Burger Month! Shake Shack is shaking up National Burger Month with a juicy deal every week in May for burger lovers. The chain’s burgers are made with a custom 100% Angus beef blend, never frozen, no hormones or antibiotics ever, humanely raised and grazed in the U.S. You will definitely want to make Shake Shack a stop for lunch or dinner this month! [Read More…]
This Saturday! Get Free Pet Giveaway Kit for Dogs & Cats at Target for One Day Only
Tails will be waggin’ at Target for National Pet Month! On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Target is celebrating National Pet Month with a FREE Dog or Cat Giveaway Kit at participating locations — from noon to 4 p.m. Kits will include food samples and treats for your furry companion to enjoy. [Read More…]