Congratulations to our Week Two winners — Amanda, Martin and Geraldine! Bring on the cake and ice cream…and savings! Mile High On The Cheap is turning 17 this year and we’re celebrating all month long in February. What started as a small idea in 2009 among two frugal friends has grown into MHOTC being the go-to site for bargain hunters, frugal families and anyone just looking to stretch their budget in the Mile High City! [Read More…]
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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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Far East Center Celebrates Lunar New Year 2026
The Far East Center officially celebrates the Lunar New Year for two days. This year, it’s Saturday & Sunday, February 21 & 22, 2026. Festivities take place in the outdoor parking lot at the Center. You can also shop Truong An Gifts year-round for your Lunar New Year decorations. They stock special flowers, plants, fruits, decorations, red envelopes and much more. [Read More…]
Best Amazon Deals This Week: Fabuloso, Hefty, Charmin, Monster High, Crayola, Hefty & More
Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals. 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. 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.
Some of the biggest discounts are “Limited Time Only,” meaning that they can be here one minute and gone the next, so the discounts might not be the same as listed here when you check. We do try to keep up! Here are a few great deals that caught our eye… [Read More…]
Denver Restaurant Week 2026. Here Are The Participating Restaurants. Make Reservations Now!
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…]
First Free Day of 2026 Today! Enjoy Free Entrance to National Parks, Monuments & More Throughout 2026
Only 124 of our National Parks charge you to get in, but the U.S. National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to all of its more than 400 parks, monuments and other sites throughout 2026. Time to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Rocky Mountain National Park, virtually in the metro Denver/Boulder area’s backyard. There’s definitely lots to explore and experience in nature! [Read More…]
How to Buy Girl Scout Cookies in Colorado in 2026, Including The New Exploremores
Worried about getting your Thin Mint or Tagalong fix? The Girl Scouts have you covered with cookies now available in Colorado. Girls are expanding their sales methods to include online ordering and digital sales, cookie booths and direct shipped delivery. Scouts are taking digital orders now, with in-person sales starting Sunday, February 1, 2026.
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Colorado Golf Expo Gets You Ready To Swing. New Location & Free Parking For 2026
Golf in March? The Colorado Golf Expo hopes that if you test a new club, get a swing lesson or learn more about an unfamiliar course, you will be raring to go when the season starts. The Expo is Friday to Sunday, March 6 to 8, 2026, at the National Western Center (a new location this year). Here is just a sampling of the golf-themed things to do: [Read More…]
Last Day! King Soopers Holds 3-Day Sale with Big Savings This Weekend
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’ 3-Day Sale — from February 14 to 16, 2026. [Read More…]
Last Day! Sprouts Farmers Market Holds 72-Hour Sale
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 February 14 to 16, 2026. Now’s the time to stock up on nuts for snacking, baking or making your own trail mix! [Read More…]
Tonight! Enjoy $5 Tickets for Landmark Theatres’ Secret Movie Series
Love a good plot twist at the movies? Many of the major movie theater chains (AMC Theatres, Cinemark and Regal Cinemas) host “mystery” screenings with an opportunity for film fanatics to be one of the first to see a new release before it’s “officially” released to the public. And, best of all, tickets are available at a discounted price. [Read More…]
Free & Cheap Mardi Gras Celebrations In Denver, Also Where To Get King Cake
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, commences this year on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. But while the New Orleans holiday and the city’s famous parade prove far from Denver, the Mile High City has plenty of ways to celebrate right here.
For starters, get a king cake. Next, hit up a crawfish boil and dig in like they do in the South. Or, join one of the many fetes around the city, beads and masks encouraged. Laissez les bons temps rouler! [Read More…]