Arvada is one of the region’s cultural melting pots. So why not bring them all together for a festival? WinterFest is a FREE, family event with performances, games, food and more on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Olde Town Square in Olde Town Arvada from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy diverse cultural performances by local acts. [Read More…]
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Tickets Still Available! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discount Tickets Through DCPAccess Program
Discounted tickets remain for three shows! Denver is a world-class city, when it comes to the arts and so much more. And, fortunately for theater lovers on a budget, the city makes the arts more affordable for all. Among the Denver Center for Performing Arts’ discount programs, the most popular is its DCPAccess. The much-loved program provides affordable access to its shows — even the occasional touring Broadway production. [Read More…]
Wish Gifts Holds Warehouse Sale in Denver for Four Days — Save Up To 50% Off
If you’re wishing for savings on lots of fun, cute and quirky gifts, mark your calendar to go bargain shopping this weekend. Wish Gifts is holding its popular Warehouse Sale with savings of up to 50% — from February 26 to March 1, 2026. The sale is held a few doors down from its Happy Canyon location at 5060 E. Hampden Ave. in Denver. [Read More…]
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 21 to 23, 2026. [Read More…]
Sprouts Farmers Market Holds 72-Hour Sale — All Items Just $3.99 Each!
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 21 to 23, 2026. Now’s the time to stock up on nuts for snacking, baking or making your own trail mix! [Read More…]
Chick-fil-A Gives Away Totally Free Sandwich in February
Given most locations are independently owned, finding deals at Chick-fil-A is difficult because any offers or giveaways differ greatly by location. However, this one is available to all customers. The fast-food chain isn’t known for offering many nationwide deals, so that makes this giveaway even tastier for hungry bargain hunters. [Read More…]
Enjoy Whopper of a Deal Every Wednesday at Burger King
If it’s Wednesday, that means Burger King has a whopper of a deal for Whopper lovers. The fast-food chain is making Wednesday the day for hungry bargain hunters to enjoy big savings on its signature and iconic burger, thanks to its Whopper Wednesday special. (Did you know The Whopper was first introduced in 1957?) Make a date with Burger King for lunch or dinner! [Read More…]
73 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…]
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…]
10 Places To Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Denver
Thanks to the lunar (moon cycles) calendar, the Lunar New Year is a bit of a moving target. This year, it begins on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and celebrations last for as long as two weeks. 2026 marks the Year of the Horse (taken from the Chinese zodiac). Those born in 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, and 2026 are confident, enthusiastic and determined. [Read More…]
Week Three: MHOTC’s 17th Birthday Giveaway of $50 Target Gift Cards — 3 Winners Each Week!
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…]
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…]