The Arapahoe Libraries Summer Reading program will begin June 1, 2026 with a FREE book giveaway. Kids and teens 0 to 18 can visit the library to choose a free book and start the summer excited to read. No sign-up or library card is needed. Anyone (up to age 18) can participate. Families can find drop-in activities and crafts in the libraries (available anytime during library hours) and adventure-themed events throughout the summer — festivals, art workshops, storytimes and more. [Read More…]
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119 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…]
Northglenn’s Free 2026 Summer Concert Series
This year’s Northglenn Summer Concert Series features a wide variety of bands that focus on a music genre and decade from funk to disco to techno. Concerts run from June 19 to July 23, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Festival Lawn (the grass area between the Northglenn Recreation Center’s main doors and the Veterans Memorial). [Read More…]
Tunes For Trails 2026 in Castle Rock This Summer
Castle Rock stages a series of monthly concerts called Tunes For Trails this summer. While the concerts are FREE, the hope is that donations from music lovers will help support the city’s Parks and Trails Foundation. Concerts take place on the third Thursday of the month at the outdoor amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park. For a map to the park, scroll to the end of this post. [Read More…]
Bass Pro & Cabela’s Host Two Free ‘Gone Fishing’ Weekends For Kids in June
Get ready, get set…fish! Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s invite families to test the fish-filled waters for FREE over the next two weekends, Saturday & Sunday, June 13 & 14 and June 20 & 21, 2026, at “Gone Fishing” events. Youngsters can learn easy techniques, catch their first fish or fine-tune their fishing skills in a real catch and release pond. [Read More…]
Louisville Summer Concerts In The Park June 18 to July 23
Louisville gets into the swing of summer with its Concerts in the Park series most Thursdays in Louisville Community Park. Concerts feature great music and food trucks on site. Performances run 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. and are designed for all ages. Bring your chairs and blankets. Here’s the 2026 lineup. [Read More…]
Rock Out at Outlets at Castle Rock Outdoor Summer Fest: Mechanical Bull, Rock Climbing Tower, Foam Party & More
Outlets at Castle Rock is inviting shoppers to experience the thrill of the great outdoors at its Outdoor Summer Fest on Saturday, June 13, 2026, starting at 1 p.m. and going until 4 p.m. Enjoy a fun-filled summer afternoon with interactive activities, hands-on experiences, a Kids Zone and tasty bites from food trucks. [Read More…]
Starts Today! 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 June 6 to 8, 2026. [Read More…]
This Weekend! Enjoy Free Statewide Fishing — No License Required
Fishing for family fun? The fish are starting to bite at waters all around the state and outdoorsy bargain hunters can take the bait of FREE fishing the first full weekend in June. Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites anglers of all ages to participate in its annual FREE Fishing Weekend, June 6 & 7, 2026. [Read More…]
New Item Added! Burger King Offers Budget-Friendly $5 Duo and $7 Trio Meal Deals — Up To 64% Off
Burger King is treating bargain hunters like royalty with two great meal deal options — the Duo or Trio. You have the option of choosing items from a select menu for a discounted price: Two items for $5 or three items for $7. Create your very own value meal or share the savings with a friend, family member or co-worker. [Read More…]
The Best Grocery Store Deals This Week in Denver — Hot Deal: Barilla Pasta for 99¢
Groceries are one of the biggest monthly expenditures for everyone. That’s why bargain hunters are always on the lookout for any way to save money at the checkout lane, whether it’s from weekly sales, coupons or promos. And Mile High On The Cheap is making it more convenient and easier by offering a “one-stop shop” round-up of the best weekly deals at popular grocery stores in Denver. [Read More…]
Ticket Deal: 20% Off! Harry Potter: The Exhibition Comes To Denver This Summer
Save an extra 20% off tickets if you buy from June 4 to 7. Harry Potter: The Exhibition celebrates all things Harry Potter by bringing to life some of your favorite moments, characters, locations, and beasts from the film series, as well as the extended Harry Potter universe. Get up close to authentic props and costumes, practice your Quidditch skills, pot a Mandrake, and more in this unforgettable experience. The exhibit opens in the South Broadway District on June 26, 2026, with tickets on sale now. The discount is automatically applied at checkout, so you can book instantly without codes. [Read More…]
Fever Days! Up To 20% Off Immersive Van Gogh, Jazz Nights & More
Many unique and off-beat entertainment experiences fly under the radar in the Mile High area. A company called Fever produces everything from concerts by candlelight to virtual-reality exploration of Egypt. Fever Days runs from June 4 to 7, 2026, and offers up to 20% off all sorts of experiences. Discounts are automatically applied at checkout, so users can book instantly without codes. [Read More…]
Last Day! Chick-fil-A Gives Away Totally Free Sandwich This Week in Denver & Northern Colorado
Calling all Chick-fil-A fans! Finding savings at the popular restaurant can be challenging because any deals or giveaways available differ by location, given each location is independently owned and operated. However, this giveaway is available to all customers in Denver and Northern Colorado. Even better, it’s totally FREE! [Read More…]
Today! Smashburger Gives Away Totally Free Burger Every Time Rockies Hit a Homerun at Coors Field
The giveaway is available June 5 and 6, 2026! This season, the Golden Arches are out and Smashburger is in! Smashburger is now the Official Smashburger (of course!) of the Colorado Rockies for the 2026 MLB season. The partnership brings together two iconic Colorado favorites for a unique fan experience, thanks to a juicy giveaway of the restaurant’s bold, crave-worthy burgers. Every time the Rockies hit a homerun this season, Rockies fans will have one more reason to cheer! [Read More…]
Today! When Rockies Steal a Base, Fans Score Totally Free Pizza at Jet’s Pizza
The giveaway is available today, Saturday, June 6, 2026! Here’s a new deal for Colorado Rockies fans to “steal” this season! Watch the games closely to see if the Rockies steal a base during all of the action on the baseball field because, when they do, fans can jet over to Jet’s Pizza for a hot giveaway. Jet’s is known for its famous Detroit-style pizzas, as well as fresh salads, breads, and desserts. [Read More…]
Today! When Rockies Score 7+ Runs, Fans Score 4 Tacos for $3 at Taco Bell
The offer is available today, Saturday, June 6, 2026! It’s “crunch time” again, taco lovers! Can you hear the crack of the bat or is that the crunch of a taco? For Colorado Rockies fans and hungry bargain hunters alike, baseball season means one thing — “tacos, tacos, tacos!” For the 18th year, Taco Bell is again offering its popular Colorado Rockies special for the 2026 baseball season. [Read More…]
Movie Sneak Preview – ‘Disclosure Day’ From Steven Spielberg
If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This summer, the truth belongs to eight billion people. We are coming close to … Disclosure Day. The new film is created and directed by Steven Spielberg. It stars Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson and Colman Domingo. [Read More…]
Hot Fun! Annual Fire Parade & Muster In Littleton on June 13. Climb In and On Emergency Vehicles, Spray Fire Hoses & More
Head to Littleton for the annual Fire Parade & Muster organized by the Mile High Hook and Ladder Club. The FREE event is Saturday, June 13, 2026. Festivities begin with a fire truck parade at 9 a.m. from S. Bannock St., south to Littleton Blvd. through downtown Littleton to Arapahoe Community College, followed by a “muster” of antique and state-of-the-art fire rescue vehicles at Arapahoe Community College from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. [Read More…]
Pride In Place: Detective Convention in Arvada on June 11. Get Free Tickets
The Arvada Center and the Jefferson County Public Library partner for Pride In Place: Detective Convention an evening that is part music, part comedy, part mystery and all queer. The FREE event (you need to RSVP to hold your spot) is Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the Main Stage of the Arvada Center. [Read More…]
Arts Thornton Music Series Presents Inside the Orchestra on June 19
Juneteenth is a day for joy, history, and coming together — and music has always been at the heart of it. As part of the Thornton Music Series, Inside the Orchestra invites families to celebrate with a 45-minute interactive concert on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Trail Winds Recreation Center in Thornton. The mini-concert features the works of three Black composers and is designed especially for children 10 and under. [Read More…]