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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15+ Sweet & Savory Deals for National Pi Day — Including Free Pie at Legacy Pie Co.
No need to be a mathematician on National Pi Day, just a deep love of all things pie (sweet and savory) and saving money. On March 14, 2026, celebrate the day with deals on pies of all kinds around town. No calculator necessary, all of the deals add up to big savings for pie lovers and bargain hunters alike for one day. [Read More…]
45 Ways to Celebrate a Mile High St. Patrick’s Day In 2026
From Boulder to Denver and all points in between, the Front Range plans to “Go Green” with dozens of St. Patrick’s Day festivities. With St. Patty’s falling on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, expect plenty of parties, pub crawls and festivals the weekend before and the 17th.
While we have a post for Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (which is on Saturday, March 14, 2026), here are other FREE and low-cost ways to “get your Irish on” across the Front Range. You’ll find plenty of Irish music, step dancers, pipe bands and more. If you know of any we missed, send details to Laura@milehighonthecheap.com. [Read More…]
Buy $50 in Household Items, Get a $15 Amazon.com Credit
Amazon is welcoming in Spring with some special deals. One that caught our eye is for household items. Instead of fighting the crowds at some of the warehouse or big box stores, you can order from Amazon and have everything delivered to your home. Purchase $50 of participating household items, and you’ll get a $15 Amazon.com credit. [Read More…]
Coming Soon! Summer 2026 Reservations Open for Casa Bonita
Raise your flag for sopaipillas, Denver! The wait is finally over. If you’ve been wanting to experience the “new and improved” Casa Bonita, it’s your time to get in line without having to wait for your name to be drawn in a lottery. For many fans, it was frustrating because it could take months for your name to be drawn. Now the restaurant operates just like most others by making reservations in advance. [Read More…]
Whole Foods Market Offers One-Day-Only Deals Every Friday
Get your shopping list ready, bargain hunters! Start your weekend with savings at Whole Foods Market. Bargain hunters will want to make the popular grocery store a regular stop every week on Friday for some great one-day-only deals at participating locations. It’s the perfect opportunity to pick up discounted pizzas, sushi rolls, oysters, desserts and more for a weekend feast. [Read More…]
What’s Available Today? Burger King Offers 7 Days of Free Food for Perks Week
Burger King is treating its most loyal customers like true royalty this week. And, nowadays, it pays to be loyal — thanks to all of the loyalty programs everywhere. Burger King is showing its loyal customers lots of appreciation (and savings!) with its Perks Week — from March 8 to 14, 2026. This week, grab your scepter and enjoy seven days of delicious deals! [Read More…]
3 Days Left! Denver Restaurant Week 2026. Here Are The Participating Restaurants.
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…]
Today! Enjoy Free Fries (Any Size!) at Wendy’s on Friday the 13th
Mmm…hot, salty fries! You can’t enjoy a juicy burger without fries. And Wendy’s is making it less expensive to enjoy the popular pairing on Friday the 13th. Start your weekend with lunch or dinner on a budget at the popular fast-food restaurant. Best of all, the giveaway applies to any size fries! Why would bargain hunters not order a large? [Read More…]
Ziggi’s Coffee Pours Totally Free Chai Tea for All
Raise your cup, chai tea lovers! Starbucks recently changed its chai tea recipe. And the jury is still out on whether it’s a hit or miss among chai tea aficionados. However, Ziggi’s Coffee is reminding customers how popular and delicious its chai tea has always been by giving it away for FREE. (MHOTC is a big fan of chai tea and can attest that Ziggi’s serves one of the best in town — especially the Vanilla Bee Chai!) [Read More…]
Today! Enjoy Dozen Doughnuts for 13¢ on Friday the 13th at Krispy Kreme
Are you feeling lucky? Friday the 13th is definitely a lucky day for doughnut lovers at Krispy Kreme! The popular doughnut shop is substituting a sweet deal for any superstitions this Friday the 13th. It’s the perfect excuse to bring doughnuts home for the family or to the office for co-workers on the “unlucky” day. [Read More…]
What’s on Sale Today? King Soopers Celebrates Customer Appreciation Week with New Daily Deals
There’s no better way to thank customers for their loyalty than by helping them save money, especially at the grocery store. This week, King Soopers is doing just that with its Customer Appreciation Week celebration — from March 11 to 17, 2026. Each day, the popular grocery store will drop a new daily deal via a digital coupon. Clip it to your account before it’s gone! [Read More…]