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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Easter Egg Hunts, Festivals & Bunny Photos Around Denver + Interactive Map!
The Front Range is hopping with Easter Egg Hunts! Here’s the latest, based on what we could dig up. Some are hosted Easter weekend, others the weekend prior. Hunts are sorted by date and city. Most are FREE, unless otherwise noted. Remember to bring some sort of basket or bucket for the kids to collect their eggs and treats.
Be sure to note the time and date of all events, as some divide the hunt based on age. And, since candy-seeking kids can sweep an entire field of treats clean in a matter of minutes, we suggest arriving early to nab a good spot. Happy Egg Hunting! [Read More…]
New Offer! 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…]
Dairy Queen Celebrates Start of Spring with Free Cone Day for All
Chill out this spring at DQ! Dairy Queen is king to ice cream lovers, thanks to the shop’s popular cones, sundaes, shakes and, of course, Blizzards. And they’ve been the coolest place for cool treats ever since they first opened in 1940. The ice cream shop celebrates spring with its annual (and extremely popular) FREE Cone Day on March 19, 2026.
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Enjoy Free Cone Day 2026 at Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops
What’s the latest scoop for ice cream fans? Ben & Jerry’s is giving away ice cream again in 2026! As a way to thank customers, Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops set aside one day every year to happily scoop its popular ice cream at no cost — FREE Cone Day. In previous years, the company has scooped more than one million complimentary cones on the sweet day. [Read More…]
Find Golden Egg for Up To $100 Reward at World Market This Spring — What’s Today’s Clue?
Start your Easter egg hunt early this spring! Bargain hunters always enjoy searching high and low for great deals on lots of items for the home — from home décor to furniture. And, in this case, their detective skills may pay off handsomely this spring at World Market. The popular retailer is hosting a Golden Egg Scavenger Hunt in-store for some added fun while you shop. [Read More…]
What’s Buy-One-Get-One 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…]
Today! Good Times Scoops Totally Free Frozen Custard on St. Patrick’s Day
Here’s the latest scoop in Denver: Are you feeling lucky on St. Patrick’s Day, frozen custard fans? Well, you’ll definitely be a winner at the popular local burger chain Good Times on March 17, 2026 — thanks to its sweet holiday giveaway. Even tastier, this month’s flavor of frozen custard at the restaurant is “fortuitous”…it’s Irish Cream, of course! [Read More…]
127 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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Denver Public Library Holds Huge Spring Used Book Sale
The Friends of the Denver Public Library is sooo happy to announce the return of its Central Library Used Book Sale. It runs Friday to Sunday, March 20 to 22, 2026, in Park View at the Central Library and features thousands of gently-loved children’s books, cookbooks, novels, popular CDs/DVDs and more — all bargain priced. [Read More…]
Family Music Creation Event with The Playground Ensemble
Families are invited to join in creative play during Family Music Creation. This fun, FREE event featuring The Playground Ensemble is set for Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m, at Stanley Marketplace in Aurora. Kids can make a kazoo, create music, be a conductor and create your own “beats”. No reservations are necessary. [Read More…]
Last Day! Walgreens Offers Totally Free 8×10 Photo Print ($4.49 Value) for Three Days
Say cheese! Nowadays, everyone is used to scrolling through endless photos on their smartphone or mobile device. However, there once was a time when you had to take your film to the drugstore to be developed — in the hopes there would be a few good ones to possibly frame. Not anymore, now you can easily pick out the photos you want to keep or delete with just a quick tap of the finger. [Read More…]