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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Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area – Updated: 100+ Displays!
Driving or strolling through a fairyland of outdoor light displays is a holiday treat that costs no more than gasoline or shoe leather. And there’s no place prettier than Denver/Boulder, especially when the snowy backdrop is the real deal. Here’s a list of the best Christmas lights in the area for the 2025 season. Our list includes professional and municipal displays and private homes.
We’ve put together a Google map for the home lights to make it easier to plot your visits. To see the map, just scroll down past the pictures of the lights.
We’re updating continuously, so send your suggestion for amazing displays to Laura@milehighonthecheap.com (please include the name of the display — if you know it, address and a photo): [Read More…]
Where To See Santa In 2025 & Have Your Photo Taken With Him
You better watch out, you better not cry. You better not pout, we’re telling you why, MHOTC has inside intel on Santa. Here’s where you can take the kids to share their gift wishes with the jolly man himself. Unless noted, all visits with Santa are FREE and he’s around through Christmas Eve. Do check, as some sites only let the kiddos onto Santa’s lap if you pay for a photo package.
We’ll continue to update the map as the Chief Scheduling Elf sends us more information, so check back often. Simply move your mouse over the location to find the Santa nearest you.
If you hear about Santa’s whereabouts and it’s not on our map, drop us a note with all the details at info@milehighonthecheap.com.
Free Chanukah Village & Menorah Lighting in Cherry Creek North
Chabad of Cherry Creek hosts a Chanukah menorah lighting on Sunday, December 14, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The entire community is invited to enjoy the ceremony which transforms the streets of Cherry Creek North into a magical Chanukah Village.The FREE event includes face painting, traditional sweet treats (including hot latkes) and activities for all ages. [Read More…]
Superior Winter Festival Lets You Celebrate The Spirit of the Season
Superior is getting a new event, one designed to embrace the magic of the holiday season and bring joy and cheer to the community. Superior Winter Festival is a day-long extravaganza on Saturday, December 13, 2025, all over town from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. This celebration will offer something for everyone — naughty or nice! [Read More…]
Snow Days Opens For The Season at Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
A winter experience is taking over the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus. Snow Days comes to the Museum’s Joy Park from December 6 through February 16, 2025. It provides true, Colorado outdoor fun for children and their families. Spend your day gliding around the rink, sledding on REAL snow, sipping hot cocoa by a toasty fire and more. [Read More…]
Sweet Deal: Save 33% on All Holiday Candy at King Soopers for One Week
King Soopers is offering a jolly good deal on holiday candy. And you can never have enough sweets around the house (or at the office) in December — whether it’s candy canes, little foiled chocolates or gummy reindeer. This is the best deal bargain hunters are going to find on holiday candy right now. The discount is on top of current sale prices, so it’s a super sweet deal — especially for stocking stuffers! [Read More…]
One of the Best Ways to Find Clearance at Target with Thousands of Items Available
Did you know Target has a storefront on eBay? It is an authorized Target marketplace — Bullseye Deals. It’s basically a liquidation site for Target to sell its overstock. Sure, finding in-store clearance in Target is now easier than ever before. Just look down any aisle and look for the bright yellow tags. But now it’s become even easier to find clearance items online, thanks to eBay. [Read More…]
Whole Foods Market Opens New Denver Metro Location with Free Tote Bags, Savings & More
Get ready for a “whole” new grocery store experience! Whole Foods Market is opening a new 49,500-square-foot store in Lakewood at 14225 W. Colfax Ave. on December 9, 2025. The store is a relocation of the existing Colfax store (14357 W. Colfax Ave.), which has served the community for more than 27 years. The store’s daily hours will be from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. [Read More…]
Shake Shack Gives Away Free Shack Sandwich Every Week in December
Shake Shack is shaking up the holidays with a big, joyous deal for bargain hunters! This December, the popular eatery is gifting customers FREE Shack Sandwich — with a new burger or sandwich available every week. It’s the perfect excuse to take a “bargain break” from running holiday errands. Use the money saved on more gifts, stocking stuffers and holiday treats! [Read More…]
Last Chance! Enter To Win ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ Prize Pack
Ready for another shift at Freddy’s? In 2023, Blumhouse’s box-office horror phenomenon Five Nights at Freddy’s, based on the blockbuster game series by Scott Cawthon, became the highest-grossing horror film of the year. Now, a shocking new chapter of animatronic terror begins. MHOTC readers can enter to win exclusive Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 merchandise, including t-shirts, posters, a pizza box and more. [Read More…]
King Soopers’ 12 Merry Days of Deals — What’s Today’s Deal?
Deck the halls with deals, discounts and savings! King Soopers is making the holidays a little merrier for shoppers looking for bargains this holiday season. The grocery store is offering a new digital coupon each day with its 12 Merry Days of Deals — from December 3 to 14, 2025. The daily digital coupon is available for just one day, but can be redeemed through December 16, 2025. [Read More…]