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This Weekend

Free & Cheap things to do this weekend in Denver

Free & Cheap things to do this weekend in Denver

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Latest Posts

Downtown Evergreen Dam Ducky Derby Floats Down Bear Creek on August 1

July 17, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

Ready! Set! Float! During the Downtown Evergreen Dam Ducky Derby, thousands of bright yellow, rubber ducks cascade down Bear Creek from the starting line at the dam spillway to the finish line at Highland Haven Creekside Inn. Eager fans gather along the bank hoping their lucky duck wins. And, no wonder. Cash prizes are on the line for the top three finishers, plus quite a few lower placing ducks also earn prizes. [Read More…]

Carl’s Jr. Celebrates 85th Birthday with Double Cheeseburger for 85¢ for Four Days

July 17, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Happy 85th Birthday, Carl’s Jr! And Carl’s Jr. is celebrating the big birthday by discounting one its most popular burgers for four days — the Double Cheeseburger. The burger features two charbroiled all-beef patties, American cheese, fresh onions, ketchup, mustard and dill pickles on a plain bun. Can you fit 85 candles on a cheeseburger? [Read More…]

127 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend

July 16, 2026 By MHOTC Staff 

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…]

Have Dinner With 5,280 People For Just $5.28 at Mile Long Table at National Western Center

July 16, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

Here’s a cool concept: Dinner with 5,280 humans at a Mile Long Table. Be a part of it on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at the National Western Center at 5 p.m. The cost? Just $5.28 per person for a seat at the table. The table is a single, long table where people of all walks of life and diversities share a meal. The idea is to open up conversations and celebrate our shared humanity. [Read More…]

Updated! 14 Cool Deals for National Ice Cream Day in Denver — Including Free Ice Cream!

July 16, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Ice cream and summer will always be the perfect partnership forever and ever. (Actually, isn’t ice cream perfect for any season or any reason?) It just doesn’t get much better than enjoying your favorite flavor of the creamy concoction on a hot summer day. And, with the temperatures hitting record highs lately, National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 19, 2026 is the perfect excuse to lick a scoop or two. [Read More…]

Build Beyond Borders: A Family-Friendly STEM & Music Festival

July 16, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

Build Beyond Borders: A STEM & Music Festival is a family-friendly evening of science, music, and fun on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Number 38. The FREE events is hosted by the Engineers Without Borders – Denver Professional Chapter. It features live music, games, hands-on engineering activities, food and drinks, and engaging presentations that highlight the chapter’s global projects. Attendees are invited to support the organization’s mission through donations while enjoying an evening of learning, innovation, and community celebration. [Read More…]

Historic Elitch Theatre Presents Free Summer Concerts

July 16, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

The Historic Elitch Theatre offers its summer music programming, Concerts in the Carousel with three FREE summer concerts inside the beautifully restored Historic Elitch Carousel Shell. These Sunday evening performances showcase talented local artists and are set for once a month in July, August and September. All concerts start at 6 p.m. [Read More…]

Starts Today! Cherry Creek North Sidewalk Sale. Here’s A List Of All The Deals

July 16, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

The 2026 Cherry Creek North Sidewalk Sale offers deals and savings at some of Denver’s most interesting and most prestigious shops. From Thursday to Sunday, July 16 to 19, 2026, the sale enables shoppers to to snag once-a-year deals from dozens of participating retailers, restaurants, fitness studios, art galleries, salons, spas and more. All you need to do to score the best deals is look for the red balloons. [Read More…]

New Summit Canyon Opens Today! Water World Offers Ticket Discounts, Season Passes and More for Summer 2026

July 16, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

swimSee bottom of the page for Costco savings! When the summer temperatures start to sizzle, a day at Water World (8801 N. Pecos St.) in Federal Heights is one of the best (and most fun!) ways to cool off in Colorado. Since opening in 1979 with the first two water slides in the state, the popular water park now boasts more than 50 water adventures, including a new area for 2026 — Summit Canyon!  [Read More…]

Walmart’s The Wellness Event Offers Free Health Screenings, Low-Cost Immunizations & More

July 16, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Walmart is inviting all communities across Colorado to get healthy at its The Wellness Event on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Savvy savers are well-skilled at calculating the numbers for maximum savings at the checkout stand. However, it’s equally important to know the numbers when it comes to monitoring your health.
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Chipotle Gives Away Free Burritos During World Cup Finals

July 16, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Can I get a water cup, please? Chipotle is turning one of soccer’s newest matchday traditions into a $1 million burrito giveaway inspired by the long-running social conversation surrounding the restaurant’s iconic water cups. It’s widely known that many customers “accidentally” fill the water cups with lemonade. Oops! [Read More…]

Raising Cane’s Celebrates National Chicken Finger Day with Free (Of Course!) Chicken Fingers

July 16, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Mmm…chicken fingers! For many chicken finger aficionados, there’s only one place to celebrate National Chicken Finger Day on Monday, July 27, 2026. And that’s at Raising Cane’s! The popular eatery is known for its delicious chicken fingers, crinkle-cut fries, coleslaw and Texas Toast — all packaged in its signature Box Combo. [Read More…]

Extra Baseball Innings Means Free Subs at Firehouse Subs This Summer

July 16, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Take me out to the ball game! Firehouse Subs is now the Official Sub of Major League Baseball and that means “Extra Innings, Extra Subs” is officially in play. (The deal is the sub shop’s first national sports league partnership in its 31-year history.) For many, Firehouse Subs are the best — always made with premium ingredients and always delicious! [Read More…]

Krispy Kreme Celebrates 89th Birthday with Dozen Doughnuts for 89¢

July 16, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Birthday celebrations are always so sweet, but it’s even sweeter when it’s Krispy Kreme’s big day! The popular doughnut shop is celebrating its 89th birthday with a sweet deal for doughnut lovers. That’s nearly nine decades of serving its hot and fresh Original Glazed doughnuts. (Can you fit 89 candles on a doughnut?) [Read More…]

Insomnia Cookies Offers Sweet Buy-One-Get-One Special on All Cookies for Limited Time

July 16, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Cookies make everyone happy, no matter the time of day! However, Insomnia Cookies is making cookie lovers smile a bit more with its limited-time Happy Hour special. The popular cookie shop is known for its rotating line-up of delicious cookies, including limited-time, Classic and Deluxe flavors. They also serve ice cream for the perfect sweet combo — a warm cookie topped with cool ice cream! [Read More…]

Starts Today! Wish Gifts Holds Summer Sidewalk Sale in Denver for Four Days — Starting at 50% Off

July 15, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

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 Summer Sidewalk Sale with savings starting at 50% off — from July 16 to 19, 2026. The sale is held a the gift shop’s Happy Canyon location (5060 E. Hampden Ave.) in Denver. [Read More…]

On Sale Today! Olive Garden’s Unlimited Pasta Pass: 13 Weeks of Never-Ending Pasta Bowl for $100

July 15, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

pastaHow much (and in what combinations) could you eat pasta for 13 weeks? Just think of the pasta-bilities! Fortunately for pasta fans, Olive Garden’s popular Never-Ending Pasta Pass is back for 2026 — after a six-year absence! It’s an opportunity to enjoy endless amounts of pasta —including the restaurant’s famous unlimited soup, salad and breadsticks! [Read More…]

The Best Grocery Store Deals This Week in Denver — Hot Deal: General Mills Cereal for $1.79

July 15, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

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…]

Take A Trip Around The World at Denver International Festival

July 15, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

The world comes together the city’s largest celebration of global food, music and art at the Denver International Festival on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the heart of Historic Five Points. The family-friendly festival is FREE and open to all. Shake your hips to the sounds of Salsa, feel the bass of live African drums, get down to the rhythm of Reggae and rock out with live performers. [Read More…]

Baskin-Robbins Celebrates National Ice Cream Month with Sweet Buy-One-Get-One Deal

July 15, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

We all scream for ice cream — even more so when it’s at a cool price! And one of the best places to enjoy a scoop or two of the iconic sweet treat is at Baskin-Robbins. The popular ice cream shop is topping off National Ice Cream Month with a sweet special on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Get ready to enjoy your favorite flavor or enjoy one of the shop’s limited-time, seasonal concoctions. [Read More…]

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