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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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Find the best holiday lights displays in town

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Where you'll find Santa Claus all across town

Latest Posts

Meet Santa’s Reindeer Live at Murdoch’s Home & Ranch Supply

December 1, 2025 By Laura Leave a Comment

Santa is all over the place at this time of year, but his reindeer make far fewer appearances. They are flying into Murdoch’s Home & Ranch Supply locations in December and you can see them for FREE. Before or after visiting the team, be sure to write a letter to Santa, color festive holiday activity sheets and learn how to make reindeer snacks. Don’t forget your cameras! [Read More…]

119 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend

December 1, 2025 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…]

Two Saturdays Of Fun: Brighton Holds Annual Tree Lighting & Festival of Lights Parade

December 1, 2025 By Laura Leave a Comment

The City of Brighton will be celebrating its annual Tree Lighting, one week before its annual holiday parade. The Tree Lighting ceremony will take place Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Founders Plaza on Main and Bridge streets. The event will feature a Winter Market with unique artists, crafters, and artisan food vendors beginning at 1 p.m. [Read More…]

WinterFest Returns To Old South Pearl Street: Hay Rides, Tree Lighting, Music & More

December 1, 2025 By Laura Leave a Comment

The merchants of Denver’s South Pearl Street are hosting WinterFest on Friday and Saturday, December 5 & 6, 2025  — centered on the 1500 block. Enjoy holiday hay wagon rides, an open-air Saturday holiday market with gift and food vendors, live music and a local merchant open house from the 1200 to 1900 blocks. [Read More…]

Chipotle Offers Buy-One-Get-One Free Entrée Weekly in December

December 1, 2025 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Merry Chipotle to you! Enjoy a frugal feast at Chipotle on weekends in December. The popular restaurant is making the holiday season a little merrier for fans and diners on a budget alike. Take a break from running errands on Saturday to stop by Chipotle for a discounted dinner. And, if you’re dining alone, save the bonus entrée for lunch the next day…or a midnight snack! [Read More…]

203 Free & Cheap Things to Do This Week Around Denver

December 1, 2025 By MHOTC Staff Leave a Comment

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.

If you don’t already, keep up with the latest deals, discounts and freebies by signing up for our daily e-newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook. Click on each link for details, as some events may require registration.

Here’s what’s happening this week: [Read More…]

Loveland Holiday Market: Shopping, Santa & Winter Fun

December 1, 2025 By Laura Leave a Comment

Visit Loveland and Centerra are proud to present the Loveland Holiday Market! Celebrate the season at the Loveland Visitor Center on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your family and friends for a festive day filled with holiday shopping, winter fun, cheerful community spirit and holiday cheer. [Read More…]

Best Amazon Cyber Monday Deals: CoverGirl, Urban Decay, BOGG Bag, Dove Men, Levi’s, Duracell Batteries & More

December 1, 2025 By Laura Leave a Comment

deal shopping tagsCyber Monday is today and Amazon has a ton of great deals at up to 50% or more off retail. Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals. Whether you’re shopping for a holiday gift or a specific need, or — like us — just seeing what suits your fancy, take a look at this list we’ve pulled together for you. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.

Some of the biggest discounts are “Limited Time Only,” meaning that they can be here one minute and gone the next, so the discounts might not be the same as listed here when you check. We do try to keep up! Here are a few great deals that caught our eye… [Read More…]

Noel Northglenn Brings Santa To Town On December 5

December 1, 2025 By Laura Leave a Comment

Santa3Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves for an evening of fun when Santa comes to Northglenn on Friday, December 5, 2025, to kick off the city’s holiday celebration. Noel Northglenn runs from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Northglenn Recreation Center and will be filled with both “fan favorites” and fun ways to celebrate the season. [Read More…]

Where To Get Free Cookies & Sweet Specials on National Cookie Day in Denver

December 1, 2025 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Cookie lovers will love “the way the cookie crumbles” on National Cookie Day. On December 4, 2025, “cookie monsters” can celebrate the sweet day by enjoying one of America’s all-time favorite treats — cookies! It doesn’t get much better than a dunking cookie in an ice-cold glass of milk…any day of the year! With so many different options, everyone has a favorite cookie. [Read More…]

Today! King Soopers Celebrates Broncos’ Sweet Victories with Free Donuts for Fans

December 1, 2025 By Bryan 2 Comments

This deal is on today, Monday, December 1, after the Broncos defeated the Washington Commanders yesterday. The Mile High City is always rootin’ for our beloved Broncos to win! And there’s a reason to cheer a little more for a sweet victory this season. King Soopers is the official grocery store sponsor of the Denver Broncos. So, it makes sense that the popular grocery chain will celebrate the team’s game day victories with a sweet giveaway. [Read More…]

Colorado Lottery Gives Away Free $2 Holiday Scratch Tickets in December

December 1, 2025 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Are you looking to multiply your luck this holiday season? The Colorado Lottery has a new line of holiday-themed scratch games — with $1, $2, $3, $5, $10 and $20 tickets available. It’s an opportunity to win up to $50,000! (Just think of all the holiday bills you could pay off!) And, to celebrate the new scratch game, the Colorado Lottery is giving away FREE $2 scratch tickets. [Read More…]

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