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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This Friday! Arapahoe Libraries Invites Teens & Tweens To Main Character Energy Festival Inspired By Their Favorite Books & Movies
Teens and tweens can step into the spotlight at Main Character Energy, a new series of festivals put together by Arapahoe Libraries. The FREE festivals were inspired by teen library patrons, who said they wanted the chance to feel like the heroes of their favorite books and movies. At Main Character Energy, attendees can explore a variety of art stations, games and treats and step into their own “main character moment.” [Read More…]
Save 25% on AARP Membership, Plus Get a Free Gift When You Join (There Are Lots of Local Discounts!)
Now is a great time to join AARP. It offers many more benefits than you most likely know about. For instance, there are lots of deals on local attractions, and if you use just a couple of these you can pay for the cost of your annual membership. (Read on to learn about those!). Also, right now, membership is 25% off for the first year, bringing the cost down to $15, with automatic renewal. Not only that, but if you join through this link, you’ll receive a free gift — either a 4-piece organizer set or an insulated trunk organizer. [Read More…]
One Night Only! Audacious Immersive Presents ‘Drunk Christmas in July’. Tickets Are Pay-What-You-Can
Who says you have to wait until December for holiday chaos? Audacious Immersive’s Award-Winning Drunk Christmas returns this summer for a special Christmas in July edition—bringing all the boozy, interactive, gloriously ridiculous fun of our beloved holiday tradition with a sun-soaked seasonal twist. The show is set for Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Fiction Beer Company. [Read More…]
La Alma Live: Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series – July 13 & August 10
Youth on Record presents La Alma Live – a FREE summer concert series at La Alma-Lincoln Park. This two-part concert series invites the community to gather and celebrate music, culture, and connection in one of Denver’s most historic neighborhoods. Concerts are on Saturdays — August 1 & 15, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the La Alma-Lincoln Park Amphitheater. [Read More…]
Denver Union Station Celebrates Colorado Day on August 1
Denver Union Station commemorates 150 years of Colorado history with a Colorado Day Celebration on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the event will feature LoDo walking tours led by Historic Denver and a live cooking demonstration by Ultreia. Inside the Great Hall, enjoy free cultural performances by the Cleo Parker Robinson Youth Ensemble, Central City Opera, Colorado Symphony, the Denver Jazz Fest Trio and Mariachi Internacional by The Mexican Cultural Center. [Read More…]
Torchy’s Tacos Celebrates 10 Years in Colorado with Fun Birthday Patio Party
Torchy’s Tacos is celebrating 10 years in Colorado (and 20 years in business!) with a birthday patio party at one of its Denver locations on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Attendees will have the chance to win FREE Queso for a Year and enjoy live music, lawn games, family-friendly activities and birthday giveaways — all while celebrating with lots of Damn Good tacos, queso and margaritas. [Read More…]
Get 3 Free Bonus Tickets with Colorado Lottery’s Colorado Summer Celebration Sampler Pack
Are you feeling lucky this summer? Anytime a bargain hunter saves money, they definitely feel fortunate. However, in this case, they could also actually win a small fortune! From July 17 to August 1, 2026, the Colorado Lottery is offering a $3 bonus with its Colorado Summer Celebration Sampler Pack. [Read More…]
Baskin-Robbins Celebrates National Ice Cream Month with Sweet Buy-One-Get-One Deal
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…]
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Celebrates National SPAM Musubi Day with Free Giveaway
Aloha, SPAM fans! (Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it!) The largest Hawai‘i-based restaurant chain, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, is celebrate the 6th annual National SPAM Musubi Day on Saturday, August 8, 2026 with a big giveaway for SPAM lovers. What’s SPAM Musubi? Musubi has roots in Japanese food traditions brought to Hawaiʻi by immigrant communities in the 19th century. [Read More…]
Last Day to Enter! How to Get Cheap Tickets for ‘The Sound of Music’ in Denver
Can you hear the music in the air? Going to the theater can be expensive, so any opportunity to save money on tickets is music to the ears of theater lovers on a budget. And the next big musical coming to the Mile High City is The Sound of Music, with 8 performances total at the Buell Theatre from July 29 to August 2, 2026. [Read More…]
The Best Grocery Store Deals This Week in Denver — Hot Deal: Maruchan Instant Lunch for 25¢
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…]
Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park Hosts 50th Birthday Party on August 1
Wow, it is a year of birthdays! America is 250, Colorado turns 150 and Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park celebrates its 50th birthday on August 1, 2026, with a FREE party from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. This special birthday party and exhibition opening honor five decades of preserving the community’s vibrant past while bridging the gap between local 20th-century history and modern-day Lakewood. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to step back in time by exploring open historic buildings, enjoying traditional cider pressing and hayrides, and even learning time-honored heritage skills like blacksmithing and calligraphy. [Read More…]
Best Amazon Deals This Week: Covergirl, KIND Bars, Energizer, Bratz, SHOKZ, LEGO, Lenovo & More
Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals. Let MHOTC editors do the work for you! Whether you’re shopping for a 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. We scour Amazon for the best prices on everyday items and special treats. 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…]
One Night Stand Theater Presents ‘Ten and a Half Commandments’ in Aurora
One Night Stand Theater presents “The 10½ Commandments” on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. at Vintage Theatre in Aurora. This production features performances and readings of short plays about virtue, sin, Biblical wrath and modern morality: The Ten Commandments: A Pondering by Dave Brandl, A Half Commandment by Dana Hall, Mother and Child by Steven Korbar, Waiting for Balle by Leroy Leonard, D–n It! by Jim Moss, COBOL Cobalt Screen of Death by V.B. Rankin, Sex in the Park by Jack Rushton and Intruders by Matthew Sheridan. [Read More…]
Poudre RiverFest in Fort Collins – Free, Family Festival August 8
The Cache la Poudre River is more than a source of drinking water. It’s an important habitat for wildlife, a recreational resource and part of Colorado’s heritage. The Poudre RiverFest brings it all together on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins. [Read More…]
King Soopers Holds 3-Day Sale with Big Savings This Weekend
Get your shopping list ready! Going grocery shopping is a super expensive errand nowadays. The prices just seem to keep going up and up. That’s why bargain hunters are always on the lookout for savings in the grocery aisles. And, in the case, you have one weekend to take advantage of King Soopers’ 3-Day Sale — from July 25 to 27, 2026. [Read More…]
Free Sharpie Pens This Week! Staples Offers School Supply Savings & Weekly Freebies (including NeeDoh!) for Back-to-School Season
Staples is kicking off back to school savings with prices as low as 25¢. This year, the popular office supply store is holding its 2025 prices on key back to school essentials. With supplies as low as 25¢, freebies with qualifying purchase and an exclusive teacher discount, Staples is helping families get everything they need for the season without going over budget. [Read More…]
Extra Baseball Innings Means Free Subs at Firehouse Subs This Summer
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…]
Smashburger Gives Away Totally Free Burger Every Time Rockies Hit a Homerun at Coors Field
This season, the Golden Arches are out and Smashburger is in! Smashburger is now the Official Smashburger (of course!) of the Colorado Rockies for the 2026 MLB season. The partnership brings together two iconic Colorado favorites for a unique fan experience, thanks to a juicy giveaway of the restaurant’s bold, crave-worthy burgers. Every time the Rockies hit a homerun this season, Rockies fans will have one more reason to cheer! [Read More…]