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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Loveland Holiday Market: Shopping, Santa & Winter Fun
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…]
Thornton WinterFest Transforms Carpenter Park Into A Wonderland
Thornton’s Carpenter Park Fields turn into Santa’s Village, home to Thornton WinterFest on Friday to Sunday, December 12 to 14. Santa and his elves arrive on Friday at 6:30 p.m. to assist the Mayor and City Council member with flipping on the Village’s holiday lights. Fireworks choreographed to holiday music will fill the skies on Saturday. [Read More…]
Best Amazon Cyber Monday Deals: CoverGirl, Urban Decay, BOGG Bag, Dove Men, Levi’s, Duracell Batteries & More
Cyber Monday sales have launched 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…]
Free Days at Museums & More in December 2025
December ushers in the holidays, but also brings FREE fun across the Mile High City, thanks to the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. As always, there’s so much to explore and experience in Denver on the cheap, thanks to our city’s generous FREE Days at museums and attractions. Remember that some places require you to get a timed ticket in advance, while others allow for walk-ins. Be sure to check policies before you head out. [Read More…]
Winter Wonderland Ice Rink & Merry Market Brings Holiday Cheer to Commerce City
This holiday season, Commerce City launches the Winter Wonderland Ice Rink & Merry Market, a special outdoor experience bringing festive lights, cheerful music, local shopping opportunities, and seasonal activities to our community. The ice rink and market will be located in the Commerce City Civic Center parking lot on E. 60th Avenue. [Read More…]
Enjoy Buy-One-Get-One Ice Cream Scoop at Baskin-Robbins on Cyber Monday
Here’s the latest scoop: Baskin-Robbins is offering ice cream lovers a big scoop of savings on Cyber Monday. The popular ice cream shop was founded on one sweet concept: Ice cream should be an everyday treat, so there should be a new flavor to enjoy every day. That’s why founders, Burt and Irv, launched 31 flavors — so ice cream lovers could lick a new delicious flavor every day of the month. [Read More…]
Enjoy Dozen Doughnuts for $1 at Krispy Kreme + New ‘Peanuts’ Collection This Holiday Season
Ho! Ho! Ho! Unbox one of the sweetest deals of the season on “Day of the Dozens” at Krispy Kreme. As if there weren’t enough treats during the holidays, the popular doughnut shop is sweetening the season with its popular Original Glazed Doughnuts at a discounted price. Thanks to the deal, bargain hunters can get an extra dozen on the cheap to share with friends, family or co-workers. [Read More…]
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…]
Final Days! Smashburger Offers Buy-One-Get-One Burgers & Hot Dogs for Two Weeks
Get ready for meaty savings at Smashburger! Diners on a budget are always on the hunt for deals and discounts at every restaurant. And one of the best ways to stretch your dining dollars is with a buy-one-get-one deal. It’s even better, when the second item doesn’t cost anything at all. Thankfully, Smashburger is offering big BOGO savings this holiday season. [Read More…]
Schlotzsky’s Thanks Customers with Discounted Sandwiches for One Day Only — Plus, Get BOGO Deal for One Year!
Get sandwiched by savings at Schlotzsky’s! There are many ways for a restaurant to thank its customers for their support and loyalty. However, for bargain hunters, it doesn’t get much better than letting them feast on big savings. To show its appreciation, Schlotzsky’s is celebrating customers with two tasty deals for one day only. [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…]