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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Cole Winter Wonderland Community Fair: Free Holiday Meal Staples, Photos, Haircuts…and Shopping, Too!
DSST: Cole Middle & High School hosts a joyful community celebration — Cole Winter Wonderland Craft & Community Fair — on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This FREE event in the heart of Five Points is more than your typical craft fair. While, there is the usual local vendors selling crafts and gifts, you’ll also find FREE holiday meal staples, FREE haircuts and FREE family portraits. [Read More…]
Best Amazon Black Friday Deals: CoverGirl, Kiehl’s, Columbia, Dove Men, Oral-B, Energizer Batteries & More
Black Friday sales are underway 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…]
Two Saturdays Of Fun: Brighton Holds Annual Tree Lighting & Festival of Lights Parade
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…]
Savor The Holidays at Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market. New Location This Year
In the cities Germany, Austria and the German-speaking part of Switzerland, vendors set up stalls in the plaza around the cathedral to sell charming gift items and all manner of holiday goodies. Denver’s 2025 Christkindl Market moves to its new home at Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus from Friday, November 21 through Tuesday, December 23, 2025. [Read More…]
Shop Holiday Art Market Through End Of December In Littleton
Prepare to be dazzled at the wonderful Holiday Art and Gift Boutique held at the Depot Art Gallery now through December 28, 2025. The market features a wide variety of ceramics, toys, stocking stuffers, paintings, tree ornaments, jewelry, purses, birdhouses and more — all at a very reasonable price. Depot Art Gallery is operated by Littleton Fine Arts Guild. The market’s items are created by 60+ local members. [Read More…]
Meet SAMta at Snarf’s Sandwiches with Free Photo & Gift Bag for Kids
Looking for a fun and unique holiday experience? Snarf’s Sandwiches has the perfect event for festive families — a rare chance to meet SAMta! That’s right, not Santa, but SAMta. Who’s SAMta? Sam is part of the trio that make up the popular sandwich shop’s famous mascots. (The other two are Bev and Chip.) They’re big 9-foot-tall characters who regularly make public appearances at Snarf’s events. [Read More…]
Today! Garbanzo Offers Rare Buy-One-Get-One Entrée for Black Friday Weekend
If you’re looking for fresh and flavorful food, Garbanzo is the place for you. The Denver-based fast-casual eatery is known for its healthy and tasty options. They offer a variety of authentic Mediterranean items with an emphasis on flavor, freshness and quality. Every meal at the restaurant is rich in nutrients, protein, fiber and antioxidants. [Read More…]
Available Now! Wendy’s Serves 67¢ Frosty for 10 Days
You will undoubtedly need to chill out and take a break from all of the chaos (and shopping!) with family and friends over the Black Friday weekend. And now you can add Wendy’s to your list of stops for a sweet deal. The popular restaurant is offering a cool deal on its iconic sweet treat, the Frosty — from November 28 to December 7, 2025. [Read More…]
Pepperidge Farm Gives Away Two Totally Free Full-Size Bags of Cookies for the Holidays
It’s just not the holidays without lots of cookies on the dessert table! And there’s no better choice than any of the delicious traditional and seasonal cookies from Pepperidge Farm. (You know you have your favorites!) This year, the cookie and cracker company is introducing the Pepperidge Farm Holiday Cookie Courier – a “cookie gram” delivery service that’s sure to bring joy to many cookie lovers. [Read More…]
Popeyes Offers Big Savings with New $20 Family Meal — Perfect for Holiday Gatherings!
As the holidays kick into high gear, Popeyes is giving busy, frugal families two big gifts this season — a break from cooking (time!) and saving money. From November 17 to January 4, 2026, customers can unwrap the restaurant’s new Popeyes Family Meal — a feast that brings big value and zero prep straight to the dining table. [Read More…]
2026 Key Tag Update! Wendy’s 2025 Frosty Key Tag Unlocks Free Frosty for One Year
See the update regarding the 2026 Frosty Key Tags below. Tag, you’re it! This annual offer from Wendy’s definitely won’t leave bargain hunters in the cold…well, err, maybe just “a little Frosty”. If you enjoy a little sweet treat with your meal (or just as a snack), you’ll definitely want to grab one of the chain’s popular Frosty Key Tags. The little tag is the key to a year’s worth of cool treats at no cost. A small investment (for a good cause) for a sweet payoff all year long in 2025. [Read More…]