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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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149 Free & Cheap Things to Do This Week Around Denver

May 18, 2026 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…]

Free City Park Jazz Summer Concerts For 2026

May 18, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

For more than 125 years jazz music has wafted across Denver’s City Park. This summer is no exception with City Park Jazz, Sundays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 7 through August 9, 2026, by City Park Pavilion on Ferril Lake. Because the bandstand was destroyed in a March fire, a temporary stage will be set up and the shows will go on! [Read More…]

Memorial Day Weekend’s Boulder Creek Festival 2026 Offers Music, Food & Fun

May 18, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

The Boulder Creek Festival returns to downtown Boulder over Memorial Day weekend, May 22 to 25, 2026. The four-day fest will kick off with a FREE concert by Grateful Dead cover band Steely Dead at the Glen Huntington Bandshell on Friday night, May 22 — followed by three days of live music, a beer fest, artisans, local eats, family-friendly activities and more to celebrate the Boulder community. [Read More…]

Updated! King Soopers Closing Belcaro Store Soon for New Location — 50% Off Closeout Sale Now!

May 18, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

See below for Belcaro closing update! King Soopers is making major changes in Denver! If you live or work near Glendale, you’re probably familiar with King Soopers’ Belcaro store at 825 S. Colorado Blvd. Over the years though, the smaller-than-usual location has become a little rundown for shoppers. Plus, finding a parking spot in the awkward one-way parking lot has always been a challenge! [Read More…]

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

May 18, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

swimWhen 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…]

Lakewood’s Rockin’ Block Party – Concert, Film, Food & Fun

May 18, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park hosts a FREE evening of fun and entertainment with its Rockin’ Block Party on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The community event honors the city’s heritage and dedicated residents (and this year: the 50th anniversary of Heritage Lakewood). The rockin’ good time runs from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. There will be live music from The Long Run (an Eagles tribute), followed by a screening of the film Night at the Museum. [Read More…]

Great Outdoors Waterpark Promises Tons Of Affordable Summer Fun

May 18, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

Here’s an affordable, cool alternative to those hot summer days: Great Outdoors Waterpark in Lafayette. It may not be the largest complex in town, but it offers a ton of amenities including a lazy river (with tubes), 21-foot high double flume slides, aqua arch (think monkey bars over the water), lap pool, vortex pool and much more for all ages. [Read More…]

Pre-Registration Opens Up Today! Teens Work Out for Free All Summer Long in 2026 at Planet Fitness

May 18, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Summer’s the time to sweat it out and get fit! And, this summer, Planet Fitness is making exercising more affordable for families with teens. The popular fitness center is bringing back its High School Summer Pass program, inviting high school teens ages 14 to 19 to work out for FREE at any of its more than 2,700 Planet Fitness locations across the U.S. and Canada, including 25 locations in Denver. [Read More…]

Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse 2026 Offers 10 Weeks of Affordable Family Flicks

May 18, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Hey, parents! No exclusive membership required; everyone is welcome to visit this family-friendly clubhouse. Once again, Cinemark is opening the doors on its popular Summer Movie Clubhouse for 10 weeks this summer — from June 1 to August 6, 2026. It’s the perfect adventure for kids bored on a hot summer day, as well as for parents on a budget. 

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Harkins Theatres’ 2026 Summer Movie Fun Series — 8 Weeks of Affordable Family Fun

May 18, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

MoviesSummer means it’s time to go to the movies! Going to the movies during the summer will always be the perfect adventure for families. Thanks to the many summer film series, it’s a fun, easy and cheap way to escape the heat, while enjoying a family-friendly flick on the big screen. And Harkins Theatres’ Summer Movie Fun series lets frugal families enjoy eight weeks of kids’ movies at a budget-friendly price. [Read More…]

Safeway Offers $7 “Cheep Chicken!” Special Every Monday

May 18, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Cheep! Cheep! If you’re a fan of fried chicken, make Safeway a must stop every week for cheap chicken. The grocery store offers its popular “Cheep Chicken!” special every Monday — for a limited time. No digital coupon needed…just scan your shopper’s loyalty card at check out. With the weekly sale, you could make every Monday “Fried Chicken Night” at the dinner table. [Read More…]

85 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Holiday Weekend

May 17, 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…]

Capital One Café Serves Totally Free Handcrafted Beverage Every Week This Baseball Season

May 17, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

What’s in your wallet? Did you know Capital One Bank also has cafés throughout the country? A Capital One Café is a community space, with a full barista service Verve Coffee bar inside, where customers can relax and recharge. Whether you bank with Capital One or not, everyone is welcome to enjoy a cozy co-working space with FREE Wi-Fi and plenty of outlets. [Read More…]

Bacon Cheeseburger This Week! Shake Shack Gives Away Free Burgers All Month Long for National Burger Month in May

May 17, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Happy National Burger Month! Shake Shack is shaking up National Burger Month with a juicy deal every week in May for burger lovers. The chain’s burgers are made with a custom 100% Angus beef blend, never frozen, no hormones or antibiotics ever, humanely raised and grazed in the U.S. You will definitely want to make Shake Shack a stop for lunch or dinner this month! [Read More…]

Last Day! King Soopers Holds 3-Day Sale with Big Savings This Weekend

May 17, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

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 May 16 to 18, 2026. [Read More…]

Daily Food & Drink Specials in the Denver/Boulder Area – Updated!

May 17, 2026 By MHOTC Staff Leave a Comment

In addition to abundant nightly happy hours — usually early and sometimes again late in the evening — a growing number of restaurants and clubs offer food and/or drink specials every week.

As you’d assume, there are many out there — too many to list. We’ve rounded up some of the best by day of the week, arranged alphabetically and have also included location (when possible.) Please know most specials are not valid on major holidays and only valid at participating locations. [Read More…]

17 Mile House Farm Open House on May 30. Register Now For ‘Pollinator-Friendly Gardening’

May 17, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

The 17 Mile House is a 160-year old farm which served as a resting stop for pioneers traveling on the Cherokee/Smoky Hill wagon trails in the 1860s. You can visit for FREE during monthly Open House events. The next one is Saturday, May 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon. The May Open House theme looks at pollinator-friendly gardening. [Read More…]

Thorntonfest Promises Good Times For All June 6

May 17, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

The city of Thornton’s signature event — Thorntonfest — is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. at the Carpenter Park Fields. The FREE event (this year it celebrates the city’s 70th anniversary) includes a craft fair, kids zone, live entertainment, Paw Fest, competitions, car show, laser light show, beer garden and much more. [Read More…]

Free Admission to 11 Central Colorado Attractions

May 17, 2026 By Laura Leave a Comment

Colorado FlagLooking for a fun, family getaway that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg? Take a road trip and see the Colorado nobody told you about. Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties have joined forces to create Our Journey, a website that showcases interesting things to do on Colorado’s Central Plains.

You can visit 11 museums and attractions from Memorial Day through Labor Day for FREE simply by mentioning the password “Our Journey” when you get to each attraction. [Read More…]

Sprouts Farmers Market Holds Super BOGO Sale with Hundreds of Items on Sale

May 17, 2026 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Groceries grocery food shoppingBargain hunters always love a good buy-one-get-one sale, especially when the second item is totally FREE. And it’s not often Sprouts Farmers Market offers such a wide-ranging buy-one-get-one sale — only a few times a year. From May 13 to 19, 2026, the popular grocery chain has hundreds of items on sale for its Super BOGO Sale. Now’s the time to stock up on savings! [Read More…]

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