Do you remember a time when the best of summer included the excitement, food and fun of your hometown County Fair and Rodeo? This year, recreate the good times at the Douglas County Fair & Rodeo from July 25 to August 3, 2024, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds in Castle Rock. (Monday & Tuesday, July 28 & 29 are filled with 4H-type events.) [Read More…]
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Golden’s Buffalo Bill Days Brings Wild West Fun, July 25-27
The annual Buffalo Bill Days festival brings rootin’ tootin’ FREE Wild West fun to Golden, July 25 to 27, 2025. The weekend includes western-style entertainment, Best of the West Parade, arts and crafts festival, children’s activities and live concerts by local bands filling Golden’s downtown streets. [Read More…]
150+ Artisans Expected at Cheesman Park Art Fest July 26 & 27
Cheesman Park plays host to an arts festival, Saturday & Sunday, July 26 & 27, 2025. More than 150 artists from across the country have been invited to showcase their work in the Cheesman Park Art Fest, a two-day outdoor festival. Patrons can browse top-quality works of potters, painters, jewelers, sculptors, glass artists, and more – in a wide range of friendly prices. [Read More…]
101 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
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…]
157 Free & Cheap Things to Do This Week Around Denver
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.
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King Soopers Announces Closure of Colorado Location — Closeout Sale?
In late June, Kroger announced that it would be closing 60 stores across the country over the next year or so — due to “financial strategy and low profitability”. And, unfortunately, (as of now) one location in Colorado is on the chopping block. The King Soopers at 5050 Arapahoe Rd. in Centennial will officially close its doors on August 16, 2025. [Read More…]
Tons of Fun at Arapahoe County Fair July 24-27
It’s time for the 2025 Arapahoe County Fair, with four days of fun Thursday, July 24 to Sunday, July 27, 2025, at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora. Fairgoers will find their dollar goes a long way with gate admission that includes unlimited carnival rides and FREE parking, plus all main stage performances, rodeos, 4-H livestock shows, public competitions, mutton bustin’ for the little buckaroos and more. [Read More…]
History Colorado Center Holds Colorado Day Celebration With Free Entry Aug. 2
On August 1, 1876, President Grant made Colorado the “Centennial State.” History Colorado lets the good times roll all the way to its big day on Saturday, August 2, 2025. Everyone in Colorado is invited to celebrate their state. To mark our 149th anniversary, History Colorado celebrates Colorado Day 2025 by offering FREE admission at the History Colorado Center in downtown Denver. [Read More…]
Fashion On Sale For a Cause: Denver’s Boutique Warehouse Sale July 27
Denver’s Boutique Warehouse Sale will return on Sunday, July 27, 2025, at Number Thirty Eight from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with a VIP shopping hour starting at 9 a.m. The Boutique Warehouse Sale features 10 of Denver’s best female-owned-and-operated local boutiques. Shoppers can expect deep discounts (50% to 75% off) on everything from apparel and accessories to intimates and activewear. [Read More…]
Biggest Sale of the Year: Natural Grocers’ 70th Anniversary Specials & Giveaways
Happy 69th Anniversary, Natural Grocers! The Lakewood-born grocery chain has been bagging healthy groceries in Colorado since 1955. To mark its 70th anniversary, the health & vitamin store is celebrating in a big way from August 14 to 16, 2025 at all 45 Colorado locations. Customers enjoy store specials, giveaways and more. [Read More…]
State 38 Distilling in Golden Hosts 5th Annual Colorado Day Release Party August 1
Join State 38 Distilling in Golden, for the release of its 5th Annual Colorado Day Whiskey, a special straight wheat whiskey finished in a spiced rum peach liqueur barrel, on Friday, August 1, 2025. The limited edition bottle label was designed by Golden-based artist Jesse Crock. Organizers promise FREE, fun events as State 38 Distilling pays homage to Colorado, the 38th State. [Read More…]
Voodoo Doughnut Offers $1 Special on National Sprinkle Day
Voodoo Doughnut is sprinkling savings for doughnut lovers on National Sprinkle Day! Who doesn’t love those little brightly colored sprinkles on just about any sweet treat — from ice cream to cookies, cakes and doughnuts! The iconic doughnut shop, of course, offers a Sprinkle Cake Doughnut with pink, black and white sprinkles. Everything is better with sprinkles! [Read More…]