If the thought of spending your Thanksgiving in the kitchen instead of watching holiday movies or football fills you with dread, don’t despair. Grocery stores and restaurants are happy to take care of most, if not all, the work. We did the math and found that most of these dinners work out to $7.50 to $10 per person.
Some of the more basic dinners don’t include dessert, but a few hours of baking something scrumptious might be just the recipe for getting into the holiday spirit. [Read more…] about Where To Order Thanksgiving Dinners To-Go In 2025

For those whose weekends are jam-packed or have to work and have no time to shop the holiday craft shows, here’s an option:
Set against modern-day Tokyo, Rental Family follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality.
Downtown Denver is home to the tallest digital Christmas tree in the country. Visit Denver and other community partners have come together to create an amazing holiday attraction, the
More than a dozen holiday craft shows are on tap for the weekend. These shows are just the place to find that perfect locally-made, handmade gift. We have an entire page devoted to upcoming
Don’t spend hours looking for the
Happy Holidays, frugal friends! It’s that time of the year again to eat, drink and be merry. However, you should always celebrate on a budget, so we’re hoping to make the holidays a little merrier for a few lucky readers with our annual holiday giveaway. This year, there will be
You don’t have to shell out big bucks to see top-notch theater productions. High schools and colleges across the Denver metro area stage plays and musicals, showcasing some of the best local talent to be found. Far from bare bones, you’ll find fully-realized scenery, costumes, lighting, choreography and often live orchestras. The best part? Ticket prices ($5 to $12) are a fraction of what you’d pay for a “professional” show. 
The Castle Rock “Lighting of the Star” has been a community event shared by residents dating back to 1936. The same spirit of volunteerism, generosity and love of tradition exists today as Castle Rock businesses and residents prepare to celebrate
The annual
Each year, local organizations and community groups sponsor Christmas toy giveaways, to make sure children in families with limited funds can still believe that a joyous holiday spirit includes everyone, regardless of faith (and if you do believe in Santa, he can always find you). We’re collecting as many of these toy giveaways and events as we can find, and listing them here.