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. [Read more…] about Movie Preview – ‘Rental Family’ Starring Brendan Fraser
Seven-Story Digital Mile High Tree Lets You Go Inside For Free
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 Mile High Tree, with 60,000 programmed LED lights. It will be open November 21 through December 31, 2025. The tree is easy to access at its location at the Tivoli Quad at the Auraria Campus. [Read more…] about Seven-Story Digital Mile High Tree Lets You Go Inside For Free
This Week’s Holiday Craft Shows, Markets and Fairs
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 holiday craft shows, markets and fairs in the Denver/Boulder area. It includes an interactive map to help you find the ones closest to your shopping flight path. As always, we call out some of our favorite picks: [Read more…] about This Week’s Holiday Craft Shows, Markets and Fairs
Best Amazon Deals in November: Magna-Tile, Braun, Maybelline, HP Laptop & More
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Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals at Amazon. Whether you’re shopping for a 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…] about Best Amazon Deals in November: Magna-Tile, Braun, Maybelline, HP Laptop & More
Enter MHOTC’s Annual Holiday Giveaway: $50 Target Gift Card — 15 Winners!
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 fifteen (15) winners! Each will receive a $50 Target gift card for their very own little mini holiday shopping spree on Mile High On The Cheap! [Read more…] about Enter MHOTC’s Annual Holiday Giveaway: $50 Target Gift Card — 15 Winners!
High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Fall? Updated!
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. [Read more…] about High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Fall? Updated!
Littleton Candlelight Walk Includes Parade, Tree Lighting & Drone Show Nov. 28
Downtown Littleton officially kicks off the holiday season on Friday, November 28, 2025, with its annual Candlelight Walk and parade from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Santa Claus is the guest of honor for a procession down Main Street that includes floats, music, and holiday entertainment. The evening caps off with a magical drone show featuring 200+ drones. [Read more…] about Littleton Candlelight Walk Includes Parade, Tree Lighting & Drone Show Nov. 28
Castle Rock Starlighting Brings Community Together
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 Starlighting downtown on Saturday, November 22, 2025. The FREE event features caroling, dancing, Santa Claus, hot chocolate, Kids Zone and more — all along Wilcox Square. [Read more…] about Castle Rock Starlighting Brings Community Together
Denver Lights Up City & County Building For Holiday Season
The annual Light the Lights celebration kicks off the daily holiday light and music show on the plaza and steps of Denver’s City and County Building. This year’s event is Friday, November 21, 2025. At approximately 5:15 pm, the giant switch will be flipped by Mayor Mike Johnston, illuminating the City and County Building in an overload of holiday cheer! [Read more…] about Denver Lights Up City & County Building For Holiday Season
Boulder Switches on Holiday Lights on November 23
Downtown Boulder, always a fun destination, really shines during the holidays. Festivities begin Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 2 p.m. (earlier than in year’s past) with “Switch on the Holidays” when the Art Deco Boulder County Courthouse and the plaza in front of it (1300 block of Pearl Street) are illuminated. Santa, assisted by Mrs. Claus and downtown’s very own Freezie the Snowman, counts down to the grand illumination of the courthouse, the Pearl Street Mall and East and West Pearl. [Read more…] about Boulder Switches on Holiday Lights on November 23
Christmas Toy Giveaways: FREE Toys For Kids This Holiday Season
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. [Read more…] about Christmas Toy Giveaways: FREE Toys For Kids This Holiday Season
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving for Dine-In or Carry-Out in 2025
Some people prefer to serve Thanksgiving dinner at home, but don’t always want to prepare every single dish from scratch, while others like to go out or take out. Grocery stores and restaurants are happy to take care of most, if not all, the work. Whatever your style, here are some options for under $35 per person — sometimes way under $35. [Read more…] about Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving for Dine-In or Carry-Out in 2025
Visit The Village: Holiday Family Fun at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Bring A New Toy or Gift For Free Entry
The Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Event Center is the site of holiday, family fun with Visit The Village on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday revelers of all ages came spend the day strolling through a local vendor village, making crafts, meeting with Santa, sliding down an inflatable tubing hill, enjoying children’s activities, food, beverages, and more. [Read more…] about Visit The Village: Holiday Family Fun at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Bring A New Toy or Gift For Free Entry
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…] about Savor The Holidays at Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market. New Location This Year
Rocky Mountain Holiday Train Show Steams Into Loveland
All aboard! The Rocky Mountain Train Show – Holiday Edition steams into Loveland on Saturday & Sunday, November 29 & 30, 2025, at the The Ranch Events Complex. With amazing operating layouts, LEGOs, kids activities, retail booths and more, this is a great show for the young and the young at heart, whether you are just getting started in the hobby or a long time scale modeler. [Read more…] about Rocky Mountain Holiday Train Show Steams Into Loveland