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Laura

Name-Your-Price Tickets For Grapefruit Lab Performance of ‘Liberty By Any Means’

Liberty By Any Means has a special return engagement with just three performances. Produced by Grapefruit Lab, this powerful play was written by Michael Clifton while incarcerated in Colorado, and he performs it himself.. The show is at Buntport Theater on Friday to Sunday, March 27 to 29, 2026. In order to make this production accessible, regardless of ability to pay, tickets are all name-your-price. [Read more…] about Name-Your-Price Tickets For Grapefruit Lab Performance of ‘Liberty By Any Means’

Posted by Laura on March 21, 2026 | Updated March 20, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Things To Do

Your Old Refrigerator Or Freezer Is Worth $50 Cash

Xcel Energy is willing to pay you $50 for any old (working) refrigerator or freezer you might own. C’mon you know the one that seemed like a good idea at the time and now just takes up valuable garage or basement space (plus costs you $100 or more in higher electric bills). Xcel will recycle your fridge for FREE. They’ll even pick up the beast at no charge and give you a $50 rebate. [Read more…] about Your Old Refrigerator Or Freezer Is Worth $50 Cash

Posted by Laura on March 20, 2026 | Updated March 19, 2026 Filed Under: Services

Glowing Wild Lights Up The Denver Zoo This Spring. Watch New Video!

Glowing Wild at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance returns for its second year, inviting Colorado families to travel the world in a single evening, from the lush forests of Asia to radiant reefs of Australia. Guests will experience the glimmer of 60 illuminated scenes and 175 new larger-than-life lantern sculptures that bring animals and their stories to light, all handcrafted by Chinese artisans. Glowing Wild is a limited-time event on select nights from March 13 through May 10, 2026. [Read more…] about Glowing Wild Lights Up The Denver Zoo This Spring. Watch New Video!

Posted by Laura on March 19, 2026 | Updated March 18, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Sugar Plum Bazaar Spring Fling In Littleton

Just in time for Easter and Mother’s Day and all those other special occasions where you need a unique gift, comes the Sugar Plum Bazaar Spring Fling. The FREE event is Saturday & Sunday, March 28 & 29, 2026, at Aspen Grove in Unit 450. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
[Read more…] about Sugar Plum Bazaar Spring Fling In Littleton

Posted by Laura on March 19, 2026 | Updated March 9, 2026 Filed Under: Shopping

Denver CityPASS – Save Big On Tickets To Local Attractions

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CityPASS tickets have always been one of the best ways to stretch your travel budget. Now they’re also the best way to visit top local attractions, including the Denver Botanical Gardens, Denver Museum of Nature & Science and Denver Zoo, even if you aren’t a tourist. Using Denver CityPASS, locals can visit some of Denver’s hottest fun spots at up to 42% off what you would pay if you bought tickets individually. [Read more…] about Denver CityPASS – Save Big On Tickets To Local Attractions

Posted by Laura on March 18, 2026 | Updated March 17, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Hop Over to Englewood’s Hop & Shop Spring Festival. Don’t Miss The Egg Hunt

Hop on over to the Spring Festival: Hop & Shop on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Englewood’s Belleview Park. Enjoy local vendors, crafts, games, food trucks, and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t miss the egg hunt at 11 a.m. sharp! The egg hunt is for ages 10 and under, with a Sensory Friendly Hunt open to all ages. [Read more…] about Hop Over to Englewood’s Hop & Shop Spring Festival. Don’t Miss The Egg Hunt

Posted by Laura on March 18, 2026 | Updated March 12, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Spring Craft Bazaar In Highlands Ranch

Spring is in the air and the Highlands Ranch Community Association Spring Craft Bazaar is back on Saturday, March 28, 2026. More than 100 vendors are expected to display and sell their wares. This one of a kind marketplace will include photography, original art, sculpture, ceramics, specialty food, precious jewelry and gems and more. Everything is priced to sell! [Read more…] about Spring Craft Bazaar In Highlands Ranch

Posted by Laura on March 18, 2026 | Updated January 26, 2026 Filed Under: Shopping

45 Ways to Celebrate a Mile High St. Patrick’s Day In 2026

From Boulder to Denver and all points in between, the Front Range plans to “Go Green” with dozens of St. Patrick’s Day festivities. With St. Patty’s falling on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, expect plenty of parties, pub crawls and festivals the weekend before and the 17th.

While we have a post for Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (which is on Saturday, March 14, 2026), here are other FREE and low-cost ways to “get your Irish on” across the Front Range. You’ll find plenty of Irish music, step dancers, pipe bands and more. If you know of any we missed, send details to Laura@milehighonthecheap.com. [Read more…] about 45 Ways to Celebrate a Mile High St. Patrick’s Day In 2026

Posted by Laura on March 17, 2026 | Updated March 16, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Best Amazon Deals This Week: Pantene, Olay, Magna Tiles, Frozen’s Elsa & More

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deal shopping tagsDon’t spend hours looking for the best deals. 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 This Week: Pantene, Olay, Magna Tiles, Frozen’s Elsa & More

Posted by Laura on March 17, 2026 | Updated March 16, 2026 Filed Under: Shopping

High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Winter/Spring?

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 Winter/Spring?

Posted by Laura on March 17, 2026 | Updated March 16, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment

Denver Public Library Holds Huge Spring Used Book Sale

The Friends of the Denver Public Library is sooo happy to announce the return of its Central Library Used Book Sale. It runs Friday to Sunday, March 20 to 22, 2026, in Park View at the Central Library and features thousands of gently-loved children’s books, cookbooks, novels, popular CDs/DVDs and more — all bargain priced. [Read more…] about Denver Public Library Holds Huge Spring Used Book Sale

Posted by Laura on March 16, 2026 | Updated March 15, 2026 Filed Under: Shopping

Family Music Creation Event with The Playground Ensemble

Families are invited to join in creative play during Family Music Creation. This fun, FREE event featuring The Playground Ensemble is set for Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m, at Stanley Marketplace in Aurora. Kids can make a kazoo, create music, be a conductor and create your own “beats”. No reservations are necessary. [Read more…] about Family Music Creation Event with The Playground Ensemble

Posted by Laura on March 16, 2026 | Updated March 13, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Last Chance: See ‘Prehistoric Aurora’ Exhibit Before Closing For Free

It’s your last chance to see Prehistoric Aurora before the exhibit, at the Aurora History Museum, goes extinct! The Museum is waving entry fees for the closing celebration on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Besides FREE admission, enjoy family-friendly activities, face painting, a velociraptor photo booth, dig pit, refreshments and more. [Read more…] about Last Chance: See ‘Prehistoric Aurora’ Exhibit Before Closing For Free

Posted by Laura on March 15, 2026 | Updated March 5, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Last Day! Denver Restaurant Week 2026. Here Are The Participating Restaurants.

Get ready for some delicious food with a side dish of savings. Denver Restaurant Week is back. The annual celebration of all things food runs Friday, March 6 to Sunday, March 15, 2026. More than 200 restaurants are participating. Each offers a multi-course dinner (usually three courses) for a “mile high” fixed price, plus tax, tip and beverages. You’ll want to make reservations now. [Read more…] about Last Day! Denver Restaurant Week 2026. Here Are The Participating Restaurants.

Posted by Laura on March 15, 2026 | Updated March 15, 2026 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Bike Swap in Boulder: Buy & Sell Both Adults & Kids Cycling Gear

Looking to upgrade your bike gear at a fraction of retail or have kiddos that have outgrown their bikes? The Boulder Junior Cycling (BLC) Bike Swap is Sunday, March 29, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Boulder Elks Lodge. The FREE event is open to the public for the buying and selling of kids and adult cycling gear.
[Read more…] about Bike Swap in Boulder: Buy & Sell Both Adults & Kids Cycling Gear

Posted by Laura on March 15, 2026 | Updated March 2, 2026 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation

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