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…] about 45 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
Tickets for MHOTC readers are now FREE! Many consider February the most romantic month of the year. Are you ready to say, “I do”, but overwhelmed with all your options? Then, mark your calendars for the Colorado Bridal Show. There are three scheduled this winter across the metro area with the final one on Sunday, February 17 at the Denver Marriott Westminster. Tickets are usually $10 at the door and $7 online, but show organizers want you to have a day to remember and are offering MHOTC readers an exclusive freebie.
All MHOTC readers get FREE admission. You read it right — totally, completely, absolutely FREE. This is not just for brides and grooms, but your family and BFFs who help with all the decisions. All shows are on Sunday and held in the hotel’s Ballroom. And, each show has tons of cool prizes. [Read more…] about This Sunday! Free Tickets To Colorado Bridal Show in Westminster
Want to get the family out of the house for snow tubing and beer? Head to Conifer’s Aspen Park Village shopping center where the community embraces winter with its annual 285 Winterfest on Saturday, February 23.There’s a snow tubing competition, snowman carving, craft brew crawl, free family movie screening and activities for all ages at Aspen Park Village. [Read more…] about 285 Winterfest in Conifer
Calling all young LEGO Movie fans. Head to your local Barnes & Noble store Saturday, February 23 at 2 p.m. for an event to celebrate the new movie The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part. Build a FREE LEGO mini Emmet’s Dream House and Rescue Rocket to take home. Play activities and get FREE giveaways, while supplies last.
During the FREE event, fans can have a photo taken in front of Emmet’s Dream House/Rescue Rocket backdrop. Barnes & Noble Cafes will offer a special M&M Blondie Blast for $1. Select stores may want you to sign up in advance so be sure to check with your nearest store.
Furniture retailers are notorious for their mark-ups, especially high-end items. That’s why fans of HW Home eagerly await the furniture seller’s Annual Warehouse Sale. This year the event moves to the former site of The Container Store at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center (west end), Friday to Monday, February 15 to 18. [Read more…] about HW Home Annual Warehouse Sale Moves to Cherry Creek
How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World is a surprising tale about growing up, finding the courage to face the unknown…and how nothing can ever train you to let go. What began as an unlikely friendship between an adolescent Viking and a fearsome Night Fury dragon has become an epic adventure spanning their lives. MHOTC readers are invited to a special advance screening on Tuesday, February 19 at UA Colorado Center at 7 p.m. [Read more…] about Movie Preview – ‘How To Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World’
Beginning shutterbugs who want to learn about photography can get the basics at Photography 101, a FREE workshop on Tuesday, February 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at JAX Broomfield. Learn about composition, framing and lighting for capturing your best photos.
You’ll also briefly discuss shutter speed, aperture, and ISO, and some basic settings on your camera that will help you improve your photos. There’s a Q&A afterward with in-house photography expert Zach Mieszala, so don’t forget to bring your camera. 5005 W 120th Ave., Broomfield.
No matter your musical taste, Swallow Hill Music has a FREE jam session or performance group opportunity for you. These monthly events are a great way to learn new music styles, refine your techniques and expand your repertoire. They are FREE and open to everyone (members and non-members) alike ages 18 and older. Here’s what’s on the schedule: [Read more…] about Sit In On Free Jam Sessions at Swallow Hill Music
What’s better than low-cost? How about FREE! Laura has spent countless hours discovering more than 100 products and services that won’t cost you a penny. Her next Fabulous Freebies workshop is at the Englewood Public Library on Saturday, February 16 at 2 p.m. as part of the library’s “Adulting 101″ series (aimed at the age 18 to 30 crowd). [Read more…] about MHOTC Talk – ‘Fabulous Freebies’ at Englewood Library
The Colorado Garden & Home Show brightens the Colorado winter with 11 inspiring and beautifully landscaped gardens (not to mention 10,000+ blooming flowers) and sparks homeowners’ ideas for remodeling, building and redecorating. More than 600 exhibitors fill the Colorado Convention Center presenting new technologies and trends in landscaping, gardening and home improvement on Saturday, February 9 through Sunday, February 17.
Adult admission is $12, senior admission is $10 (children 12 and under are FREE), but there are three ways to save: [Read more…] about 4 Ways To Save on Colorado Garden & Home Show Tickets
Denver FamilyFest is all about fun. After all, every vendor has some sort of family-fun kid’s activity in their booth from temporary tattoos and coloring books to carnival games and face painting. Plus, there’s live entertainment, fun stage presentation and giveaways. While the kiddos will have a great time, parents will find a huge variety of family-oriented products and services.
This year’s event is Saturday, February 23 at the National Western Complex from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kids are FREE and adults normally pay $10, but we have a special promo code that gets you 50% off tickets, so you pay just $5 (plus a service fee) or, if you want to buy several tickets, there is a good deal through Groupon. [Read more…] about Great Ticket Deals! FamilyFest Indoor Festival
Coloradans love to recycle anything and everything, but disposing of leftover paint is a hassle. To the rescue: PaintCare, a FREE paint recycling program with more than 150 drop-off sites across Colorado, more than 50 in the Front Range alone. Drop-off sites are mostly paint and hardware stores. [Read more…] about Recycle Leftover Paint For Free Year-Round
Xcel Energy is willing to pay you $50 for any second refrigerator 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 $50.
The refrigerator must be a second unit at your home, work, and get cold enough to make ice. It must be at least 10 to 30 cubic feet and have been in the house for at least two months. As an added bonus, Xcel Energy will throw in two CFL light bulbs for you to use wherever you want. For more info call 1-866-552-8755.
For Safeway shoppers who enjoy playing the “grocery game” (as in “How much can I save this trip?”), you can play an actual game and win big prizes. Yes, Safeway’s popular Monopoly game is back!
Through May 7, earn “Shop, Play, Win!” game pieces and fill your game board for your shot at $250 million in prizes, including three $1 million cash prizes, a vacation home, a boat, home theater, family vacation, gift cards and lots of smaller prizes, including cash and products. [Read more…] about How To Play Safeway’s Monopoly Game… and Maybe Win Big
Thanks to the lunar calendar, the Chinese New Year is a bit of a moving target. This year, it begins on Tuesday, February 5 and celebrations last for as long as two weeks. 2019 marks the Year of the Pig (taken from the Chinese zodiac). Those born in 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, and 2019 have a beautiful personality and are blessed with good fortune.
Celebrations are an explosion of light and sound with fireworks, music and traditional lion dances. Never one to miss a party, Colorado will celebrate Chinese New Year will a host tons of activities and parties, some for the kiddos and others for grown-ups.
Here are some we could find. If you know of any we’ve missed, email us at info@milehighonthecheap.com and we’ll try and get them added to the list.
Also, check out a huge list of free things to do around Denver this week. And if you haven’t subscribed to Mile High on the Cheap’s email list, sign up now. There’s no better way to ring in the new year! [Read more…] about 11 Places To Celebrate the Chinese New Year in Denver
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