Rooted in Reading is a FREE family program hosted by the Denver Botanic Gardens’ Helen Fowler Library that includes activities from Museo de las Americas, Environmental Learning for Kids and Art Garage. The event is Sunday, April 19, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Gardens’ Freyer – Newman Center atrium. [Read more…] about Free ‘Rooted in Reading’ Event For Kids at Botanic Gardens
Where To Find Free Help With Your Taxes In 2026
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Even if you’re expecting a tax refund, this time of year can be, well, taxing on your wallet when it comes to paying for tax preparation services. The good news is that, if you qualify, you can get FREE help filing your return and not spend a dime. Here are some online and in-person programs to investigate: [Read more…] about Where To Find Free Help With Your Taxes In 2026
Get Tickets on October 28 for Next Free Day at Denver Zoo: November 11
Mark your calendars to monkey around with family and friends at the Denver Zoo for FREE in 2026. On select Free Days, the Zoo is giving back to the community with FREE tickets. The next free day at Denver Zoo is Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Not everyone can come at once…so the Zoo has gone to a first-come, first-served basis for the tickets. Here’s how to score yours. They are released on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. [Read more…] about Get Tickets on October 28 for Next Free Day at Denver Zoo: November 11
Boulder County Farmers Markets In-Person Markets Are Opening. SNAP Users Get Double Bucks
Boulder County Farmers Markets (BCFM) kicks off the 2025 in-person farmers market season on Saturday, April 4, 2026, when its Boulder and Longmont locations open with a bounty of locally grown fresh produce, fruit, meats, locally produced packaged goods, plants and more. This is a great opportunity to support local farmers and the community where you live, as well as take home fresh produce at reasonable prices. [Read more…] about Boulder County Farmers Markets In-Person Markets Are Opening. SNAP Users Get Double Bucks
Kids Bowl Free This Spring, Summer & Fall
You’ll be bowled over by this freebie from Kids Bowl Free. Through September (start and end dates vary by location), kids 15 and younger can bowl two games every day FREE. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Participating bowling centers include: [Read more…] about Kids Bowl Free This Spring, Summer & Fall
Bag Great Deals! Bemis Library Used Book Spring Fling Sale
Prepare to do some heavy lifting when Littleton’s Friends of the Library and Museum hosts the Bemis Library used book Spring Fling Bag Sale. It’s held during library hours from Friday, March 27 through Saturday, April 4, 2026. More than 4,000 books, as well as vinyl, DVDs and CDs will be available for purchase. [Read more…] about Bag Great Deals! Bemis Library Used Book Spring Fling Sale
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
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!
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
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
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
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.
Buy $50 in Household Items, Get a $15 Amazon.com Credit
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Amazon is welcoming in Spring with some special deals. One that caught our eye is for household items. Instead of fighting the crowds at some of the warehouse or big box stores, you can order from Amazon and have everything delivered to your home. Purchase $50 of participating household items, and you’ll get a $15 Amazon.com credit. [Read more…] about Buy $50 in Household Items, Get a $15 Amazon.com Credit
Dave & Buster’s Offers ‘$1 A Day Unlimited Play Pass’
Dave & Buster’s just rolled out its biggest value offer in brand history: the 60-Day Unlimited Play Pass. For just $1 a day, loyalty members get 60 consecutive days of unlimited gameplay. With no blackout dates and no time-of-day restrictions, you can drop in whenever it fits your schedule and enjoy unlimited game play across more than 150 arcade games, along with exclusive savings on food and non-alcoholic beverages. [Read more…] about Dave & Buster’s Offers ‘$1 A Day Unlimited Play Pass’
Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Turns Downtown Green
Denver goes green for its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026. This year, the route starts at 19th and Wynkoop then proceeds down Wynkoop to 17th, south to Blake and then marches down Blake to 27th and beyond. This year’s theme is “Stars, Stripes and Shamrocks!” [Read more…] about Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Turns Downtown Green
Do You Know of Easter Egg Hunts? Tell Us.
The MHOTC Easter Patrol is scouring the area for free and low-cost Easter Egg hunts for our annual post and map. If you know of any being held at community centers, in neighborhood parks, retail shops or other locations, please drop us a note. Tell us the date, time, location (include address) and any age restrictions (or if the kids are let loose at different times based on their age). [Read more…] about Do You Know of Easter Egg Hunts? Tell Us.
Boulder Movie Club Free Movie Screenings & Discussion Every Month
Want to see flicks for free and then chat about them with fellow cinephiles? Check out the Boulder Movie Club, where attendees watch (and discuss!) films on the Big Screen in the Boulder Public Library Canyon Theater. The monthly screening (usually the fourth Thursday of each month, but no always) is FREE, as are parking and snacks (though you are welcome to bring your own food). [Read more…] about Boulder Movie Club Free Movie Screenings & Discussion Every Month
Bank of America Cardholders: Free Museum and Botanic Gardens Entry
Each first full weekend of the month means Bank of America customers can visit museums for FREE through its Museums On Us program. Just show your Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit/debit card and photo ID on the first Saturday or Sunday of each month and get FREE admission to some of the most popular Mile High City museums and attractions. [Read more…] about Bank of America Cardholders: Free Museum and Botanic Gardens Entry
10 Places To Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Denver
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Thanks to the lunar (moon cycles) calendar, the Lunar New Year is a bit of a moving target. This year, it begins on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and celebrations last for as long as two weeks. 2026 marks the Year of the Horse (taken from the Chinese zodiac). Those born in 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, and 2026 are confident, enthusiastic and determined. [Read more…] about 10 Places To Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Denver
Free Formal Dresses & Men’s Wear Available at Be Happy Boutique
Young men and women who may not have the opportunity to spend money on formal wear for school dances or other formal occasions are invited to shop for FREE apparel at the Be Happy Boutique at the Streets of Southglenn. The store will be open on Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 6 to 8 & March 13 to 15, 2026. A large variety of formal wear including dresses and men’s wear (pants, shirts, jackets) are available. [Read more…] about Free Formal Dresses & Men’s Wear Available at Be Happy Boutique