Historic Old Town Erie hosts the annual Erie Town Fair on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Visitors can enjoy more than 280 craft, artist, food and vendor booths. All activities take place in Historic Old Town Erie, with local entertainment, children’s activities and food trucks in adjacent Coal Creek Park. Once again, the Erie Hot Air Balloon Festival will be a separate event in July. [Read more…] about Erie Town Fair Features Craft Vendors, Live Music, Kids Activities, Food, Beer Garden & More May 17
6 Best Ways To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Denver and surrounding communities boast a number of festivals, parades and fun events celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo, is not Mexican Independence Day. Actually, it commemorates the victory of an outnumbered Mexican army over the French forces of Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. These days, May 5 has become a celebration of Latino culture. For 2025, most celebrations will be over the weekend, May 3 or 4. [Read more…] about 6 Best Ways To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Art Night Out in Lafayette Brings Community Together
Art Night Out focuses on art, original music, local bands and products, every second Friday of the month from May through September in downtown Lafayette. The FREE event features artist demos, street performers, stilt walkers, face painters, magicians, food trucks and beer and wine garden, serving local Lafayette brews. [Read more…] about Art Night Out in Lafayette Brings Community Together
Nocturne Hosts Low-Cost Sunday Youth/Community Matinee Concert Series In May
Nocturne, the jazz and supper club in Denver’s RiNo Arts District, hosts its Sunday Community Matinee series in May. The series offers a more accessible, family-friendly entertainment option. Tickets to live jazz performances cost $10 per person. Shows run from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on May 4, 18 & 25, 2025. [Read more…] about Nocturne Hosts Low-Cost Sunday Youth/Community Matinee Concert Series In May
Free First Friday Jazz Hop In Five Points Fills Music Venues Along Welton Street
Here’s a way to “jazz” up the first Friday of every month. Local jazz musicians will take to the stage at multiple venues along Welton Street in Denver’s historic jazz district during First Friday Jazz Hop in Five Points. The organizers hope to keep jazz and culture alive, by encouraging music fans to immerse themselves in the rhythm, culture, and energy of Five Points. [Read more…] about Free First Friday Jazz Hop In Five Points Fills Music Venues Along Welton Street
Cinco de Mayo Festival 2025 Fills Civic Center Park May 3 & 4
The annual Cinco de Mayo Festival takes over Denver’s Civic Center Park, Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. More than 200 exhibitors and food vendors will be serving up the best in Colorado Mexican cuisine. A variety of local, regional and international talents will appear on three stages. A parade gets the fiesta started at 11 a.m. on Saturday. [Read more…] about Cinco de Mayo Festival 2025 Fills Civic Center Park May 3 & 4
City Park Farmers Market Boasts 100+ Colorado-Based Farmers & Food Vendors
City Park Farmers Market opens for the season on Saturday, May 3, 2025, with fresh good grown locally, monthly cooking demos and even live music. This year, more than 100 Colorado-based farmers, ranchers, bakers, meat purveyors, cheesemakers and food producers will line the City Park Esplanade every Saturday through October. [Read more…] about City Park Farmers Market Boasts 100+ Colorado-Based Farmers & Food Vendors
Shop Firefly Spring Market For Handmade Artisan Goods on May 3 & 4
Those who value unique hand-made items for themselves or as gifts head for the Firefly Handmade Spring Market and its 80 or so local artisans. It takes place Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 1000 block of South Gaylord Street. Firefly Handmade is the Front Range’s premier marketplace for exclusively handmade artisan goods. [Read more…] about Shop Firefly Spring Market For Handmade Artisan Goods on May 3 & 4
Visit A Paris Street Market for Antiques & Vintage
Bargains and not-such-bargains are to be had at the monthly A Paris Street Market at Aspen Grove, which is open the first Saturday of each month from May to October. Whether or not you find something you must have, it’s great just to poke around a FREE open-air market whose vendors specialize in antique, vintage, funky and fun items. [Read more…] about Visit A Paris Street Market for Antiques & Vintage
8 Earth Day Celebrations in and Around the Denver Area
Time to give Mother Nature her due. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, is the annual Earth Day. Here are some family-friendly festivals, fairs, recycling events, workshops and other celebrations we’ve heard about across the Front Range. Most events are on Saturday the 19th, with some the following Saturday.
If you know of any we’ve missed, send details to news@milehighonthecheap.com. All events are FREE, unless otherwise noted. [Read more…] about 8 Earth Day Celebrations in and Around the Denver Area
Happy Easter From Laura, Bryan & Claire!
We hope you find lots of bargains in your basket today! With spring here and summer on the horizon, we’ll keep looking for freebies, discounts and deals to help our loyal readers. (We’re always hunting for deals, even on Easter!)
Denver Nuggets Playoffs Pre-Game Rally at Union Station. Giveaways, Mascots & More
The Denver Nuggets are headed to the playoffs and Denver Union Station will serve as the Mile High Playoffs HQ for the team begins their quest for another NBA championship title. A pre-game rally will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The FREE event features Nuggets t-shirt giveaways for the first 1,000 fans and the chance to win playoff tickets. [Read more…] about Denver Nuggets Playoffs Pre-Game Rally at Union Station. Giveaways, Mascots & More
Walgreens To Close Another Store In Lakewood
Walgreens has announced the closure of another store. This one is in Lakewood at Jewell and Wadsworth. If you fill your prescription at this location, you will receive a notice telling you where your prescriptions are being transferred. A going-out-of-business sale has started at this location which will permanently shutter on May 22, 2025. [Read more…] about Walgreens To Close Another Store In Lakewood
Where To Find Free Food Pantries & Distribution Sites In The Denver/Boulder Area
Organizations in Denver, Boulder and other Colorado communities offer free food pantries for individuals and families needing help stretching their grocery dollar. Some sites allow you to “shop” the pantry on specific days, others provide drive-through pickups, while still others offer deliveries to your home for eligible participants. [Read more…] about Where To Find Free Food Pantries & Distribution Sites In The Denver/Boulder Area
Hop To It! Book Your Bunny Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!
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Getting photos with the Easter Bunny at the mall is easy and fun, and the perfect way to celebrate spring. No lines, no fuss. Just friendly staff, a fun Bunny and the cutest photos to capture the moment! The Easter Bunny will hold court (with his professional photographers) at several Denver/Boulder area shopping centers in March and April. Here’s how to book your egg-cellent Bunny Photos in and around Denver. [Read more…] about Hop To It! Book Your Bunny Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!