Boulder has a lot of cool scientific research facilities. The National Center for Atmospheric Research is just one of them. NCAR hosts a number of lectures and special events throughout the year that are open to the public. Some are in-person, others are virtual and others are hybrid. In-person events at the facility usually require reservations. Here’s what is coming up: [Read more…] about National Center for Atmospheric Research Hosts Explorer Series Events
Where To Find Free Help With Your Taxes In 2025
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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 2025
Colorado Auto Show Drives Into Town April 17-20. Get Tickets For $10!
The Colorado Auto Show, a four-day extravaganza of everything automotive at the Colorado Convention Center, showcases the newest imported and domestic cars, vans, crossovers, hybrids, light trucks and sport utilities and accessories too. In addition to the new 2025 models, the show provides sneak peeks of selected intros, concepts and the latest in tricked-out cars. The show runs from April 17 to 20, 2025.
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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, April 4 through Sunday, April 13, 2025. 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
Win Tickets To See Denver Museum of Nature & Science ‘Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep’
All winners have been contacted and responded. Congrats to Mary Beth, Mike, Laura, Laine, Eric, Robb and Arnold. Think of it as “Jurassic Park” meets “Jaws” and time travel. When dinosaurs ruled the land, the oceans teemed with equally fascinating and fearsome creatures. But you don’t have to go back in time to experience a prehistoric underwater world as you’ve never seen it before. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has a new special exhibit Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep from March 21 to September 7, 2025. [Read more…] about Win Tickets To See Denver Museum of Nature & Science ‘Jurassic Oceans: Monsters of the Deep’
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 5, 2025, 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
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
Get Tickets on October 27 for Next Denver Zoo Free Day: November 7
Mark your calendars to monkey around with family and friends at the Denver Zoo for FREE in 2025. On select Free Days, the Zoo is giving back to the community with FREE tickets. The next free day at Denver Zoo is Sunday, April 6, 2025. 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, March 26, 2025. [Read more…] about Get Tickets on October 27 for Next Denver Zoo Free Day: November 7
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
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
Forever 21 Going Out Of Business
Fashion retailer Forever 21 announced on Sunday, March 16, it is filing for bankruptcy. The company said in a statement that its stores and website in the United States will remain open and continue serving customers for now, but it is implementing an “orderly wind-down” of its business. Forever 21 said that it will start liquidation sales at its US stores while also attempting to find a buyer. [Read more…] about Forever 21 Going Out Of Business
51+ Ways to Celebrate a Mile High St. Patrick’s Day In 2025
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 Monday, March 17, 2025, 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 15, 2025), 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 51+ Ways to Celebrate a Mile High St. Patrick’s Day In 2025
Last Chance! Rocky Mountain Clocks Closing Sale. All Inventory Must Be Sold!
Inventory remains so the sale has been extended. Rocky Mountain Clocks is holding a Store Closing Sale on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All clock inventory — antique and modern — must be sold. The store is closing due to a family emergency. Furniture and store fixtures are also for sale. All prices are negotiable. [Read more…] about Last Chance! Rocky Mountain Clocks Closing Sale. All Inventory Must Be Sold!
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 15, 2025. 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.
Insiders say the best spot to view the dancers, musicians and more is south of 20th Ave. on Blake Street (which will be renamed Tooley St. for the parade). Be prepared for crowds and standing room only if you choose this spot. Some folks arrive as early as 5 a.m. [Read more…] about Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Turns Downtown Green
Another Chance! Win Denver Museum of Nature & Science Tickets To See ‘Angkor: The Los Empire of Cambodia’
We have more tickets to give away! Angkor Wat is on many a traveler’s bucket list of “must-see” places. But you don’t have to travel to Cambodia to immerse yourself in the former capital of the Khmer Empire, which all but vanished into the Southeast Asia jungle. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has a new temporary exhibit “Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia” from February 21 to August 24, 2025. [Read more…] about Another Chance! Win Denver Museum of Nature & Science Tickets To See ‘Angkor: The Los Empire of Cambodia’