Join award-winning children’s book author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow for a special family storytime on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Eloise May Library. The author will give a lively reading with sing-alongs and fun movement breaks. Attendees will receive a FREE copy of her book Together We Are Sunshine (while supplies last). [Read more…] about Family Storytime with Author Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow. Kids Get A Free Book, Too!
Just Between Friends Aurora Holds Special Holiday Kids Consignment Sale: Save 50% To 90% Off Retail!
‘Tis the season for saving and JBF Aurora is solving the holiday hustle problem with a special Winter/Holiday Kids Consignment Sale on Saturday & Sunday, November 15 & 16, 2025, at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Frugal families will be able to save hundreds of dollars on toys, games, holiday dress clothing (for those special pictures), books, pajamas and more. [Read more…] about Just Between Friends Aurora Holds Special Holiday Kids Consignment Sale: Save 50% To 90% Off Retail!
Financial Planning Day: Free Workshops and One-On-One Advice
Trying to get a handle on your finances, but worried that an expert will try to sell you something? Check out Denver Financial Planning Day on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. This FREE public event gives you an opportunity to address your personal finance questions privately with professional financial planners who can help you find the answers you need. [Read more…] about Financial Planning Day: Free Workshops and One-On-One Advice
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s — Visit Santa & Receive Free Photo
If the kiddos need some FREE holiday magic head over to Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s (Thornton & Lone Tree) which runs November 2 through December 24, 2025. This is one of the best free events in town and the outdoor retailers continue the tradition of in-person visits with Santa, live elves, snowmen and take-home craft kits. [Read more…] about Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s — Visit Santa & Receive Free Photo
Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree for Just $35
Start a holiday tradition this year by cutting a native Christmas tree from a forest just 30 minutes outside Denver. On Saturday, December 6, 2025, Golden Gate Canyon State Park will hold a Christmas Tree Cut. The park is offering 250 permits (through a lottery) for cutting a tree in selected areas. Christmas tree permits are issued through a lottery system. You can apply for a permit from November 1 through November 15. The permit cost is $35 per tree, with a limit of one permit per household. Here’s how it works: [Read more…] about Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree for Just $35
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
Free Entry to All National Parks on Veterans Day
Some advance warning so you can make plans. In celebration of Veterans Day, all 417 National Park Service units (Parks, Monuments, Historic Sites) will be open to the public for FREE on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. This includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. The nearest to the metro area is splendid Rocky Mountain National Park between Estes Park and Grand Lake. [Read more…] about Free Entry to All National Parks on Veterans Day
AutoNation Free Car Care Clinic For Young Adults in Centennial Nov. 15
As young adults return home for the fall and winter holidays, AutoNation is inviting them, and their parents, to gear up for cold weather driving with FREE AutoNation Car Care Clinics. The next one in the metro area is Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at AutoNation Subaru Arapahoe in Centennial. Led by technicians and safety experts, these hands-on sessions teach young drivers the skills to keep their vehicles safe and reliable all winter long. [Read more…] about AutoNation Free Car Care Clinic For Young Adults in Centennial Nov. 15
74+ Halloween Happenings On The Cheap For Kids & Adults
Mile High Cheapskates love this time of the year. The ghouls, ghosts, zombies and witches are flying about the beautiful Colorado skies. Denver, Boulder and all points in between offer an abundance of Halloween activities for kids and adults. You don’t have to wait until October 31 for all the free and low-cost fun, with dozens of happenings filling the days and nights before All Hallow’s Eve.
Check out our list below for what’s on for 2025 (FREE to the best of our knowledge, unless indicated otherwise).
If there are any we’ve missed, email us the details at info@milehighonthecheap.com and we’ll do our best to get them added to the list.
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Where to See ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet In 2025
Whether you’re a fan of toe shoes or can’t tell a tutu from a toucan, The Nutcracker is sure to win you over (and is the perfect introduction to ballet for children). The holiday classic receives stagings across the Front Range, from small dance school recitals to full-blown, big-budget productions with live orchestra and all the trimmings.
But no matter the dance troupe, Nutcracker dazzles audiences with glittering snowflakes, shimmering sugarplums, the thrilling battle between the Mouse King and the oh-so-handsome Prince and more, all to Tchaikovsky’s extraordinary score. Spend a little or spend a little bit more, the choice is yours. (We’ve noted any discounts.) Here are some productions in 2025 to check out: [Read more…] about Where to See ‘The Nutcracker’ Ballet In 2025
Stargaze For $5 In The Heart Of Denver
Embark on a celestial journey to the moon and stars right in the heart of Denver. Join Civic Center Conservancy and AstroTours on the main promenade of Civic Center Park for Civic Center Stargaze. The events are held one Wednesday evening per month just after sunset. There are two more events this year: November 5 and December 3, 2025. [Read more…] about Stargaze For $5 In The Heart Of Denver
Thanksgiving Food Giveaways: FREE Meals and Groceries For Families in Need of Some Holiday Cheer
Each year, local organizations and community groups sponsor Thanksgiving turkey and food giveaways, to make sure families facing food insecurity or financial hardship can gather together for a traditional meal. We’re collecting as many of these turkey giveaways and food distribution events, as well as free meals, as we can find, and listing them here. Some require advance registration, which is why we are posting this list now. [Read more…] about Thanksgiving Food Giveaways: FREE Meals and Groceries For Families in Need of Some Holiday Cheer
Save Big! Sam’s Club Membership Deal – Only $15!
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For those who have never shopped at Sam’s Club, now is a good time to start (read on for a special deal!) Part of Walmart, Sam’s Club is a membership warehouse club. Not only do you save on everyday items, but warehouse stores like Sam’s Club offer some of the lowest prices on gasoline. We just came across a Groupon deal for a Sam’s Club membership! For a limited time: Pay $15 for a year’s membership, a savings of 70%! [Read more…] about Save Big! Sam’s Club Membership Deal – Only $15!
Today! 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 Saturday, November 15, 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 Tuesday, November 4, 2025. [Read more…] about Today! Get Tickets on October 27 for Next Denver Zoo Free Day: November 7
Help Us Find More Free Holiday Meals & Food Distributions
We’ve had a ton of interest in our recent post about where to find free Thanksgiving dinners and food giveaways. Never has Colorado experienced a time when so many were in need of food. And with the holidays fast approaching, the rising cost of groceries and loss of subsidies (not to mention government furloughs) has been a triple whammy. [Read more…] about Help Us Find More Free Holiday Meals & Food Distributions