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 2 & 3, 2026, 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 2 & 3
Small Wonders Weekend at Colorado Railroad Museum Showcases Small-Scale Railroads
Small Wonders Weekend at the Colorado Railroad Museum is Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Marvel at the minis” while exploring the Museum’s impressive small-scale railroads, including the extensive on-site layouts operated by the Denver Garden Railway Society and the Denver HO Model Railroad Club. [Read more…] about Small Wonders Weekend at Colorado Railroad Museum Showcases Small-Scale Railroads
Best Amazon Deals This Week: Lysol, Sun Bum, Bratz, Blink & More
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Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals. Whether you’re shopping for a gift or a specific need, or — like us — just seeing what suits your fancy, take a look at this list we’ve pulled together for you. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.
Some of the biggest discounts are “Limited Time Only,” meaning that they can be here one minute and gone the next, so the discounts might not be the same as listed here when you check. We do try to keep up! Here are a few great deals that caught our eye… [Read more…] about Best Amazon Deals This Week: Lysol, Sun Bum, Bratz, Blink & More
Yum! Colorado Chocolate Festival 2026 Offers 50,000+ Samples
The annual Colorado Chocolate Festival at the Delta by Marriott in Northglenn is Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features more than 50,000 chocolate samples from more than 80 regional and national vendors. If thousands of chocolate samples isn’t enough enticement, this year’s festival also offers contests, a Mother’s Day gift market, games and kids activities.
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Visit A Paris Street Market Every Month at Aspen Grove 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 Every Month at Aspen Grove for Antiques & Vintage
High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Spring?
You don’t have to shell out big bucks to see top-notch theater productions. High schools and colleges across the Denver metro area stage plays and musicals, showcasing some of the best local talent to be found. Far from bare bones, you’ll find fully-realized scenery, costumes, lighting, choreography and often live orchestras. The best part? Ticket prices ($5 to $12) are a fraction of what you’d pay for a “professional” show. [Read more…] about High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Spring?
7 Big Earth Day Celebrations in and Around the Denver Area
Time to give Mother Nature her due. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 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 either Saturday the 18th or the 25th. If you know of any we’ve missed, send details to news@milehighonthecheap.com. All events are FREE, unless otherwise noted. [Read more…] about 7 Big Earth Day Celebrations in and Around the Denver Area
Governor’s Art Show in Loveland Showcases Colorado Artists
For 34 years, the Colorado Governor’s Art Show & Sale has shown a spotlight on Colorado’s best artists. This year is no exception, with 65+ of the state’s most talented showcased. The 2026 show will be displayed at the Loveland Museum from Saturday, April 25 through Saturday, June 6, 2026, with both in-person and online fine art sales. [Read more…] about Governor’s Art Show in Loveland Showcases Colorado Artists
Free Entry to Denver Botanic Gardens During Spring Plant Sale
The always-anticipated annual spring plant sale at the Denver Botanic Gardens is Friday & Saturday, May 8 & 9, 2026. In addition to 15 plant divisions (herbs, vegetables, hanging baskets, seeds, container gardens, water-smart plants, etc.), the sale includes gardening supplies and garden gifts. Overall, tens of thousands of plants are offered. [Read more…] about Free Entry to Denver Botanic Gardens During Spring Plant Sale
REEL Stories: AANHPI Voices in Film at PACE Center
Parker Arts, in partnership with the Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival and Denver Film, invites you to an afternoon where film, live performance, and conversation come together in a vibrant celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities and culture. REEL Stories: AANHPI Voice in Film is Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at PACE Center. [Read more…] about REEL Stories: AANHPI Voices in Film at PACE Center
MHOTC Is Looking For An Intern With Social Media Savvy
Do you know someone who is a whiz creating Reels and Videos for social media including Facebook, TikTok and/or Instagram? Mile High on the Cheap is looking for an intern who would love to expand their portfolio helping us create Facebook and Instagram posts, as well as both short and longer videos for our website. [Read more…] about MHOTC Is Looking For An Intern With Social Media Savvy
Lakewood’s Sounds Exciting! Summer Concert Series
Lakewood’s Sounds Exciting! offers affordable entertainment June 17 through July 29, 2026, at the Amphitheater at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. Wednesday evening shows start at 6:15 p.m. with an opening act, followed by headliners at 7:15 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Thursday, April 16 at 10 a.m.
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Buy $80 in P&G Products, Get $20 Amazon Credit
Amazon is welcoming in Spring with some special deals. One that caught our eye is for P&G everyday essentials. 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 $80 of participating household items, and you’ll get a $20 Amazon.com credit. [Read more…] about Buy $80 in P&G Products, Get $20 Amazon Credit
Arapahoe Ceramics Guild Holds Spring Pottery Sale at Aspen Grove
More than 40 ceramic artists, plus jewelry artists will showcase their work at the Arapahoe Ceramics Guild Spring Pottery Sale. The events runs April 23 to 26 & May 1 to 3, 2026. This year’s event moves to Aspen Grove in Unit 450. Not only will you find some beautiful wares, but also prices for every budget. [Read more…] about Arapahoe Ceramics Guild Holds Spring Pottery Sale at Aspen Grove
Kids Can Play Golf For $5 This Summer – Here’s How
You don’t have to be rich to play golf. Kids can join Bank of America’s Golf with Us to access tee times for $5 or less at thousands of courses, including many in Colorado. Golf with Us is FREE and open to the first 150,000 participants who enroll in the program — getting a one-year free membership to Youth on Course. [Read more…] about Kids Can Play Golf For $5 This Summer – Here’s How
Reserve Free Tickets Now! See Cute Baby Animals & Enjoy Pancake Breakfast. Farm and Ranch Day at CALF’s Lowell Ranch on May 10
City folk just don’t get out to the “country” enough. There’s a quick fix on Saturday, May 9, 2026, during Farm and Ranch Day at CALF’s historic Lowell Ranch in Castle Rock. The entire family can see all sorts of livestock and the historic Lowell Ranch House during the FREE event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is the perfect chance to see all creatures big and small including lambs, calves, chickens, pigs, and more. [Read more…] about Reserve Free Tickets Now! See Cute Baby Animals & Enjoy Pancake Breakfast. Farm and Ranch Day at CALF’s Lowell Ranch on May 10
Swallow Hill Summer Concerts at Four Mile Historic Park. Tickets On Sale Now
Swallow Hill Music is proud to announce the return of tribute concerts at Four Mile Historic Park on Wednesday evenings from June 3 through July 15, 2026. The concerts begin at 6:30 pm, with Four Mile Historic Park opening at 5:30 pm. Pack a picnic dinner and spread out on the lawn for a night of unforgettable music in a family-friendly setting. [Read more…] about Swallow Hill Summer Concerts at Four Mile Historic Park. Tickets On Sale Now
Need A Ride? Free Link On Demand Now Serves Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker & Stonegate
If you’ve ever needed a ride to a doctor’s appointment, grocery store, work or other destination, there’s a new option in Stonegate and Parker that might be just what you’re looking for. Link On Demand, a FREE, on-demand transportation service is now officially serving Stonegate and select areas of Parker. The service has been operating in Highlands Ranch and Lone Tree for some time. [Read more…] about Need A Ride? Free Link On Demand Now Serves Highlands Ranch, Lone Tree, Parker & Stonegate
Opera Colorado Offers ‘Pay What You Wish’ Tickets To All Performances. Right Now: ‘Madama Butterfly’
A round of applause to Opera Colorado. The company announced it is offering Pay What You Wish tickets for all future performances. The suggested price is $25, but you are welcome to choose a price that works with your financial circumstances. The minimum for Pay What You Wish tickets is $1 + (a City & County of Denver seat tax of 10%). Regular tickets start at $47 up to $280. [Read more…] about Opera Colorado Offers ‘Pay What You Wish’ Tickets To All Performances. Right Now: ‘Madama Butterfly’
Free ‘Rooted in Reading’ Event For Kids at Botanic Gardens
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