Nothing says harvest-time quite like a Farmers’ Market. Where else can you greet your local farmer, find delicious deals on fresh produce, and enjoy the Colorado outdoors? You can find a market for nearly every day of the week, so check out a few! To fully participate in the eco-friendly experience, we suggest bringing along several reusable grocery bags or baskets for all of your goodies. [Read more…] about 31 Denver Area Farmers’ Markets Worth Checking Out In 2024
Clayton Community Days: Free Festival & Concert Series
Celebrate and create every first Saturday in the Clayton neighborhood. This new FREE family-friendly Clayton Community Days and concert series will run from April through September, from noon to 6 p.m. at Cohension Brewing Company. It features live music, vendors and fun for all. [Read more…] about Clayton Community Days: Free Festival & Concert Series
Boulder County Farmers Markets In-Person Markets Are Opening. SNAP Users Get Double Bucks
Boulder County Farmers Markets (BCFM) kicks off the 2024 in-person farmers market season on Saturday, April 6, 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
Register Now For Free Rose Pruning Workshop in Littleton
Are you stumped about how to prune roses? Learn how to safely and properly care for roses by joining us for a FREE rose pruning workshop led by professional horticulturalists team, along with area master gardeners and members of the Denver Rose Society.
The hands-on event is Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 8 a.m. to noon at South Suburban’s War Memorial Rose Garden, across the street from Sterne Park. The garden features more than 250 varieties of roses. What better place to learn how to care for our national flower? [Read more…] about Register Now For Free Rose Pruning Workshop in Littleton
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
Denver Makers Market Offers Multiple Opportunities To Shop Local
Local artisans, crafters, farmers and vendors will have come together for an indoor/outdoor shopping experience. Denver Makers Market stages events multiple events per month in four different locations: Lamar Plaza, Highpoint Marketplace in Aurora, Arapahoe Community College and others. Each affords the chance to shop local and meet the artisans. Food trucks will be on hand, too. [Read more…] about Denver Makers Market Offers Multiple Opportunities To Shop Local
Used Bookstore Benefits Jeffco Libraries & Saves You Big Bucks
If you love buying books, but don’t like the price, check out Whale’s Tale Books & Gifts, a new used bookstore operated by Jefferson County Library Foundation. The store sells gently-used books, CDs, DVDs, audio books and vintage vinyl records…all at big discounts. Many times, shoppers will walk away with an entire bag of books for less than $10. [Read more…] about Used Bookstore Benefits Jeffco Libraries & Saves You Big Bucks
Hop To It! Book Your Bunny Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!
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. 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!
Denver Auto Show Drives Into Town
The Denver 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 2024 models, the show provides sneak peeks of selected intros, concepts and the latest in tricked-out cars. The show runs from April 4 to 7, 2024.
32 Ways to Celebrate a Mile High St. Patrick’s Day In 2024 This Weekend
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 Sunday, March 17, 2024, expect plenty of parties, pub crawls and festivals the weekend before and the 15th, 16th and 17th.
While we have a post for Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (which is on Saturday, March 16, 2024), 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 32 Ways to Celebrate a Mile High St. Patrick’s Day In 2024 This Weekend
Enjoy The Snow! 17 Easy Do-It-Yourself Sleds
Wow! That was quite a snow storm! Despite the snow-packed roads and slippery sidewalks, for many, this is an excuse to go sledding. Even if it is just down that narrow median in front of your home, you can get sliding. Maybe you’re one of the lucky few with a store-bought sled and the envy of the sledding hill crowd.
If not, don’t despair. Coloradans are famous for their ingenuity when it comes to makeshift sleds. Our friend Jody Mace at Charlotte on the Cheap (a Southern gal, go figure) has come up with 17 DIY options. [Read more…] about Enjoy The Snow! 17 Easy Do-It-Yourself Sleds
Free Rec Center Entry For Aurora Teens During Spring Break
Spring Break is here, which means Aurora youth, ages 13 to 18 can access Central, Moorhead and Southeast recreation centers for FREE. Daily free entry begins at noon, with structured activities beginning at 4 p.m. Teens will be able to partake in a variety of fun programs including games, crafts, competitions, cooking classes and much more. [Read more…] about Free Rec Center Entry For Aurora Teens During Spring Break
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 Wednesday, March 13 through Sunday, March 17, 2024. More than 4,000 books will be available for purchase. [Read more…] about Bag Great Deals! Bemis Library Used Book Spring Fling Sale
Free Prom Dress For Students Who Need One at Bella Boutique
For many struggling families, the cost of prom, especially The Dress, is a luxury beyond reach. If you or someone you know needs prom attire, but simply can’t afford it, have them check out Bella Boutique. The Denver nonprofit is providing FREE gowns, shoes and accessories. Everything is yours to keep. [Read more…] about Free Prom Dress For Students Who Need One at Bella Boutique
Last Day! Denver Restaurant Week 2024. 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 1 to Sunday, March 10, 2024. 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 2024. Here Are The Participating Restaurants