Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, commences this year on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. But while the New Orleans holiday and the city’s famous parade prove far from Denver, the Mile High City has plenty of ways to celebrate right here.
For starters, get a king cake. Next, hit up a crawfish boil and dig in like they do in the South. Or, join one of the many fetes around the city, beads and masks encouraged. Laissez les bons temps rouler! [Read more…] about Free & Cheap Mardi Gras Celebrations In Denver, Also Where To Get King Cake
That iconic heart-shaped box of chocolates filling grocery store displays? It may have been produced last summer, as the large manufacturers prepare their candy as much as eight months in advance. Instead, why not splurge on some good local chocolate for Valentine’s Day? We’ve put together a list of artisan chocolatiers in the Denver area, with information on how to place orders. 
Friday the 13th is a lucky day for fans of 
If you’re looking to stretch your dining dollars, restaurants where kids eat 
Wendy’s is known for its “Biggie” deals. And now there are more options to customize your savings. Just about anything can be customized nowadays and most customers prefer to have more personalized ordering options at restaurants. To this end, 
Looking for an affordable, yet nutritious lunch? Meals on Wheels of Boulder has a café that promises delicious food at great prices and an ever-changing menu. The 
Put this deal on your “bucket list”! 
Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, diners can cross a delicious, stress-free meal off their Christmas wish list. Many Denver area restaurants will be open Christmas Day for dine-in service. Here are some low-cost and moderate-price options, along with a selection of fancy schmantzy spots in case you are in the mood to splurge (be sure to secure reservations for those sooner rather than later).
Take a break from work, school or holiday shopping for sandwich savings at 
Cookie monsters on a budget will like the way this cookie crumbles! Crumbl offers some of the most crave-able, delicious cookies anywhere in town. The shop is known for its large, soft cookies with a wide variety of rotating flavors every week. However, they are not known for offering many sweet discounts or specials. Fortunately, there are a few ways to save a little dough (money!)at the popular cookie shop. 
Grocery prices keep going up, up, up — with little relief in sight! While Mile High On The Cheap (MHOTC) publishes a weekly list of the 
If the thought of spending your Thanksgiving in the kitchen instead of watching holiday movies or football fills you with dread, don’t despair. Grocery stores and restaurants are happy to take care of most, if not all, the work. We did the math and found that most of these dinners work out to 
Most restaurants offers some form of a kids’ menu with limited options (usually chicken nuggets, mac & cheese, hamburger, etc.), only intended for children typically 12 and under. However, Illegal Pete’s does its kids’ menu differently, much to the delight of adults wanting to dine on the less expensive side or maybe they just aren’t super hungry for a full-size entrée. 
The value wars are heating up among the fast-food restaurants. That’s good news for hungry bargain hunters! And Sonic Drive-In is making lots of noise among budget-conscious diners with its $1.99 Menu. Customers can enjoy one of six popular menu items at the special low price. Fans can create their own “cheap” combo for under $6 — a cheeseburger, chicken wrap and Bubble Slush. 
Things are getting really cheesy at Chili’s! The menu at the popular restaurant is heating up with its latest spicy creation — Southwestern Queso. Nearly two years in development (so you know it must be good!), the Southwestern Queso blends American and cheddar cheeses with fire-roasted green chilies, onions and a hint a lime for a bold flavor. 
Raise your cup, chai tea lovers! It’s your turn in the spotlight. It seems every deal at any café only focuses on coffee beverages, with tea lovers always left out. Not anymore, thanks to locally grown 
Who wants Chipotle for lunch (or dinner)? No more stressing about feeding the whole crew anymore. 
Get ready to be a little happier at