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232 Free & Cheap Things to Do This Week Around Denver

Plan your week on the cheap with this list of FREE & CHEAP things to do around Denver. The list is updated daily, so check back often. Looking for more free and low-cost things to do in the following weeks? Find additional activities on our Mile High Events Calendar, which you can view by day or month.

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2026 Parker Days Festival Means Food, Music and Fun

Even at 50 years, the Parker Days Festival continues to entertain the more than 120,000 visitors who enjoy carnival rides, attractions, music from live bands, arts and crafts exhibitors, food trucks and more. This year’s Festival is Friday to Sunday, June 12 to 14, 2026 in downtown Parker. The event is FREE, but rides and attractions cost extra. However, you can save by buying in advance. [Read more…] about 2026 Parker Days Festival Means Food, Music and Fun

Hot Fun! Annual Fire Parade & Muster In Littleton on June 13. Climb In and On Emergency Vehicles, Spray Fire Hoses & More

Head to Littleton for the annual Fire Parade & Muster organized by the Mile High Hook and Ladder Club. The FREE event is Saturday, June 13, 2026. Festivities begin with a fire truck parade at 9 a.m. from S. Bannock St., south to Littleton Blvd. through downtown Littleton to Arapahoe Community College, followed by a “muster” of antique and state-of-the-art fire rescue vehicles at Arapahoe Community College from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. [Read more…] about Hot Fun! Annual Fire Parade & Muster In Littleton on June 13. Climb In and On Emergency Vehicles, Spray Fire Hoses & More

Historic Elitch Theatre’s Summer Films Series for 2026

If you’re a Colorado Native or have lived in Denver for years, you know the storied history of the Historic Elitch Theatre (4550 W. 38th Ave.) in Denver. Today, the Theatre is Denver’s oldest cultural venue and serves as a hub for culture, arts and theatre. With major restorations over the years, the theater regularly hosts movie nights, tours and community events. [Read more…] about Historic Elitch Theatre’s Summer Films Series for 2026

Huge Soccer Celebration at Skyline Park During FIFA World Cup 2026. Watch Parties, Youth Clinics, Matches, Gaming Lounge & More

Denver may not be hosting any FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer matches, but that doesn’t mean soccer isn’t coming to town in a big way. A Soccer Celebration will be held in Downtown Denver’s Skyline Park complete with live match viewings, regular co-ed adult Community Kick 5v5 friendlies, youth soccer clinics, digital gaming lounge, giveaways and much more. Festivities are from June 11 to July 19, 2026. [Read more…] about Huge Soccer Celebration at Skyline Park During FIFA World Cup 2026. Watch Parties, Youth Clinics, Matches, Gaming Lounge & More

109 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend

Bored on a budget? You’ve come to the right place! Mile High On The Cheap is the answer for Coloradans wanting to live large for less. Luckily, Denver has much to do and see for frugal families, bargain hunters, savvy seniors and anyone who’s limited on funds — festivals, concerts, movies, workshops, tours, sporting events and more. And, for weekend planners, we’ve done all the work for you… [Read more…] about 109 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend

Aurora Fest Celebrates Diverse Cultures on June 13

Aurora plays host to an international culture festival, the newly renamed Aurora Fest, on the Great Lawn at the Aurora Municipal Center on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. With more than 160 languages spoken in Aurora, the festival provides a unique opportunity for the community to become one. Included is a kids area, musical and dance performances, fashion show, international marketplace, food trucks and art displays. [Read more…] about Aurora Fest Celebrates Diverse Cultures on June 13

Starts Tonight! Enjoy Monday Movie Madness at Infinity Park for 2026 This Summer + Fireworks Show!

Stars in the sky and action on the big screen make for the perfect summer night for family fun in the park. Glendale is again hosting its popular Monday Movie Madness at Infinity Park in 2026. Admission is FREE. Bring your own lawn chairs or big blanket and secure your spot for a relaxing summer night in Colorado under the stars. Don’t forget to pack some candy and snacks, too! [Read more…] about Starts Tonight! Enjoy Monday Movie Madness at Infinity Park for 2026 This Summer + Fireworks Show!

Fun at Highlands Street Fair 2026. Live Music, Food Trucks & 100+ Vendors

Head over to West 32nd Street between Irving and Perry for the annual Highlands Street Fair on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. This FREE family-friendly neighborhood event in northwest Denver features live music, more than 100 vendors, food trucks and family-friendly activities. [Read more…] about Fun at Highlands Street Fair 2026. Live Music, Food Trucks & 100+ Vendors

Arapahoe Libraries Seek Summer Readers. Get a Free Book! Plus, Enjoy Fun Events

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The Arapahoe Libraries Summer Reading program will begin June 1, 2026 with a FREE book giveaway. Kids and teens 0 to 18 can visit the library to choose a free book and start the summer excited to read. No sign-up or library card is needed. Anyone (up to age 18) can participate. Families can find drop-in activities and crafts in the libraries (available anytime during library hours) and adventure-themed events throughout the summer — festivals, art workshops, storytimes and more. [Read more…] about Arapahoe Libraries Seek Summer Readers. Get a Free Book! Plus, Enjoy Fun Events

Connecting Communities – A Poudre River Trail Celebration

Connecting Communities — A Poudre River Trail Celebration is set for Saturday, June 13, 2026. This special event celebrates the Poudre River Trail as a paved, multi-use regional trail connecting Bellvue to Greeley. The day includes a ribbon-cutting at Timnath Community Park along the trail at 9 a.m., followed by a FREE community celebration from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. [Read more…] about Connecting Communities – A Poudre River Trail Celebration

Free RidgeGate Summer Beats Concerts in June & July

Enjoy FREE summertime concerts on the grass at RidgeGate Summer Beats. Two concerts are scheduled in 2026 at Prairie Sky Park (just west of the Lone Tree Rec Center) in Lone Tree: June 16 — Red Rock Vixens and July 7 — Steve Thomas Band. Concerts are from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. [Read more…] about Free RidgeGate Summer Beats Concerts in June & July

Black Pride Colorado Hosts Free ‘The Cookout’ at Sie FilmCenter with RuPaul Drag Race’s Yvie Oddly

Hosted by Denver’s own Yvie Oddly (from RuPaul’s Drag Race) and music provided by MEANGIRL, Black Pride Week closes out with The Cookout “with flavor, funk and fellowship” on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in the Sie FilmCenter (2510 E. Colfax Ave.) back parking lot in Denver — from noon to 4 p.m. Attendees enjoy FREE festivities for all ages. [Read more…] about Black Pride Colorado Hosts Free ‘The Cookout’ at Sie FilmCenter with RuPaul Drag Race’s Yvie Oddly

Dave & Buster’s Offers Half-Price Games Twice Every Week for Limited Time

Game on! Families looking for lots of fun-packed action should head to Dave & Buster’s. The entertainment complex has it all — a sports bar, restaurant and arcade. For those old enough, it’s not Pac-Man, Centipede or Frogger anymore. Now, everything is much more high-tech and interactive — with many games based on hit movies and characters. [Read more…] about Dave & Buster’s Offers Half-Price Games Twice Every Week for Limited Time

Last Day! Ticket Deal: 20% Off! Harry Potter: The Exhibition Comes To Denver This Summer

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Save an extra 20% off tickets if you buy from June 4 to 7. Harry Potter: The Exhibition celebrates all things Harry Potter by bringing to life some of your favorite moments, characters, locations, and beasts from the film series, as well as the extended Harry Potter universe. Get up close to authentic props and costumes, practice your Quidditch skills, pot a Mandrake, and more in this unforgettable experience. The exhibit opens in the South Broadway District on June 26, 2026, with tickets on sale now. The discount is automatically applied at checkout, so you can book instantly without codes. [Read more…] about Last Day! Ticket Deal: 20% Off! Harry Potter: The Exhibition Comes To Denver This Summer

Northglenn’s Free 2026 Summer Concert Series

This year’s Northglenn Summer Concert Series features a wide variety of bands that focus on a music genre and decade from funk to disco to techno. Concerts run from June 19 to July 23, 2026, at 7 p.m. at Festival Lawn (the grass area between the Northglenn Recreation Center’s main doors and the Veterans Memorial). [Read more…] about Northglenn’s Free 2026 Summer Concert Series

Tunes For Trails 2026 in Castle Rock This Summer

Castle Rock stages a series of monthly concerts called Tunes For Trails this summer. While the concerts are FREE, the hope is that donations from music lovers will help support the city’s Parks and Trails Foundation. Concerts take place on the third Thursday of the month at the outdoor amphitheater at Philip S. Miller Park. For a map to the park, scroll to the end of this post. [Read more…] about Tunes For Trails 2026 in Castle Rock This Summer

Bass Pro & Cabela’s Host Two Free ‘Gone Fishing’ Weekends For Kids in June

Get ready, get set…fish! Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s invite families to test the fish-filled waters for FREE over the next two weekends, Saturday & Sunday, June 13 & 14 and June 20 & 21, 2026, at “Gone Fishing” events. Youngsters can learn easy techniques, catch their first fish or fine-tune their fishing skills in a real catch and release pond. [Read more…] about Bass Pro & Cabela’s Host Two Free ‘Gone Fishing’ Weekends For Kids in June

Louisville Summer Concerts In The Park June 18 to July 23

Louisville gets into the swing of summer with its Concerts in the Park series most Thursdays in Louisville Community Park. Concerts feature great music and food trucks on site. Performances run 6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. and are designed for all ages. Bring your chairs and blankets. Here’s the 2026 lineup. [Read more…] about Louisville Summer Concerts In The Park June 18 to July 23

Rock Out at Outlets at Castle Rock Outdoor Summer Fest: Mechanical Bull, Rock Climbing Tower, Foam Party & More

Outlets at Castle Rock is inviting shoppers to experience the thrill of the great outdoors at its Outdoor Summer Fest on Saturday, June 13, 2026, starting at 1 p.m. and going until 4 p.m. Enjoy a fun-filled summer afternoon with interactive activities, hands-on experiences, a Kids Zone and tasty bites from food trucks. [Read more…] about Rock Out at Outlets at Castle Rock Outdoor Summer Fest: Mechanical Bull, Rock Climbing Tower, Foam Party & More