Things To Do

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 87 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend

The city of Aurora and Colorado Freedom Memorial’s Colorado Remembers ceremony will be Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year, the event will celebrate the anniversary of the end of World War II. Enjoy a free-will donation pancake breakfast, displays of military artifacts and musical entertainment. [Read more…] about Colorado Remembers at Colorado Freedom Memorial: Tributes, Displays, Free Breakfast & Entertainment

Mix and mingle with other art lovers at the Denver Arts Festival. More than 100 of Colorado’s best artists will showcase their works Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24, 2026, at Conservatory Green Plaza in the Central Park neighborhood. You’ll find sculpture, photography, fiber arts, mixed media, ceramics, jewelry, woodworking and painting. [Read more…] about Denver Arts Festival Returns To Central Park Neighborhood May 23 & 24

The Rocky Mountain Regional Yo-Yo Championship will take place at the Denver Marriott Westminster on Saturday May 16, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 300 yo-yo enthusiasts from all across the nation will participate in the competition. The newly revived Rocky Mountain Regional is currently one of four regional tournaments administered by the National Yo-Yo League. [Read more…] about Rocky Mountain Regional Yo-Yo Championship This Saturday

Historic Old Town Erie hosts the annual Erie Town Fair on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors can enjoy more than 280 craft, artist, food and vendor booths. All activities take place in Historic Old Town Erie, with local entertainment, children’s activities and food trucks in adjacent Coal Creek Park. Once again, the Erie Hot Air Balloon Festival will be a separate event in July. [Read more…] about Erie Town Fair Features Craft Vendors, Live Music, Kids Activities, Food, Beer Garden & More May 16

One of the largest Memorial Day parades in the nation is held in Commerce City. More than 100 entries including antique and classic cars, motorcycles, floats, horses, bands and marching units will travel the 1.5 mile parade route on Monday, May 25, 2026. Prior to the parade, the city will host a ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Park at 8:45 a.m. to honor those who have given their lives in service to our country. [Read more…] about Commerce City Hosts Ginormous Memorial Day Parade

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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The Boulder Creek Festival returns to downtown Boulder over Memorial Day weekend, May 22 to 25, 2026. The four-day fest will kick off with a FREE concert by Grateful Dead cover band Steely Dead at the Glen Huntington Bandshell on Friday night, May 22 — followed by three days of live music, a beer fest, artisans, local eats, family-friendly activities and more to celebrate the Boulder community. [Read more…] about Memorial Day Weekend’s Boulder Creek Festival 2026 Offers Music, Food & Fun

Music starts flowing in Downtown Castle Rock with a FREE Summer Kickoff Concert on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. in Festival Park. Enjoy live music with performances by The Tiny Pockets and headliner Millennial Romance, as well as food trucks, drinks and face painting. [Read more…] about Summer Kickoff Concert In Downtown Castle Rock – Live Music, Food Trucks & More May 16

DroneArt Show: Harry Potter flies over Denver for the first time! Experience an unforgettable open-air spectacle as 1,200 illuminated drones recreate your favorite characters and most beloved moments from the Harry Potter films. DroneArt Show: Harry Potter comes to the Auraria Campus in Downtown Denver for two shows only — Friday & Saturday, July 10 & 11, 2026. [Read more…] about DroneArt Show: Harry Potter in Denver. We Have an Exclusive Discount on Tickets

Amy Yetman founded and ran the Horseshoe Market for 15 years. Then, she sold the business to focus on a four-acre urban, flower farm in Lakewood. In addition to the Yetman family, the farm houses horses, goats, chickens and a cat. You can check it out for yourself during Spring Festival at the Farm on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. [Read more…] about Spring Fest at Yetman Family Farm: Pet Animals, Get Compost & Mulch, Live Music & More