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 91 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend

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

All aboard! The Colorado Railroad Museum is bringing back Denver Metro’s largest and most colorful festival of operating trains on Saturday & Sunday, May 16 & 17, 2026. “Colorado Crossings” features two coal-fired narrow-gauge locomotives under steam plus three “Galloping Geese” in operation. These beloved self-propelled rail cars once carried mail over Lizard Head Pass in southwest Colorado. Activities and train rides will take place daily from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Local chefs, artisans, and entrepreneurs throughout Denver converge on the south end of Empower Field (Parking Lot B) under the Colfax Viaduct on Saturday, May 16, 2026, for the Sun Valley Viaduct Night Market. From 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., enjoy live music, family-friendly entertainment, more than 70 local vendors and community partners, along with food trucks and interactive experiences. [Read more…] about Celebrate Culture, Art & Food at Sun Valley Viaduct Night Market

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

The Colorado State University Spur campus at the National Western Complex comes alive every second Saturday of the month for a day full of FREE interactive, hands-on activities that the whole family can enjoy. The next 2nd Saturday at Spur is Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This month’s theme is “Spur in Bloom,” and visitors will have the opportunity to participate in a host of interactive activities throughout the day. [Read more…] about 2nd Saturday at CSU Spur on May 9: Family-Friendly Interactive Hands-On Fun

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 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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Customers of all ages are invited to Anythink’s Maker Fair. Discover the technical and creative possibilities in The Studio’s makerspace at Anythink Thornton Community Center on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet and mingle with Studio experts and staff members, and get inspired to learn or master a new skill. [Read more…] about The Studio Maker Fair at Anythink Thornton Community Center May 9

Douglas County Libraries’ 2026 Summer Reading Program is Howdy, Partner — Let’s Read! The annual reading program is for all ages. Kids, teens and adults can register online for the program starting now. The program runs officially from June 6 through July 31, 2026, but you can register now. Cool prizes including free books, fidget toys, and coupons to local businesses are awarded at sign-up, mid-way and when you finish. [Read more…] about Douglas County Libraries’ Summer Reading Program. Read Books To Earn Cool Stuff