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 83 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
Things To Do
DMNS Hosts Annual “Girls & Science” Event. Free Admission. Register Now.
Girls & Science holds its annual FREE, in-person event on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Participants can connect with women mentors in STEAM careers to ask questions, get inspired, and explore the many diverse opportunities a future career in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math can bring!
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AMC Theatres Hosts 2026 Best Picture Showcase Marathon Screenings
Lights! Camera! Action! If you’re a movie lover on a budget (and anxiously awaiting the Oscars), AMC Theatres has the (discounted) ticket for you. This year’s AMC Best Picture Showcase offers you the chance to see Oscar-nominated films at a blockbuster price. It’s the perfect opportunity for frugal film fans to check out the nominees without breaking their entertainment budget. [Read more…] about AMC Theatres Hosts 2026 Best Picture Showcase Marathon Screenings
Free Aurora Symphony Young People’s Concerts. Get Tickets Now!
A first-time concert experience, the FREE Aurora Symphony Orchestra Young People’s Concerts are fully bilingual English/Spanish events. There will be two performances, both at Adams City High School on Saturday & Sunday, March 28 & 29, 2026, at 3 p.m This year’s concert is a musical journey to the zoo in “Carnival of the Animals,” featuring musical depictions of lions, birds, hippos, turtles, and more! [Read more…] about Free Aurora Symphony Young People’s Concerts. Get Tickets Now!
Regal Cinemas’ ‘XOXO, Regal’ Romance Series Offers Discounted Tickets & Drink Special Every Day in February
How lovely! Celebrate love and all of its triumphs and tribulations this February with the “XOXO, Regal” film series. Regal Cinemas is showing a nostalgic romance film on the big screen each day — from cult classics to dramatic favorites. Fans can relive a favorite love story or experience a new relationship they haven’t seen before. [Read more…] about Regal Cinemas’ ‘XOXO, Regal’ Romance Series Offers Discounted Tickets & Drink Special Every Day in February
Tickets Still Available! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discount Tickets Through DCPAccess Program
As of this morning (2/19/26), discounted tickets remain for three shows! Denver is a world-class city, when it comes to the arts and so much more. And, fortunately for theater lovers on a budget, the city makes the arts more affordable for all. Among the Denver Center for Performing Arts’ discount programs, the most popular is its DCPAccess. The much-loved program provides affordable access to its shows — even the occasional touring Broadway production. [Read more…] about Tickets Still Available! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discount Tickets Through DCPAccess Program
Arvada Winterfest Is Free, Outdoor Multi-Cultural Celebration
Arvada is one of the region’s cultural melting pots. So why not bring them all together for a festival? WinterFest is a FREE, family event with performances, games, food and more on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Olde Town Square in Olde Town Arvada from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Enjoy diverse cultural performances by local acts. [Read more…] about Arvada Winterfest Is Free, Outdoor Multi-Cultural Celebration
Regal Cinemas Hosts 2026 Best Picture Film Festival with Discounted Tickets & Snacks
The envelope, please! And the Oscar goes to… If you’ve been a busy cinephile lately, now’s the time to catch up on the Best Picture nominees for the 98th Oscars — without breaking your entertainment budget. From March 6 to 15, 2026, Regal Cinemas is hosting its 2026 Best Picture Film Festival. And they’re rolling out the red carpet for frugal film fans with blockbuster deals for the event.
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10 Places To Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Denver
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Thanks to the lunar (moon cycles) calendar, the Lunar New Year is a bit of a moving target. This year, it begins on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and celebrations last for as long as two weeks. 2026 marks the Year of the Horse (taken from the Chinese zodiac). Those born in 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, and 2026 are confident, enthusiastic and determined. [Read more…] about 10 Places To Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Denver
High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Winter/Spring?
You don’t have to shell out big bucks to see top-notch theater productions. High schools and colleges across the Denver metro area stage plays and musicals, showcasing some of the best local talent to be found. Far from bare bones, you’ll find fully-realized scenery, costumes, lighting, choreography and often live orchestras. The best part? Ticket prices ($5 to $12) are a fraction of what you’d pay for a “professional” show. [Read more…] about High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Winter/Spring?
Dazzling Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show at JeffCo Fairgrounds. Entry Is Free
A dazzling Gem & Mineral Show comes to the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall under the auspices of the Denver Gem & Mineral Guild, Friday to Sunday, February 27 to March 1, 2026. Attendees will find displays of minerals from around the world, ancient fossils, meteorites, rocks that glow in the dark and handcrafted jewelry. [Read more…] about Dazzling Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show at JeffCo Fairgrounds. Entry Is Free
Free & Cheap Mardi Gras Celebrations In Denver, Also Where To Get King Cake
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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
137 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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Far East Center Celebrates Lunar New Year 2026
The Far East Center officially celebrates the Lunar New Year for two days. This year, it’s Saturday & Sunday, February 21 & 22, 2026. Festivities take place in the outdoor parking lot at the Center. You can also shop Truong An Gifts year-round for your Lunar New Year decorations. They stock special flowers, plants, fruits, decorations, red envelopes and much more. [Read more…] about Far East Center Celebrates Lunar New Year 2026
Enjoy Free Entrance to National Parks, Monuments & More Throughout 2026
Only 124 of our National Parks charge you to get in, but the U.S. National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to all of its more than 400 parks, monuments and other sites throughout 2026. Time to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Rocky Mountain National Park, virtually in the metro Denver/Boulder area’s backyard. There’s definitely lots to explore and experience in nature! [Read more…] about Enjoy Free Entrance to National Parks, Monuments & More Throughout 2026