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 119 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
Things To Do
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
Last Day! Enjoy Free Statewide Fishing — No License Required
Fishing for family fun? The fish are starting to bite at waters all around the state and outdoorsy bargain hunters can take the bait of FREE fishing the first full weekend in June. Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites anglers of all ages to participate in its annual FREE Fishing Weekend, June 6 & 7, 2026. [Read more…] about Last Day! Enjoy Free Statewide Fishing — No License Required
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
Fever Days! Up To 20% Off Immersive Van Gogh, Jazz Nights & More
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Many unique and off-beat entertainment experiences fly under the radar in the Mile High area. A company called Fever produces everything from concerts by candlelight to virtual-reality exploration of Egypt. Fever Days runs from June 4 to 7, 2026, and offers up to 20% off all sorts of experiences. Discounts are automatically applied at checkout, so users can book instantly without codes. [Read more…] about Fever Days! Up To 20% Off Immersive Van Gogh, Jazz Nights & More
Movie Sneak Preview – ‘Disclosure Day’ From Steven Spielberg
If you found out we weren’t alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you? This summer, the truth belongs to eight billion people. We are coming close to … Disclosure Day. The new film is created and directed by Steven Spielberg. It stars Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson and Colman Domingo. [Read more…] about Movie Sneak Preview – ‘Disclosure Day’ From Steven Spielberg
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
Pride In Place: Detective Convention in Arvada on June 11. Get Free Tickets
The Arvada Center and the Jefferson County Public Library partner for Pride In Place: Detective Convention an evening that is part music, part comedy, part mystery and all queer. The FREE event (you need to RSVP to hold your spot) is Thursday, June 11, 2026, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the Main Stage of the Arvada Center. [Read more…] about Pride In Place: Detective Convention in Arvada on June 11. Get Free Tickets
Arts Thornton Music Series Presents Inside the Orchestra on June 19
Juneteenth is a day for joy, history, and coming together — and music has always been at the heart of it. As part of the Thornton Music Series, Inside the Orchestra invites families to celebrate with a 45-minute interactive concert on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Trail Winds Recreation Center in Thornton. The mini-concert features the works of three Black composers and is designed especially for children 10 and under. [Read more…] about Arts Thornton Music Series Presents Inside the Orchestra on June 19
Cars, Cars, Cars! See Them at Colorado Concours d’Elegance & Exotic Sports Car Show
More than 400 exceptional cars will be on display at the annual Colorado Concours d’Elegance & Exotic Sports Car Show on Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Arapahoe Community College. Local and regional car clubs showcase more than 400 rare cars from early collectibles to the latest exotics. Many venture out once a year for this show only. [Read more…] about Cars, Cars, Cars! See Them at Colorado Concours d’Elegance & Exotic Sports Car Show