Celebrate traditional Latin American (and the rest of the world) culture during Día del Niño (Day of the Children) on Sunday, April 26, 2026. This year, Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art celebrates on Saturday, the 25th, while the Denver Art Museum, Denver Museum of Nature & Science, Clyfford Still Museum, History Colorado Center and Denver Central Library will offer FREE general admission and/or entertainment on the 26th. Here’s what’s happening: [Read more…] about Local Museums Celebrate Dia del Niño with Free Entry and Entertainment
Things To Do
Free Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival on April 26 in Boulder Is Bigger Than Ever!
No need to go to Holland to see thousands tulips in a rainbow of colors and no need to visit a distant theme park to engage small children’s fancy. Just head to the 1300 block of Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall for the Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. [Read more…] about Free Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival on April 26 in Boulder Is Bigger Than Ever!
Colorado Potters Guild Spring Sale April 30 to May 2
Members of the Colorado Potters Guild will showcase and sell their work Thursday to Saturday, April 30 to May 2, 2026, at First Plymouth Congregational Church. You’ll find functional pottery, home decor, jewelry and garden art. Nearly 40 potters and sculptors have created more than 2,000 items. [Read more…] about Colorado Potters Guild Spring Sale April 30 to May 2
Special 50% Discount! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers DCPAccess Program with Discounted Tickets
See below for special 50% off sale! 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 Special 50% Discount! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers DCPAccess Program with Discounted Tickets
Enjoy Discount Tickets (As Low As $5.99!) & 50% Off Popcorn Every Tuesday at Regal Cinemas
Hey, frugal film fans, let’s go to the movies! Going to the movies can definitely be an expensive adventure, especially for families. Bargain hunters are always on the lookout for blockbuster savings before taking a seat in the dark. That’s why Tuesday should be your day for going to the movies at Regal Cinemas. Even better, you can much on bargain buttery popcorn, too!
87 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 87 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
157 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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7 Big Earth Day Celebrations in and Around the Denver Area
Time to give Mother Nature her due. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, is the annual Earth Day. Here are some family-friendly festivals, fairs, recycling events, workshops and other celebrations we’ve heard about across the Front Range. Most events are either Saturday the 18th or the 25th. If you know of any we’ve missed, send details to news@milehighonthecheap.com. All events are FREE, unless otherwise noted. [Read more…] about 7 Big Earth Day Celebrations in and Around the Denver Area
Rusty’s Spring Community Bash: Free Tacos, Ice Cream, Giveaways & Fun in Commerce City
Greyhound Park hosts Rusty’s Spring Community Bash, a FREE outdoor event at James Allen Park in Commerce City on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy FREE tacos from Flavor of Tabasco, FREE lemonade from Greyhound Grounds Coffee House, FREE ice cream from MyKings, face painting, and frisbee giveaways. [Read more…] about Rusty’s Spring Community Bash: Free Tacos, Ice Cream, Giveaways & Fun in Commerce City
Governor’s Art Show in Loveland Showcases Colorado Artists
For 34 years, the Colorado Governor’s Art Show & Sale has shown a spotlight on Colorado’s best artists. This year is no exception, with 65+ of the state’s most talented showcased. The 2026 show will be displayed at the Loveland Museum from Saturday, April 25 through Saturday, June 6, 2026, with both in-person and online fine art sales. [Read more…] about Governor’s Art Show in Loveland Showcases Colorado Artists
Some Passes Still Available: Avs & Nuggets Host Free Watch Parties at Ball Arena During Playoffs
Avs and Nuggets fans can watch all the home playoff games thanks to Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. The organization is creating huge FREE Fan Zones and live game broadcast viewing areas outside Ball Arena by closing Chopper Circle between 9th Street and 11th Street during all Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche home playoff games. Passes are required for entry to either Fan Zone. [Read more…] about Some Passes Still Available: Avs & Nuggets Host Free Watch Parties at Ball Arena During Playoffs
REEL Stories: AANHPI Voices in Film at PACE Center
Parker Arts, in partnership with the Colorado Dragon Boat Film Festival and Denver Film, invites you to an afternoon where film, live performance, and conversation come together in a vibrant celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities and culture. REEL Stories: AANHPI Voice in Film is Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at PACE Center. [Read more…] about REEL Stories: AANHPI Voices in Film at PACE Center
Free Comic Book Day Flies High with Fun & Freebies in Denver May 2
POW! ZAP! FREE! Calling all comic book enthusiasts! This year, FREE Comic Book Day on May 2, 2026 is celebrating more than 20 years of the annual celebration and giveaway. The colorful day is the biggest event in the comic book industry — a single day when comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE to all.
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City Floral Garden Center Celebrates 115th Anniversary With Free Party
City Floral Garden Center in Denver’s Montclair neighborhood is the longest-standing greenhouse in the city. It celebrates 115 years with a celebratory party on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guests will enjoy live music, anniversary plant sales, food trucks and a display of historic photos and memorabilia of Denver’s gardening culture. [Read more…] about City Floral Garden Center Celebrates 115th Anniversary With Free Party
Celebrate World Tai Chi & QiGong Day in Broomfield
Millions of people across more than 80 countries will unite on Saturday, April 25, 2026, for World Tai Chi and QiGong Day, creating a powerful “healing wave” that will spread across the planet. In the metro area you can join in at Broomfield’s Anthem Park starting at 9:30 a.m. This global event promotes health, wellness, and a deep sense of community. [Read more…] about Celebrate World Tai Chi & QiGong Day in Broomfield