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 93 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Holiday Weekend

DSST: Cole Middle & High School hosts a joyful community celebration — Cole Winter Wonderland Craft & Community Fair — on Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This FREE event in the heart of Five Points is more than your typical craft fair. While, there is the usual local vendors selling crafts and gifts, you’ll also find FREE holiday meal staples, FREE haircuts and FREE family portraits. [Read more…] about Cole Winter Wonderland Community Fair: Free Holiday Meal Staples, Photos, Haircuts…and Shopping, Too!

The City of Brighton will be celebrating its annual Tree Lighting, one week before its annual holiday parade. The Tree Lighting ceremony will take place Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Founders Plaza on Main and Bridge streets. The event will feature a Winter Market with unique artists, crafters, and artisan food vendors beginning at 1 p.m. [Read more…] about Two Saturdays Of Fun: Brighton Holds Annual Tree Lighting & Festival of Lights Parade

Here’s a growing list of 2025 holiday events in the Denver-Boulder area. This day by day guide includes events celebrating everything from now to New Year’s. We’ve included everything we know about, so that you can be sure to find something to do every day, whether you’re looking for tree lightings, Santa visits, Hanukkah celebrations, Kwanzaa gatherings, New Year’s Eve parties and more. [Read more…] about Day By Day Guide To Holiday Events Around Denver-Boulder 2025

On Friday, December 5, 2025, Louisville’s Parade of Lights takes place on historic Main Street. The festivities start at 5:30 p.m. with Santa visits in the Main Street parking lot (next to Waterloo). At the same time, enjoy the sweet sounds of local choirs. The main attraction, the Parade of Lights, starts at 7 p.m. down Main St. from South St. to the Elks Lodge. All floats and entries are festooned with twinkling lights.
[Read more…] about Louisville’s Own Parade of Lights Brightens Historic Main Street

A dazzling Erie Parade of Lights travels through the community’s downtown area on Friday, December 5, 2025. Besides the parade, visitors can enjoy local school choirs, free carriage rides, free hot chocolate, and a visit with Santa just before the Parade of Lights! Festivities begin at 4:30 p.m., with the parade stepping off at 6:30 p.m. at Perry Street & Briggs. [Read more…] about Erie Parade Of Lights Is Magical With Music, Carriage Rides, Hot Cocoa & Santa

Celebrate the sights and sounds of the holidays at the city of Aurora’s annual Holiday Tree Lighting from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at the Aurora Municipal Center. The FREE festive event features Aurora’s annual holiday tree lighting and a spectacular lights display on the Great Lawn. Visitors from the North Pole will be on hand to greet families. [Read more…] about Aurora Welcomes Holidays with Tree Lighting on December 2

You better watch out, you better not cry. You better not pout, we’re telling you why, MHOTC has inside intel on Santa. Here’s where you can take the kids to share their gift wishes with the jolly man himself. Unless noted, all visits with Santa are FREE and he’s around through Christmas Eve. Do check, as some sites only let the kiddos onto Santa’s lap if you pay for a photo package.

We’ll continue to update the map as the Chief Scheduling Elf sends us more information, so check back often. Simply move your mouse over the location to find the Santa nearest you.

If you hear about Santa’s whereabouts and it’s not on our map, drop us a note with all the details at info@milehighonthecheap.com.

[Read more…] about Where To See Santa In 2025 & Have Your Photo Taken With Him

Driving or strolling through a fairyland of outdoor light displays is a holiday treat that costs no more than gasoline or shoe leather. And there’s no place prettier than Denver/Boulder, especially when the snowy backdrop is the real deal. Here’s a list of the best Christmas lights in the area for the 2025 season. Our list includes professional and municipal displays and private homes.

We’ve put together a Google map for the home lights to make it easier to plot your visits. To see the map, just scroll down past the pictures of the lights.

We’re updating continuously, so send your suggestion for amazing displays to Laura@milehighonthecheap.com (please include the name of the display — if you know it, address and a photo): [Read more…] about Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area