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 Far East Center officially 
Only 124 of our National Parks charge you to get in, but the U.S. National Park Service is 
Golf in March? The 
Love a good plot twist at the movies? Many of the major movie theater chains (AMC Theatres, Cinemark and Regal Cinemas) host “mystery” screenings with an opportunity for film fanatics to be one of the first to see a new release before it’s “officially” released to the public. And, best of all, tickets are available at a discounted price. 
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.
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… 
Mardi Gras is famous for elaborate parades with incredible floats — that’s why Dairy Block is throwing LoDo’s 
The Colorado State University Spur campus at the National Western Complex comes alive every second Saturday of the month for a day full of 
Go green! The 
The nation’s Sweetheart City, Loveland, Colorado, just gets sweeter with its 
Let’s hit the road for family fun! 
Shopping around for a camp that’s a good match for your kid(s)? Check out the