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
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Harry Potter: The Exhibition Comes To Denver
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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, with tickets on sale now. [Read more…] about Harry Potter: The Exhibition Comes To Denver
Thornton’s Rhythms & Reels Fill Thursday Nights With Music & Movies
The city of Thornton’s Rhythms & Reels is a series of live concerts (rhythms) and movie screenings (reels) at various parks in Thornton throughout the spring and summer. This FREE family-friendly event combines the best of live musical entertainment and outdoor movie magic. The series takes place from May 31 to July 26, 2025. [Read more…] about Thornton’s Rhythms & Reels Fill Thursday Nights With Music & Movies
SonFlower Ranch Spring Shindig This Saturday. Farm Animals, Craft Show, Hay Rides & More
SonFlower Ranch in Brighton hosts its Spring Shindig on Saturday, May 16, 2026. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., there will be lots of opportunities to visit with the farm animals, take a wagon ride, shop local vendors, try goat yoga, jump in the bounce house, sample local honey and much more. [Read more…] about SonFlower Ranch Spring Shindig This Saturday. Farm Animals, Craft Show, Hay Rides & More
Buntport Theater: Tickets Are Name-Any-Price (Even $0) To ‘This Is The Day ’91’
Buntport Theater is staging This Is The Day ’91, a comedy with a little bit of nostalgia, your daily dose of carrageenan, and a horse named Markham. The show runs May 22 to June 14, 2026, and admission is name any price (including $0). In the play, Kaelyn, Misty, and Elliott as they try to re-create the moment that they broke a Guinness Book World Record in 1991. [Read more…] about Buntport Theater: Tickets Are Name-Any-Price (Even $0) To ‘This Is The Day ’91’
Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express 2026: Enjoy $1 Family-Friendly Flicks for 11 Weeks
All aboard, bored kids! On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better than a morning at the movies to keep the family entertained…and all in an air-conditioned theater. Regal Cinemas has scheduled 9 weeks of family-friendly flicks at select theaters for its popular (and budget-friendly!) Summer Movie Express. [Read more…] about Regal Cinemas’ Summer Movie Express 2026: Enjoy $1 Family-Friendly Flicks for 11 Weeks
AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp: 8 Weeks of Family-Friendly Flicks with Cheap Tickets
Summertime is all about camping! However, you don’t need to camp outdoors to have fun. Families can camp out at AMC Theatres this summer for lots of fun and adventure. Families can enjoy lots of family-friendly movies at a discounted price. The largest theatrical exhibitor in the U.S. is bringing back its AMC Summer Movie Camp for summer 2026. [Read more…] about AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp: 8 Weeks of Family-Friendly Flicks with Cheap Tickets
Passes Still Available! Movie Sneak Preview: ‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War’
As of this morning (May 14), sneak preview passes are still available! In Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, Jack Ryan (played by John Krasinski) is reluctantly thrust back into the world of espionage when an international covert mission unravels a deadly conspiracy, forcing him to confront a rogue black-ops unit, and the clock is ticking. Operating in real time with lives on the line and the threat escalating at every turn, Jack reunites with battle-tested CIA operative Mike November (Michael Kelly) and former CIA boss James Greer (Wendell Pierce). [Read more…] about Passes Still Available! Movie Sneak Preview: ‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War’
Mile High Summer Concerts Guide 2026
Summer is great for so many reasons: wearing shorts and flip-flops every day, going to the mountains, shopping farmers’ markets, free outdoor movies and lots of live music. Luckily, the Front Range is jam-packed with summer concerts — many of them FREE… our favorite kind!
To ensure you don’t miss out on any live music, we’ve created this Mile High Summer Concerts Guide. Concerts are sorted by day of the week. All are FREE unless noted with a $.
Colorado Remembers at Colorado Freedom Memorial: Tributes, Displays, Free Breakfast & Entertainment
The city of Aurora and Colorado Freedom Memorial’s Colorado Remembers ceremony will be Saturday, May 23, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year, the event will celebrate the anniversary of the end of World War II. Enjoy a free-will donation pancake breakfast, displays of military artifacts and musical entertainment. [Read more…] about Colorado Remembers at Colorado Freedom Memorial: Tributes, Displays, Free Breakfast & Entertainment
Denver Arts Festival Returns To Central Park Neighborhood May 23 & 24
Mix and mingle with other art lovers at the Denver Arts Festival. More than 100 of Colorado’s best artists will showcase their works Saturday & Sunday, May 23 & 24, 2026, at Conservatory Green Plaza in the Central Park neighborhood. You’ll find sculpture, photography, fiber arts, mixed media, ceramics, jewelry, woodworking and painting. [Read more…] about Denver Arts Festival Returns To Central Park Neighborhood May 23 & 24
Rocky Mountain Regional Yo-Yo Championship This Saturday
The Rocky Mountain Regional Yo-Yo Championship will take place at the Denver Marriott Westminster on Saturday May 16, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 300 yo-yo enthusiasts from all across the nation will participate in the competition. The newly revived Rocky Mountain Regional is currently one of four regional tournaments administered by the National Yo-Yo League. [Read more…] about Rocky Mountain Regional Yo-Yo Championship This Saturday
Erie Town Fair Features Craft Vendors, Live Music, Kids Activities, Food, Beer Garden & More May 16
Historic Old Town Erie hosts the annual Erie Town Fair on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors can enjoy more than 280 craft, artist, food and vendor booths. All activities take place in Historic Old Town Erie, with local entertainment, children’s activities and food trucks in adjacent Coal Creek Park. Once again, the Erie Hot Air Balloon Festival will be a separate event in July. [Read more…] about Erie Town Fair Features Craft Vendors, Live Music, Kids Activities, Food, Beer Garden & More May 16
Commerce City Hosts Ginormous Memorial Day Parade
One of the largest Memorial Day parades in the nation is held in Commerce City. More than 100 entries including antique and classic cars, motorcycles, floats, horses, bands and marching units will travel the 1.5 mile parade route on Monday, May 25, 2026. Prior to the parade, the city will host a ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Park at 8:45 a.m. to honor those who have given their lives in service to our country. [Read more…] about Commerce City Hosts Ginormous Memorial Day Parade
AAPI Culture Fest x Civic Center Night Market
The AAPI Culture Fest x Civic Center Night Market, on Friday, May 22, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. is a family-friendly evening celebrating culture through cuisine, entertainment, and community in the heart of Denver. This event creates a space where diverse AAPI cultures are celebrated publicly and authentically. [Read more…] about AAPI Culture Fest x Civic Center Night Market
Denver Fringe Festival Features Affordable Shows & Free KidsFringe
Original, immersive and experimental performances on the “fringes” of mainstream theatre are the hallmark of the Denver Fringe Festival. This year, the festival is set for Wednesday to Sunday, June 3 to 7, 2026, with 200+ total live performances of 80+ productions at 20 indoor and outdoor venues. [Read more…] about Denver Fringe Festival Features Affordable Shows & Free KidsFringe
Free Night of Outdoor Adventure at Children Museum’s Joy Park
Explore 60,000 square feet of outdoor adventure space including Adventure Forest for FREE at the Children Museum’s Joy Park at its Denver Marsico Campus. They’re keeping the exhibit open after hours from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (or sunset) on Fridays: May 22, June 19, July 17, August 21 & September 25, 2026, thanks to a collaboration with Denver Parks & Recreation. [Read more…] about Free Night of Outdoor Adventure at Children Museum’s Joy Park
147 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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Memorial Day Weekend’s Boulder Creek Festival 2026 Offers Music, Food & Fun
The Boulder Creek Festival returns to downtown Boulder over Memorial Day weekend, May 22 to 25, 2026. The four-day fest will kick off with a FREE concert by Grateful Dead cover band Steely Dead at the Glen Huntington Bandshell on Friday night, May 22 — followed by three days of live music, a beer fest, artisans, local eats, family-friendly activities and more to celebrate the Boulder community. [Read more…] about Memorial Day Weekend’s Boulder Creek Festival 2026 Offers Music, Food & Fun
Fun For Kiddos! Touch-A-Truck at Smoky Hill Library May 20
Honk the horn and turn the wheel at ‘Touch-a-Truck’! Construction trucks and other cool vehicles are taking over the parking lot at Smoky Hill Library on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.. Kids 0 to 8 can climb aboard and explore these larger-than-life trucks up close. Plus, meet the everyday heroes who drive them! [Read more…] about Fun For Kiddos! Touch-A-Truck at Smoky Hill Library May 20