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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Only the most masterful chainsaw carvers can turn giant logs into beautiful works of art and they’re gathering in Frederick to compete against each other! 
In a city where history and the present collide daily, two of Denver’s most storied cultural institutions are joining forces this July. The Historic Elitch Theatre is proud to welcome Su Teatro for two special performances on Saturday & Sunday, July 18 & 19, 2026, of their acclaimed production 
What’s up, doc? For many, growing up meant Saturday mornings were exclusively for cartoons! There was nothing better than a big bowl of your favorite cereal, while watching Saturday morning cartoons on the TV in your pajamas. And the Sie FilmCenter (2510 E. Colfax Ave.) in Denver is bringing back the nostalgia on Saturday, July 11, 2026 — cereal, pajamas and fun included! 
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… 
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. 
Ooh, la, la! The French National holiday Bastille Day is celebrated in the heart of Cherry Creek North at Fillmore Plaza on Friday to Sunday, July 10 to 12, 2026. At 
Hear ye! Hear ye! Merriment (on a budget) awaits! The 47th annual 
Only 124 of our National Parks charge you to get in, but the U.S. National Park Service is 
Going to the movies in the summer has always been a go-to activity for friends and family. There’s something magical about munching on popcorn in a darkened (and air-conditioned!) movie theater watching the latest summer blockbuster on the big screen. And frugal film fans can spark big savings at Landmark Theatres this Fourth of July weekend. 
Haul out the red, white and blue — it’s going to be a firecracker 4th of July. Not only are there parades, community festivals and fireworks, but also — surprise! — many popular attractions like the Denver Zoo and museums are open as well on 
Look up in the sky. Is it a bird? Nope. Is it a plane? Actually, yes…several airplanes that are supporting Independence Day observances. Warriors of the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard will fly their super-cool F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft above Colorado community celebrations on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 
