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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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Here’s what’s happening this week: [Read more…] about 157 Free & Cheap Things to Do This Week Around Denver

Posted by MHOTC Staff on April 20, 2026 | Updated April 19, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

7 Big Earth Day Celebrations in and Around the Denver Area

earth dayTime 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

Posted by Laura on April 20, 2026 | Updated April 19, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

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

Posted by Laura on April 20, 2026 | Updated April 19, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

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

Posted by Laura on April 20, 2026 | Updated April 14, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

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

Posted by Laura on April 19, 2026 | Updated April 19, 2026 Filed Under: Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

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

Posted by MHOTC Staff on April 19, 2026 | Updated April 19, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

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

Posted by Laura on April 19, 2026 | Updated April 18, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment

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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Posted by Bryan on April 19, 2026 | Updated April 19, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

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

Posted by Laura on April 18, 2026 | Updated April 20, 2026 Filed Under: Home & Garden · Things To Do

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

Posted by Laura on April 18, 2026 | Updated April 14, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

La Primavera Festival Celebrates Spring at Marjorie Park. Save 20% on Tickets

Join the Museum of Outdoor Arts at Marjorie Park (the sculpture park at Fiddler’s Green) for the La Primavera Festival on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This family-friendly festival is inspired in part by the Gaelic Beltane celebration and European May Day, celebrating spring and summer to come. [Read more…] about La Primavera Festival Celebrates Spring at Marjorie Park. Save 20% on Tickets

Posted by Laura on April 17, 2026 | Updated April 14, 2026 Filed Under: Things To Do

Colorado Rockies Game Day Giveaways, Theme Nights & Fireworks Schedule for 2026 Season

Take me out to the ballgame! The total Coors Field experience for fans usually includes a hot dog, popcorn or peanuts, an ice-cold beer (or soft drink) and a souvenir. And part of the fun of going to watch the Colorado Rockies play ball is when Coors Field offers a special giveaway or promo on select game days. This season, they’re giving away jerseys, bobbleheads, hats and more. [Read more…] about Colorado Rockies Game Day Giveaways, Theme Nights & Fireworks Schedule for 2026 Season

Posted by Bryan on April 16, 2026 | Updated April 17, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Lakewood’s Sounds Exciting! Summer Concert Series

Lakewood’s Sounds Exciting! offers affordable entertainment June 17 through July 29, 2026, at the Amphitheater at Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park. Wednesday evening shows start at 6:15 p.m. with an opening act, followed by headliners at 7:15 p.m. Tickets go on sale on Thursday, April 16 at 10 a.m.
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Posted by Laura on April 16, 2026 | Updated April 15, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment Tagged With: summer music

Local Museums Celebrate Dia del Niño with Free Entry and Entertainment

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

Posted by Laura on April 15, 2026 | Updated April 14, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Don’t Pitch It – Fix It For Free at Helping Hands Repair Cafe

Do you have a flickering lamp, a bike with a flat, a chair with a broken rung, or a favorite garment with a hole? Don’t replace them, bring them to the Helping Hands Repair Café and work with a repair coach to fix your cherished items. The fix is FREE, and you can learn how it’s done. The event is on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at First Plymouth Congregational Church. [Read more…] about Don’t Pitch It – Fix It For Free at Helping Hands Repair Cafe

Posted by Laura on April 15, 2026 | Updated April 8, 2026 Filed Under: Services · Things To Do

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