Things To Do

Movie Preview – ‘Kidnap’

In the tense thriller Kidnap, a typical afternoon in the park turns into a nightmare for single mom Karla Dyson (Halle Berry) when her son suddenly disappears. Without a cell phone and knowing she has no time to wait for police help, Karla jumps in her own car and sets off in pursuit of the kidnappers. A relentless, edge-of-your seat chase ensues, where Karla must risk everything to not lose sight of her son.

MHOTC readers can attend a FREE sneak preview of the film on Monday, July 31 at 7 p.m. at Harkins Northfield 18. Click here to download and print your admit-two pass. These passes are limited in number, so please don’t abuse the system and get yours now – if this movie interests you. Once our limit has been reached, the system won’t issue any more. Remember, even with a pass seating is not guaranteed, so get there early.

Groupon’s Buy More, Save More Promo Code

Groupon always saves you money, usually at least half off, which makes any offer, service or product you get from them offers much more affordable. Now, for today only, Saturday, July 22 get an extra 25% to 33% off any Groupon Local Deals. Here’s how it works: Get $5 off a minimum $20 purchase, $10 off $40, $15 off $60 and $30 off $100. You need to use the promo code OFF at checkout. You can use the code a maximum of three times. Use it on show tickets, concerts, dining out, spa treatments, things to do and more. The more you spend, the deeper the discount. The only exclusions are a handful of local deals and consumer electronics. To get the deal, use this link to take you to all the Groupons in the Denver-Boulder area.

Check Out This Week’s “Cheap Checklist” in The Denver Post

Stop the presses! Check out our weekly column “Cheap Checklist” in The Denver Post in the Life & Culture section. Every Saturday, we compile the best freebies, discounts and deals in town for the upcoming week. The column now periodically includes store sales — all the more reason for smart shoppers to make it a must-read. To read the column online, click here.

If you have any tips for possible items, send them to info@milehighonthecheap.com 10 to 14 days in advance — just put “Cheap Checklist” in the subject line. We’re already working on the copy for next week!

Free & Fun Nature and History Programs Through JeffCo Open Space

Connecting with the natural world is easy in Colorado. All you have to do is head east to the plains or west into the mountains. FREE programs take place in a variety of Jefferson County Open Space parks including Lookout Mountain Nature Center (LMNC) and the Hiwan Homestead Museum, throughout the year. The Center offers a variety of nature programs with topics that explore the diversity and richness of the foothills. Discover wildlife, plants, geology, astronomy and more. [Read more…] about Free & Fun Nature and History Programs Through JeffCo Open Space

79+ 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. Fortunately, our community has it all “on the cheap” — entertainment, festivals, concerts, movies, workshops, tours, sporting events and more. And we’ve done the work for you! Keep up with the latest deals, discounts and FREE events in the Denver/Boulder area by signing up for our daily e-newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter. (If you know of any upcoming weekend events, send them to info@milehighonthecheap.com.) Be sure to check out our constantly-updated list of upcoming Mile High events, which you can view by day or by month. Here are our top picks for FREE and cheap things to do this weekend: [Read more…] about 79+ Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend

Denver Broncos 1/2 Price Tickets Go On Sale July 26

We have “unofficial” official confirmation, so get your game plan ready! Half-price tickets for Denver Broncos home games for the 2017 season go on sale Wednesday, July 26 at 2 p.m. Tickets may only be purchased online through Ticketmaster.com. Why are locals lucky enough to get such a great deal?

Well, it all goes back to the legislation authorizing the construction of Sports Authority Field at Mile High. As part of the agreement, the Broncos are required to sell 2,000 half-price tickets per home game.

These tickets go in a flash, but we do know real folks who have nabbed them. Discounted tickets start at $31.50. (Service fees also apply.) Before you get your team together, you’ll want to make note of the 2017 season schedule. To make it fair for all, there are a few rules in place. [Read more…] about Denver Broncos 1/2 Price Tickets Go On Sale July 26

Movie Sneak Preview – ‘Atomic Blonde’

Charlize Theron explodes into summer in Atomic Blonde, a breakneck action-thriller that follows MI6’s most lethal assassin through a ticking time bomb of a city simmering with revolution and double-crossing hives of traitors. Agent Lorraine Broughton (Theron) is equal parts spycraft, sensuality and savagery, willing to deploy any of her skills to stay alive on her impossible mission. Sent alone into Berlin to deliver a priceless dossier out of the destabilized city, she partners with station chief David Percival (James McAvoy) to navigate her way through the deadliest game of spies.

MHOTC readers are invited to a special advance screening on Tuesday, July 25 at 7 p.m. at the Regal Continental. To enter for an admit-2 pass, click here, type in the requested information and click “Submit.” Be sure to type “Mile High On The Cheap” in the “Where did you hear about this contest?” box. Deadline to enter is end of day, Sunday, July 23. Winners will be notified by email by noon with screening instructions on Monday, June 24. Remember, passes do not guarantee admission. Preview screenings are always overbooked to ensure a full house, so arrive early.

Fans Invited to Free Broncos Open Training Camp

Note the practice start time of 9:30 a.m. Denver Broncos fans can again watch pre-season Training Camp sessions for FREE at UCHealth Training Center (13655 Broncos Pkwy.) in Englewood. Parking lots open at 7 a.m. Gates open at 8 a.m. Practices are from 9:30 a.m. to noon on the following days: Thursday, July 27; Friday, July 28; Saturday, July 29; Sunday, July 30; Monday, July 31; Wednesday, August 2; Thursday, August 3; Friday, August 4 (Kid’s Day); Saturday, August 5; Monday, August 7; Tuesday, August 8; Saturday, August 12. [Read more…] about Fans Invited to Free Broncos Open Training Camp

Boulder Open Space Intro Hike

Beautiful Boulder boasts more than 150 miles of hiking trails and 45,000 acres of open space, but the complex dog rules, temporary trail closures, parking issues and other variables can baffle newcomers and visitors. City naturalist Melissa Reed-Eckert leads a hike that explains much about Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks on Sunday, June 23 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.

She uses the Enchanted Mesa trail to introduce the area’s ecology and history, talk about the myriad of activities permitted on the trail system and explain how to stay safe while exploring these lands. Meet at the Chautauqua Ranger Cottage for this fairly easy 2.5-mile hike with a 400-ft. elevation gain. Parking at Chautauqua is at a premium, so a fee system is in place. To avoid those parking fees, take advantage of the FREE weekend shuttle from the FREE parking facilities at CU Regent, New Vista High School or downtown parking garages.

McDivitt Law Firm Hosts Free Summer Block Party

The verdict is in: This party will be loads of fun! The McDivitt Law Firm just opened a new office (14261 E. 4th Ave.) in Aurora and they’re throwing a FREE Summer Block Party to celebrate. The fun takes place on Saturday, July 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the new office. Enjoy delicious treats from food trucks, let kids play on the Fire Truck slide or the Hamster Ball Race Track and so much more.

Everything is completely FREE, including the food! The firm will also be giving away a 2017 Jeep Wrangler Big Bear Edition, as well as a lots of other prizes — worth more than $50,000 in total. That’s definitely one big give away!

Free Car Show at Fairmount Cemetery

Many of us think of cemeteries as sad places, but, in reality, most are beautiful park-like spaces ideal for all sorts of joyous community gatherings. Denver’s historic Fairmount Cemetery hosts a classic car show on Sunday, July 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food trucks will be on hand selling eats or you may bring your own food. 430 S. Quebec St., Denver, 303-399-3692.

Mile High Dance Festival at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance

If Denver has one spot that is all things dance, it’s like at Cleo Parker Robinson Dance. The studio and school hosts the Mile High Dance Festival on Saturday, July 22. The day (and night) is filled with FREE classes and workshops, food and performances. During the morning and afternoon, you can sample a variety of dance styles. Check the website for a complete schedule.

Then at 7 p.m. settle in for a FREE performance featuring the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Youth Ensemble, Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Junior Youth Ensemble, Fiesta Colorado, Samba Colorado, Moraporvida, Hannah Kahn Dance Company, Nu World Contemporary Danse Theatre and Delsie Khadem-Ghaeini Persian Dance. 119 Park Avenue West, Denver, 303-295-1759.

Take A Child to the Opera at Central City

The Central City Opera, Colorado’s boutique summer opera festival now in its 85th year, reprises its Take a Child to the Opera day with an affordable matinee performance of “Carmen” on Tuesday, August 1 beginning at 2:30 p.m. It includes a narrator’s preview and an autograph session with the company’s young Apprentice Artists. Seats are $20 each but there is a possibility that they might increase in price with demand (click here to purchase tickets) and here for the optional $10 Take a Child to the Opera pre-performance family fun activities, including interactive opera games starting at 11:30 a.m. There’s FREE surface lot at Nevada St. around the corner from the opera house. For more information or tickets, call the box office at 303-292-6700.

DMNS Screens “Top Gun” in IMAX 3-D For $10

If you grew up in the 80s, you know “Top Gun” (and its soundtrack) very well. Well, now’s your chance to experience it again on the big screen…on a really, really big screen and in 3-D! The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is hosting a special screening at 7:30 p.m. each night from Thursday, July 27 to Saturday, July 29. Tickets for non-members are $9.95 for adults and $7.95 for juniors/children (18 and younger) and seniors. For convenience, order tickets online. (There are no additional fees. We tested the system.) It’s a rare opportunity to relive the 80s in such a special way at the movie theater again. Parents can take their kids, so they can see what mom and dad we’re watching as teens…and not on a smartphone. Heck, we didn’t even know what a cell phone was back then! (I’m keeping my fingers crossed for “Purple Rain” in IMAX 3-D!)

Bass Pro Shops Rockin’ Rides Show

Car enthusiasts and anyone who just enjoys a motorized vehicle will want to check out Rockin’ Rides, a FREE event at Bass Pro Shops on Saturday, July 22. The parking lot will be filled with classic cars, hot rods, motorcycles and more from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Besides viewing the hot wheels, kids can take part in the Bass Pro Shops Summer Camp starting at noon with outdoor seminars, crafts, shooting ranges, a casting challenge and more. And if you have a vehicle you want to show, you can enter a car, truck or motorcycle for $25 (100% of proceeds go to Wounded Warrior USA). Entrants are eligible for prizes and drawings. 7970 Northfield Blvd., Denver.