Things To Do

The area’s largest salute to freedom fighters is at City Park starting with the Denver Veterans Day Festival on Saturday, November 14, 2026. This family-friendly event offers FREE admission, a music stage, kids & family activities, military displays, and vendors. The festival serves as a celebratory “Thank You” to our Veterans who have fought to ensure our freedoms. [Read more…] about Enjoy Denver’s Veterans Day Run, Parade & Festival at City Park on Nov. 14

Nothing is more festive than wandering a winding path glistening with lights that illuminate the Colorado countryside. Trail of Lights returns to Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms from Saturday, November 21 through Sunday, January 3, 2027, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Twinkling lights adorn many of the historical buildings including the schoolhouse, Hildebrand Ranch, farm house and Green Barn. [Read more…] about Trail Of Lights at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms – New Plan-Ahead Pricing For 2026

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 67 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend

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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It may seem strange to visit the Denver Botanic Gardens at night, but with the addition of colorful lights, it is a dazzling way to celebrate the holiday season. Blossoms of Light at York Street opens on Friday, November 20, 2026, and runs through Sunday, January 10, 2027, including Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Hours are 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. [Read more…] about Denver Botanic Gardens Light Up For The Holidays. Get Tickets For Blossoms of Lights Starting Nov. 9

Mark your calendars to monkey around with family and friends at the Denver Zoo for FREE in 2026. On select Free Days, the Zoo is giving back to the community with FREE tickets. The next free day at Denver Zoo is Sunday, November 22, 2026. Not everyone can come at once…so the Zoo has gone to a first-come, first-served basis for the tickets. Here’s how to score yours. They are released on Sunday, November 8, 2026. [Read more…] about Final Free Day for 2026! Get Tickets on November 8 for Next Free Day at Denver Zoo: November 22

Hudson Holidays returns to The Hudson Gardens & Event Center this holiday season, brighter and more spectacular than ever. Guests can explore hundreds of glowing trees, walk through larger-than-life themed exhibits, take a free selfie with Santa and get in the holiday spirit. Hudson Holidays runs Friday, November 27 through January 3, 2027. Tickets go on sale soon and a presale with big savings runs November 6 to 8. [Read more…] about Hudson Holidays Promises An Extravaganza Of Lights. Big Discount On Tickets During Presale Nov. 6 to 8

Start a holiday tradition this year by cutting a native Christmas tree from a forest just 30 minutes outside Denver. On Saturday, December 5, 2026, Golden Gate Canyon State Park will hold a Christmas Tree Cut. The park is offering 250 permits (through a lottery) for cutting a tree in selected areas. Christmas tree permits are issued through a lottery system. You can apply for a permit from November 1 through November 15. The permit cost is $35 per tree, with a limit of one permit per household. Here’s how it works: [Read more…] about Cut Down Your Own Christmas Tree for Just $35. Here’s What You Need To Know

If the kiddos need some FREE holiday magic head over to Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s (Thornton & Lone Tree) which runs November 8 through December 24, 2026. This is one of the best free events in town and the outdoor retailers continue the tradition of in-person visits with Santa, live elves, snowmen and take-home craft kits. [Read more…] about Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s — Visit Santa & Receive Free Photo

Kids can catch their first glimpse of Santa when he makes his Grand Entrance at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s on Saturday, November 7, 2026. In case you’re wondering how he can be at three simultaneous arrival parties, just know that Santa’s magic allows him to be at all three spots at the same time. Festivities start about 5 p.m. (so come early!) with an Arrival Parade in front of each store. [Read more…] about Santa and Friends Throw Arrival Party at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s

Some advance warning so you can make plans. In celebration of Veterans Day, all 417 National Park Service units (Parks, Monuments, Historic Sites) will be open to the public for FREE on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. This includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. The nearest to the metro area is splendid Rocky Mountain National Park between Estes Park and Grand Lake. [Read more…] about Free Entry to All National Parks on Veterans Day