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Lowe’s Offers Monthly Free Kids Club Workshops — Registration Required, So Grab Your Spot Early!

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Keep little hands busy at Lowe’s! Every month the home improvement store offers a Lowe’s Kids Club Workshop and almost all are totally free! The fun, hands-on projects helps kids learn building and crafting skills and include a make-and-take project. Lowe’s monthly in-store workshops for kids are intended for children ages 4 to 11, with parental supervision. [Read more…] about Lowe’s Offers Monthly Free Kids Club Workshops — Registration Required, So Grab Your Spot Early!

Posted by Bryan on October 3, 2026 | Updated October 2, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Hyland Hills Parks & Recreation Hosts Free Spooky Movie Series in October

Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean movies in the park has ended! Hyland Hills Parks & Recreation is hosting a family-friendly Spooky Movie Series in October. It’s the perfect opportunity to cozy up with your family for a fun fall evening in the park. Bring lawn chairs, Halloween treats and extra blankets to stay warm in the cool fall weather. [Read more…] about Hyland Hills Parks & Recreation Hosts Free Spooky Movie Series in October

Posted by Bryan on October 1, 2026 | Updated October 3, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Barnes & Noble Hosts Free Halloween LEGO Event for Families with Spooky Take-Home Mini-Build

Does it get much better for little ones than LEGOs and Halloween? And the two of them together at the same event is even more fun! Barnes & Noble is hosting an exclusive event with both of the family-friendly favorites from October 9 to 11, 2026. Kid can even build their very own spooky mini-build to take home! [Read more…] about Barnes & Noble Hosts Free Halloween LEGO Event for Families with Spooky Take-Home Mini-Build

Posted by Bryan on October 1, 2026 | Updated October 2, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

‘Sheridan Celebrates’ Festival Promises Lots of Family Fun & Entertainment This Saturday

Sheridan Celebrates is an annual festival where family, friends, community partners and businesses come together to celebrate the Sheridan Community. Watch the parade, browse exhibitor booths, explore food vendors and enjoy live entertainment on Saturday, September 26, 2026. This year’s theme is “Cultures of Colorado”. [Read more…] about ‘Sheridan Celebrates’ Festival Promises Lots of Family Fun & Entertainment This Saturday

Posted by Bryan on September 24, 2026 | Updated September 24, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discounted Tickets with DCPAccess Program

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. [Read more…] about Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discounted Tickets with DCPAccess Program

Posted by Bryan on September 23, 2026 | Updated September 26, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do

Arvada Fire Safety Day – Free Fun & Fire Trucks on September 26

You can never be too prepared for an emergency. That’s one reason why so many fire departments host safety fairs. The Arvada Fire Safety Day Fair is Saturday, September 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Arvada Fire Training Center. The FREE event promises loads of fun with interactive booths, emergency preparedness information and a chance to meet local first responders. [Read more…] about Arvada Fire Safety Day – Free Fun & Fire Trucks on September 26

Posted by Laura on September 23, 2026 | Updated September 22, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Things To Do

Where To Find Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches Across The Front Range Open In 2026

Corn mazes and pumpkin patches are abundant in September and October. Here’s a list of what we know is happening, along with any coupons or discounts. We’ve also included a handy map below , which should help you easily locate the attractions. Just click on the corn icon for more details. All attractions are open through October 31, unless otherwise noted. [Read more…] about Where To Find Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches Across The Front Range Open In 2026

Posted by Laura on September 9, 2026 | Updated September 30, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Things To Do

Celebrate Frederick’s Heritage at Miners Day — Parade, Burro Races & Fireworks!

The Town of Frederick goes all out to celebrate its mining heritage during Miners Day on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Centennial Park. This annual event features family-oriented fun and entertainment including a parade, burro race, vendors, food trucks, activities, contests, and live entertainment. Festivities end with an evening concert and spectacular fireworks display. [Read more…] about Celebrate Frederick’s Heritage at Miners Day — Parade, Burro Races & Fireworks!

Posted by Laura on September 9, 2026 | Updated September 8, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do Tagged With: fall festivals

Fairmount Fur-Ever Fest Celebrates Life of Pets Who Have Passed

There’s no question, our pets are part of the family. They become another one of the “kids” in the household — always playful, fun and loving. And, when it’s their time to cross the rainbow bridge, the loss can be just as painful and devastating. They may be gone, but there are fur-ever in our hearts and minds. [Read more…] about Fairmount Fur-Ever Fest Celebrates Life of Pets Who Have Passed

Posted by Bryan on September 8, 2026 | Updated August 21, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Pets · Services

Enjoy Unlimited Game Play (Including Arcade & Console Games!) for One Low Price at Channel 3 Arcade — Pinball Machines, Too!

Do you want to play? Get ready to play your favorite classics, discover new adventures and enjoy all the fun you’ve been missing. Whether you’re stopping by after work, planning a weekend gaming session or looking for a place to hang out with friends, Channel 3 Arcade (8490 W. Colfax Ave.) in Lakewood is the place to go — just one block away from Casa Bonita! [Read more…] about Enjoy Unlimited Game Play (Including Arcade & Console Games!) for One Low Price at Channel 3 Arcade — Pinball Machines, Too!

Posted by Bryan on August 26, 2026 | Updated August 27, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Denver Art Museum Rolls Out Red Carpet for New ‘DIVA’ Exhibit This Fall

You know you’re an icon, when you can go by just one name! No diva demands here, just a love of music and pop culture. The Denver Art Museum is rolling out the red carpet this fall for its latest exhibit, “DIVA” — from October 4, 2026 to January 31, 2027. The Mile High City is the exclusive U.S. venue for the highly anticipated exhibition organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. [Read more…] about Denver Art Museum Rolls Out Red Carpet for New ‘DIVA’ Exhibit This Fall

Posted by Bryan on August 25, 2026 | Updated September 23, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do

Replica Statue Giveaways + Star Wars & Harry Potter Nights Coming Up! 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 Replica Statue Giveaways + Star Wars & Harry Potter Nights Coming Up! Colorado Rockies Game Day Giveaways, Theme Nights & Fireworks Schedule for 2026 Season

Posted by Bryan on August 15, 2026 | Updated August 16, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Updated! Harkins Theatres Hosts Tuesday Night Classics Film Series with $6 Tickets

Movies, movie, filmTwo tickets for Tuesday evening, please! Harkins Theatres is showing a classic film every week at a classic price with its Tuesday Night Classics film series. Experience your favorite films the way they were meant to be seen — on the big screen! Or enjoy an iconic film you’ve been meaning to see for years for the first time. The series makes for a fun, inexpensive night out with friends or family. [Read more…] about Updated! Harkins Theatres Hosts Tuesday Night Classics Film Series with $6 Tickets

Posted by Bryan on August 11, 2026 | Updated August 11, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Dave & Buster’s Offers Half-Price Games Twice Every Week for Limited Time

Game on! Families looking for lots of action-packed fun should head to Dave & Buster’s. The entertainment complex has it all — a sports bar, restaurant and arcade. For those old enough, it’s not Pac-Man, Centipede or Frogger anymore. Now, everything is much more high-tech and interactive — with many games based on hit movies and characters. [Read more…] about Dave & Buster’s Offers Half-Price Games Twice Every Week for Limited Time

Posted by Bryan on August 9, 2026 | Updated September 5, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Enjoy Monday Movie Madness at Infinity Park for 2026 This Summer + Fireworks Show!

Stars in the sky and action on the big screen make for the perfect summer night for family fun in the park. Glendale is again hosting its popular Monday Movie Madness at Infinity Park in 2026. Admission is FREE. Bring your own lawn chairs or big blanket and secure your spot for a relaxing summer night in Colorado under the stars. Don’t forget to pack some candy and snacks, too! [Read more…] about Enjoy Monday Movie Madness at Infinity Park for 2026 This Summer + Fireworks Show!

Posted by Bryan on August 2, 2026 | Updated August 10, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Final Day! How to Get Discounted Tickets for 2026 Colorado Renaissance Festival This Summer

Hear ye! Hear ye! Merriment (on a budget) awaits! The 47th annual Colorado Renaissance Festival (650 W. Perry Park Ave.) in Larkspur returns for adventure and family fun for eight weekends this summer — from June 13 to August 2, 2026. There’s plenty for families to do and see, including entertainment, an Artisan’s Marketplace and themed weekends. [Read more…] about Final Day! How to Get Discounted Tickets for 2026 Colorado Renaissance Festival This Summer

Posted by Bryan on August 1, 2026 | Updated August 2, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Sports & Recreation · Things To Do

Celestial Seasonings’ Tea Factory Tour. Now $6 Admission

Ya gotta love a place whose address is on Sleepytime Drive. So no surprise Celestial Seasonings offers tours of its Boulder-based tea production plant. Tours take about 45 minutes and cost $6 per person. After a 13-minute video intro to the history of tea and close-up view of tea processing, you’ll get to walk through the largest, most modern tea factory in the United States. The highlight: a whiff of the Mint Room — guaranteed to clear the sinuses. [Read more…] about Celestial Seasonings’ Tea Factory Tour. Now $6 Admission

Posted by Laura on July 29, 2026 | Updated July 28, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun

Best Indoor Play Areas for Kids Around Denver

When the kiddos are bored or the weather is being uncooperative (too hot or too cold) you may be looking for a place for them to play. This list of indoor play areas around Denver should come in handy.

I’ve included all sorts of activities, some free and some with an admission fee. For some of the pricier attractions, I noted if there’s a Groupon available (and you should always check Groupon yourself for those not marked, as new Groupons pop up from time to time). Also keep in mind memberships are a great way to save big.

This list is by no means comprehensive as there are a gazillion spots across the metro area. Know of something that should be in the list? Just email laura@milehighonthecheap.com. [Read more…] about Best Indoor Play Areas for Kids Around Denver

Posted by Linnea on July 13, 2026 | Updated July 12, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

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

Posted by Bryan on July 9, 2026 | Updated July 9, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

Enjoy Free Entrance to National Parks, Monuments & More Throughout 2026

NationalPark-logoOnly 124 of our National Parks charge you to get in, but the U.S. National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to all of its more than 400 parks, monuments and other sites throughout 2026. Time to enjoy the beautiful landscape of Rocky Mountain National Park, virtually in the metro Denver/Boulder area’s backyard. There’s definitely lots to explore and experience in nature! [Read more…] about Enjoy Free Entrance to National Parks, Monuments & More Throughout 2026

Posted by Laura on July 4, 2026 | Updated July 8, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Mountain Resorts & Towns · Sports & Recreation

17 Mile House Farm Open House on June 27. Register Now For ‘Quilts of Valor’

The 17 Mile House is a 160-year old farm which served as a resting stop for pioneers traveling on the Cherokee/Smoky Hill wagon trails in the 1860s. You can visit for FREE during monthly Open House events. The next one is Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon. The June Open House honors local veterans with the Quilts of Valor Foundation. [Read more…] about 17 Mile House Farm Open House on June 27. Register Now For ‘Quilts of Valor’

Posted by Laura on June 18, 2026 | Updated June 16, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Things To Do

Colorado Music Festival Performs Free Family Concert on July 12. Get Tickets Now!

The Colorado Music Festival offers a summer of classical music-filled days and nights at the historic Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder. On Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 10:30 a.m., the Festival performs its FREE Family Concert: Peter and the Wolf. Tickets sell quickly for this event which is why we are posting it now.
[Read more…] about Colorado Music Festival Performs Free Family Concert on July 12. Get Tickets Now!

Posted by Laura on June 14, 2026 | Updated April 13, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Kids Fun

Hyland Hills Summer Concert Series at Clear Creek Valley Park

Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District amps up the season with its Summer Concert Series. The FREE and family-friendly event offers four concerts (one a month) in Clear Creek Valley Park from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your own chairs (and a picnic if you wish). Along with the live music, there will be food trucks, beverages and fun stuff for the kids to do. [Read more…] about Hyland Hills Summer Concert Series at Clear Creek Valley Park

Posted by Laura on June 4, 2026 | Updated May 9, 2026 Filed Under: Entertainment · Family Activities · Things To Do

Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival In Golden Triangle Neighborhood June 6 & 7

chalkOver a span of 48+ hours, more than 200 professional, amateur and student artists will use chalk to paint thousands of square feet of raw pavement into re-creations of masterpieces, modern art and their own original pieces during the Denver Chalk Art Festival in the Denver Golden Triangle District. The FREE festival, Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7, 2026, transforms streets and sidewalks into a temporary outdoor art museum. [Read more…] about Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival In Golden Triangle Neighborhood June 6 & 7

Posted by Laura on May 31, 2026 | Updated May 31, 2026 Filed Under: Family Activities · Kids Fun · Things To Do

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