Families are invited to join in creative play during Family Music Creation. This fun, FREE event featuring The Playground Ensemble is set for Saturday, March 21, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m, at Stanley Marketplace in Aurora. Kids can make a kazoo, create music, be a conductor and create your own “beats”. No reservations are necessary. [Read more…] about Family Music Creation Event with The Playground Ensemble
Family Activities
Lowe’s Gives Away Two Free Super Cute Gifts for One Day Only — Puppy Planter & Plushie Keychain!
This giveaway from Lowe’s will definitely have lots of tails wagging! There’s a reason everyone loves puppies….because they’re so cute and cuddly. And the home improvement store is giving away two super cute “puppy” items on April 4, 2026 that are sure to be in high demand for puppy fans and collectors. [Read more…] about Lowe’s Gives Away Two Free Super Cute Gifts for One Day Only — Puppy Planter & Plushie Keychain!
How to Get Two Free Colorado Rockies Tickets for 2026 Baseball Season
It’s time to cheer on the Colorado Rockies! And now’s also the time to get your own “home field” (aka “your lawn”) ready for summer. One of the best places to shop for all of lawn care needs is Ace Hardware, especially for products from the leader in lawn care Scotts. The hardware shop has all the essentials needed for a healthy, green lawn. (Can’t you already smell the fresh-cut grass of summer?) [Read more…] about How to Get Two Free Colorado Rockies Tickets for 2026 Baseball Season
Tickets Still Available! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discount Tickets Through DCPAccess Program
As of this morning (2/19/26), discounted tickets remain for three shows! 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 Tickets Still Available! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discount Tickets Through DCPAccess Program
Enjoy Free Entrance to National Parks, Monuments & More Throughout 2026
Only 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
Rare 2-for-1 Valentine’s Day Ticket Special! Disney On Ice’s ‘Road Trip Adventures’ Skates into Denver This Spring for Family Fun
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Let’s hit the road for family fun! Disney On Ice skates into Denver with its popular “Road Trip Adventures” show at the Denver Coliseum — from March 27 to 29, 2026. (The show also stops in Colorado Springs and Loveland.) The show brings Disney stories to life through world-class ice skating. Expect a performance sure to bring joy and fun to everyone in the family! [Read more…] about Rare 2-for-1 Valentine’s Day Ticket Special! Disney On Ice’s ‘Road Trip Adventures’ Skates into Denver This Spring for Family Fun
Great Deal! Bowlero: Two Hours Of Bowling & Shoe Rental – Up To 72% Off
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Bowling has gotten really expensive at some lanes. That’s why this deal caught our eye. Bowlero offers upscale bowling inside a luxury bowling alley with glow-in-the-dark lanes, a spacious sports bar, and fun arcades. Right now, you can get this amazing Groupon deal: Two hours of bowling and shoe rentals for two, four or six people. And, you save from 65% to 73% off. [Read more…] about Great Deal! Bowlero: Two Hours Of Bowling & Shoe Rental – Up To 72% Off
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 Indoor Play Areas for Kids Around Denver
New Price! Harkins Theatres Hosts Tuesday Night Classics Film Series with Discounted Tickets
Two tickets for Tuesday, 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 New Price! Harkins Theatres Hosts Tuesday Night Classics Film Series with Discounted Tickets
Movie Tavern Hosts 2026 Kids Movie Magic Series with Discounted Tickets & Concessions This Winter
Are the kids bored this winter? Marcus Theatres and Movie Taverns are helping families enjoy affordable fun this season with its 2026 Kids Movie Magic Series, running Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from January 9 to March 1, 2026 — with special Monday holiday screenings on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (January 19) and Presidents Day (February 16). [Read more…] about Movie Tavern Hosts 2026 Kids Movie Magic Series with Discounted Tickets & Concessions This Winter
Landmark Theatres Offers ‘Discount Tuesdays’ with $7 Tickets — More Than 50% Off
Lights! Camera! Discounts! If you love independent films, you know it’s extremely rare to get any discounts on tickets at Landmark Theatres. They offer a matinée discount on shows before 6 p.m. on weekdays and for the first show on weekends, but it’s just for a buck or two. That’s what makes the chain’s Discount Tuesdays worthy of the spotlight for frugal film fanatics. [Read more…] about Landmark Theatres Offers ‘Discount Tuesdays’ with $7 Tickets — More Than 50% Off
E-Sports Hubs Grand Openings at Two Aurora Recreation Centers: Video Games, Food & Prizes
eSports is expanding to Aurora’s Central and Southeast Recreation Centers. Youth will be able to enjoy a variety of family-friendly video games for free on the most top-of-the-line gaming consoles with Rec Center entry. Grand Opening festivities are scheduled for the Central Recreation Center on Monday, January 5, 2026, from noon to 6 p.m. and the Southeast Recreation Center and Fieldhouse on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. [Read more…] about E-Sports Hubs Grand Openings at Two Aurora Recreation Centers: Video Games, Food & Prizes
Savor The Holidays at Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market. New Location This Year
In the cities Germany, Austria and the German-speaking part of Switzerland, vendors set up stalls in the plaza around the cathedral to sell charming gift items and all manner of holiday goodies. Denver’s 2025 Christkindl Market moves to its new home at Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus from Friday, November 21 through Tuesday, December 23, 2025. [Read more…] about Savor The Holidays at Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market. New Location This Year
Today! Visit The Village: Holiday Family Fun at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Bring New Toy or Gift For Free Entry
The Arapahoe County Fairgrounds and Event Center is the site of holiday, family fun with Visit The Village on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Holiday revelers of all ages came spend the day strolling through a local vendor village, making crafts, meeting with Santa, sliding down an inflatable tubing hill, enjoying children’s activities, food, beverages, and more. [Read more…] about Today! Visit The Village: Holiday Family Fun at Arapahoe County Fairgrounds. Bring New Toy or Gift For Free Entry
How to Enjoy Free Popcorn & $3 Soft Drinks at Harkins Theatres in 2026
These deals from Harkins Theatres definitely offer blockbuster savings for movie lovers! The regional theatre chain is now selling its popular 2026 Loyalty Cup. The program rewards frequent moviegoers with low-cost soft drinks throughout the year. Even if you don’t go to the movies often, the cup pays for itself in just a few visits. [Read more…] about How to Enjoy Free Popcorn & $3 Soft Drinks at Harkins Theatres in 2026