Are you ready for the spotlight? First Act is the kickoff celebration to Denver’s performing arts season on Saturday, September 12 – from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event brings together all of the organizations that call the Denver Performing Arts Complex home (1400 Curtis St.) – including Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Dazzle, Opera Colorado, Colorado Symphony and Colorado Ballet. [Read more…] about This Saturday! Denver Kicks Off Performing Arts Season with ‘First Act’ Community Celebration
Kids Fun
This Weekend! LEGO Formula 1 Off Track Experience Races into Denver for Two Days of Free Family Fun
Hit the brakes! It’s time for LEGO & Formula 1 Racing fans to get revved up for a unique and fun experience in the Mile High City. Get ready to drive into the Formula 1 excitement with the LEGO Formula 1 Off Track experience at Denver Union Station (1701 Wynkoop St.) on Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13, 2026. [Read more…] about This Weekend! LEGO Formula 1 Off Track Experience Races into Denver for Two Days of Free Family Fun
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!
Historic Elitch Theatre’s Summer Films Series for 2026
If you’re a Colorado Native or have lived in Denver for years, you know the storied history of the Historic Elitch Theatre (4550 W. 38th Ave.) in Denver. Today, the Theatre is Denver’s oldest cultural venue and serves as a hub for culture, arts and theatre. With major restorations over the years, the theater regularly hosts movie nights, tours and community events. [Read more…] about Historic Elitch Theatre’s Summer Films Series for 2026
Free Night of Outdoor Adventure at Children Museum’s Joy Park
Explore 60,000 square feet of outdoor adventure space including Adventure Forest for FREE at the Children Museum’s Joy Park at its Denver Marsico Campus. They’re keeping the exhibit open after hours from 4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. (or sunset) on Fridays: May 22, June 19, July 17, August 21 & September 25, 2026, thanks to a collaboration with Denver Parks & Recreation. [Read more…] about Free Night of Outdoor Adventure at Children Museum’s Joy Park
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
Updated! Harkins Theatres Hosts Tuesday Night Classics Film Series with $6 Tickets
Two 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
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
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!
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
New Summit Canyon Now Open! Water World Offers Ticket Discounts, Season Passes and More for Summer 2026
See bottom of the page for Costco savings! When the summer temperatures start to sizzle, a day at Water World (8801 N. Pecos St.) in Federal Heights is one of the best (and most fun!) ways to cool off in Colorado. Since opening in 1979 with the first two water slides in the state, the popular water park now boasts more than 50 water adventures, including a new area for 2026 — Summit Canyon! [Read more…] about New Summit Canyon Now Open! Water World Offers Ticket Discounts, Season Passes and More for Summer 2026
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
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
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
Where to Enjoy Free & Cheap Outdoor (and Indoor!) Movies This Summer 2026
Two tickets, please! Going to the movies during the summer is just a given for families looking for blockbuster fun, especially when it’s in an air-conditioned theater or, better yet, under a beautiful Colorado evening sky. There are several FREE and cheap summer film series around town — perfect for seasonal fun on a budget. [Read more…] about Where to Enjoy Free & Cheap Outdoor (and Indoor!) Movies This Summer 2026
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.
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Kids Can Play Golf For $5 This Summer – Here’s How. Enrollment Ends June 15
You don’t have to be rich to play golf. Kids can join Bank of America’s Golf with Us to access tee times for $5 or less at thousands of courses, including many in Colorado. Golf with Us is FREE and open to the first 150,000 participants who enroll in the program — getting a one-year free membership to Youth on Course. Hurry, don’t wait because the free enrollment is only open through Monday, June 15. [Read more…] about Kids Can Play Golf For $5 This Summer – Here’s How. Enrollment Ends June 15
Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival In Golden Triangle Neighborhood June 6 & 7
Over 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
Free Kids Train Ride on Boulder’s Pearl St. Mall
The popular Tebo Train, a sweet 100% electric-powered kiddie train, once again is giving FREE rides to children up to age 10 on Monday through Friday mornings from May 26 through September 4, 2026. The Summer Tebo Train boards in front of Wells Fargo at the corner of 13th and Pearl. The rides start at 9:30 am each day. The last train leaves the station at 11 a.m. SHARP. [Read more…] about Free Kids Train Ride on Boulder’s Pearl St. Mall
Kids Can Earn A Free Book Through Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program
Kids in grades 1 to 6 can earn a FREE book through the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program. It’s super easy to participate. All they have to do is pick up a Summer Reading Journal at their nearest Barnes & Noble bookstore, read any eight books (from the library, a friend, thrift shop — you don’t have to buy them from B&N) and stop by the store for Journal stickers throughout the summer. [Read more…] about Kids Can Earn A Free Book Through Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program
Larimer Square Hosts Free Movie Night on the Block This Summer
Lights! Camera! Larimer! Head to Denver’s most historic block to enjoy a new series of FREE outdoor films in the heart of downtown with the new Larimer Square Movie Night on the Block. Grab a bite and sip drink specials from some of your Larimer Square favorites. Then, enjoy a movie under the stars with friends and family for a perfect summer evening. [Read more…] about Larimer Square Hosts Free Movie Night on the Block This Summer
Rescheduled! Free Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival on May 3 in Boulder Is Bigger Than Ever!
This has been rescheduled to May 3. No need to go to Holland to see thousands tulips in a rainbow of colors and no need to visit a distant theme park to engage small children’s fancy. Just head to the 1300 block of Boulder’s Pearl Street Mall for the Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. [Read more…] about Rescheduled! Free Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival on May 3 in Boulder Is Bigger Than Ever!
Free ‘Rooted in Reading’ Event For Kids at Botanic Gardens
Rooted in Reading is a FREE family program hosted by the Denver Botanic Gardens’ Helen Fowler Library that includes activities from Museo de las Americas, Environmental Learning for Kids and Art Garage. The event is Sunday, April 19, 2026, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Gardens’ Freyer – Newman Center atrium. [Read more…] about Free ‘Rooted in Reading’ Event For Kids at Botanic Gardens
Kids Bowl Free This Spring, Summer & Fall
You’ll be bowled over by this freebie from Kids Bowl Free. Through September (start and end dates vary by location), kids 15 and younger can bowl two games every day FREE. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Participating bowling centers include: [Read more…] about Kids Bowl Free This Spring, Summer & Fall