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
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This Weekend! Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival In Golden Triangle Neighborhood June 7 & 8
Over a span of 48+ hours, 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 7 & 8, 2025, transforms streets and sidewalks into a temporary outdoor art museum. [Read more…] about This Weekend! Chalk This Up to Fun: Denver Chalk Art Festival In Golden Triangle Neighborhood June 7 & 8
Movie Nights at Infinity Park for 2025 — Monday & Friday Nights This Summer
Stars in the sky and action on the big screen — the perfect summer night for family fun in the park. Glendale is again hosting Movie Nights at Infinity Park for FREE in 2025 — Monday Movie Madness and Friday Night Flicks! Bring your chairs or big blanket and secure your spot on the lawn for a relaxing summer night under the stars. Don’t forget to pack some snacks, too! [Read more…] about Movie Nights at Infinity Park for 2025 — Monday & Friday Nights This Summer
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 27 through August 29, 2025. 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 am SHARP. [Read more…] about Free Kids Train Ride on Boulder’s Pearl St. Mall
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 Harkins Theatres Hosts Tuesday Night Classics Film Series with Discounted Tickets
Westminster’s Movies in the Park
Grab the family and a picnic basket for a good time under the summer stars. The City of Westminster is hosting Movies in the Park on select dates from May to September. Watch a family favorite flick on a giant, outdoor screen. Admission is FREE. Activities and food concessions begin at 7 p.m. and the movies start at dusk. Bring your chair or blanket and enjoy the show. [Read more…] about Westminster’s Movies in the Park
Historic Elitch Theatre’s Summer Films Series for 2025
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 2025
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 16, June 20, July 18, August 15 & September 19, 2025, thanks to a collaboration with Denver Parks & Recreation. [Read more…] about Free Night of Outdoor Adventure at Children Museum’s Joy Park
Denver Area Summer Camps For 2025. Registrations Now Open
Have a child or two or an entire squad? Time to start planning for the summer break. For a lot of Denver/Boulder area families that means summer camps, and there are so many to choose from. Some are all about getting outside and exploring, while other focus on different art aspects and some get your kid moving. [Read more…] about Denver Area Summer Camps For 2025. Registrations Now Open
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
Great Deal! Bowlero: Two Hours Of Bowling & Shoe Rental – Up To 73% 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 73% Off
Elitch Gardens Offers Free Kid’s Pass for 2025 Season — Register Now
Thanks to this budget-friendly offer, Elitch Gardens will be a major destination for frugal families for Summer 2025. The amusement park is bringing back its popular Pre-K Pass. Kids (ages 3 to 5) get FREE unlimited visits to the theme and water park for the entire 2025 season. (Did you know children 2 and under always get in for FREE?) [Read more…] about Elitch Gardens Offers Free Kid’s Pass for 2025 Season — Register Now
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. A few spots have closed in the last year, others are still to re-open. Know of something that should be in the list? Just email laura@milehighonthecheap.com. [Read more…] about Indoor Play Areas for Kids Around Denver
Denver Children’s Theatre Presents Shows Just For Kids. Feb. 23 is Free
Live theatre is a treat that shouldn’t be reserved for adults. The Mizel Arts and Culture Center’s Denver Children’s Theatre creates a theatrical experience for kids unlike any other in the city. The next performance is Charlotte’s Web. Public performances will take place on Sunday, February 23, March 2, 9 & 16, 2025, at 10 a.m. The one on February 23 is FREE. [Read more…] about Denver Children’s Theatre Presents Shows Just For Kids. Feb. 23 is Free
Groupon Makes Holiday Gifting Easy & Affordable
It’s never too early to think about gift ideas for the holidays, especially if it means saving money. Stuck on what to give? Groupon has the perfect fix for even the toughest-to-shop-for: unforgettable experiences, flexible gift cards, and unique surprises. Say goodbye to gift anxiety and hello to stress-free shopping! [Read more…] about Groupon Makes Holiday Gifting Easy & Affordable