Art Night Out focuses on art, original music, local bands and products, every second Friday of the month from May through September in downtown Lafayette. The FREE event features artist demos, street performers, stilt walkers, face painters, magicians, food trucks and beer and wine garden, serving local Lafayette brews. [Read more…] about Art Night Out in Lafayette Brings Community Together
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Nocturne Hosts Low-Cost Sunday Youth/Community Matinee Concert Series In May
Nocturne, the jazz and supper club in Denver’s RiNo Arts District, hosts its Sunday Community Matinee series in May. The series offers a more accessible, family-friendly entertainment option. Tickets to live jazz performances cost $10 per person. Shows run from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on May 4, 18 & 25, 2025. [Read more…] about Nocturne Hosts Low-Cost Sunday Youth/Community Matinee Concert Series In May
Free First Friday Jazz Hop In Five Points Fills Music Venues Along Welton Street
Here’s a way to “jazz” up the first Friday of every month. Local jazz musicians will take to the stage at multiple venues along Welton Street in Denver’s historic jazz district during First Friday Jazz Hop in Five Points. The organizers hope to keep jazz and culture alive, by encouraging music fans to immerse themselves in the rhythm, culture, and energy of Five Points. [Read more…] about Free First Friday Jazz Hop In Five Points Fills Music Venues Along Welton Street
Our Denver Post “Cheap Checklist” Column Moves To Wednesday
Stop the presses! We wanted to alert fans of our monthly “Cheap Checklist” column in The Denver Post that we’re making the move from the first Saturday of the month to the first Wednesday (or the Wednesday just prior to a new month — depending on how it falls on the calendar). So our May 2025 column appears in print and online on Wednesday, April 30. [Read more…] about Our Denver Post “Cheap Checklist” Column Moves To Wednesday
Cinco de Mayo Festival 2025 Fills Civic Center Park May 3 & 4
The annual Cinco de Mayo Festival takes over Denver’s Civic Center Park, Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. More than 200 exhibitors and food vendors will be serving up the best in Colorado Mexican cuisine. A variety of local, regional and international talents will appear on three stages. A parade gets the fiesta started at 11 a.m. on Saturday. [Read more…] about Cinco de Mayo Festival 2025 Fills Civic Center Park May 3 & 4
Shop Firefly Spring Market For Handmade Artisan Goods on May 3 & 4
Those who value unique hand-made items for themselves or as gifts head for the Firefly Handmade Spring Market and its 80 or so local artisans. It takes place Saturday & Sunday, May 3 & 4, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the 1000 block of South Gaylord Street. Firefly Handmade is the Front Range’s premier marketplace for exclusively handmade artisan goods. [Read more…] about Shop Firefly Spring Market For Handmade Artisan Goods on May 3 & 4
8 Earth Day Celebrations in and Around the Denver Area
Time to give Mother Nature her due. Tuesday, April 22, 2025, is the annual Earth Day. Here are some family-friendly festivals, fairs, recycling events, workshops and other celebrations we’ve heard about across the Front Range. Most events are on Saturday the 19th, with some the following Saturday.
If you know of any we’ve missed, send details to news@milehighonthecheap.com. All events are FREE, unless otherwise noted. [Read more…] about 8 Earth Day Celebrations in and Around the Denver Area
Happy Easter From Laura, Bryan & Claire!
We hope you find lots of bargains in your basket today! With spring here and summer on the horizon, we’ll keep looking for freebies, discounts and deals to help our loyal readers. (We’re always hunting for deals, even on Easter!)
Updated: Easter Sunday! 64+ Easter Egg Hunts, Festivals & Bunny Photos Around Denver + Interactive Map!
The Front Range is hopping with Easter Egg Hunts! Here’s the latest, based on what we could dig up. Some are hosted Easter weekend, others the weekend prior. Hunts are sorted by date and city. Most are FREE, unless otherwise noted. Remember to bring some sort of basket or bucket for the kids to collect their eggs and treats.
Be sure to note the time and date of all events, as some divide the hunt based on age. And, since candy-seeking kids can sweep an entire field of treats clean in a matter of minutes, we suggest arriving early to nab a good spot. Happy Egg Hunting! [Read more…] about Updated: Easter Sunday! 64+ Easter Egg Hunts, Festivals & Bunny Photos Around Denver + Interactive Map!
What Stores Are Closed on Easter Sunday in Denver?
You’ll be hopping mad, if you’re running errands over the holiday weekend and find one of your stops is closed for Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025. While many stores remain open (or have special holiday hours), there are several major retailers who close their doors in honor of the holiday. Check first before making your shopping list! [Read more…] about What Stores Are Closed on Easter Sunday in Denver?
Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks 2025
Of all the Easter services around, the annual sunrise service at the landmark Red Rocks Amphitheater is especially magical! This Easter service is definitely worthy of your bucket list. Sponsored by the inter-denominational Colorado Council of Churches, it takes place on Sunday, April 20, 2025, the service and parking are FREE. [Read more…] about Easter Sunrise Service at Red Rocks 2025
Denver Nuggets Playoffs Pre-Game Rally at Union Station. Giveaways, Mascots & More
The Denver Nuggets are headed to the playoffs and Denver Union Station will serve as the Mile High Playoffs HQ for the team begins their quest for another NBA championship title. A pre-game rally will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The FREE event features Nuggets t-shirt giveaways for the first 1,000 fans and the chance to win playoff tickets. [Read more…] about Denver Nuggets Playoffs Pre-Game Rally at Union Station. Giveaways, Mascots & More
Hop To It! Book Your Bunny Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!
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Getting photos with the Easter Bunny at the mall is easy and fun, and the perfect way to celebrate spring. No lines, no fuss. Just friendly staff, a fun Bunny and the cutest photos to capture the moment! The Easter Bunny will hold court (with his professional photographers) at several Denver/Boulder area shopping centers in March and April. Here’s how to book your egg-cellent Bunny Photos in and around Denver. [Read more…] about Hop To It! Book Your Bunny Photos at Denver Area Malls. Use Our Promo Code For Free Photo!
Last Day to Enter! How to Get Cheap Tickets for Cirque du Soleil CRYSTAL
Cirque du Soleil CRYSTAL pushes boundaries of the circus arts by combining stunning skating and acrobatic feats that defy the imagination. In the hit show, acrobats and skaters perform on the ice and in the air, seamlessly combining multiple disciplines for a world class audience experience. The show flies into Loveland from April 18 to 20, 2025 at the Blue Federal Credit Union Arena (5290 Arena Circle). It could be a fun little weekend road trip from Denver to Loveland!
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National Center for Atmospheric Research Hosts Explorer Series Events
Boulder has a lot of cool scientific research facilities. The National Center for Atmospheric Research is just one of them. NCAR hosts a number of lectures and special events throughout the year that are open to the public. Some are in-person, others are virtual and others are hybrid. In-person events at the facility usually require reservations. Here’s what is coming up: [Read more…] about National Center for Atmospheric Research Hosts Explorer Series Events