Things To Do

Glowing Wild at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance returns for its second year, inviting Colorado families to travel the world in a single evening, from the lush forests of Asia to radiant reefs of Australia. Guests will experience the glimmer of 60 illuminated scenes and 175 new larger-than-life lantern sculptures that bring animals and their stories to light, all handcrafted by Chinese artisans. Glowing Wild is a limited-time event on select nights from March 13 through May 10, 2026. [Read more…] about Glowing Wild Lights Up The Denver Zoo This Spring. Watch New Video!

CityPASS tickets have always been one of the best ways to stretch your travel budget. Now they’re also the best way to visit top local attractions, including the Denver Botanical Gardens, Denver Museum of Nature & Science and Denver Zoo, even if you aren’t a tourist. Using Denver CityPASS, locals can visit some of Denver’s hottest fun spots at up to 42% off what you would pay if you bought tickets individually. [Read more…] about Denver CityPASS – Save Big On Tickets To Local Attractions

Hop on over to the Spring Festival: Hop & Shop on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Englewood’s Belleview Park. Enjoy local vendors, crafts, games, food trucks, and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t miss the egg hunt at 11 a.m. sharp! The egg hunt is for ages 10 and under, with a Sensory Friendly Hunt open to all ages. [Read more…] about Hop Over to Englewood’s Hop & Shop Spring Festival. Don’t Miss The Egg Hunt

From Boulder to Denver and all points in between, the Front Range plans to “Go Green” with dozens of St. Patrick’s Day festivities. With St. Patty’s falling on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, expect plenty of parties, pub crawls and festivals the weekend before and the 17th.

While we have a post for Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (which is on Saturday, March 14, 2026), here are other FREE and low-cost ways to “get your Irish on” across the Front Range. You’ll find plenty of Irish music, step dancers, pipe bands and more. If you know of any we missed, send details to Laura@milehighonthecheap.com. [Read more…] about 45 Ways to Celebrate a Mile High St. Patrick’s Day In 2026

It’s your last chance to see Prehistoric Aurora before the exhibit, at the Aurora History Museum, goes extinct! The Museum is waving entry fees for the closing celebration on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Besides FREE admission, enjoy family-friendly activities, face painting, a velociraptor photo booth, dig pit, refreshments and more. [Read more…] about Last Chance: See ‘Prehistoric Aurora’ Exhibit Before Closing For Free

Dave & Buster’s just rolled out its biggest value offer in brand history: the 60-Day Unlimited Play Pass. For just $1 a day, loyalty members get 60 consecutive days of unlimited gameplay. With no blackout dates and no time-of-day restrictions, you can drop in whenever it fits your schedule and enjoy unlimited game play across more than 150 arcade games, along with exclusive savings on food and non-alcoholic beverages. [Read more…] about Dave & Buster’s Offers ‘$1 A Day Unlimited Play Pass’

The Colorado State University Spur campus at the National Western Complex comes alive every second Saturday of the month for a day full of FREE interactive, hands-on activities that the whole family can enjoy. The next 2nd Saturday at Spur is Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This month’s theme is “Girls and Science,” and visitors will have the opportunity to participate in a host of interactive activities throughout the day. [Read more…] about 2nd Saturday at CSU Spur on March 14: Family-Friendly Interactive Hands-On Fun

Denver goes green for its annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, starting at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026. This year, the route starts at 19th and Wynkoop then proceeds down Wynkoop to 17th, south to Blake and then marches down Blake to 27th and beyond. This year’s theme is “Stars, Stripes and Shamrocks!” [Read more…] about Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade Turns Downtown Green

The MHOTC Easter Patrol is scouring the area for free and low-cost Easter Egg hunts for our annual post and map. If you know of any being held at community centers, in neighborhood parks, retail shops or other locations, please drop us a note. Tell us the date, time, location (include address) and any age restrictions (or if the kids are let loose at different times based on their age). [Read more…] about Do You Know of Easter Egg Hunts? Tell Us.

How about an Easter Egg Hunt without all of the craziness (wow, those kids can quickly sweep clear a field!)? The Wheat Ridge Parks & Recreation Department’s Egg-stra Special Easter Egg Hunt at Anderson Park is out to minimize the insanity from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, by staggering start times by age this year. [Read more…] about Hunt For Thousands Of Eggs In Wheat Ridge

Southlands Shopping Center has made a deal with Mr. Easter Bunny and he’ll be on site for FREE photos at Guest Services at the Clock Tower (next to My Friend’s Closet) from March 20 to April 4, 2026, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. You’ll need to bring your own camera or smartphone and take your own pictures of Mr. B and the kiddos. Reservations are strongly suggested. Slots are filling quickly, so reserve your spot now. [Read more…] about Easter Bunny Hops Into Southlands For Free Photos With The Kids. Limited Spots! Sign Up Now!

Want to see flicks for free and then chat about them with fellow cinephiles? Check out the Boulder Movie Club, where attendees watch (and discuss!) films on the Big Screen in the Boulder Public Library Canyon Theater. The monthly screening (usually the fourth Thursday of each month, but no always) is FREE, as are parking and snacks (though you are welcome to bring your own food). [Read more…] about Boulder Movie Club Free Movie Screenings & Discussion Every Month