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
Things To Do
103 Free & Cheap Things to Do This Week Around Denver
Plan your week on the cheap with this list of FREE & CHEAP things to do around Denver. The list is updated daily, so check back often. Looking for more free and low-cost things to do in the following weeks? Find additional activities on our Mile High Events Calendar, which you can view by day or month.
Looking for trivia nights? Check out this long list of trivia events.
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Good Deal! National Western Stock Show 2026 Tickets – Save Up To 30%
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Saddle up for 16 days of savings! The National Western Stock Show will ride again into Denver — starting January 10, 2026. There are lots of ticket deals to be rounded up, especially if you are willing to buy your tickets in advance. (And they make great holiday gifts for friends and family who are hard to shop for, because they already have everything!) Groupon has Stock Show tickets starting as low as $24 (up to 30% off) with 28 different events available. Remember, Stock Show event tickets include general grounds admission on the day of the event, too. [Read more…] about Good Deal! National Western Stock Show 2026 Tickets – Save Up To 30%
Rockies Fest at Coors Field is The Ultimate Fan Event and Benefits a Good Cause
Rockies Fest is Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Coors Field. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the event features player/coach autograph sessions, Q&A sessions, behind-the-scenes fan experiences, kids activities, Rockies Family Feud, baseball card show, the Garage Sale and many more events and activities. All proceeds benefit the Colorado Rockies Foundation. [Read more…] about Rockies Fest at Coors Field is The Ultimate Fan Event and Benefits a Good Cause
Dave & Buster’s Offers Half-Price Games on Sundays for Limited Time
Game on! Families looking for lots of fun-packed action 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 on Sundays for Limited Time
Free Museum Days in Denver For 2026. Now You Can Print Out Our List
Visiting museums can get expensive, especially for families. However, many Denver area museums and attractions offer FREE admission every month — some even offer special activities on those days. The free days are funded, in part, by taxes collected through the Science and Cultural Facilities District and/or donations from generous sponsors. Because free days are so popular, you are wise to reserve tickets in advance if the attraction has a timed-entry policy.
While admission is FREE, special exhibitions or other add-on activities may incur a fee. Dates and times may change, so always double-check before you visit.
If you want to print out this list, there is a PDF button at the end of the post. Just click on it and voila, you have the latest version to carry with you.
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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
International Sportsmen’s Expo in Denver Celebrates Outdoor Pursuits
The 2026 International Sportsmen’s Expo is one of the larger consumer shows to visit Denver. Celebrate such outdoor pursuits as fishing and hunting, take advantage of numerous show specials, visit hundreds of exhibitors, try gear at the casting pond, attend scores of FREE seminars and workshops, and let the young’uns get a taste of outdoor skills. The event is at the Colorado Convention Center. [Read more…] about International Sportsmen’s Expo in Denver Celebrates Outdoor Pursuits
Free Meet & Greet with Champion Stock Show Steer at Brown Palace. Tickets Required
If you want to get up close and personal with the National Western Stock Show’s 2026 Grand Champion steer, mosey on over to The Brown Palace Hotel (312 17th St.) in Denver on Friday, January 23, 2026. The prized animal, adorned with a garland of roses, will be escorted down a red carpet at 11 a.m. to take center stage during afternoon tea in the famed lobby. (The steer takes his tea from a sterling silver punch bowl. Two sugars, please!) [Read more…] about Free Meet & Greet with Champion Stock Show Steer at Brown Palace. Tickets Required
Happy New Year from Laura, Bryan & Claire!
Best Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver For New Year’s Eve and Day
The kids are home from school, relatives are visiting or maybe you and your special someone are just now trying to map out how to celebrate New Year’s Eve and/or New Year’s Day. You need a game plan that’s inexpensive because you broke the bank on Christmas and Chanukah, like so many of us. [Read more…] about Best Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver For New Year’s Eve and Day
Free Days at Museums & More in January 2026
January ushers in a new year, but also brings FREE fun across the Mile High City, thanks to the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District. As always, there’s so much to explore and experience in Denver on the cheap, thanks to our city’s generous FREE Days at museums and attractions. Remember that some places require you to get a timed ticket in advance, while others allow for walk-ins. Be sure to check policies before you head out. [Read more…] about Free Days at Museums & More in January 2026
Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area – Updated: 140+ Displays!
Driving or strolling through a fairyland of outdoor light displays is a holiday treat that costs no more than gasoline or shoe leather. And there’s no place prettier than Denver/Boulder, especially when the snowy backdrop is the real deal. Here’s a list of the best Christmas lights in the area for the 2025 season. Our list includes professional and municipal displays and private homes.
We’ve put together a Google map for the home lights to make it easier to plot your visits. To see the map, just scroll down past the pictures of the lights.
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Find Lots of Savings at Colorado’s Only Nike Clearance Store — More Than 50% Off
Just do it…save money on Nike clothing and shoes, that is! Nike has become an iconic brand over the years, but fans know it can also be very expensive to dress in the popular brand from head to toe. Thankfully, Colorado is home to one of the few clearance company stores nationally — the Nike Clearance Store. [Read more…] about Find Lots of Savings at Colorado’s Only Nike Clearance Store — More Than 50% Off
Don’t Miss New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Downtown Denver
Once again Downtown Denver is the place to be for two spectacular fireworks shows, one for those such as families seeking an earlier evening at 9 p.m. and a second, identical extravaganza at midnight on New Year’s Eve, December 31. Both run about 8 minutes. Best viewing is the mile-long 16th Street, which is lined with outdoor cafes equipped with heat lamps for those who prefer to people watch in comfort. [Read more…] about Don’t Miss New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Downtown Denver