May closes out spring, 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 May 2026
Things To Do
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!
Denver Potters Association Spring Show & Sale May 7-10
The annual four-day Denver Potters Association Spring Show & Sale features the creative output of more than 30 local artists and serves as a showcase for affordable, unique items. Admission is FREE. You’ll find functional and sculptural ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber and wood creations. It takes place Thursday, May 7 through Sunday, May 10, 2026. [Read more…] about Denver Potters Association Spring Show & Sale May 7-10
Kentucky Derby Celebration at Southlands May 3
Don your fancy hats, fascinators, seersucker suits and head out to Southlands Shopping Center for a Kentucky Derby Celebration on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Town Square. During the FREE event, enjoy live music from local favorite Montage, lawn games, food and special drinks for purchase, games and the chance to watch the big race on the big screen. [Read more…] about Kentucky Derby Celebration at Southlands May 3
Free Comic Book Day Flies High with Fun & Freebies in Denver May 2
POW! ZAP! FREE! Calling all comic book enthusiasts! This year, FREE Comic Book Day on May 2, 2026 is celebrating more than 20 years of the annual celebration and giveaway. The colorful day is the biggest event in the comic book industry — a single day when comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE to all.
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Nuggets Game 5 Passes Available! Avs & Nuggets Host Free Watch Parties at Ball Arena During Playoffs
Passes for Nuggets Fan Zone Round 1 Game 5 on Monday, April 27 are still available. Avs and Nuggets fans can watch all the home playoff games thanks to Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. The organization is creating huge FREE Fan Zones and live game broadcast viewing areas outside Ball Arena by closing Chopper Circle between 9th Street and 11th Street during all Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche home playoff games. Passes are required for entry to either Fan Zone. [Read more…] about Nuggets Game 5 Passes Available! Avs & Nuggets Host Free Watch Parties at Ball Arena During Playoffs
City Of Aurora Hosts 135th Birthday Party on May 2
Did you know the city of Aurora turns 135 this year? The city is hosting a family friendly birthday party on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Aurora History Museum. The event is FREE, open to the public and no registration is required. There will be fun party games, cake, face painting and crafts. [Read more…] about City Of Aurora Hosts 135th Birthday Party on May 2
Kentucky Derby Celebration at Belmar Includes Real Horses, Music, Market & Big-Screen Viewing
It’s Derby time! The first-ever Kentucky Derby Celebration at Belmar is Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The FREE, family-friendly promises to be an afternoon of style, music, contests, and race day excitement. Join other race fans on The Plaza at Belmar for food, drinks and to watch the big race live on the big screen. [Read more…] about Kentucky Derby Celebration at Belmar Includes Real Horses, Music, Market & Big-Screen Viewing
‘Spring Fling: Art in Bloom’ at Larimer Square. Free Bouquets For First 50 Guests
Celebrate a springtime afternoon full of bright colors, local creativity and strong community at the Larimer Square Spring Fling: Art in Bloom on Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Denver’s most historic block will come alive with this family-friendly celebration featuring local music, live painting and craft workshops by Crafty Chassis. [Read more…] about ‘Spring Fling: Art in Bloom’ at Larimer Square. Free Bouquets For First 50 Guests
Teens Work Out for Free All Summer Long in 2026 at Planet Fitness
Summer’s the time to sweat it out and get fit! And, this summer, Planet Fitness is making exercising more affordable for families with teens. The popular fitness center is bringing back its High School Summer Pass program, inviting high school teens ages 14 to 19 to work out for FREE at any of its more than 2,700 Planet Fitness locations across the U.S. and Canada, including 25 locations in Denver. [Read more…] about Teens Work Out for Free All Summer Long in 2026 at Planet Fitness
RiNo Expands First Fridays Into Full-Blown Festival
On the first Friday of each month, neighbors and visitors flock to the RiNo Art District to experience visual art exhibitions, explore artist studios, and take in the district’s creative energy. This year, the art walk expands into a new, FREE First Friday Festival series with live performances, food, visual art, local vendors, and more from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the ArtPark at Arkins Park. [Read more…] about RiNo Expands First Fridays Into Full-Blown Festival
Shop Firefly Spring Market For Handmade Artisan Goods on May 2 & 3
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 2 & 3, 2026, 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 2 & 3
Small Wonders Weekend at Colorado Railroad Museum Showcases Small-Scale Railroads
Small Wonders Weekend at the Colorado Railroad Museum is Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. “Marvel at the minis” while exploring the Museum’s impressive small-scale railroads, including the extensive on-site layouts operated by the Denver Garden Railway Society and the Denver HO Model Railroad Club. [Read more…] about Small Wonders Weekend at Colorado Railroad Museum Showcases Small-Scale Railroads
Yum! Colorado Chocolate Festival 2026 Offers 50,000+ Samples
The annual Colorado Chocolate Festival at the Delta by Marriott in Northglenn is Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and features more than 50,000 chocolate samples from more than 80 regional and national vendors. If thousands of chocolate samples isn’t enough enticement, this year’s festival also offers contests, a Mother’s Day gift market, games and kids activities.
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Special 50% Discount! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers DCPAccess Program with Discounted Tickets
See below for special 50% off sale! Denver is a world-class city, when it comes to the arts and so much more. And, fortunately for theater lovers on a budget, the city makes the arts more affordable for all. Among the Denver Center for Performing Arts’ discount programs, the most popular is its DCPAccess. The much-loved program provides affordable access to its shows — even the occasional touring Broadway production. [Read more…] about Special 50% Discount! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers DCPAccess Program with Discounted Tickets
Cinco de Mayo Festival 2026 Fills Civic Center Park May 2 & 3
The annual Cinco de Mayo Festival takes over Denver’s Civic Center Park, Saturday & Sunday, May 2 & 3, 2026, 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 2026 Fills Civic Center Park May 2 & 3
High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Spring?
You don’t have to shell out big bucks to see top-notch theater productions. High schools and colleges across the Denver metro area stage plays and musicals, showcasing some of the best local talent to be found. Far from bare bones, you’ll find fully-realized scenery, costumes, lighting, choreography and often live orchestras. The best part? Ticket prices ($5 to $12) are a fraction of what you’d pay for a “professional” show. [Read more…] about High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Spring?
Colorado Potters Guild Spring Sale April 30 to May 2
Members of the Colorado Potters Guild will showcase and sell their work Thursday to Saturday, April 30 to May 2, 2026, at First Plymouth Congregational Church. You’ll find functional pottery, home decor, jewelry and garden art. Nearly 40 potters and sculptors have created more than 2,000 items. [Read more…] about Colorado Potters Guild Spring Sale April 30 to May 2
Enjoy Discount Tickets (As Low As $5.99!) & 50% Off Popcorn Every Tuesday at Regal Cinemas
Hey, frugal film fans, let’s go to the movies! Going to the movies can definitely be an expensive adventure, especially for families. Bargain hunters are always on the lookout for blockbuster savings before taking a seat in the dark. That’s why Tuesday should be your day for going to the movies at Regal Cinemas. Even better, you can much on bargain buttery popcorn, too!
7 Big Earth Day Celebrations in and Around the Denver Area
Time to give Mother Nature her due. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 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 either Saturday the 18th or the 25th. If you know of any we’ve missed, send details to news@milehighonthecheap.com. All events are FREE, unless otherwise noted. [Read more…] about 7 Big Earth Day Celebrations in and Around the Denver Area