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. 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!
Things To Do
Huge Rocky Mountain Train Show Steams Into Denver
All aboard! The Rocky Mountain Train Show steams into Denver on Saturday & Sunday, April 6 & 7, 2024, at the National Western Complex. This is the largest model train show west of the Mississippi River. Make it a day or a weekend of family fun with nearly three acres of model, toy trains and more than 20 operating train layouts including multiple large LEGO displays. There’s even a Thomas the Tank Engine ride for the kiddos.
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Rocky Mountain Record Show – Vinyl, Posters, DJ’s, Food & More!
Vinyl is back…in a big way. And, for music collectors it’s a daydream come true at the Rocky Mountain Record Show on Saturday & Sunday, April 6 & 7, 2024, at The Denver Sports Castle. The show brings together top vinyl sellers from all over to offer more than 150,000 records in a fun atmosphere celebrating collecting culture. [Read more…] about Rocky Mountain Record Show – Vinyl, Posters, DJ’s, Food & More!
Denver Auto Show Drives Into Town
The Denver Auto Show, a four-day extravaganza of everything automotive at the Colorado Convention Center, showcases the newest imported and domestic cars, vans, crossovers, hybrids, light trucks and sport utilities and accessories too. In addition to the new 2024 models, the show provides sneak peeks of selected intros, concepts and the latest in tricked-out cars. The show runs from April 4 to 7, 2024.
High School Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Weekend?
You don’t have to shell out big bucks to see top-notch theater productions. High schools 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 Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Weekend?
32 Ways to Celebrate a Mile High St. Patrick’s Day In 2024 This Weekend
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 Sunday, March 17, 2024, expect plenty of parties, pub crawls and festivals the weekend before and the 15th, 16th and 17th.
While we have a post for Denver’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (which is on Saturday, March 16, 2024), 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 32 Ways to Celebrate a Mile High St. Patrick’s Day In 2024 This Weekend
Michaels Hosts Free Sunday MakeBreak Craft Events
Get creative with your family fun budget! If you’re feeling “crafty” over the weekend, head to Michaels for a fun Sunday afternoon with the family. The popular craft store’s Sunday MakeBreak events offer a creative outlet for kids of all ages at no cost. Best of all, all of the supplies necessary for each project are included in the weekly class — just bring your creativity! [Read more…] about Michaels Hosts Free Sunday MakeBreak Craft Events
New Dates Announced! Michaels’ Kids Club Offers Free Family Fun on Saturdays
Kids can be so crafty! Give children of any age art supplies and let their creativity flow. And Michaels‘s Kids Club offers a creative outlet for little crafty hands. The arts and crafts store hosts kids-oriented art projects on two Saturdays every month. Best of all for parents, the class doesn’t cost a dime and they won’t have to clean up afteward. [Read more…] about New Dates Announced! Michaels’ Kids Club Offers Free Family Fun on Saturdays
Enjoy The Snow! 17 Easy Do-It-Yourself Sleds
Wow! That was quite a snow storm! Despite the snow-packed roads and slippery sidewalks, for many, this is an excuse to go sledding. Even if it is just down that narrow median in front of your home, you can get sliding. Maybe you’re one of the lucky few with a store-bought sled and the envy of the sledding hill crowd.
If not, don’t despair. Coloradans are famous for their ingenuity when it comes to makeshift sleds. Our friend Jody Mace at Charlotte on the Cheap (a Southern gal, go figure) has come up with 17 DIY options. [Read more…] about Enjoy The Snow! 17 Easy Do-It-Yourself Sleds
Free Rec Center Entry For Aurora Teens During Spring Break
Spring Break is here, which means Aurora youth, ages 13 to 18 can access Central, Moorhead and Southeast recreation centers for FREE. Daily free entry begins at noon, with structured activities beginning at 4 p.m. Teens will be able to partake in a variety of fun programs including games, crafts, competitions, cooking classes and much more. [Read more…] about Free Rec Center Entry For Aurora Teens During Spring Break
Catch All The Action When Rocky Mountain RollerGirls Hold March Bout
Rocky Mountain Roller Derby heats up Saturday, March 23, 2024, with the first home bout of the season against Cheyenne Roller Derby’ Capidolls. Come on down to the Rollerdome to check out the hard-hitting action of our top skaters, and then, stick around to check out some of our newest School of Rocky graduates in a positional exposition. [Read more…] about Catch All The Action When Rocky Mountain RollerGirls Hold March Bout
Arapahoe Philharmonic Presents Children’s Discovery Concert
The Arapahoe Philharmonic presents its annual Children’s Discovery Concert on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Hope United Methodist Church. In The Good, the Bad & the Music, it’s a showdown! A notorious bandit holds the show hostage and the local sheriff is called in to establish order. [Read more…] about Arapahoe Philharmonic Presents Children’s Discovery Concert
How To Get Two Free Colorado Rockies Tickets at Ace Hardware
It’s springtime! And now’s the time to get your own “home field” (aka “your lawn”) ready for summer. One of the best places for lawn care is Ace Hardware, especially for products from the leader in lawn care Scotts. The hardware shop has all the essentials needed for a healthy, green lawn. (Can’t you already smell the fresh cut grass of summer?) [Read more…] about How To Get Two Free Colorado Rockies Tickets at Ace Hardware
New Date! Harkins Theatres Hosts Harkins Secret Cinema with $5 Tickets
Shhh…Harkins Theatres has a big secret for movie fans who love a good mystery! And you’ll have to head to the theatre to find out more about Harkins Secret Cinema. Harkins Theatres is offering a new kind of moviegoing experience – a secret screening! It’s an opportunity to see a new movie on the big screen before its official release date…and at a blockbuster price. [Read more…] about New Date! Harkins Theatres Hosts Harkins Secret Cinema with $5 Tickets
Join AMC Theatres’ Stubs A-List for Just 99¢ — See Up To 3 Movies Every Week
Lights! Camera! Savings! If you go to the movies often, you definitely are always on the lookout for discounts at the box office. And, thankfully, AMC Theatres rolls out the red carpet for frugal film fanatics with its popular AMC Stubs A-List. It’s an opportunity to see up to three movies per week at a blockbuster price. [Read more…] about Join AMC Theatres’ Stubs A-List for Just 99¢ — See Up To 3 Movies Every Week