Mile High Cheapskates love this time of the year. The ghouls, ghosts, zombies and witches are flying about the beautiful Colorado skies. Denver, Boulder and all points in between offer an abundance of Halloween activities for kids and adults. You don’t have to wait until October 31 for all the free and low-cost fun, with dozens of happenings filling the days and nights before All Hallow’s Eve.
Check out our list below for what’s on for 2026 (FREE to the best of our knowledge, unless indicated otherwise).
If there are any we’ve missed, email us the details at info@milehighonthecheap.com and we’ll do our best to get them added to the list.
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November kicks off the holiday season, but also brings 
Get ready, player one! The Japanese amusement center 
It’s a tale as old as time! Going to the theater can be expensive, so any opportunity to save money on tickets is music to the ears of theater lovers on a budget. And the next big musical coming to the Mile High City is Disney’s 
Good Duck Productions plays host to a 
Halloween is just around the corner, but there’s still plenty of time to find everything you need to spook up the holiday: pumpkins and ghosts for your décor, mugs for hot cider, big bowls for candy and, of course, costumes!
The city of Aurora’s annual 
The Denver Public Library’s sixth annual 
Unleash your curiosity and explore the wonders of hands-on science, technology and engineering during 
The traditional “First Friday” arts walks in seven Denver area neighborhoods kicks it up a notch during 
There’s nothing better than a night on the town in the Mile High City, whether it’s with friends, your spouse or someone special. For many, it doesn’t get much better than enjoying a good dinner and a great show at the Denver Center for Performing Arts. And one of the best places to enjoy dinner is just steps away from the DCPA Complex — Tamayo. 
Now is a great time to join AARP. It offers many more benefits than you most likely know about. For instance, there are lots of deals on local attractions, and if you use just a couple of these you can pay for the cost of your annual membership. (Read on to learn about those!). Also, right now, membership is 
Embark on a celestial journey to the moon and stars right in the heart of Denver. Join Civic Center Conservancy and AstroTours on the main promenade of Civic Center Park for 
It’s always fun watching football with friends and family. However, it’s even more exhilarating, when there’s also FREE food on the football field for hungry fans! And, this football season, 
Mark your calendars! It’s an ocean of deals at the 
