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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, May 9, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This month’s theme is “Spur in Bloom,” 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 May 9: Family-Friendly Interactive Hands-On Fun

Douglas County Libraries’ 2026 Summer Reading Program is Howdy, Partner — Let’s Read! The annual reading program is for all ages. Kids, teens and adults can register online for the program starting now. The program runs officially from June 6 through July 31, 2026, but you can register now. Cool prizes including free books, fidget toys, and coupons to local businesses are awarded at sign-up, mid-way and when you finish. [Read more…] about Douglas County Libraries’ Summer Reading Program. Read Books To Earn Cool Stuff

Denver and surrounding communities boast a number of festivals, parades and fun events celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo, is not Mexican Independence Day. Actually, it commemorates the victory of an outnumbered Mexican army over the French forces of Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. These days, May 5 has become a celebration of Latino culture. For 2026, most celebrations will be over the weekend, May 2 or 3. [Read more…] about 6 Best Ways To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

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 This Weekend! Cinco de Mayo Festival 2026 Fills Civic Center Park May 2 & 3

Clang, clang, clang went the trolley. Ding, ding, ding went the bell. And so the song goes… Yep, Denver used to have more than 250 miles of track connecting the city with Lakewood, Golden and Boulder. Those days may be gone, but you can take a ride back in time on Saturday, May 9, 2026. From 10 p.m. to 3 p.m., hop aboard and ride the Denver and Intermountain interurban Trolley Car No. 25 during a FREE open house. [Read more…] about Ride Historic Trolley Car For Free in Lakewood on May 9

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

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

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