Boulder County Parks & Open Space will host Winter Heritage Day on Sunday, January 26, 2025, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Walker Ranch Homestead. Embark on an unforgettable journey to the past with this immersive historical event that will transport you back to the late 1800s. The event is FREE and open to all. [Read more…] about Winter Heritage Day at Boulder’s Walker Ranch Homestead
Things To Do
Denver Children’s Theatre Presents Shows Just For Kids. Feb. 23 is Free, But Reserve Tickets Now
Live theatre is a treat that shouldn’t be reserved for adults. The Mizel Arts and Culture Center’s Denver Children’s Theatre creates a theatrical experience for kids unlike any other in the city. The next performance is Charlotte’s Web. Public performances will take place on Sunday, February 23, March 2, 9 & 16, 2025, at 10 a.m. The one on February 23 is FREE. [Read more…] about Denver Children’s Theatre Presents Shows Just For Kids. Feb. 23 is Free, But Reserve Tickets Now
Free Days at Plains Conservation Center in Aurora
If the weather is fair, consider a visit to the Plains Conservation Center in Aurora. It offers six miles of hiking trails where diverse wildlife can be observed including: raptors, pronghorn antelope, insects, snakes and prairie dogs. You can explore the place for FREE during 2025 free days: January 16, February 20, March 15, June 12, July 12, August 14, November 15 and December 11. [Read more…] about Free Days at Plains Conservation Center in Aurora
Loveland’s Valentine’s Day Mountaintop Wedding Includes BOGO Lift Tickets
The Annual Valentine’s Day Marry Me & Ski for Free Mountaintop Matrimony wedding ceremony and reception at the Loveland ski area on Friday, February 14, 2025, is a Colorado tradition, now in its 34th year. Couples with valid Colorado marriage licenses are legally joined in matrimony and already-married couples may renew their vows. [Read more…] about Loveland’s Valentine’s Day Mountaintop Wedding Includes BOGO Lift Tickets
New Date! Harkins Theatres Hosts ‘Secret Cinema’ Series with Discounted 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 ‘Secret Cinema’ Series with Discounted Tickets
Free Entrance to National Parks, Monuments & More on MLK Day
Only 124 of our National Parks charge you to get in, but the U.S. National Park Service is waiving entrance fees to all of its 400+ parks, monuments and other sites on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, January 20, 2025. Time to enjoy the frosty landscape of Rocky Mountain National Park, virtually in the metro Denver/Boulder area’s backyard. Or make your way to one of the other fee-based parks such as Arches National Park in Utah. [Read more…] about Free Entrance to National Parks, Monuments & More on MLK Day
$15 Tickets to See Boulder Opera ‘Puccini’s Passionate Double Bill’
Boulder Opera invites you to experience the drama and intensity of Puccini’s masterpieces, “Gianni Schicchi” and “Il Tabarro.” This compelling double bill will be performed on Friday to Sunday, February 7 to 9, 2025, at the Dairy Center for the Arts. Tickets are normally $25 to $45, but you can get them for $15 with a special promo code. [Read more…] about $15 Tickets to See Boulder Opera ‘Puccini’s Passionate Double Bill’
Free Days at Museums & More in January 2025
January is truly winter in the city and 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 2025
Name-Your-Price Tickets For Grapefruit Lab’s Newest Theatrical Performance
JANE/EYRE, a queer adaptation of the classic novel, with original music by Teacup Gorilla and Dameon Merkl, is the latest original show from Grapefruit Lab. The show opens on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Buntport Theater, and runs for three weekends with performances on Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m., plus one Sunday matinee at 2 p.m. In order to make this production accessible, regardless of ability to pay, tickets are all name-your-price. [Read more…] about Name-Your-Price Tickets For Grapefruit Lab’s Newest Theatrical Performance
Free Museum Days in Denver For 2025. Now You Can Print Out Our List
The PDF print button is working now. 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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Final Days! Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area
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 2024 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.
We’re updating continuously, so send your suggestion for amazing displays to Laura@milehighonthecheap.com (please include the name of the display — if you know it, address and a photo): [Read more…] about Final Days! Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area
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
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 Mall, 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
Final Show Tonight! Drone Shows Light Up Denver Skies For The Holidays
Dazzling drones shows will light up the skies over Downtown Denver this holiday season during the Mile High Drone Show. For 40 magical nights, 400 drones will soar into the sky, creating holiday-themed animations. Shows start November 22 and continue through December 31, 2024. The displays are at 7 p.m. each night. and last about 15 minutes. [Read more…] about Final Show Tonight! Drone Shows Light Up Denver Skies For The Holidays