This year’s Grand Illumination at Union Station lights up the historic landmark on Friday, November 28, 2025. Festivities, including musical entertainment start at 4 p.m. with the lights turned on promptly at 6:10 p.m. The annual event features entertainment by the Denver Dolls, a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus, fun activities and the lighting of the station and its tree. [Read more…] about Grand Illumination Lights Up Denver Union Station
Things To Do
King Soopers Offers Discount on Denver Nuggets & Colorado Avalanche Tickets
Get ready for lots of action on the court and ice at Ball Arena, thanks to King Soopers! For a limited time, the store is making grocery shopping a little more fun for Nuggets and Avalanche fans. When you check out, look at the bottom of your receipt for special offer exclusively for King Soopers customers who spend $25 or more in a single transaction. [Read more…] about King Soopers Offers Discount on Denver Nuggets & Colorado Avalanche Tickets
Hudson Holidays Promises An Extravaganza Of Lights. Big Discount On Tickets During Presale Nov. 7 to 9
Hudson Holidays returns to The Hudson Gardens & Event Center this holiday season, brighter and more spectacular than ever. Guests can explore hundreds of glowing trees, walk through larger-than-life themed exhibits, take a free selfie with Santa and get in the holiday spirit. Hudson Holidays runs Friday, November 28 through January 4, 2026. Tickets go on sale soon and a presale with big savings runs November 7 to 9. [Read more…] about Hudson Holidays Promises An Extravaganza Of Lights. Big Discount On Tickets During Presale Nov. 7 to 9
Denver Botanic Gardens Light Up For The Holidays
It may seem strange to visit the Denver Botanic Gardens at night, but with the addition of colorful lights, it is a dazzling way to celebrate the holiday season. Blossoms of Light at York Street opens on Friday, November 21, 2025, and runs through Sunday, January 11, 2026, including Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Hours are 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are limited and many dates sell out. You must buy tickets in advance. [Read more…] about Denver Botanic Gardens Light Up For The Holidays
Trail Of Lights at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms – Timed Tickets Required
Nothing is more festive than wandering a winding path glistening with lights that illuminate the Colorado countryside. Trail of Lights returns to Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms from Friday, November 21 through Sunday, January 11, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. New this year: A display that pays tribute to some of the mountain streams and wildlife that call Colorado home. [Read more…] about Trail Of Lights at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms – Timed Tickets Required
Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s — Visit Santa & Receive Free Photo
If the kiddos need some FREE holiday magic head over to Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s (Thornton & Lone Tree) which runs November 2 through December 24, 2025. This is one of the best free events in town and the outdoor retailers continue the tradition of in-person visits with Santa, live elves, snowmen and take-home craft kits. [Read more…] about Santa’s Wonderland at Bass Pro Shops & Cabela’s — Visit Santa & Receive Free Photo
Free Entry to All National Parks on Veterans Day
Some advance warning so you can make plans. In celebration of Veterans Day, all 417 National Park Service units (Parks, Monuments, Historic Sites) will be open to the public for FREE on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. This includes: entrance fees, commercial tour fees, and transportation entrance fees. The nearest to the metro area is splendid Rocky Mountain National Park between Estes Park and Grand Lake. [Read more…] about Free Entry to All National Parks on Veterans Day
74+ Halloween Happenings On The Cheap For Kids & Adults
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 2025 (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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Mile High Youth Theatre Presents Theatre For Young Audiences
Mile High Youth Theatre’s (MHYT) new Theatre for Young Audiences program features performers ages 13 and up presenting shows for early elementary audiences. Productions tour to schools, libraries, and community spaces across Denver, bringing FREE live theatre directly to young audiences. Their latest show is The Velveteen Rabbit based on the book by Margery Williams. [Read more…] about Mile High Youth Theatre Presents Theatre For Young Audiences
Super-Charged Arts First Friday For Denver Arts Week
The traditional “First Friday” arts walks in seven Denver area neighborhoods kicks it up a notch during Denver Arts Week. On Friday, November 7, 2025, more than 100 art galleries are participating in “First Friday Art Walks” by offering live music, artist demonstrations and culinary treats. You may even find some cool art on sale! Here are the districts to stroll: [Read more…] about Super-Charged Arts First Friday For Denver Arts Week
Opera Colorado Offers ‘Pay What You Wish’ Tickets To All Performances
A round of applause to Opera Colorado. The company announced it is offering Pay What You Wish tickets for all future performances. The suggested price is $25, but you are welcome to choose a price that works with your financial circumstances. The minimum for Pay What You Wish tickets is $1 + (a City & County of Denver seat tax of 10%). Regular tickets start at $58 up to $280. [Read more…] about Opera Colorado Offers ‘Pay What You Wish’ Tickets To All Performances
Win Denver Museum of Nature & Science Tickets To See ‘The Secret World of Elephants’
All winners have been drawn and notified. Elephants are among the most beloved creatures in the animal kingdom. Now you can discover the science behind nature’s most lovable giants, from how they “hear” through their feet to ways they contribute to daily life around the planet. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has a new temporary exhibit The Secret World of Elephants from October 24, 2025 to January 25, 2026. [Read more…] about Win Denver Museum of Nature & Science Tickets To See ‘The Secret World of Elephants’
Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches Open In 2025
Corn mazes and pumpkin patches are abundant in September and October. Here’s a list of what we know is happening, along with any coupons or discounts. We’ve also included a handy map below , which should help you easily locate the attractions. Just click on the corn icon for more details. All attractions are open through October 31, unless otherwise noted. [Read more…] about Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches Open In 2025
Buntport Theater: Tickets Are Name-Any-Price (Even $0) To ‘Edgar Allan Poe Is Dead and So Is My Cat’
Buntport Theater is staging Edgar Allan Poe Is Dead and So Is My Cat, an outlandish comedy about obsession, thrift store finds, and the chicken from Boston Market. The show runs October 31 to November 16, 2025 and admission is name any price (including $0). In the play, your library will soon be full of dog-eared, book-marked, marginalia-filled tomes, making you look like the intellectual that you aren’t.
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Fall Into Fun at Aurora’s Huge Fall Community Festival Oct. 25
Aurora’s Fall Into Fun festival is back on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aurora Municipal Center. The FREE event celebrates all things fall with live musical performances, a pumpkin patch, fun family-friendly activities and plenty of eats from local food trucks. [Read more…] about Fall Into Fun at Aurora’s Huge Fall Community Festival Oct. 25