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Great Deal (Up To 50% Off) on Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tickets – ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’

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Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s Christmas concerts are some of the most popular shows during the holiday season. But why pay full price? Trans-Siberian Orchestra: The Ghosts of Christmas Eve will be at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. You can rock out this season with one of the best shows in years. And Groupon has a great deal on tickets! [Read more…] about Great Deal (Up To 50% Off) on Trans-Siberian Orchestra Tickets – ‘The Ghosts of Christmas Eve’

Celebrate Frederick’s Heritage at Miners Day — Parade, Burro Races & Fireworks!

The Town of Frederick goes all out to celebrate its mining heritage during Miners Day on Saturday, September 20, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Centennial Park. This annual event features family-oriented fun and entertainment including a parade, burro race, vendors, food trucks, activities, contests, and live entertainment. Festivities end with an evening concert and spectacular fireworks display. [Read more…] about Celebrate Frederick’s Heritage at Miners Day — Parade, Burro Races & Fireworks!

Corn Maze 2025 at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms

One favorite local attraction is the Corn Maze at Chatfield Farms. Wind your way through seven acres of corn. This year’s maze features a Colorado wild life theme full of fun twists and tricky turns. View the design from a 15-foot tall illuminated bridge. The maze will be open Friday to Sunday from September 19 through November 2, 2025. Tickets are now on sale.
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Colorado Highland Games Celebrates Authentic Scottish Culture & Competitions September 20 & 21

The St Andrew Society of Colorado hosts its annual Colorado Highland Games at the Denver Polo Club in Sedalia on September 20 & 21, 2025. Everyone who attends feels like they have stepped into Scotland for a day. Since 1963, the Festival has brought traditional Scottish Heavy Athletics, piping and drumming, Scottish Highland and Country dancing, as well as lively and fascinating Celtic culture to Colorado. [Read more…] about Colorado Highland Games Celebrates Authentic Scottish Culture & Competitions September 20 & 21

Taste of Ethiopia Festival Celebrates Rich Culture & Heritage

If you have a taste for something new and different, you may want to check out the Taste of Ethiopia. For nearly a decade, the Festival has brought thousands of people together to celebrate the rich culture and heritage of Ethiopians in Colorado. The family-friendly outdoor event is set for Sunday, September 14, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission is FREE. [Read more…] about Taste of Ethiopia Festival Celebrates Rich Culture & Heritage

Final Day! Get Totally Free Ticket ($15 Value) to See New Romantic Comedy ‘The Threesome’

As of this morning (September 7, 2025), the complimentary tickets are still available! There’s nothing to laugh about when you can go to the movies for FREE! In the new comedy The Threesome, a young man’s perennial crush leads him into an unexpected threesome, he thinks it’s his ultimate fantasy come true. When the fantasy ends, all three are left with sobering real-world consequences, to take responsibility for their actions. [Read more…] about Final Day! Get Totally Free Ticket ($15 Value) to See New Romantic Comedy ‘The Threesome’

Today! Build LEGO Harry Potter Butterbeer Truck & Take It Home September 7

On Sunday, September 7, 2025, LEGO is hosting a special Harry Potter Butterbeer Truck giveaway for FREE — from noon to 2 p.m. LEGO has cast a spell on kids of all ages for years, thanks to the creativity the building blocks bring to families all over the world. And the two LEGO Stores in Colorado are holding the special mini-build for Harry Potter fans. [Read more…] about Today! Build LEGO Harry Potter Butterbeer Truck & Take It Home September 7

Hi Points Festival Debuts in Five Points – A Community Celebration of Music & Culture

The inaugural Hi Points Festival launches on Saturday, September 13, 2025 inviting all corners of Denver to gather on Welton Street for a day filled with 20 live music performances, local food, and neighborhood pride. Bringing an authentic, community-centered music experience to Denver’s historic Five Points, the festival is rooted in the area’s legendary jazz legacy while expanding across genres—offering everything from Hip Hop to Funk, Punk to R&B, House to Honky Tonk. [Read more…] about Hi Points Festival Debuts in Five Points – A Community Celebration of Music & Culture

Denver Botanic Gardens Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms October 10-12. Must Buy Tickets In Advance.

Come search for the perfect pumpkin for all your Halloween and fall festivities at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms 10-acre pumpkin patch. The Pumpkin Festival is held Friday to Sunday, October 10 to 12, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Families can enjoy hayrides, photo booths, face painting, an antique tractor exhibit, carnival games, live music and more. Tickets go on sale Monday, September 8 at 10 a.m. [Read more…] about Denver Botanic Gardens Pumpkin Festival at Chatfield Farms October 10-12. Must Buy Tickets In Advance.

DU Carillon Concert and Tower Tour On Sunday, September 7

On of the largest bell towers in the country is located on the University of Denver campus. On Sunday, September 7, 2025, listen to Resident Carillonist Joey Brink play the Williams Carillon from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Brink performs music by Frederic Chopin, Scott Joplin, Elton John, and everything in between. The concert is FREE, open to all and held regardless of weather. And how cool is this? Tours of the tower will be available for FREE after the performance. [Read more…] about DU Carillon Concert and Tower Tour On Sunday, September 7

Colorado Dragon Boat Festival Returns to Sloan’s Lake Sept. 6 & 7

You don’t need a passport to soak up the culture and flavor of Asia at the annual Colorado Dragon Boat Festival. The FREE family-friendly festival returns to Sloan’s Lake Park in northwest Denver on Saturday & Sunday, September 6 & 7, 2025. Festival hours are Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. This festival is one of the few of its kind in the U.S. with two full days of fast-paced dragon boat racing (boats start their match-ups at 8 a.m. each morning). [Read more…] about Colorado Dragon Boat Festival Returns to Sloan’s Lake Sept. 6 & 7

Denver Philharmonic Orchestra Launches Year-Round Pay-What-You-Can Tickets

In a bold move to expand access to the arts, the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra (DPO) will launch a year-round Pay What You Can (PWYC) ticketing program beginning September 2, 2025. Starting this fall, 100 PWYC tickets will be available for every performance, ensuring cost is never a barrier to experiencing the power of live classical music. [Read more…] about Denver Philharmonic Orchestra Launches Year-Round Pay-What-You-Can Tickets

Labor Day 2025 Weekend Festivals and Parties in Denver and Boulder

If you’re one of the lucky people with a long weekend off from work, here are some fun, FREE and cheap things to do in the Denver area on Labor Day Weekend 2025. Make sure to follow the links to get details on the locations, times and other important information. Know of any events we have missed? Drop us a line at info@milehighonthecheap.com.

Looking for even more things to do over Labor Day weekend? Scroll down for our complete calendar of free and cheap events from Friday, August 29 through Monday, September 1, 2025. [Read more…] about Labor Day 2025 Weekend Festivals and Parties in Denver and Boulder

Free Huge Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show at National Western Complex Sept. 5-14

The enormous Denver Gem Show (and sale) is on for 2025! Wear your walking shoes as the show covers 12 miles of tables in 600,000 square feet of selling space. It features fine mineral specimens, agates, fossils, meteorites, gems, hand-made jewelry, crystals, metaphysical, gold, silver, copper, decorative items, Native American items and much more. [Read more…] about Free Huge Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show at National Western Complex Sept. 5-14

Labor Day 2025 in Louisville Includes Huge Parades and Festival

Louisville offers a weekend of relatively low-key Labor Day activities that shift into high gear on Monday, September 1, 2025, itself. In fact, Labor Day is the largest holiday celebration in Louisville. Monday’s activities kick off with a children’s pet parade at 9 a.m. and then the 89th annual Labor Day Parade at 10 a.m., both on Main Street. [Read more…] about Labor Day 2025 in Louisville Includes Huge Parades and Festival

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