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
Things To Do
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
Pearl Street Stampede Pep Rally for Buffs. Show The Team Your Support
CU Buffs football fans head to Downtown Boulder on the evening before every weekend home game, when the Pearl Street Stampede lights up the town. This old-fashioned parade and pep rally starts at 7 p.m. with a vintage 1948 CU fire truck leading the procession, followed by the school’s Golden Buffalo Marching Band, the CU football team and cheerleaders. No rambunctious Ralphie, however. [Read more…] about Pearl Street Stampede Pep Rally for Buffs. Show The Team Your Support
Up, Up and Away at Windsor Harvest Festival & Balloon Rally August 30 to September 1
It’s worth getting up early on the mornings of Saturday & Sunday, August 30 & 31, 2025, for the colorful hot air balloon launch that highlights the annual Windsor Harvest Festival & Balloon Rally. The balloons take off at at 7 a.m. each morning (weather permitting) from various area parks, including Eastman Park. The Rally is part of the Windsor Harvest Festival which runs over Labor Day weekend through Monday, September 1, 2025. [Read more…] about Up, Up and Away at Windsor Harvest Festival & Balloon Rally August 30 to September 1
Labor Day 2025 Weekend Arts & Crafts Show in Estes Park
It’s been said the peaks touching the sky surrounding Estes Park have the uncanny ability to unlock creative genius. And for those who enjoy the energy of creating or displaying their inspirational work to those who take pride in collecting special pieces of eye candy or just admiring singular works of art, that genius is totally on display during the annual Estes Park Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show running Saturday to Monday, August 30 to September 1, 2025. [Read more…] about Labor Day 2025 Weekend Arts & Crafts Show in Estes Park
Today, Sunday! Affordable Arts Festival 2025 – All Art Costs $150 or Less. Use Our Ticket Discount Code
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The annual Affordable Arts Festival is unlike any arts fest you have attended — all of the art is priced at $150 or less. Now ranked #1 in the top 200 Arts Festival in the country, it takes place outdoors on Sunday, August 24, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Arapahoe Community College. This is the Black Friday of art sales with more than 160 artists from across the nation selling their works in a variety of mediums at amazing prices. [Read more…] about Today, Sunday! Affordable Arts Festival 2025 – All Art Costs $150 or Less. Use Our Ticket Discount Code
Fairmount Fur-Ever Fest Celebrates Life of Pets Who Have Passed September 14
There’s no question, our pets are part of the family. They become another one of the “kids” in the household — always playful, fun and loving. And, when it’s their time to cross the rainbow bridge, the loss can be just as painful and devastating. They may be gone, but there are fur-ever in our hearts and minds. [Read more…] about Fairmount Fur-Ever Fest Celebrates Life of Pets Who Have Passed September 14
Handmade in Colorado Expo Sets Up In Estes Park & Denver Union Station
More than 80 emerging and established Colorado artists and crafters show their wares at the Handmade in Colorado Expo. The two-city event takes place in Downtown Denver and Estes Park over different weekends and will feature a vast array of independent designers producing original handcrafted goods from a wide array of media including metals, paper, glass, fibers, food, fabricated objects, clay, paint, wax, gems and more. [Read more…] about Handmade in Colorado Expo Sets Up In Estes Park & Denver Union Station
Free Family Theatre Events in Wheat Ridge. Teens Can Perform, too!
The Atomic Theatre will be hosting the first Atomic Teens Theatre Meetup on Wednesday August 27, 2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Wheat Ridge Grange (3850 High Court). If you’re a tween/teen performer who wants stage time, prepare a reading of your favorite picture book to showcase your range and acting ability. [Read more…] about Free Family Theatre Events in Wheat Ridge. Teens Can Perform, too!
Know Of Any Fall or Holiday Craft Fairs? Tell Us.
Though it’s only mid-August, store shelves already seem to be lined with holiday goods. That means the MHOTC elves need to get in gear and pull together our Fall & Holiday Craft Shows page, including interactive map. But we need your help. If you know of any holiday craft show(s) at your school, church, community center or any other spot, for that matter, please let us know as soon as possible. [Read more…] about Know Of Any Fall or Holiday Craft Fairs? Tell Us.
Mile High Summer Concerts Guide 2025
Summer is great for so many reasons: wearing shorts and flip-flops every day, going to the mountains, shopping farmers’ markets, free outdoor movies and lots of live music. Luckily, the Front Range is jam-packed with summer concerts — many of them FREE… our favorite kind!
To ensure you don’t miss out on any live music, we’ve created this Mile High Summer Concerts Guide. Concerts are sorted by day of the week. All are FREE unless noted with a $. [Read more…] about Mile High Summer Concerts Guide 2025