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, like so many of us.
Tempting though it may be to spend big bucks on ringing in the new year, there’s really no need. We’ve compiled a list of our top picks of FREE or low-cost events and activities around town well-suited for bargain hunters.
Our list includes some things to do that normally don’t appear on our calendar, followed by the calendar list for both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Know of any we’ve overlooked? Email Laura@MileHighOnTheCheap.com with details.
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Here’s to a happy 2019 — full of more freebies, discounts and deals!
Free & Cheap New Year’s Eve
Visit the Denver Zoo — Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Standard winter admission $10 – $15.
Visit the Denver Museum of Nature & Science — Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Standard admission $14 – $17.
Visit the Denver Art Museum — Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission $8 to $10. Kids under age 18 always FREE.
Roller Skating Party at Roller City — 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. $10 admission includes skates, pizza, popcorn, games, raffles and more.
New Year’s Eve Free Fireworks in Downtown Denver — Shows at 9 p.m. & midnight with best viewing along the 16th Street Mall. Also FREE rides on RTD buses or Light Rail.
Salsa Masquerade Party at La Rumba — 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. Tickets $10 with mask/ $15 without mask. Free champagne toast at midnight.
More on New Year’s Eve
Monday, December 31, 2018
Free & Cheap New Year’s Day
Visit the Denver Museum of Nature & Science — Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Standard admission $14 – $17.
Visit the Denver Zoo — Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Standard winter admission $10 – $15.
Visit the Denver Art Museum — Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission $8 to $10. Kids under age 18 always FREE.
More on New Year’s Day
Tuesday, January 1, 2019
Various Locations
CO
