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Best Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver For New Year’s Eve and Day

POSTED BY
Laura

New YearThe 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 Hanukkah, 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.

We’ll keep updating this list, so check back often.

As always, to keep up with latest money-saving promos and events in the Denver/Boulder area, sign up for the daily Mile High On The Cheap e-newsletter. Trust us, your wallet will thank you.

Here’s to a happy 2023 — 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 $14 – $20. Timed-ticket required.

Visit the Denver Museum of Nature & Science — Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Standard admission $18 – $23. Timed-ticket required.

Visit the Denver Art Museum — Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission $12 to $15. Kids under age 18 always FREE. Timed-ticket required.

New Year’s Eve Free Fireworks in Downtown Denver — Shows at 9 p.m. & midnight with best viewing along the 16th Street Mall.

Party Like It’s 1983 at Ratio Beerworks — 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Magic Cyclops is playing 80’s tunes with throwback visuals all night long. Plus, a complimentary beer shot of Dear You, our French Saison, as soon as that ball drops. This FREE event will have you bringing in the new year just right. 2920 Larimer St., Denver.

New Year’s Eve at Cactus Jack’s Saloon & Grill — 8 p.m. to closing. Local Bluegrass Band, The Wrecklunds will help ring in the New Year. Singing old favorites like “I Drink A Lot” and new jams like “The Anniversary Song”. This is high energy, so come to party. $5 cover (cheapest in town). Champagne toast and countdown at midnight. 4651 Highway 73, Evergreen.

New Year’s Eve Blacklight Party — 8 p.m. to closing. Blacklight Party at Fraco’s Bar. Wear your neon colors. Live music by Elderpunk. Champagne toast at midnight! Pre-sale tickets are $7; $10 at the door. 5302 S. Federal Cir., Littleton.

New Year’s Eve Experience at PINDUSTRY — 4:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. Great Gatsby Masquerade themed party. Entertainment, games, lanes, drinks, bites, live music and more. A “make your own mask” station, a photo booth, and a balloon drop at midnight! Wash Park plays from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. General Admission is $10 purchased online or at the door. 7939 E. Arapahoe Rd. Greenwood Village.

New Year’s Eve Party at Cheers — 7 p.m. to 1 p.m. Features Live Wire (a tribute to AC/DC) and High ‘N’ Dry ( a tribute to Def Leppard). Free buffet, party favors, midnight champagne toast. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 at the door. 11964 Washington St., Northglenn.

New Year’s Eve at Lincoln Station — 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. Live music from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., then DJ and dancing from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Enjoy delicious food from the pizza kitchen until 11 p.m. and full bar will be open all night with a complimentary champagne toast at midnight! Tickets $10. 9360 Station St., #175, Lone Tree.

New Year’s Eve Liftoff with Off World Vehicle in The Lodge — 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at The Lodge at Woods Boss. Tickets $15. 675 22nd St., Denver.

New Year’s Eve Bash at Halfpenny — 4 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Celebrate New Years Eve with your favorite Halfpenny crew. Live music, Food from 2 Salty Sarges, raffle prizes, special beer release, and more. Lindsey Giffery from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Electric Whiskey Experiment from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. 5150 E. Arapahoe Rd., Centennial.

The Black Buzzard at Oskar Blues — The Nuns of Brixton (a tribute to The Clash) celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Black Buzzard. Also performances by GFY and The Grobes. Doors open at 8 p.m. Show is at 9 p.m. Tickets: $20 in advance. 1624 Market St., Denver.

New Year’s Eve with Those Crazy Nights: Tribute to Journey — Doors open at 8 p.m. Starts at 9 p.m. Tickets $25. Soiled Dove Underground, 7401 E. 1st Ave., Denver.

New Year’s Eve Festo Festo! — 9:30 p.m. to 1:15 a.m. Festo Festo will feature hosts Gora Gora Orkestar and Hadgaba! Los Klezmerados de Santa Fe will be kicking off the event at 9:30 p.m. As always, Festo Festo will conclude with an inclusive community jam session! Bring your voice, horn, drum, guitar. Tickets are $30. Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St., Denver.

More on New Year’s Eve

Saturday, December 31, 2022

Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver for New Year's Eve & Day

All Day | $0-25.00 | Various Locations

Check Out Christmas Lights All Over Town

5:00 pm | FREE | Various Locations

New Year's Eve Fun For The Kiddos

9:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Various Locations

Christmas at Gaylord Rockies

9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Discounted | Gaylord Rockies

Family-Friendly Skake The Lake Event

10:00 am to 8:00 pm | $30.00 | Evergreen Lake House

AMC Theatres: $5 Fan Faves

10:00 am to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | AMC Theatres – Multiple Locations

Free Skating at Downtown Denver Rink

10:00 am to 11:00 pm | FREE | Skyline Park

Outdoor Ice Skating in Louisville

11:00 am to 6:00 pm | $13.00 | Louisville WinterSkate

Ice Skating at Denver International Airport Plaza

11:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Denver International Airport

Ice Skate at the Rink at the Rock

11:00 am to 9:00 pm | $8.00-10.00 | Rink at the Rock

Outdoor Ice Skating at The Pond

11:00 am to 10:00 pm | $12.00 | Southlands Shopping Center

Family-Friendly Noon Year's Eve Party

12:00 pm to 3:00 pm | FREE | Junction Food & Drink

New Year's Eve Party

4:00 pm to 10:30 pm | FREE | Halfpenny Brewing Company

Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens

4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | $20.00-24.00 | Denver Botanic Gardens

Explore The Trail Of Lights at Chatfield Farms

5:00 pm to 8:30 pm | $12.00-16.50 | Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms

Tee Up for Holiday Lights Mini Golf

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $8.00-10.00 | Adventure Golf & Raceway

Loveland Winter Wonderlights

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Chapungu Sculpture Park

A Hudson Christmas

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | $12.00-20.00 | Hudson Gardens

Check Out The Franktown Festival of Lights

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Franktown Festival of Lights

Denver Zoo Lights

5:30 pm to 9:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Denver Zoo

Save On Tickets Christmas In Color: A Drive Through Animated Holiday Lights

5:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Discounted | Various Locations

Live Music: Chain Station

6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | New Terrain Brewing Company

Watch Drone Show Over Parker

7:00 pm to 7:15 pm | FREE | Echo Park Stadium

Watch Fireworks Display Over Highlands Ranch

7:00 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Rock Canyon High School

Watch Fireworks Display Over Castle Rock

7:00 pm to 7:30 pm | FREE | Douglas County Fairgrounds

NYE Party

9:00 pm to 1:00 am | FREE | Ratio Beerworks

Watch New Year's Eve Fireworks Spectacular

9:00 pm | FREE | 16th Street Mall

Watch New Year's Eve Fireworks Spectacular

11:59 pm | FREE | 16th Street Mall

Ice skate for free at the airport. Photo by Denver International Airport

 

Free & Cheap New Year’s Day

Visit the Denver Museum of Nature & Science — Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Standard admission $18 – $23. Timed-tickets required. 

Visit the Denver Zoo — Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Standard winter admission $14 – $20. Timed-ticket required.

Visit the Denver Art Museum — Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. General admission $12 to $15. Kids under age 18 always FREE. Timed-ticket required.

More on New Year’s Day

Sunday, January 1, 2023

Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver for New Year's Eve & Day

All Day | $0-25.00 | Various Locations

Check Out Christmas Lights All Over Town

5:00 pm | FREE | Various Locations

Christmas at Gaylord Rockies

9:00 am to 9:00 pm | Discounted | Gaylord Rockies

Free Ranger-Led First Day Hikes

9:00 am | FREE | Colorado State Parks

AMC Theatres: $5 Fan Faves

10:00 am to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | AMC Theatres – Multiple Locations

New Year's Day Celebration

10:00 am | FREE | Barnett & Son Brewing Co.

Free Skating at Downtown Denver Rink

11:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Skyline Park

Ice Skating at Denver International Airport Plaza

11:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Denver International Airport

Outdoor Ice Skating at The Pond

11:00 am to 7:00 pm | $12.00 | Southlands Shopping Center

Outdoor Ice Skating in Louisville

11:00 am to 8:00 pm | $13.00 | Louisville WinterSkate

Cross Stitch Sundays

12:00 pm to 8:00 pm | $5.00 | Grandma’s House

Blossoms of Light at Denver Botanic Gardens

4:30 pm to 9:00 pm | $20.00-24.00 | Denver Botanic Gardens

Explore The Trail Of Lights at Chatfield Farms

5:00 pm to 8:30 pm | $12.00-16.50 | Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms

Loveland Winter Wonderlights

5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Chapungu Sculpture Park

Check Out The Franktown Festival of Lights

5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Franktown Festival of Lights

Denver Zoo Lights

5:30 pm to 8:00 pm | $15.00-25.00 | Denver Zoo

Save On Tickets Christmas In Color: A Drive Through Animated Holiday Lights

5:30 pm to 9:30 pm | Discounted | Various Locations

Various Locations

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Posted by Laura on December 31, 2022 | Updated January 2, 2023 Filed Under: Expired

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