Friday the 13th doesn’t come around often. While it occurs at least once every year, some years have multiple Friday the 13th dates. In 2024, there is just the one in September. Read on to learn what Mile High Cheapskates may want to do on Friday the 13th. Some are creepy, others are just fun. Then, keep reading for a list of everything on our event calendar for the “creepy” day.
Enjoy A Sweet Treat
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is offering a dozen Original Glazed Doughnuts for just 13¢ with the purchase of another dozen at regular price on Friday the 13th.
Sweet NOLA Snoballs
Sweet NOLA Snoball celebrates its grand opening in Denver with a sweet special this weekend.
From September 13 to 15, 2024, the new shop is offering buy-one-get-one FREE Snoballs for all. Enjoy a taste of New Orleans right here in the Mile High City!
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Voodoo Doughnut
Voodoo Doughnut is scaring up a little fun (and savings!) with a sale on its iconic Voodoo Doll doughnut.
On September 13, 2024, the popular doughnut shop is offering its iconic Voodoo Doll doughnut for just (of course!) $3.13.
Wendy’s
Enjoy a sweet treat at a discount at Wendy’s before it’s too late.
The fast-food restaurant is offering a small Frosty for just $1. The offer ends on September 15, 2024, so there’s time to enjoy the treat on Friday the 13th.
Enjoy a FREE Cheeseburger
Thanks to the Colorado Rockies, you can bite into a FREE Double Cheeseburger at McDonald’s on September 13, 2024. Find out how here.
Celebrate ‘Fry-day’ the 13th
Friday is truly Fry-day for fry fans! There are several offers for complimentary fries every Friday. The offers are available through the end of 2024.
Enjoy FREE medium fries with a minimum purchase of $1 at McDonald’s.
Get FREE fries (any size!) with any purchase at Wendy’s.
Burger King offers FREE fries (any size!) with any purchase. (This one is available all week.)
Hang with a Black Cat
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No guarantees that a supposed “bad luck” black cat will be hanging around.
However, for those in the market for some feline company, check out either Denver Cat Company (3929 Tennyson St.) in Denver from 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., Teddy Cat Cafe (39 E. Florida Ave.) in Denver from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., or Purrfect Pause Cat Cafe (5290 Arapahoe Ave.) in Boulder from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
All of the cafés prefer you reserve in advance. However, they will accept walk-ins — space permitting.
Get a Tattoo
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On Friday the 13th, many tattoo shops offer special deals on pre-drawn “flash” tattoos.
Test of Time Tattoo will be open from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tattoos will start at $40 and go up from there based on size, color, details etc. This will be a first come, first served event. Check their Facebook event for details. 5253 W 48th Ave. Ste. 240, Denver.
Zombie Ink Tattoo celebrates its one year milestone with food, entertainment and tattoos. The Flash starts at $13. Opens at noon. Check Facebook for details. 5800 E. Evans Ave., Denver.
Avalanche Harley-Davidson hosts artists from Phoenix Tatoo Shop from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for a Tattoo Marathon. Info here. 18425 W. Colfax Ave., Golden.
Follow your favorite tattoo shop on Facebook or Instagram for more announcements.
Enjoy a Thrilling Day at an Amusement Park
Make Friday the 13th even more thrilling!
Lakeside Amusement Park is offering a special buy-one-get-one FREE All Access Pass this weekend — from September 13 to 15, 2024.
Shop and Save at the Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market offers two daily specials every week. And, luckily, one of the days is Friday. Find savings on pizza, sushi, oysters and more on September 13, 2024. (The other day is Tuesday.)
Get Free Fall Flowers at Lowe’s
Lowe’s is celebrating the autumn season with a big, flowery giveaway.
On September 13 and 14, 2024, the popular home improvement store is giving away FREE fall flowers.
Registration is required. Get more info here.
Take a Ghost Tour on Capitol Hill
Denver Walking Tours offers two-hour tours on Friday the 13th.
Learn about Denver ghosts, ghouls and apparitions as guides share the mystery and history of Denver’s Capitol Hill. This is the only Denver ghost tour that visits the haunted Cheesman Park and the two sites that inspired two classic Hollywood thrillers.
Pricing starts at $29 a person and reservations are a MUST. Additional Ghost Tour info here.
Visit a Haunted House
Terror in the Corn at Anderson Farms
Haunted houses rise from the dead every fall to frighten those brave enough to enter.
In and around the Denver area there are many amazing haunts, including 13th Floor, Frightmare Compound, Scream Acres, Haunted Field of Screams, Reinke Brothers Haunted Mansion and Terror in the Corn.
A few are open on Friday the 13th. Check out our Haunted House list and map for details.