Bored on a budget? You’ve come to the right place! Mile High On The Cheap is the answer for Coloradans wanting to live large for less. Luckily, Denver has much to do and see for frugal families, bargain hunters, savvy seniors and anyone who’s limited on funds — festivals, concerts, movies, workshops, tours, sporting events and more. And, for weekend planners, we’ve done all the work for you… [Read more…] about 127 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
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This Friday! Arapahoe Libraries Invites Teens & Tweens To Main Character Energy Festival Inspired By Their Favorite Books & Movies
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Teens and tweens can step into the spotlight at Main Character Energy, a new series of festivals put together by Arapahoe Libraries. The FREE festivals were inspired by teen library patrons, who said they wanted the chance to feel like the heroes of their favorite books and movies. At Main Character Energy, attendees can explore a variety of art stations, games and treats and step into their own “main character moment.” [Read more…] about This Friday! Arapahoe Libraries Invites Teens & Tweens To Main Character Energy Festival Inspired By Their Favorite Books & Movies
Save 25% on AARP Membership, Plus Get a Free Gift When You Join (There Are Lots of Local Discounts!)
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Now is a great time to join AARP. It offers many more benefits than you most likely know about. For instance, there are lots of deals on local attractions, and if you use just a couple of these you can pay for the cost of your annual membership. (Read on to learn about those!). Also, right now, membership is 25% off for the first year, bringing the cost down to $15, with automatic renewal. Not only that, but if you join through this link, you’ll receive a free gift — either a 4-piece organizer set or an insulated trunk organizer. [Read more…] about Save 25% on AARP Membership, Plus Get a Free Gift When You Join (There Are Lots of Local Discounts!)
One Night Only! Audacious Immersive Presents ‘Drunk Christmas in July’. Tickets Are Pay-What-You-Can
Who says you have to wait until December for holiday chaos? Audacious Immersive’s Award-Winning Drunk Christmas returns this summer for a special Christmas in July edition—bringing all the boozy, interactive, gloriously ridiculous fun of our beloved holiday tradition with a sun-soaked seasonal twist. The show is set for Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Fiction Beer Company. [Read more…] about One Night Only! Audacious Immersive Presents ‘Drunk Christmas in July’. Tickets Are Pay-What-You-Can
La Alma Live: Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series – July 13 & August 10
Youth on Record presents La Alma Live – a FREE summer concert series at La Alma-Lincoln Park. This two-part concert series invites the community to gather and celebrate music, culture, and connection in one of Denver’s most historic neighborhoods. Concerts are on Saturdays — August 1 & 15, 2026, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the La Alma-Lincoln Park Amphitheater. [Read more…] about La Alma Live: Free Outdoor Summer Concert Series – July 13 & August 10
Denver Union Station Celebrates Colorado Day on August 1
Denver Union Station commemorates 150 years of Colorado history with a Colorado Day Celebration on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the event will feature LoDo walking tours led by Historic Denver and a live cooking demonstration by Ultreia. Inside the Great Hall, enjoy free cultural performances by the Cleo Parker Robinson Youth Ensemble, Central City Opera, Colorado Symphony, the Denver Jazz Fest Trio and Mariachi Internacional by The Mexican Cultural Center. [Read more…] about Denver Union Station Celebrates Colorado Day on August 1
Torchy’s Tacos Celebrates 10 Years in Colorado with Fun Birthday Patio Party
Torchy’s Tacos is celebrating 10 years in Colorado (and 20 years in business!) with a birthday patio party at one of its Denver locations on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Attendees will have the chance to win FREE Queso for a Year and enjoy live music, lawn games, family-friendly activities and birthday giveaways — all while celebrating with lots of Damn Good tacos, queso and margaritas. [Read more…] about Torchy’s Tacos Celebrates 10 Years in Colorado with Fun Birthday Patio Party
Get 3 Free Bonus Tickets with Colorado Lottery’s Colorado Summer Celebration Sampler Pack
Are you feeling lucky this summer? Anytime a bargain hunter saves money, they definitely feel fortunate. However, in this case, they could also actually win a small fortune! From July 17 to August 1, 2026, the Colorado Lottery is offering a $3 bonus with its Colorado Summer Celebration Sampler Pack. [Read more…] about Get 3 Free Bonus Tickets with Colorado Lottery’s Colorado Summer Celebration Sampler Pack
Baskin-Robbins Celebrates National Ice Cream Month with Sweet Buy-One-Get-One Deal
We all scream for ice cream — even more so when it’s at a cool price! And one of the best places to enjoy a scoop or two of the iconic sweet treat is at Baskin-Robbins. The popular ice cream shop is topping off National Ice Cream Month with a sweet special on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Get ready to enjoy your favorite flavor or enjoy one of the shop’s limited-time, seasonal concoctions. [Read more…] about Baskin-Robbins Celebrates National Ice Cream Month with Sweet Buy-One-Get-One Deal
L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Celebrates National SPAM Musubi Day with Free Giveaway
Aloha, SPAM fans! (Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it!) The largest Hawai‘i-based restaurant chain, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, is celebrate the 6th annual National SPAM Musubi Day on Saturday, August 8, 2026 with a big giveaway for SPAM lovers. What’s SPAM Musubi? Musubi has roots in Japanese food traditions brought to Hawaiʻi by immigrant communities in the 19th century. [Read more…] about L&L Hawaiian Barbecue Celebrates National SPAM Musubi Day with Free Giveaway