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 85 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
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10 Places To Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Denver
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Thanks to the lunar (moon cycles) calendar, the Lunar New Year is a bit of a moving target. This year, it begins on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and celebrations last for as long as two weeks. 2026 marks the Year of the Horse (taken from the Chinese zodiac). Those born in 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, and 2026 are confident, enthusiastic and determined. [Read more…] about 10 Places To Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Denver
Free & Cheap Mardi Gras Celebrations In Denver, Also Where To Get King Cake
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Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, commences this year on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. But while the New Orleans holiday and the city’s famous parade prove far from Denver, the Mile High City has plenty of ways to celebrate right here.
For starters, get a king cake. Next, hit up a crawfish boil and dig in like they do in the South. Or, join one of the many fetes around the city, beads and masks encouraged. Laissez les bons temps rouler! [Read more…] about Free & Cheap Mardi Gras Celebrations In Denver, Also Where To Get King Cake
5 Ways To Save On 2026 Colorado Garden & Home Show Tickets, Parking & More
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The Colorado Garden & Home Show brightens the Colorado winter with seven inspiring and beautifully landscaped gardens (not to mention 10,000+ blooming flowers) and sparks homeowners’ ideas for remodeling, building and redecorating. More than 500 exhibitors fill the Colorado Convention Center presenting new technologies and trends in landscaping, gardening and home improvement Saturday, February 14 through Sunday, February 22, 2026. Adult admission is $15, senior admission is $12 (children 12 and under are FREE). [Read more…] about 5 Ways To Save On 2026 Colorado Garden & Home Show Tickets, Parking & More
Safeway’s Saturday Freebie: What Popular Item is Free This Weekend?
It’s challenging nowadays for bargain hunters to get any items for FREE at the grocery store. There was once a time you could bag lots of items at no cost using coupons on top of sale prices. (Remember when grocery stores doubled or tripled coupons?) Those days are long gone! With so many coupon restrictions and limiting store policies, it’s not often you can pick up an item and not pay a single cent anymore. [Read more…] about Safeway’s Saturday Freebie: What Popular Item is Free This Weekend?
Birdcall Offers Lovely Buy-One-Get-One Special for Valentine’s Day
Calling all lovebirds! If you love chicken sandwiches, you’re definitely familiar with Denver’s own Birdcall. Founded in 2016, Birdcall’s offers a new kind of dining experience, enhanced through a blend of all-natural foods, superior service, innovative art & design and cutting-edge technology. And Birdcall is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a lovely deal from February 13 to 15, 2026. [Read more…] about Birdcall Offers Lovely Buy-One-Get-One Special for Valentine’s Day
Starts Today! King Soopers Holds 3-Day Sale with Big Savings This Weekend
Get your shopping list ready! Going grocery shopping is a super expensive errand nowadays. The prices just seem to keep going up and up. That’s why bargain hunters are always on the lookout for savings in the grocery aisles. And, in the case, you have one weekend to take advantage of King Soopers’ 3-Day Sale — from February 14 to 16, 2026. [Read more…] about Starts Today! King Soopers Holds 3-Day Sale with Big Savings This Weekend
Starts Today! Go Nuts! Sprouts Farmers Market Holds 72-Hour Sale
Bargain hunters will definitely go nuts over this sale! The bargains are always bountiful at Sprouts Farmers Market. However, the savings are even more fruitful this weekend. The grocery store is holding its popular 72-Hour Sale from February 14 to 16, 2026. Now’s the time to stock up on nuts for snacking, baking or making your own trail mix! [Read more…] about Starts Today! Go Nuts! Sprouts Farmers Market Holds 72-Hour Sale
The Best Grocery Store Deals This Week in Denver — Hot Deal: Ragú Pasta Sauce or Post Cereal for $1.49
Groceries are one of the biggest monthly expenditures for everyone. That’s why bargain hunters are always on the lookout for any way to save money at the checkout lane, whether it’s from weekly sales, coupons or promos. And Mile High On The Cheap is making it more convenient and easier by offering a “one-stop shop” round-up of the best weekly deals at popular grocery stores in Denver. [Read more…] about The Best Grocery Store Deals This Week in Denver — Hot Deal: Ragú Pasta Sauce or Post Cereal for $1.49
Enjoy Totally Free Buttermilk Pancakes at IHOP for One Day Only
More syrup and butter, please! Mmm…fluffy, golden pancakes make everyone happy. However, FREE fluffy, golden pancakes have hungry bargain hunters doing back flips! In celebration of National Pancake Day, IHOP is serving freebie flapjacks for one day only on March 3, 2026. This is the 20th year the diner has been hosting the syrupy sweet celebration. [Read more…] about Enjoy Totally Free Buttermilk Pancakes at IHOP for One Day Only