All aboard! The Rocky Mountain Train Show steams into Denver on Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12, 2026, at the National Western Complex. This is the largest model train show west of the Mississippi River. Make it a day or a weekend of family fun with nearly three acres of models, toy trains and 20+ massive operating train layouts, including large interactive LEGO displays. [Read more…] about Huge Rocky Mountain Train Show Steams Into Denver
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Best Amazon Deals This Week: Energizer, Percil, Catan, Cetaphil, Paw Patrol & More
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Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals. Whether you’re shopping for a gift or a specific need, or — like us — just seeing what suits your fancy, take a look at this list we’ve pulled together for you. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.
Some of the biggest discounts are “Limited Time Only,” meaning that they can be here one minute and gone the next, so the discounts might not be the same as listed here when you check. We do try to keep up! Here are a few great deals that caught our eye… [Read more…] about Best Amazon Deals This Week: Energizer, Percil, Catan, Cetaphil, Paw Patrol & More
High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Spring?
You don’t have to shell out big bucks to see top-notch theater productions. High schools and colleges across the Denver metro area stage plays and musicals, showcasing some of the best local talent to be found. Far from bare bones, you’ll find fully-realized scenery, costumes, lighting, choreography and often live orchestras. The best part? Ticket prices ($5 to $12) are a fraction of what you’d pay for a “professional” show. [Read more…] about High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Spring?
Colorado Button Society Show and Sale
Button, button, who’s got the button? The Colorado State Button Society has a ballroom full of them during their Annual Show and Sale on Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12, 2026, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton at Denver Central Park. Both crafters and collectors can explore thousands of vintage, antique and contemporary buttons displayed by dealers from across the United States. [Read more…] about Colorado Button Society Show and Sale
Heather Gardens Community Holds Spring Craft Fair
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More than 60 crafters are expected to be selling their wares at the Heather Gardens Annual Spring Craft Fair on Friday & Saturday, April 10 & 11, 2026. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., shoppers can peruse goods including spring decor, plants, ceramics, glass, woodwork, quilts, homemade greeting cards and more. You’ll find prices are affordable and get the chance to chat with the artisans in person. [Read more…] about Heather Gardens Community Holds Spring Craft Fair
Rocky Mountain Record Show – Vinyl, Posters, DJ’s, Food & More!
Vinyl is back…in a big way. And, for music collectors it’s a daydream come true at the Rocky Mountain Record Show on Saturday & Sunday, April 11 & 12, 2026, at The Denver Sports Castle. The show brings together top vinyl sellers from all over to offer more than 150,000 records in a fun atmosphere celebrating collecting culture. [Read more…] about Rocky Mountain Record Show – Vinyl, Posters, DJ’s, Food & More!
137 Free & Cheap Things to Do This Week Around Denver
Plan your week on the cheap with this list of FREE & CHEAP things to do around Denver. The list is updated daily, so check back often. Looking for more free and low-cost things to do in the following weeks? Find additional activities on our Mile High Events Calendar, which you can view by day or month.
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Spring Kids Consignment Sales In Denver And Beyond
Spring consignment sales — “spring” being a relative term — are starting in Denver, Boulder and beyond (from Castle Rock to Loveland and all points in between). Save loads of money on clothes for yourself and your kids, as well as household items, toys and gear. Admission to all events is FREE unless otherwise noted.
MHOTC Tip: Multi-day sales often heavily discount unsold merchandise on the last day or two. [Read more…] about Spring Kids Consignment Sales In Denver And Beyond
Record Store Day = Vinyl Record Specials & Deals April 18
You spin me right round, baby! The annual Record Store Day is Saturday, April 18, 2026, and local record stores offer discounts, host FREE entertainment by favorite local bands and DJs. Plus, they introduce hundreds of new releases on vinyl by big-name stars and also some up-and-comers — all supporting the resurgence of vinyl and the real brick-and-mortar record store. [Read more…] about Record Store Day = Vinyl Record Specials & Deals April 18
On Sale Tomorrow! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discount Tickets Through DCPAccess — Including ‘MJ’ & ‘Harry Potter’!
Denver is a world-class city, when it comes to the arts and so much more. And, fortunately for theater lovers on a budget, the city makes the arts more affordable for all. Among the Denver Center for Performing Arts’ discount programs, the most popular is its DCPAccess. The much-loved program provides affordable access to its shows — even the occasional touring Broadway production. [Read more…] about On Sale Tomorrow! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discount Tickets Through DCPAccess — Including ‘MJ’ & ‘Harry Potter’!