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147 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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Family Dollar Store Closing at Leetsdale & Quebec

The Family Dollar store at 7150 Leetsdale Dr., Unit 18 (Leetsdale & Quebec) in Denver is closing. Closeout sales are one of the best ways to find lots of great deals on many popular items — all in one spot. According to a store employee, the store will be open until June 20, 2026, or when there is no more merchandise in the store — so likely the store will close well before that date. [Read more…] about Family Dollar Store Closing at Leetsdale & Quebec

Memorial Day Weekend’s Boulder Creek Festival 2026 Offers Music, Food & Fun

The Boulder Creek Festival returns to downtown Boulder over Memorial Day weekend, May 22 to 25, 2026. The four-day fest will kick off with a FREE concert by Grateful Dead cover band Steely Dead at the Glen Huntington Bandshell on Friday night, May 22 — followed by three days of live music, a beer fest, artisans, local eats, family-friendly activities and more to celebrate the Boulder community. [Read more…] about Memorial Day Weekend’s Boulder Creek Festival 2026 Offers Music, Food & Fun

Protect Pollinators with Totally Free Flower Seeds from National Geographic

Dig in and help protect pollinators and the planet! Flowers are so much more than just beautiful and fragrant. The simple act of planting pollinator-friendly flower seeds provides the foundation for a healthy food chain and thriving ecosystem. And National Geographic is helping the cause by giving away FREE flowers seeds to plant in your own garden. [Read more…] about Protect Pollinators with Totally Free Flower Seeds from National Geographic

Fun For Kiddos! Touch-A-Truck at Smoky Hill Library May 20

Honk the horn and turn the wheel at ‘Touch-a-Truck’! Construction trucks and other cool vehicles are taking over the parking lot at Smoky Hill Library on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.. Kids 0 to 8 can climb aboard and explore these larger-than-life trucks up close. Plus, meet the everyday heroes who drive them! [Read more…] about Fun For Kiddos! Touch-A-Truck at Smoky Hill Library May 20

Eat Up Food & Fun at Civic Center EATS 2026

One of Denver’s tasty traditions is revved up again. Civic Center EATS is the largest gathering of food trucks in the Denver metro area. The tasty lunchtime caravan runs every Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. All food offerings from the 10 to 12 food trucks are between $6 and $20. [Read more…] about Eat Up Food & Fun at Civic Center EATS 2026

Boulder Creek Festival Hosts Two Free Creekside Movie Nights in May

Here’s yet another family-friendly movie night under the Colorado stars! Boulder Creek Festival is thrilled to announce their collaboration with Sundance Film Festival – one of the first Sundance activations since moving to Colorado. The two organizations are co-hosting a FREE Creekside Movie Night on Saturday, May 23, 2026. [Read more…] about Boulder Creek Festival Hosts Two Free Creekside Movie Nights in May

Safeway Offers $7 “Cheep Chicken!” Special Every Monday

Cheep! Cheep! If you’re a fan of fried chicken, make Safeway a must stop every week for cheap chicken. The grocery store offers its popular “Cheep Chicken!” special every Monday — for a limited time. No digital coupon needed…just scan your shopper’s loyalty card at check out. With the weekly sale, you could make every Monday “Fried Chicken Night” at the dinner table. [Read more…] about Safeway Offers $7 “Cheep Chicken!” Special Every Monday

77 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend

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 77 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend

King Soopers Celebrates Colorado Avalanche’s Sweet Victories with Free Donuts for Fans

Go, Avs! Watch the game tonight (May 11) to see if the Avalanche win against the Minnesota Wild! The Mile High City is always rootin’ for our beloved Colorado Avalanche to win! And there’s a reason to cheer a little more for a sweet victory during the NHL playoffs. King Soopers is the official grocery store sponsor of the Colorado Avalanche. So, it makes sense that the popular grocery chain will celebrate the team’s victories with a sweet giveaway. [Read more…] about King Soopers Celebrates Colorado Avalanche’s Sweet Victories with Free Donuts for Fans