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Best Toy Deals On Amazon – LEGOs, Barbie, Play-Doh, Fisher-Price and More

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deal shopping tagsForget store crowds, shopping for toys is incredibly easy when you purchase online. Whether you’re shopping for a gift for a specific need, or just browsing, here are some fun finds and toy deals at Amazon today.

Leading up to Christmas, many of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently. Others are just best sellers and looked so intriguing that we figured you might want to check them out.

[Read more…] about Best Toy Deals On Amazon – LEGOs, Barbie, Play-Doh, Fisher-Price and More

Posted by Laura on December 15, 2025 | Updated December 15, 2025 Filed Under: Shopping

Denver Restaurants Open on Christmas Day 2025

Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, diners can cross a delicious, stress-free meal off their Christmas wish list. Many Denver area restaurants will be open Christmas Day for dine-in service. Here are some low-cost and moderate-price options, along with a selection of fancy schmantzy spots in case you are in the mood to splurge (be sure to secure reservations for those sooner rather than later).

We will continue to update this list so check here for the latest additions. If you know of any we have missed, send an email to info@milehighonthecheap.com and we’ll do our best to add them.
[Read more…] about Denver Restaurants Open on Christmas Day 2025

Posted by Laura on December 15, 2025 | Updated December 15, 2025 Filed Under: Food & Drink

Drone Shows Light Up Denver Skies For The Holidays

Dazzling drones shows will light up the skies over Downtown Denver this holiday season during the  Mile High Drone Show. For 41 magical nights, 600 drones will soar into the sky, creating holiday-themed animations. Shows start November 21 and continue through December 31, 2025. The displays are at 7 p.m. each night and last about 15 minutes. [Read more…] about Drone Shows Light Up Denver Skies For The Holidays

Posted by Laura on December 15, 2025 | Updated December 15, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

Where To See Santa In 2025 & Have Your Photo Taken With Him – Updated!

You better watch out, you better not cry. You better not pout, we’re telling you why, MHOTC has inside intel on Santa. Here’s where you can take the kids to share their gift wishes with the jolly man himself. Unless noted, all visits with Santa are FREE and he’s around through Christmas Eve. Do check, as some sites only let the kiddos onto Santa’s lap if you pay for a photo package.

We’ll continue to update the map as the Chief Scheduling Elf sends us more information, so check back often. Simply move your mouse over the location to find the Santa nearest you.

If you hear about Santa’s whereabouts and it’s not on our map, drop us a note with all the details at info@milehighonthecheap.com.

[Read more…] about Where To See Santa In 2025 & Have Your Photo Taken With Him – Updated!

Posted by Laura on December 15, 2025 | Updated December 15, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

99 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 99 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend

Posted by MHOTC Staff on December 15, 2025 | Updated December 15, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

227 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.

Looking for trivia nights? Check out this long list of trivia events.

If you don’t already, keep up with the latest deals, discounts and freebies by signing up for our daily e-newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook. Click on each link for details, as some events may require registration.

Here’s what’s happening this week: [Read more…] about 227 Free & Cheap Things to Do This Week Around Denver

Posted by MHOTC Staff on December 15, 2025 | Updated December 14, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

Don’t Miss New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Downtown Denver

Once again Downtown Denver is the place to be for two spectacular fireworks shows, one for those such as families seeking an earlier evening at 9 p.m. and a second, identical extravaganza at midnight on New Year’s Eve, December 31. Both run about 8 minutes. Best viewing is the mile-long 16th Street, which is lined with outdoor cafes equipped with heat lamps for those who prefer to people watch in comfort. [Read more…] about Don’t Miss New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Downtown Denver

Posted by Laura on December 15, 2025 | Updated December 4, 2025 Filed Under: Things To Do

Best Amazon December Deals: HP Laptop, Urban Decay, Snoop on the Stoop, Tommy Hilfiger & More

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read full disclosure here.

deal shopping tagsDon’t spend hours looking for the best deals. Whether you’re shopping for a holiday 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 December Deals: HP Laptop, Urban Decay, Snoop on the Stoop, Tommy Hilfiger & More

Posted by Laura on December 15, 2025 | Updated December 14, 2025 Filed Under: Shopping

Today! King Soopers Celebrates Broncos’ Sweet Victories with Free Donuts for Fans

This deal is on today, Monday, December 15, after the Broncos defeated the Green Bay Packers Raiders yesterday. The Mile High City is always rootin’ for our beloved Broncos to win! And there’s a reason to cheer a little more for a sweet victory this season. King Soopers is the official grocery store sponsor of the Denver Broncos. So, it makes sense that the popular grocery chain will celebrate the team’s game day victories with a sweet giveaway. [Read more…] about Today! King Soopers Celebrates Broncos’ Sweet Victories with Free Donuts for Fans

Posted by Bryan on December 15, 2025 | Updated December 14, 2025 Filed Under: Bakeries & Cafes · Groceries

Free ‘Tuba Christmas’ Concerts in Downtown Denver & Parker

Admit it, tubas get no respect. But hundreds of tubas, euphoniums and other low-register brass instruments spread holiday cheer on Sunday, December 21, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Denver Center Performing Arts Complex (in Sculpture Park). It’s all part of TubaChristmas 2025, a nationwide series of FREE concerts performed by local, volunteer musicians who play tubas and other big brass, and who assemble only hours before concert time to rehearse their “heavy metal” tunes. [Read more…] about Free ‘Tuba Christmas’ Concerts in Downtown Denver & Parker

Posted by Laura on December 15, 2025 | Updated December 14, 2025 Filed Under: Entertainment · Things To Do Tagged With: holiday

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