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 129 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
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Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area – Updated: 120+ Displays!
Driving or strolling through a fairyland of outdoor light displays is a holiday treat that costs no more than gasoline or shoe leather. And there’s no place prettier than Denver/Boulder, especially when the snowy backdrop is the real deal. Here’s a list of the best Christmas lights in the area for the 2025 season. Our list includes professional and municipal displays and private homes.
We’ve put together a Google map for the home lights to make it easier to plot your visits. To see the map, just scroll down past the pictures of the lights.
We’re updating continuously, so send your suggestion for amazing displays to Laura@milehighonthecheap.com (please include the name of the display — if you know it, address and a photo): [Read more…] about Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area – Updated: 120+ Displays!
Sneak Preview of New Movie – ‘The Housemaid’
The Housemaid stars Sydney Sweeney and Amanda Seyfried and is based on the best-selling book. The film plunges audiences into a twisted world where perfection is an illusion, and nothing is as it seems. Trying to escape her past, Millie (Sweeney) accepts a job as a live-in housemaid for the wealthy Nina (Seyfried) and Andrew Winchester (Brandon Sklenar). [Read more…] about Sneak Preview of New Movie – ‘The Housemaid’
Savor The Holidays at Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market. New Location This Year
In the cities Germany, Austria and the German-speaking part of Switzerland, vendors set up stalls in the plaza around the cathedral to sell charming gift items and all manner of holiday goodies. Denver’s 2025 Christkindl Market moves to its new home at Tivoli Quad at Auraria Campus from Friday, November 21 through Tuesday, December 23, 2025. [Read more…] about Savor The Holidays at Denver’s German-Style Christkindl Market. New Location This Year
Loveland Holiday Market: Shopping, Santa & Winter Fun
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Visit Loveland and Centerra are proud to present the Loveland Holiday Market! Celebrate the season at the Loveland Visitor Center on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your family and friends for a festive day filled with holiday shopping, winter fun, cheerful community spirit and holiday cheer. [Read more…] about Loveland Holiday Market: Shopping, Santa & Winter Fun
Decorating Your Home for the Holidays? Let’s Add You to Our Map of Holiday Lights!
Does the exterior of your home shine brightly and radiate the holiday spirit with Christmas lights? For the past few years we’ve assembled a list of holiday light displays, both public shows and those at private homes. That single post has turned out to be popular, in fact more popular than any other December post. Our 2025 list and map had dozens of dazzling home displays up and down the Front Range, but we’re greedy and want to create the absolute best list in town for 2025. Bottom line: We want more and need your help! [Read more…] about Decorating Your Home for the Holidays? Let’s Add You to Our Map of Holiday Lights!
Save Big! Sam’s Club Membership Deal – Only $25!
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For those who have never shopped at Sam’s Club, now is a good time to start (read on for a special deal!) Part of Walmart, Sam’s Club is a membership warehouse club. Not only do you save on everyday items, but warehouse stores like Sam’s Club offer some of the lowest prices on gasoline. We just came across a Groupon deal for a Sam’s Club membership! For a limited time: Pay $25 for a year’s membership, a savings of 50%! You may save even more if there is a promo code. [Read more…] about Save Big! Sam’s Club Membership Deal – Only $25!
Christmas at the Peak – Drive-Thru Adventure at Redstone Bank in Parker
This holiday season, gather the whole family for an unforgettable drive-thru adventure filled with wonder, laughter, and Christmas cheer. For the very first time, Christmas at the Peak brings your favorite holiday characters to life. The FREE event is on Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Redstone Bank in Parker. [Read more…] about Christmas at the Peak – Drive-Thru Adventure at Redstone Bank in Parker
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?
Open Studios Event at Continuum Art Studios in Englewood December 13
Continuum Art Studios is a recently formed private artists’ workspace in Englewood. It is hosting its next Open Studios event on Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. This is an opportunity for you to engage with working artists and makers who work in ceramics, jewelry, fiber, painting, mixed-media, paper, encaustic and other media. [Read more…] about Open Studios Event at Continuum Art Studios in Englewood December 13