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 127 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
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20 Cool Deals for National Ice Cream Day in Denver — Including Free Ice Cream!
Ice cream and summer will always be the perfect partnership forever and ever. (Actually, isn’t ice cream perfect for any season or any reason?) It just doesn’t get much better than enjoying your favorite flavor of the creamy concoction on a hot summer day. And, with the temperatures hitting record highs lately, National Ice Cream Day on Sunday, July 19, 2026 is the perfect excuse to lick a scoop or two. [Read more…] about 20 Cool Deals for National Ice Cream Day in Denver — Including Free Ice Cream!
Piles of Peaches at Lafayette Peach Festival on August 8. Pre-Order Pies & Cobbler Through July 24
The annual Lafayette Peach Festival turns South Public Road, the town’s main street, into one peachy carnival on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Find truckloads of peaches for purchase at multiple locations. Peach trucks from Morton’s Orchards, Tate Orchards and Palisade Organic Peach Ranch bring in more than 30,000 pounds of certified organic peaches from Palisade. [Read more…] about Piles of Peaches at Lafayette Peach Festival on August 8. Pre-Order Pies & Cobbler Through July 24
Denver’s Back To School Fest, August 8 – Free Backpacks, School Supplies, Haircuts, Resources & More
Denver’s Back To School Fest is bigger and better than ever as it kicks off the school year in style! The FREE event is Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Westwood Community Center (1000 S. Lowell Blvd., Denver). This is a great chance to gear up for the school year with free backpacks and school supplies, free haircuts and more. [Read more…] about Denver’s Back To School Fest, August 8 – Free Backpacks, School Supplies, Haircuts, Resources & More
It’s All About Time at Antique Watch & Clock Show
It’s about time someone put together a cool watch and clock show. The Antique Watch & Clock Show runs Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Boulder County Fairgrounds (Barn A). Thousands of watches, clocks, parts and tools will be on sale at this annual show, which has more than 40 booths. Demonstrations, exhibits and lectures are also part of the event. [Read more…] about It’s All About Time at Antique Watch & Clock Show
Honey Festival in Parker Will Have You Buzzing
This FREE event has all of Parker abuzz. Families will enjoy the Parker Honey Festival on Sunday, August 2, 2026, in O’Brien Park. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., learn about the honeybee, including bee-friendly plants and how honeybees make honey. Come see hives, sample honey, make a craft, try on a beekeeper’s suit, pick up lots of bee-booty including honey sticks, dippers, and recipes. [Read more…] about Honey Festival in Parker Will Have You Buzzing
How to Get Cheap Tickets for ‘The Sound of Music’ in Denver
Can you hear the music in the air? Going to the theater can be expensive, so any opportunity to save money on tickets is music to the ears of theater lovers on a budget. And the next big musical coming to the Mile High City is The Sound of Music, with 8 performances total at the Buell Theatre from July 29 to August 2, 2026. [Read more…] about How to Get Cheap Tickets for ‘The Sound of Music’ in Denver
Free Sharpie Pens This Week! Staples Offers School Supply Savings & Weekly Freebies (including NeeDoh!) for Back-to-School Season
Staples is kicking off back to school savings with prices as low as 25¢. This year, the popular office supply store is holding its 2025 prices on key back to school essentials. With supplies as low as 25¢, freebies with qualifying purchase and an exclusive teacher discount, Staples is helping families get everything they need for the season without going over budget. [Read more…] about Free Sharpie Pens This Week! Staples Offers School Supply Savings & Weekly Freebies (including NeeDoh!) for Back-to-School Season
Today! Bonnie Brae Celebrates 40th Birthday with Family Fun on National Ice Cream Day
Bonnie Brae has been one of Denver’s best ice cream shops for 40 years! Since opening in 1986, the family-owned local neighborhood shop (799 S. University Blvd.) in Denver has always served the best quality ice cream, while providing a friendly gathering place for the community. And, fittingly, the popular ice cream shop is celebrating its 40th birthday on National Ice Cream Day, July 19, 2026. [Read more…] about Today! Bonnie Brae Celebrates 40th Birthday with Family Fun on National Ice Cream Day
Last Day! Carl’s Jr. Celebrates 85th Birthday with Double Cheeseburger for 85¢ for Four Days
Happy 85th Birthday, Carl’s Jr! And Carl’s Jr. is celebrating the big birthday by discounting one its most popular burgers for four days — the Double Cheeseburger. The burger features two charbroiled all-beef patties, American cheese, fresh onions, ketchup, mustard and dill pickles on a plain bun. Can you fit 85 candles on a cheeseburger? [Read more…] about Last Day! Carl’s Jr. Celebrates 85th Birthday with Double Cheeseburger for 85¢ for Four Days