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 95 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Holiday Weekend
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Updated! 40+ Memorial Day Weekend Freebies, Discounts & Deals in Denver
It may be a holiday weekend, but bargain hunters never take a break from saving money. Just about every retailer is having a Memorial Day Sale of some kind — usually on big-ticket items, like mattresses, furniture and appliances. Be sure you’re getting the best price. Always, read the fine print, shop around and compare prices. [Read more…] about Updated! 40+ Memorial Day Weekend Freebies, Discounts & Deals in Denver
88 Drive-In Theatre Offers Unique Family Fun at Blockbuster Price — Open 7 Days a Week!
See important outside food & drinks update below! Honk! Honk! When anyone thinks of going to the movies, it’s not often they’re referring to a drive-in theater. Simply because they no longer exist in large numbers across America. Luckily, the Mile High City has a little bit of nostalgia left with the 88 Drive-In Theatre (8780 Rosemary St.) in Commerce City — the only drive-in movie theatre in the Denver metro area. [Read more…] about 88 Drive-In Theatre Offers Unique Family Fun at Blockbuster Price — Open 7 Days a Week!
Rock & Rails in Niwot’s Whistle Stop Park
Here’s another concert series to add to your list. Rock & Rails in Niwot’s Whistle Stop Park at 1st and Murray takes place on Thursday evenings from June 4 through August 27, 2025, with food trucks and beer vendors, artisans and kids’ activities. Happy Hour in the park runs from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., with drink specials and the opening music performances. The evening’s Headliner plays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. with one break in the middle. For a map to the venue, scroll to the end of the post. [Read more…] about Rock & Rails in Niwot’s Whistle Stop Park
Four Mile Historic Park Family Fun Free Days May 29 & 30
Four Mile Historic Park – a vibrant 12-acre oasis with a working farm and Denver’s oldest standing structure – will host Family Fun Free Days in partnership with Rocky Mountain Indigenous Dancers on Friday & Saturday, May 29 & 30, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both days are filled with games, presentations and activities celebrating community and Native American heritage. Admission is FREE. [Read more…] about Four Mile Historic Park Family Fun Free Days May 29 & 30
Today! Bass Pro Shops Hosts Free GO Outdoors Event with Food, Games & Family Fun
Summer is all about cookouts and camping! And, on Saturday, May 23, 2026, Bass Pro Shops is hosting a FREE in-store event and giveaway — GO Outdoors Event. Families are invited to enjoy a Stars & Stripes Summer Cookout, along with a kids’ scavenger hunt to receive a FREE camping-themed giveaway. [Read more…] about Today! Bass Pro Shops Hosts Free GO Outdoors Event with Food, Games & Family Fun
Park Hill Arts Festival June 6 & 7
Arts festivals are back in a big way. Another one worth a look-see is Park Hill Arts Festival, a juried fine art and fine craft show that will showcase 100+ professional fine artists from Colorado and beyond on Saturday & Sunday, June 6 & 7, 2026, on the grounds of the Park Hill Masonic Lodge. [Read more…] about Park Hill Arts Festival June 6 & 7
Kids Can Earn A Free Book Through Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program
Kids in grades 1 to 6 can earn a FREE book through the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program. It’s super easy to participate. All they have to do is pick up a Summer Reading Journal at their nearest Barnes & Noble bookstore, read any eight books (from the library, a friend, thrift shop — you don’t have to buy them from B&N) and stop by the store for Journal stickers throughout the summer. [Read more…] about Kids Can Earn A Free Book Through Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program
Birdcall Celebrates Start of Summer Break with One Week of BOGO Deals
School’s out, summer’s in! Birdcall is celebrating the start of summer with 6 days of deals — from May 25 to 30, 2026. To celebrate the end of the school year and the start of the sunny season, the popular eatery is cooking up a buy-one-get-one deal on many popular menu items. The offer changes each day, so plan to make multiple trips with the family! [Read more…] about Birdcall Celebrates Start of Summer Break with One Week of BOGO Deals
How to Get Cheap Tickets for ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ in Denver
Hey, theater-loving muggles in Denver! 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 show coming to the Mile High City is Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, with 27 performances total at the Buell Theatre from May 30 to June 21, 2026. [Read more…] about How to Get Cheap Tickets for ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ in Denver