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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When the kiddos are bored or the weather is being uncooperative (too hot or too cold) you may be looking for a place for them to play. This list of indoor play areas around Denver should come in handy.
Only the most masterful chainsaw carvers can turn giant logs into beautiful works of art and they’re gathering in Frederick to compete against each other! 
Downtown Castle Rock hosts 
We all scream for ice cream — even louder when it’s at a cool price! And there are so many amazing ice cream shops in the Mile High City, including the always-delicious 
Aloha, SPAM fans! (Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it!) The largest Hawai‘i-based restaurant chain, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue, is celebrate the 6th annual National SPAM Musubi Day on Saturday, August 8, 2026 with a big giveaway for SPAM lovers. What’s SPAM Musubi? Musubi has roots in Japanese food traditions brought to Hawaiʻi by immigrant communities in the 19th century. 
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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…