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 117 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
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Today! Capital One Café Serves Totally Free Handcrafted Beverage Every Week This Baseball Season
What’s in your wallet? Did you know Capital One Bank also has cafés throughout the country? A Capital One Café is a community space, with a full barista service Verve Coffee bar inside, where customers can relax and recharge. Whether you bank with Capital One or not, everyone is welcome to enjoy a cozy co-working space with FREE Wi-Fi and plenty of outlets. [Read more…] about Today! Capital One Café Serves Totally Free Handcrafted Beverage Every Week This Baseball Season
Today! Smashburger Gives Away Totally Free Burger Every Time Rockies Hit a Homerun at Coors Field
The giveaway is available today, Monday, July 20, 2026! This season, the Golden Arches are out and Smashburger is in! Smashburger is now the Official Smashburger (of course!) of the Colorado Rockies for the 2026 MLB season. The partnership brings together two iconic Colorado favorites for a unique fan experience, thanks to a juicy giveaway of the restaurant’s bold, crave-worthy burgers. Every time the Rockies hit a homerun this season, Rockies fans will have one more reason to cheer! [Read more…] about Today! Smashburger Gives Away Totally Free Burger Every Time Rockies Hit a Homerun at Coors Field
Starts Today! Extra Baseball Innings Means Free Subs at Firehouse Subs This Summer
The deal is available July 20 to 22, 2026! Take me out to the ball game! Firehouse Subs is now the Official Sub of Major League Baseball and that means “Extra Innings, Extra Subs” is officially in play. (The deal is the sub shop’s first national sports league partnership in its 31-year history.) For many, Firehouse Subs are the best — always made with premium ingredients and always delicious! [Read more…] about Starts Today! Extra Baseball Innings Means Free Subs at Firehouse Subs This Summer
Starts Today! 7 Brew Offers Chiller Nights with Buy-One-Get-One Special for One Week
7 Brew is brewing up a sweet deal for July! Available through July 31, 2026, the popular drive-thru coffee shop is offering a new Frozen Chillers lineup — featuring five refreshing drinks across coffee, energy, lemonade and shakes. What’s a Frozen Chiller? A Frozen Chiller is a frozen blended drink that’s sure to cool you down on a hot summer day…or night! [Read more…] about Starts Today! 7 Brew Offers Chiller Nights with Buy-One-Get-One Special for One Week
Starts Today! Wendy’s Offers Classic Frosty for Just $1 This Summer
Chill out this summer and take a break from all the heat with a cool treat! And it’s even sweeter when you can enjoy that treat at a bargain price (especially nowadays!) of just one buck. Add Wendy’s to your list of must-stops for sweet savings for the remainder of the summer. The popular restaurant is offering a cool deal on its iconic sweet treat, the Frosty — from July 20 to August 23, 2026. [Read more…] about Starts Today! Wendy’s Offers Classic Frosty for Just $1 This Summer
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