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 83 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
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10 Places To Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Denver
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Thanks to the lunar (moon cycles) calendar, the Lunar New Year is a bit of a moving target. This year, it begins on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, and celebrations last for as long as two weeks. 2026 marks the Year of the Horse (taken from the Chinese zodiac). Those born in 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014, and 2026 are confident, enthusiastic and determined. [Read more…] about 10 Places To Celebrate the Lunar New Year in Denver
Stargaze For $5 In The Heart Of Denver
Embark on a celestial journey to the moon and stars right in the heart of Denver. Join Civic Center Conservancy and AstroTours on the main promenade of Civic Center Park for Civic Center Stargaze. The events are held one Wednesday evening per month just after sunset. The next events are February 25, 2026, at 7 p.m. and March 25, 2026, at 8 p.m. [Read more…] about Stargaze For $5 In The Heart Of Denver
Save Up To 54% at Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs – Dates Added Through June
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Colorado Springs is home to Great Wolf Lodge, known for its amazing 50,000 square foot indoor water park. We rarely find any discounts — the place is always booming, especially on weekends. However, they are offering deals on a number of different kinds of suites, with discounts from 46% to 54% off, with dates on and off through June.
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Wesley Players Theatre Company Presents ‘Shrek The Musical’
With a full orchestra and an ever-so-talented, inter-generational cast of 50 people, the Highlands Ranch-based Wesley Players Theatre Company presents five performances of Shrek The Musical. Performances will be held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, February 26 to 28, 2026, at 7 p.m., with a 2 p.m. matinee on February 28 & March 1, 2026. [Read more…] about Wesley Players Theatre Company Presents ‘Shrek The Musical’
Last Few Days! Enjoy Buy-One-Get-One Free Pizza at Papa Murphy’s for Limited Time
The savings are heating up at Papa Murphy’s! The pizza chain doesn’t have freezers because they make dough from scratch, shred cheese from blocks and chop veggies by hand every day. They have all the ingredients to make pizza exactly how you would at home. So why not let the take-n-bake pizza shop do all the work for you? All you have to do is pull a hot, delicious pizza from your home oven! [Read more…] about Last Few Days! Enjoy Buy-One-Get-One Free Pizza at Papa Murphy’s for Limited Time
Final Day! Nothing Bundt Cakes Offers Sweet Buy-One-Get-One Special for One Week
Nothing but a sweet deal here for cake lovers! Nothing Bundt Cakes has been named America’s No. 1 Favorite Food Brand for the second year in a row, according to Technomic and Nation’s Restaurant News. To celebrate and thank fans nationwide, the popular bakery is rolling out a limited-time buy-one-get-one special. [Read more…] about Final Day! Nothing Bundt Cakes Offers Sweet Buy-One-Get-One Special for One Week
5 Ways To Save On 2026 Colorado Garden & Home Show Tickets, Parking & More
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The Colorado Garden & Home Show brightens the Colorado winter with seven inspiring and beautifully landscaped gardens (not to mention 10,000+ blooming flowers) and sparks homeowners’ ideas for remodeling, building and redecorating. More than 500 exhibitors fill the Colorado Convention Center presenting new technologies and trends in landscaping, gardening and home improvement Saturday, February 14 through Sunday, February 22, 2026. Adult admission is $15, senior admission is $12 (children 12 and under are FREE). [Read more…] about 5 Ways To Save On 2026 Colorado Garden & Home Show Tickets, Parking & More
Where To Get Low-Cost Haircuts, Massages & Salon Services
You don’t have to pay big bucks to get a haircut, facial, mani-pedi or massage. Cosmetology and massage school students need real-world experience to accumulate enough hours for licensing. That’s where school salons come in. A haircut (including shampoo) and blow dry can start as low as $10.
Or how about a spa pedicure with mask and scrub for $19, hair color for $38 or a 60-minute massage for $50? At most school salons the menu of services is comprehensive and cost a fraction of the usual retail price. [Read more…] about Where To Get Low-Cost Haircuts, Massages & Salon Services
Chicken Salad Chick Celebrates New Colorado Location with Grand Opening Week Giveaways — Including Free Chicken Salad for a Year!
Chicken Salad Chick has extremely loyal fans for a reason! They’re known for serving a variety of delicious chicken salads — from original to sweet and savory. And, fortunately, fans in the Mile High City will now have one more location to enjoy the menu. The nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant is opening its eighth location in Colorado at 5322 DTC Blvd. in Greenwood Village. [Read more…] about Chicken Salad Chick Celebrates New Colorado Location with Grand Opening Week Giveaways — Including Free Chicken Salad for a Year!