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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Affordable Arts Festival 2026 – All Art Costs $150 or Less. Use Our Ticket Discount Code
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The annual Affordable Arts Festival is unlike any arts fest you have attended — all of the art is priced at $150 or less. Now ranked #1 in the top 200 Arts Festivals in the country, it takes place outdoors on Sunday, August 30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Arapahoe Community College. This is the Black Friday of art sales with more than 160 artists from across the nation selling their works in a variety of mediums at amazing prices. Artists offer a selection of great deals, along with an array of pieces that are normally priced under $150. Don’t let the price fool you. This is fine art at great prices.
Watch Savannah Bananas Games at Coors Field on McGregor Square Jumbotron For Free
You may not have heard of the Savannah Bananas, but you will. Baseball’s version of the barnstorming teams of yore is coming to Coors Field on August 14 & 15, 2026. Tickets sold out in a nano-second, but there’s a way to see the games for FREE at McGregor Square. Both the ESPN broadcast feed and an exclusive in-stadium feed will be shown on the McGregor Jumbotron and everyone is invited. [Read more…] about Watch Savannah Bananas Games at Coors Field on McGregor Square Jumbotron For Free
Salute To Seniors — Free Entertainment, Resources and More For Older Adults
Classic car show, bingo, fashion show, health screenings, snacks and drinks, and a chance to win prizes? You’ll find all this and more at the Salute to Seniors event on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Events Center at the Greek Orthodox Assumption Cathedral in Denver. Admission and parking are FREE. [Read more…] about Salute To Seniors — Free Entertainment, Resources and More For Older Adults
Sprouts Farmers Market Holds 72-Hour Sale This Weekend
Bargain hunters will definitely appreciate this limited-time sale! The bargains are always bountiful at Sprouts Farmers Market. However, the savings are even more fruitful this weekend. The grocery store is holding its popular 72-Hour Sale from August 8 to 10, 2026. Now’s the time to stock up on savings for three days only! [Read more…] about Sprouts Farmers Market Holds 72-Hour Sale This Weekend
Updated! Get $10 Bonus Back with Purchase of Gift Card — Including Chipotle, Panda Express, Bath & Body Works & More
More gift cards added and new promo dates! Anytime you can get “money back” on gift cards, it’s a good deal — especially on gift cards for those retailers or restaurants you already frequent! You were going to spend the money anyway, so you might as well earn some money back at the same time. And now’s the time to head to CVS for a big deal on many popular gift cards. [Read more…] about Updated! Get $10 Bonus Back with Purchase of Gift Card — Including Chipotle, Panda Express, Bath & Body Works & More
Movie Sneak Preview – ‘Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie’. Can’t Make The Movie? Treat Giveaway For Pups That Sunday at Good Dog Bakery.
After their ship gets caught in a mysterious storm, the PAW Patrol pups crash land on an uncharted tropical island filled with dinosaurs in Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie. They meet Rex, a pup who has been stranded on the island for years and has become an expert in all things dino-related. When the PAW Patrol’s archrival, Mayor Humdinger, begins recklessly mining in hopes of exploiting the island for its natural resources, he inadvertently causes a huge, dormant volcano to erupt. [Read more…] about Movie Sneak Preview – ‘Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie’. Can’t Make The Movie? Treat Giveaway For Pups That Sunday at Good Dog Bakery.
Piles of Peaches at Lafayette Peach Festival This Saturday
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 This Saturday
Golden Fine Arts Festival Showcases 100+ Artists. New Location in Parfet Park
Golden’s Parfet Park transforms into an open-air art gallery on Saturday & Sunday, August 15 & 16, 2026, during the Golden Fine Arts Festival. Traditionally, more than half of the 100 participating artists travel to Golden from outside of the state of Colorado. You’ll find works in ceramic arts, fiber, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography and sculpture. [Read more…] about Golden Fine Arts Festival Showcases 100+ Artists. New Location in Parfet Park
Best Amazon Deals This Week: Tide, Rimmel, Owala, Magna-Tiles, Play-Doh, HP Laptop & More
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Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals. Let MHOTC editors do the work for you! Whether you’re shopping for a gift or a specific need, or — like us — just seeing what suits your fancy, take a look at this list we’ve pulled together for you. We scour Amazon for the best prices on everyday items and special treats. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.
Some of the biggest discounts are “Limited Time Only,” meaning that they can be here one minute and gone the next, so the discounts might not be the same as listed here when you check. We do try to keep up! Here are a few great deals that caught our eye… [Read more…] about Best Amazon Deals This Week: Tide, Rimmel, Owala, Magna-Tiles, Play-Doh, HP Laptop & More