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King Soopers’ BOGO Free Sale Offers Huge Savings — 22 Items

Bargain hunters always love a sale, but a great BOGO sale ranks among the favorites. It’s one of the best opportunities to get items at 50% off, when the second item is FREE. You’re getting two items for the price of one, so, essentially, you’re getting each one at half-price.

Even better savings, if you can use manufacturer’s coupons. (At King Soopers, you’re allowed to use a coupon on the first paid item, but not on the FREE item.) This week, King Soopers is offering big savings with its buy-one-get-one FREE sale from Wednesday, May 22 to Tuesday, May 28. [Read more…] about King Soopers’ BOGO Free Sale Offers Huge Savings — 22 Items

Commerce City Hosts Ginormous Memorial Day Parade

One of the largest Memorial Day parades in the nation is held in Commerce City. More than 100 entries including antique and classic cars, motorcycles, floats, horses, bands and marching units will travel the 1.5 mile parade route on Monday, May 27. Prior to the parade, the city will host a ceremony at Veteran’s Memorial Park at 9:15 a.m. to recognize the Grand Marshals. [Read more…] about Commerce City Hosts Ginormous Memorial Day Parade

Evergreen Lake Summer Concert Series

Evergreen Lake is home to a FREE concert series on Wednesday nights throughout the summer. The open-air concerts, with the rustic log-hewn Lake House as a backdrop, run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. every other Wednesday and feature a variety of music from jazz to rock.

Concert-goers can bring their own picnics of buy food and drink from local vendors. Concerts begin at 5 p.m., with the headline act’s performance starting at 7 p.m. For a map to the venue, scroll to the very bottom of this post. Here’s the schedule: [Read more…] about Evergreen Lake Summer Concert Series

Food & Flicks Fridays in Firestone

Food & Flick Fridays in Firestone has become a favorite summertime event. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, friends and family for a fun Friday night. Attendees are welcome to start the evening by enjoying scrumptious fare from a variety of full-fledged mobile restaurants set up from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

In addition to the food trucks, the event includes various activities from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., including live music, FREE face painting, games and activities. Select sponsors of the series will also be set up in the park with family-friendly activities planned at each of their booths. FREE movies will show on the big screen starting at 8:30 p.m. Note: The park location varies by date, so check first before heading out for an evening of fun. [Read more…] about Food & Flicks Fridays in Firestone

Ace Hardware Gives Away Totally Free U.S. Flag

One of the best ways to show your American pride and celebrate Memorial Day is to wave a flag or display one in your front yard. Ace Hardware is honoring American veterans by sponsoring a One Million Flag Giveaway. On Saturday, May 25, customers can visit their neighborhood Ace Hardware to get a FREE 8″ x 12″ American flag — no purchase necessary, while supplies last. Each store should have at least 240 flags. Most locations open at 8 a.m. on Saturdays. However, hours vary by location, so check first. [Read more…] about Ace Hardware Gives Away Totally Free U.S. Flag

81 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Holiday Weekend

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 81 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Holiday Weekend

87 Free Things To Do This Week Around Denver

Plan your week on the cheap with this list of FREE events around Denver. The list is updated daily, so check back often. Looking for more FREE and low-cost things to do? Find additional activities on our Mile High Events Calendar, which you can view by day or month.

If you don’t already, keep up with the latest deals, discounts and freebies by signing up for our daily e-newsletter. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Click on each link for details, as some events may require registration.

Here’s what’s happening this week: [Read more…] about 87 Free Things To Do This Week Around Denver

Mile High Summer Concerts Guide

Summer is great for so many reasons: wearing shorts and flip-flops every day, going to the mountains, shopping farmers’ markets, free outdoor movies and lots of live music. Luckily, the Front Range is jam-packed with summer concerts — many of them FREE… our favorite kind!

To ensure you don’t miss out on any live music, we’ve created this Mile High Summer Concerts Guide. Concerts are sorted by day of the week and then by start date. All are FREE unless noted with a $. [Read more…] about Mile High Summer Concerts Guide

Realities Ride & Rally in Old Town Fort Collins This Weekend

Celebrate Memorial Day the All-American way at the Realities Ride & Rally in Old Town Fort Collins on Saturday & Sunday, May 25 & 26. The FREE event is in Civic Center Park in downtown Fort Collins at Laporte & N. Howes. Get patriotic with Fort Collins’ first skydiving presentation of colors.

New for 2019: The events has partnered with Cycle Source Magazine to add a Motorcycle Rodeo and to bring their first Ride-In Bike Show to Colorado. The Schrader Grand Prix Trike Races will return, along with stunt shows, pin-up and tattoo contests, top vendors, fireworks and a rockin’ live music line-up that will feature tributes to a variety of artists from The Allman Brothers to Black Sabbath. [Read more…] about Realities Ride & Rally in Old Town Fort Collins This Weekend

Free Day at The Urban Farm at Stapleton

We know the Stapleton neighborhood is home to a number of gems, but a farm… a real farm with live animals? That’s a surprise. See for yourself when The Urban Farm at Stapleton opens its doors to all for FREE on Saturday, May 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The farm will be open to the public for FREE self-guided tours (tours are usually $5 per person, so you save right from the start). Walk the grounds and see farm friends and their spring babies including horses, cattle, goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, donkey, pot belly pig and a mule. [Read more…] about Free Day at The Urban Farm at Stapleton