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 85 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Holiday Weekend
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Kids Day Coming Up! Colorado Rockies Game Day Giveaways, Theme Nights & Fireworks Schedule for 2026 Season
Take me out to the ballgame! The total Coors Field experience for fans usually includes a hot dog, popcorn or peanuts, an ice-cold beer (or soft drink) and a souvenir. And part of the fun of going to watch the Colorado Rockies play ball is when Coors Field offers a special giveaway or promo on select game days. This season, they’re giving away jerseys, bobbleheads, hats and more. [Read more…] about Kids Day Coming Up! Colorado Rockies Game Day Giveaways, Theme Nights & Fireworks Schedule for 2026 Season
Last Week! Paris Baguette Introduces Sweet Treat Happy Hour with Sweet Savings
Bargain hunters love Happy Hour because it means you can take a break and enjoy lots of savings! And Paris Baguette is joining the popular trend with its new Sweet Treat Happy Hour. Stop by any weekday afternoon to enjoy a sweet break from the busyness of the day. Get one of the café’s sweet pastries at a sweet price! [Read more…] about Last Week! Paris Baguette Introduces Sweet Treat Happy Hour with Sweet Savings
Today! When Rockies Steal a Base, Fans Score Totally Free Pizza at Jet’s Pizza
The offer is available today, Tuesday, May 19, 2026! Here’s a new deal for Colorado Rockies fans to “steal” this season! Watch the games closely to see if the Rockies steal a base during all of the action on the baseball field because, when they do, fans can jet over to Jet’s Pizza for a hot giveaway. Jet’s is known for its famous Detroit-style pizzas, as well as fresh salads, breads, and desserts. [Read more…] about Today! When Rockies Steal a Base, Fans Score Totally Free Pizza at Jet’s Pizza
Today! When Rockies Score 7+ Runs, Fans Score 4 Tacos for $3 at Taco Bell
The offer is available today, Tuesday, May 19, 2026! It’s “crunch time” again, taco lovers! Can you hear the crack of the bat or is that the crunch of a taco? For Colorado Rockies fans and hungry bargain hunters alike, baseball season means one thing — “tacos, tacos, tacos!” For the 18th year, Taco Bell is again offering its popular Colorado Rockies special for the 2026 baseball season. [Read more…] about Today! When Rockies Score 7+ Runs, Fans Score 4 Tacos for $3 at Taco Bell
149 Free & Cheap Things to Do This Week Around Denver
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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Free City Park Jazz Summer Concerts For 2026
For more than 125 years jazz music has wafted across Denver’s City Park. This summer is no exception with City Park Jazz, Sundays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., June 7 through August 9, 2026, by City Park Pavilion on Ferril Lake. Because the bandstand was destroyed in a March fire, a temporary stage will be set up and the shows will go on! [Read more…] about Free City Park Jazz Summer Concerts For 2026
Memorial Day Weekend’s Boulder Creek Festival 2026 Offers Music, Food & Fun
The Boulder Creek Festival returns to downtown Boulder over Memorial Day weekend, May 22 to 25, 2026. The four-day fest will kick off with a FREE concert by Grateful Dead cover band Steely Dead at the Glen Huntington Bandshell on Friday night, May 22 — followed by three days of live music, a beer fest, artisans, local eats, family-friendly activities and more to celebrate the Boulder community. [Read more…] about Memorial Day Weekend’s Boulder Creek Festival 2026 Offers Music, Food & Fun
New Area Summit Canyon Opens This Summer! Water World Offers Ticket Discounts, Season Passes and More for Summer 2026
When the summer temperatures start to sizzle, a day at Water World (8801 N. Pecos St.) in Federal Heights is one of the best (and most fun!) ways to cool off in Colorado. Since opening in 1979 with the first two water slides in the state, the popular water park now boasts more than 50 water adventures, including a new area for 2026 — Summit Canyon! [Read more…] about New Area Summit Canyon Opens This Summer! Water World Offers Ticket Discounts, Season Passes and More for Summer 2026
Lakewood’s Rockin’ Block Party – Concert, Film, Food & Fun
Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park hosts a FREE evening of fun and entertainment with its Rockin’ Block Party on Saturday, June 6, 2026. The community event honors the city’s heritage and dedicated residents (and this year: the 50th anniversary of Heritage Lakewood). The rockin’ good time runs from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. There will be live music from The Long Run (an Eagles tribute), followed by a screening of the film Night at the Museum. [Read more…] about Lakewood’s Rockin’ Block Party – Concert, Film, Food & Fun