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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Final Week! How to Get Any Size Frozen Honeysuckle White Turkey Free for Thanksgiving
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it’s time to “talk turkey” about saving money on the big feast. (This year, Thanksgiving falls on Thursday, November 27, 2025.) Bargain hunters know it’s never too early to start planning for any holiday gathering — especially when it means saving money. And, thanks to this offer from Safeway, you can pick up the big bird for the family feast for FREE!
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Meet & Greet Today! Good Times Serves Totally Free Frozen Custard When Broncos Marvin Mims Scores Touchdown
See details of Marvin Mims meet-and-greet with fans below! Get ready for a good time this season, Broncos fans! Football season is in full swing and Good Times is not about to sit on the sidelines. The popular local fast-food restaurant has partnered with Denver football star (Broncos Wide Receiver) Marvin Mims this season and when he scores, fans score a sweet treat! [Read more…] about Meet & Greet Today! Good Times Serves Totally Free Frozen Custard When Broncos Marvin Mims Scores Touchdown
What’s Today’s Clue? Find Golden Nutcracker at World Market for Reward Valued at $20, $50 or $100!
You’ve heard of “Elf on The Shelf”! Well, World Market is taking the holiday tradition to the next level this year. Bargain hunters always enjoy searching high and low for good deals. And, in this case, their detective skills can really pay off (literally!). World Market is hosting a Golden Nutcracker Scavenger Hunt for added joy and merriment while you shop — from November 1 to 26, 2025. [Read more…] about What’s Today’s Clue? Find Golden Nutcracker at World Market for Reward Valued at $20, $50 or $100!
Movie Preview – ‘Rental Family’ Starring Brendan Fraser
Set against modern-day Tokyo, Rental Family follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. [Read more…] about Movie Preview – ‘Rental Family’ Starring Brendan Fraser
Seven-Story Digital Mile High Tree Lets You Go Inside For Free
Downtown Denver is home to the tallest digital Christmas tree in the country. Visit Denver and other community partners have come together to create an amazing holiday attraction, the Mile High Tree, with 60,000 programmed LED lights. It will be open November 21 through December 31, 2025. The tree is easy to access at its location at the Tivoli Quad at the Auraria Campus. [Read more…] about Seven-Story Digital Mile High Tree Lets You Go Inside For Free
This Week’s Holiday Craft Shows, Markets and Fairs
More than a dozen holiday craft shows are on tap for the weekend. These shows are just the place to find that perfect locally-made, handmade gift. We have an entire page devoted to upcoming holiday craft shows, markets and fairs in the Denver/Boulder area. It includes an interactive map to help you find the ones closest to your shopping flight path. As always, we call out some of our favorite picks: [Read more…] about This Week’s Holiday Craft Shows, Markets and Fairs
Best Amazon Deals in November: Magna-Tile, Braun, Maybelline, HP Laptop & More
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Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals at Amazon. 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. 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 in November: Magna-Tile, Braun, Maybelline, HP Laptop & More
Enter MHOTC’s Annual Holiday Giveaway: $50 Target Gift Card — 15 Winners!
Happy Holidays, frugal friends! It’s that time of the year again to eat, drink and be merry. However, you should always celebrate on a budget, so we’re hoping to make the holidays a little merrier for a few lucky readers with our annual holiday giveaway. This year, there will be fifteen (15) winners! Each will receive a $50 Target gift card for their very own little mini holiday shopping spree on Mile High On The Cheap! [Read more…] about Enter MHOTC’s Annual Holiday Giveaway: $50 Target Gift Card — 15 Winners!
High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Fall? Updated!
You don’t have to shell out big bucks to see top-notch theater productions. High schools and colleges across the Denver metro area stage plays and musicals, showcasing some of the best local talent to be found. Far from bare bones, you’ll find fully-realized scenery, costumes, lighting, choreography and often live orchestras. The best part? Ticket prices ($5 to $12) are a fraction of what you’d pay for a “professional” show. [Read more…] about High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Fall? Updated!