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 103 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
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Heather Gardens Community Holds Flea Market & Book Sale July 10 & 11
About 50 vendors are expected to be selling their secondhand wares, antiques, collectibles and much more at the Heather Gardens Flea Market & Book Sale on Friday & Saturday, July 10 & 11, 2026. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., shoppers can peruse all sorts of treasures and deals. Who knows what you’ll discover? The sale is inside the Clubhouse at 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way in Aurora. [Read more…] about Heather Gardens Community Holds Flea Market & Book Sale July 10 & 11
Arapahoe Libraries Invites Teens & Tweens To Main Character Energy Festival Inspired By Their Favorite Books & Movies
Teens and tweens can step into the spotlight at Main Character Energy, a new series of festivals put together by Arapahoe Libraries. The FREE festivals were inspired by teen library patrons, who said they wanted the chance to feel like the heroes of their favorite books and movies. At Main Character Energy, attendees can explore a variety of art stations, games and treats and step into their own “main character moment.” [Read more…] about Arapahoe Libraries Invites Teens & Tweens To Main Character Energy Festival Inspired By Their Favorite Books & Movies
Last Day! Get 50% Off Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts at Whole Foods Market for Two Weeks
This cool sale is extremely popular with many locations already selling out certain brands and/or products! You may need to check a few locations at this point Get to this hot sale early or you’ll be “left out in the cold”! Summer is all about enjoying ice cream and frozen treats on a hot, sunny day. (Actually, ice cream is perfect for any season or reason!) It’s even cooler, when you can scoop your favorite ice cream at a bargain price. Thankfully, Whole Foods Market offers an annual ice cream sale for the Fourth of July — perfect for all parties, picnics and celebrations! [Read more…] about Last Day! Get 50% Off Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts at Whole Foods Market for Two Weeks
Today! When Rockies Steal a Base, Fans Score Totally Free Pizza at Jet’s Pizza
The giveaway is available today, Tuesday, July 7, 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 deal is available today, Tuesday, July 7, 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
Last Day! What’s Today’s 99¢ Deal? King Soopers Offers New Daily Deal Drop This Week
Today (July 7) is the last day to redeem all of the coupons from the previous week, including today’s coupon! Everything is getting so expensive nowadays, especially at the grocery store. Fortunately, King Soopers is helping customers stretch their budget this week with its Daily Deal Drop — from July 1 to 7, 2026. Each day, the popular grocery store will drop a new daily deal via a digital coupon. Clip it to your account before it’s gone! [Read more…] about Last Day! What’s Today’s 99¢ Deal? King Soopers Offers New Daily Deal Drop This Week
Summer Sale Starts Today! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discounted Tickets with DCPAccess Program
Denver is a world-class city, when it comes to the arts and so much more. And, fortunately for theater lovers on a budget, the city makes the arts more affordable for all. Among the Denver Center for Performing Arts’ discount programs, the most popular is its DCPAccess. The much-loved program provides affordable access to its shows — even the occasional touring Broadway production. [Read more…] about Summer Sale Starts Today! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discounted Tickets with DCPAccess Program
Menchie’s Celebrates Disney’s New ‘Descendants’ Movie with Totally Free Frozen Yogurt
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt is partnering with Disney to celebrate the new film in the Descendants franchise — Descendants: Wicked Wonderland. Now that the Queen of Hearts is nice and Cinderella is safe, things seem perfect for Red and Chloe…little do they know that changing the past created a new villain: Maddox Hatter. [Read more…] about Menchie’s Celebrates Disney’s New ‘Descendants’ Movie with Totally Free Frozen Yogurt
217 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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