Olde Golden Christmas merriment is apparent on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. The Olde Golden Christmas parade features floats, clowns, marching bands, Victorian carolers, antique cars, holiday characters and, of course, Santa. The route is along Washington Avenue from 10th to 13th Streets through historic downtown. After the parade, grab lunch at one of the many restaurants. [Read more…] about Golden’s Historic Downtown Hosts Christmas Parade December 13
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119 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This 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 119 Free & Cheap Things To Do in Denver This Weekend
Last Day! King Soopers Holds 3-Day Sale with Big Savings This Weekend
Get your shopping list ready! Going grocery shopping is a super expensive errand nowadays. The prices just seem to keep going up and up. That’s why bargain hunters are always on the lookout for savings in the grocery aisles. And, in the case, you have one weekend to take advantage of King Soopers’ 3-Day Sale — from December 6 to 8, 2025. [Read more…] about Last Day! King Soopers Holds 3-Day Sale with Big Savings This Weekend
Starts Today! Kansas City Chiefs Trigger Buy-One-Get-One Deal at Torchy’s Tacos for Two Days
The deal is available on December 8 and 9, 2025! Torch the defense! Torchy’s Tacos is the official tacos and queso of the Kansas City Chiefs. And, this football season, the popular taco shop has teamed up with the team, Xavier Worthy and his Worthy 1’s Foundation to turn big plays on gameday into big support for local communities. As an added bonus, they’re also offering a big deal for two days! [Read more…] about Starts Today! Kansas City Chiefs Trigger Buy-One-Get-One Deal at Torchy’s Tacos for Two Days
Tomorrow Morning! Whole Foods Market Opens New Denver Metro Location with Free Tote Bags, Savings & More
Get ready for a “whole” new grocery store experience! Whole Foods Market is opening a new 49,500-square-foot store in Lakewood at 14225 W. Colfax Ave. on December 9, 2025. The store is a relocation of the existing Colfax store (14357 W. Colfax Ave.), which has served the community for more than 27 years. The store’s daily hours will be from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. [Read more…] about Tomorrow Morning! Whole Foods Market Opens New Denver Metro Location with Free Tote Bags, Savings & More
King Soopers Offers 12 Merry Days of Deals with Lots of Jolly Savings — What’s Today’s Deal?
Deck the halls with deals, discounts and savings! King Soopers is making the holidays a little merrier for shoppers looking for bargains this holiday season. The grocery store is offering a new digital coupon each day with its 12 Merry Days of Deals — from December 3 to 14, 2025. The daily digital coupon is available for just one day, but can be redeemed through December 16, 2025. [Read more…] about King Soopers Offers 12 Merry Days of Deals with Lots of Jolly Savings — What’s Today’s Deal?
Movie Preview – ‘Ella McKay’
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Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area – Updated: 120+ Displays!
Driving or strolling through a fairyland of outdoor light displays is a holiday treat that costs no more than gasoline or shoe leather. And there’s no place prettier than Denver/Boulder, especially when the snowy backdrop is the real deal. Here’s a list of the best Christmas lights in the area for the 2025 season. Our list includes professional and municipal displays and private homes.
We’ve put together a Google map for the home lights to make it easier to plot your visits. To see the map, just scroll down past the pictures of the lights.
We’re updating continuously, so send your suggestion for amazing displays to Laura@milehighonthecheap.com (please include the name of the display — if you know it, address and a photo): [Read more…] about Most Spectacular Christmas Light Displays in the Denver Area – Updated: 120+ Displays!
Huge Free Community Event: Chanukah at the State Capitol
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Free Dental Care at Comfort Dental on December 23
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