Bookmark this sale, so you don’t miss out! If you received any money for the holidays, now’s the time to spend it wisely — especially for those who love bookstores. It’s not often you can find savings on everything in the store, so that makes this sale even more noteworthy. And bookstores don’t just carry books anymore — find unique gifts, calendars, toys, greeting cards and so much more. [Read more…] about Final Day! Barnes & Noble Offers Rare Storewide Discount This Weekend — Includes Tattered Cover!
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Don’t Miss New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Downtown Denver
Once again Downtown Denver is the place to be for two spectacular fireworks shows, one for those such as families seeking an earlier evening at 9 p.m. and a second, identical extravaganza at midnight on New Year’s Eve, December 31. Both run about 8 minutes. Best viewing is the mile-long 16th Street, which is lined with outdoor cafes equipped with heat lamps for those who prefer to people watch in comfort. [Read more…] about Don’t Miss New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Downtown Denver
Get Tickets on January 1 for Next Denver Zoo Free Day: January 9
Mark your calendars to monkey around with family and friends at the Denver Zoo for FREE in 2026. On select Free Days, the Zoo is giving back to the community with FREE tickets. The next free day at Denver Zoo is Friday, January 9, 2026. Not everyone can come at once…so the Zoo has gone to a first-come, first-served basis for the tickets. Here’s how to score yours. They are released on Thursday, January 1, 2026. [Read more…] about Get Tickets on January 1 for Next Denver Zoo Free Day: January 9
Colorado State Parks Host First Day Hikes
This year, Coloradans can join FREE ranger-led outings on January 1, 2026 at dozens of Colorado State Parks (including St. Vrain, Chatfield, Barr Lake and Golden Gate). During First Day Hikes, each park offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the new year, with most parks offering guided hikes and some parks providing multiple options to choose from, allowing you to select the time and route you prefer. [Read more…] about Colorado State Parks Host First Day Hikes
Celebration Days at Art Students League of Denver – Affordable Artmaking For The Whole Family
The Art Student League of Denver’s Celebration Days are the perfect way to get your family out of the house and into some art during winter break. Held on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve, these drop-in workshops are the perfect way to get your family to connect over creativity this holiday season! For just $10 per person, you can explore artmaking stations in six different media, from painting to printmaking and more. [Read more…] about Celebration Days at Art Students League of Denver – Affordable Artmaking For The Whole Family
Recycle Leftover Paint For Free Year-Round
Coloradans love to recycle anything and everything, but disposing of leftover paint is a hassle. To the rescue: PaintCare, a FREE paint recycling program with more than 150 drop-off sites across Colorado, more than 50 in the Front Range alone. Drop-off sites are mostly paint and hardware stores. [Read more…] about Recycle Leftover Paint For Free Year-Round
Wendy’s Celebrates National Bacon Day with Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for 1¢
Mmm…bacon! How do you celebrate National Bacon Day on December 30, 2025? By enjoying some bacon, of course! And there’s no better way to enjoy it than on a juicy burger. And Wendy’s is a great place to get the “bacon bash” started. The popular fast-food chain is offering a big, juicy deal on America’s #1 bacon cheeseburger (based on national marketing research). [Read more…] about Wendy’s Celebrates National Bacon Day with Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for 1¢
New Year’s Eve Fun Designed Especially For The Kids!
Sure there will be fireworks across the metro area on New Year’s Eve, and grown-ups can stay up late counting down to midnight, but families will also find some kid-centric ways to celebrate the hours leading up to 2026 on Wednesday, December 31. Here are several we found that are sure to delight the kiddos. Spots fill for some of these events quickly, so you should register soon if one is of interest. If you know of any we have missed, please email laura@milehighonthecheap.com. [Read more…] about New Year’s Eve Fun Designed Especially For The Kids!
Ends Soon! How to Get Two Free Plays Every Day for ‘Starbucks For Life’ Game — Prizes Include Viral Glass Bearista Cold Cup!
See what we won below! You know it’s the holidays, when Starbucks’s popular “Starbucks For Life” game returns. And, this year, the annual game runs from December 8, 2025 to January 4, 2026. The grand prize is (of course!) Starbucks for life — a beverage or food item every day for 30 years! Even merrier, player can also win the recent popular viral glass Starbucks Bearista Cold Cup — among the 10 million prizes available. [Read more…] about Ends Soon! How to Get Two Free Plays Every Day for ‘Starbucks For Life’ Game — Prizes Include Viral Glass Bearista Cold Cup!
The Best Grocery Store Deals This Week in Denver — Hot Deal: Bugles, Gardetto’s & Chex Mix for $1.29
Because of the holidays, the sale prices this week run through January 1, 2026! Groceries are one of the biggest monthly expenditures for everyone. That’s why bargain hunters are always on the lookout for any way to save money at the checkout lane, whether it’s from weekly sales, coupons or promos. And Mile High On The Cheap is making it more convenient and easier by offering a “one-stop shop” round-up of the best weekly deals at popular grocery stores in Denver. [Read more…] about The Best Grocery Store Deals This Week in Denver — Hot Deal: Bugles, Gardetto’s & Chex Mix for $1.29