Amazon Prime Day is set for Tuesday, July 8 through Friday, July 11, 2025. Note: You can try Amazon Prime for FREE, for 30 days. If you’re going to try it, this is the time! You can cancel whenever you want. Amazon Prime Day is a bit like Black Friday in July. For four days only, Amazon will offer tremendous savings on TVs, smart home, kitchen, grocery, toys, fashion, furniture, appliances and back-to-school supplies and even stock up on everyday essentials.
Colorado now has three Daiso locations — a big deal (literally) for bargain hunters looking for a fun and unique shopping experience! What is Daiso? Daiso is a 50-year-old, family-owned company out of Japan, with more than 100,000 products available. (It’s Japan’s extremely popular discount store!) They operate more than 150 locations within the U.S. — now including Colorado! [Read more…] about What You Need to Know About Shopping at Daiso — What’s The Next Store to Open in Colorado?
Littleton’s Friends of the Library and Museum hosts the Bemis Library annual Christmas in July Used Book Sale. It’s held during library hours from Friday, July 11 through Sunday, July 27, 2025. More than 4,000 books, as well as vinyl, DVDs and CDs will be available for purchase. [Read more…] about Bemis Library Holds Christmas In July Used Book Sale July 11-27
Ooh, la, la! The French National holiday Bastille Day is celebrated in the heart of Cherry Creek North at Fillmore Plaza on Friday to Sunday, July 11 to 13, 2025. At Bastille Day French Fest step into a world of French delights as you wander through the festival, savoring the flavors of authentic French cuisine from gourmet food and wine vendors. [Read more…] about Celebrate Bastille Day With Food, Fashion & Music In Cherry Creek North July 11-13
The annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival will be held Friday to Sunday, July 4 to 6, 2025, in Cherry Creek North running from 2nd to 3rd Avenues between Clayton and Adams Streets. Admission to the festival is FREE. Experience unique and fascinating works by 260+ visual artists, along with live musical performances and artist demonstrations. [Read more…] about This Weekend! Check Out Cherry Creek Arts Festival In Cherry Creek North July 4 to 6
Most of us love professional fireworks shows, but when our neighbors and others set off illegal fireworks, we don’t feel the love. For those with PTSD or nervous pets, fireworks are an assault on the senses. And with all of us especially skittish about fires, law enforcement understands your concerns. However, they don’t want concerned citizens tying up 911 and delaying responses to true emergencies. That’s why many municipalities and counties are offering alternative ways (including dedicated hotlines and non-emergency dispatch lines) to report illegal fireworks this year. [Read more…] about How To Report Illegal Fireworks In Denver and Beyond
Going to the theater can be expensive, so any opportunity to save money on tickets is music to the ears of theater lovers on a budget. And the next big musical coming to the Mile High City is Some Like It Hot. The Tony-winning musical comedy plays the Buell Theatre from July 8 to 20, 2025. Here’s an opportunity to get tickets on the cheap: [Read more…] about Second Lottery Now Open! How to Get Cheap Tickets for Hit Musical ‘Some Like It Hot’ in Denver
BOOM! BANG! CHEAP! Fourth of July festivities abound in the metro Denver/Boulder area. We’ve found most of the no-cost and low-cost festivals, feasts and parades to keep the family entertained. Events are listed alphabetically for easier review. We expect to add more events, as they’re announced — so check back often.
In case of bad weather or fire bans, some fireworks shows may be cancelled. However, celebrations usually go on as planned. Check back here and on event websites for updated information.
If you know of any we have missed, please email Laura@MileHighOnTheCheap.com with details.
If you are looking for things to do specifically on Friday, July 4, check out this list of attractions that are open, special events at restaurants, breweries and bars, and Independence Day food deals.
Here’s what’s bursting July 2, 3 & 4 (plus a few days before and after):
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Haul out the red, white and blue — it’s going to be a firecracker 4th of July. Not only are there parades, community festivals and fireworks, but also deals, discounts and low-cost things to do on Independence Day, Friday, July 4, 2025. Start off at dawn with fun runs and pancake breakfasts; then, picnic and groove to tunes through the day, and finally, find a spot around 9 p.m. for a show that lights up the Colorado sky. [Read more…] about Free and Cheap Things for July 4th in Denver – Food Deals, Activities, Concerts & Parties!
Look up in the sky. Is it a bird? Nope. Is it a plane? Actually, yes…several airplanes that are supporting Independence Day observances. Warriors of the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard will fly their super-cool F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft above Colorado community celebrations on Friday, July 4, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. [Read more…] about Look Up! Where To See Colorado Air National Guard F-16 Flyovers On July 4th