Grocery prices keep going up, up, up — with little relief in sight! While Mile High On The Cheap (MHOTC) publishes a weekly list of the best grocery deals at local supermarkets, readers can maximize the weekly savings by using some budget-friendly items in lots of tasty recipes — from dinners to desserts and everything in between. [Read more…] about Budget-Friendly Recipes Based On This Week’s Grocery Sales & Seasonal Produce
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Kids Can Trick-or-Treat at Special ‘Not-So-Scary’ 13th Floor Haunted House Event
Haunted houses are a must for many during the Halloween season! And one of the scariest haunted attractions in Denver is the 13th Floor Haunted House. However, many haunted houses are just too intense and scary for the little ones. That’s why the 13th Floor Haunted House hosts a special Trick-or-Treat event for families on Sunday, October 26, 2025. [Read more…] about Kids Can Trick-or-Treat at Special ‘Not-So-Scary’ 13th Floor Haunted House Event
Get Tickets By Oct. 29 For Aurora’s Veterans Salute
The city of Aurora’s annual Veterans Salute is back for 2025. This year’s event will take place on Thursday, November 13, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Aurora-Denver Conference Center (13200 E. 14th Pl.). This event will feature musical performances, a ceremony with the Buckley Color Guard, The Victory Three Trio and a sit-down lunch. [Read more…] about Get Tickets By Oct. 29 For Aurora’s Veterans Salute
Fall Fest at Castle Rock’s Mission Hills Church – Free Food, Activities & More
The Mission Hills Church in Castle Rock hosts a Fall Fest on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event includes FREE food (burgers, hot dogs, chips, drinks), plus FREE face painting, balloon artists, bounce houses, a photo booth, games, prizes, and more. [Read more…] about Fall Fest at Castle Rock’s Mission Hills Church – Free Food, Activities & More
Taco Bell Offers CU Fans Special Buffs Box at 60% Off Regular Prices
Go, Buffs! Bargain hunters are always ready to tackle any savings, especially when dining out. The best meal deals are those that pack lots of food and savings together. And some of the most popular meal deals are Taco Bell’s Craving Boxes. The boxes include four to five popular menu items (including a drink!), all at a discounted price. And, now, Taco Bell has a special boxed meal just for CU Buffs fans! [Read more…] about Taco Bell Offers CU Fans Special Buffs Box at 60% Off Regular Prices
What’s Really Inside a Goodie Bag? Goodie Bag: Save Money by Saving Food from Being Thrown Away in Denver, Boulder & Ft. Collins
No one wants food to go to waste! Unfortunately, lots of good food gets tossed out every day at restaurants because it wasn’t sold that day or is about to expire. However, it’s still perfectly delicious and edible. Why throw it away, when someone can still enjoy it? Thanks to Goodie Bag, hungry bargain hunters can pick up unsold food from local restaurants at a discounted price — 50% off or more. [Read more…] about What’s Really Inside a Goodie Bag? Goodie Bag: Save Money by Saving Food from Being Thrown Away in Denver, Boulder & Ft. Collins
Tickets Still Available! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discount Tickets Through DCPAccess Program
As of this morning, discounted tickets remain for Goodnight Moon. The Lion King is sold out! 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 Broadway production. [Read more…] about Tickets Still Available! Denver Center for the Performing Arts Offers Discount Tickets Through DCPAccess Program
High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Fall?
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?
Fall Into Fun at Aurora’s Huge Fall Community Festival Oct. 25
Aurora’s Fall Into Fun festival is back on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aurora Municipal Center. The FREE event celebrates all things fall with live musical performances, a pumpkin patch, fun family-friendly activities and plenty of eats from local food trucks. [Read more…] about Fall Into Fun at Aurora’s Huge Fall Community Festival Oct. 25
Prairie Harvest Fest In Aurora at High Prairie Park October 25
A relatively new Aurora community — Painted Prairie — hosts it’s biggest event, Prairie Harvest Fest, for a fourth year. Fun fall festivities will be underway on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at High Prairie Park. Enjoy a pumpkin patch, horse-drawn hayrides, face painting, pumpkin decorating, a farmers market, food trucks and more. [Read more…] about Prairie Harvest Fest In Aurora at High Prairie Park October 25