Denver and surrounding communities boast a number of festivals, parades and fun events celebrating Cinco de Mayo. Cinco de Mayo, is not Mexican Independence Day. Actually, it commemorates the victory of an outnumbered Mexican army over the French forces of Napoleon III at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. These days, May 5 has become a celebration of Latino culture. For 2024, most celebrations will be over the weekend, May 4 or 5. [Read More…]
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173 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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Denver Potters Association Spring Show & Sale
The annual four-day Denver Potters Association Spring Show & Sale features the creative output of more than 30 local artists and serves as a showcase for affordable, unique items. Admission is FREE. You’ll find functional and sculptural ceramics, glass, jewelry, fiber and wood creations. It takes place Thursday, May 9 through Sunday, May 12, 2024. [Read More…]
Kentucky Derby Celebration at Southlands
Don your fancy hats, fascinators, seersucker suits and head out to Southlands Shopping Center for a Kentucky Derby Celebration on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Town Square. During the FREE event, enjoy live music from local favorite Montage, lawn games, food and special drinks for purchase, games and the chance to watch the big race on the big screen. [Read More…]
Pig + Pearl Secondhand Holds Dollar Bin Sale This Weekend
Pig + Pearl Secondhand (formerly known as ARES Thrift Store) in Boulder holds a Dollar Bin Sale on Friday & Saturday, May 3 & 4, 2024, from noon to 5 p.m. Hundreds of items will be out in the front parking lot. All are priced at $1 or less. Don’t forget to bring cash. [Read More…]
Cinco de Mayo Festival 2024 Fills Civic Center Park
The annual Cinco de Mayo Festival takes over Denver’s Civic Center Park, Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. More than 200 exhibitors and food vendors will be serving up the best in Colorado Mexican cuisine. A variety of local, regional and international talents will appear on three stages. A parade gets the fiesta started at 11 a.m. on Saturday. [Read More…]
This Saturday! Free Comic Book Day Flies High with Fun & Freebies in Denver
POW! ZAP! FREE! Calling all comic book enthusiasts! This year, FREE Comic Book Day is celebrating more than 20 years of the annual celebration and giveaway. The colorful day is the biggest event in the comic book industry — a single day when comic book shops across North America and around the world give away comic books absolutely FREE to all.
99 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…]
Regal Cinemas Hosts $5 Forever Favorites with Iconic Classics Back on the Big Screen
Great movies stay part of pop culture forever! More than just a great story, the iconic classics everyone loves become cultural touchstones. People everywhere are always talking about or quoting them and, of course, watching them over and over. And Regal Cinemas is offering a rare opportunity to experience many of them again on the big screen at a blockbuster price. [Read More…]
St. Nix Collectibles, Toys & Antiques Anniversary Party & Sale
St. Nix Collectibles, Toys & Antiques in Longmont is holding a One Year Anniversary Party & Sale of its new location on Friday & Saturday, May 3 & 4, 2024. To celebrate, they are bringing back the prize spin wheel with a bunch of different prizes, the buy one get one half off sale (equal or lesser value) and a Star Wars prize package giveaway. This is the perfect time to get all your nerdy, geeky and antiquey goods at a great discount. [Read More…]
Colorado Conservatory of Dance Presents ‘Home is in Me: The Secret Garden’ Dance Adaptation
Step into an enchanting adaptation of the classic book The Secret Garden when Colorado Conservatory of Dance presents Home is in Me on Saturday, May 11, 2024. The ballet re-imagines the timeless tale through graceful choreography and emotive storytelling, weaving together themes of home, bullying, belonging, and immigration, into a captivating dance narrative. [Read More…]
Enjoy 4 Classic Roast Beef Sandwiches for Only $10 at Arby’s
Arby’s has the meats AND the savings! The popular fast-food restaurant is offering meaty savings on its signature sandwich — the Classic Roast Beef Sandwich. Whether you like yours with Horsey Sauce or Arby’s Sauce, now’s the time to bite into the sandwich at a bargain price. Plus, don’t forget to get Curly Fries! [Read More…]