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…]
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Wings Over The Rockies Holds ‘Pay As You Wish’ Day August 16
The Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum is filled with more than 50 military aircraft, space and rocketry exhibits, plus realistic flight simulators, all housed in a former Air Force hanger. On Saturday, August 16, 2025, (National Aviation Day) from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., admission is Pay What You Wish. You can pay nothing, $1 or make a larger donation. It’s up to you. [Read More…]
This Week! Best Amazon Deals in August: Olay, LEGO, JBL Ear Buds, Barbie, HP Laptop & More
Don’t spend hours looking for the best deals at Amazon. Whether you’re shopping for a gift or a specific need, or — like us — just seeing what suits your fancy, take a look at this list we’ve pulled together for you. All of these items have steep markdowns in price at the time of this post, although deals can end suddenly and prices can change frequently.
Some of the biggest discounts are “Limited Time Only,” meaning that they can be here one minute and gone the next, so the discounts might not be the same as listed here when you check. We do try to keep up! Here are a few great deals that caught our eye… [Read More…]
Nothing Corny About Loveland’s Corn Roast Festival August 22 & 23
Loveland salutes our favorite crop — corn — during the 2025 Loveland Corn Roast Festival, Friday & Saturday, August 22 & 23, 2025, at Fairgrounds Park. Festivities for the event start Friday at 5 p.m. with entertainment by Duey & Unbroken, roasted and boiled corn for sale. FREE live music, a corn shucking contest, beer garden, Kids Zone, vendor area and a parade fill out the two days. [Read More…]
Mountain Music Fest Brings Tunes & Talent To Evergreen August 16
Mountain Music Fest holds it annual family-friendly event on August 16, 2025, from noon to 9 p.m. at Evergreen’s Buchanan Park. This toe-tapping festival brings the fun, while all proceeds from this event will benefit the Wooden Hawk Foundation’s educational projects throughout the community. Organizers describe the event as “one part carnival, one part music festival”. [Read More…]
Rock On! Enjoy Colorado School of Mines Museum of Earth Science For Free
If your family is looking for a “rockin’ good time”, add the Mines Museum of Earth Science to your list of fun and informative gems in our very own backyard. Probably not well-known in the landscape of cheap-things-to-do-with-the-family, the Museum in Golden at the Colorado School of Mines opened in 1874. And is definitely worth checking off your list of “been there, done that” for Colorado attractions. It’s a rocky experience, but in the best possible way! [Read More…]
Starts Today! Are You a Chipotle Scholar? Take Chipotle IQ Test for Buy-One-Get-One Free Entrée and Other Prizes
Do you go to Chipotle often? How well do you know the popular Mexican fast casual restaurant? If you consider yourself a Chipotle scholar, you will definitely want to put your knowledge to the test and participate in the chain’s Chipotle IQ Test trivia game. Many who successfully complete the challenge will be rewarded with a delicious prize. [Read More…]
Chick-fil-A Gives Away Totally Free Sandwich This Week in Denver & Northern Colorado
Finding deals at Chick-fil-A is challenging because they often differ by location. That is, when they do offer a discount. Bargain hunters know the popular restaurant isn’t known for offering many national or regional deals. Fans just have to keep looking for in-restaurant promo signs, checking their e-mails or opening up the Chick-fil-A app in hopes of finding one at their favorite location. [Read More…]
Illegal Pete’s Thanks Educators, Healthcare Workers & First Responders with BOGO Special Every Week
Food is one of the best ways to show someone gratitude, especially when it’s really good food. And Illegal Pete’s is thanking our community heroes with its fare, including those delicious (and large) Mission-style burritos. Educators, healthcare workers and first responders can definitely work up an appetite helping others every day, so it’s fitting to let them enjoy lunch or dinner on a budget. [Read More…]
Whole Foods Market Offers One-Day-Only Deals Every Tuesday
Get your shopping list ready, bargain hunters! Enjoy mid-week savings at Whole Foods Market. Smart shoppers will want to make the popular grocery store a regular stop every week on Tuesday for lots of great one-day-only deals at participating locations. It’s the perfect opportunity to pick up rotisserie chicken, soups, ground beef, salads and more for lunch or dinner. [Read More…]
Final Week! Enjoy Landmark Theatres’ Family Friendly Film Fest Series with $2 Tickets — 3 Screenings Every Week
As if you need another reason to seek out air-conditioning during the summer heat, Landmark Theatres is now offering families one more option for an inexpensive cinematic adventure with its Family Friendly Film Fest Series — from June 21 to August 13, 2025. The series only plays at the Greenwood Village location. Best of all (besides the air-conditioning!), tickets are only $2 each. [Read More…]
Final Week! AMC Theatres’ Summer Movie Camp: 8 Weeks of Family-Friendly Flicks with Cheap Tickets
Summertime is all about camping! However, you don’t need to camp outdoors to have fun. Families can camp out at AMC Theatres this summer for lots of fun and adventure. Families can enjoy lots of family-friendly movies at a discounted price. The largest theatrical exhibitor in the U.S. is bringing back its AMC Summer Movie Camp for summer 2025. [Read More…]