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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Safeway’s Saturday Steal of the Week: What Popular Item is Free This Weekend?
It’s challenging nowadays for bargain hunters to get any items for FREE at the grocery store. There was once a time you could bag lots of items at no cost using coupons on top of sale prices. (Remember when grocery stores doubled or tripled coupons?) Those days are long gone! With so many coupon restrictions and limiting store policies, it’s not often you can pick up an item and not pay a single cent anymore. [Read More…]
Tickets Now on Sale! Pooches Can Splash Around at Water World’s Bow Wow Beach Doggie Day Sept. 6
This one is for the dogs! Pet parents can let their furry family members splash around big time at Water World. The popular attraction is hosting its annual Bow Wow Beach Doggie Day on September 6, 2025 — rain or shine. The event runs from 8:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. and costs $12.99 per dog (plus taxes and fees). Humans get in for free. [Read More…]
Shred Documents For Free in Arapahoe County And Help Metro Denver Crime Stoppers Aug. 23
Time to start gathering up all that paper you have piled up around the house. Metro Denver Crime Stoppers, FOX31, and law enforcement agencies are joining forces for their annual Shred-a-thon on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring your personal documents to be shredded for FREE courtesy of Iron Mountain and Waste Management. [Read More…]
Labor Day Weekend Art & Crafts Festival In Boulder
The Boulder Art Festival is a celebration of creativity, where artists from various disciplines come together to showcase their imaginative works. It is set for Labor Day Weekend Saturday & Sunday, August 30 & 31, 2025, on the Pearl Street Mall in downtown Boulder. More than 90 artists will participate. [Read More…]
Know Of Any Fall or Holiday Craft Fairs? Tell Us.
Though it’s only mid-August, store shelves already seem to be lined with holiday goods. That means the MHOTC elves need to get in gear and pull together our Fall & Holiday Craft Shows page, including interactive map. But we need your help. If you know of any holiday craft show(s) at your school, church, community center or any other spot, for that matter, please let us know as soon as possible. [Read More…]
Today! King Soopers Holds 2-Day Sale with Big Savings This Weekend — Including Palisade Peaches for $1.77 / Pound
Going grocery shopping is an expensive errand nowadays. The prices just seem to keep going up and up. That’s why bargain hunters are always on the lookout for savings in the grocery aisles. And, in the case, you have only two days to take advantage of the sale prices — August 16 and 17, 2025. Get your shopping list ready! [Read More…]
Krispy Kreme Celebrates New Harry Potter Doughnuts with Free Treat for Fans
Krispy Kreme is casting a sweet spell over doughnut lovers and Harry Potter fans! The popular doughnut shop is offering an enchanting new doughnut collection inspired by Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry — the all-new Harry Potter: Houses of Hogwarts x Krispy Kreme Collection. The perfect treat for a Harry Potter movie marathon with fellow wizards. [Read More…]
Illegal Pete’s Celebrates 30th Anniversary by Giving Away $30 Gift Cards
There’s nothing illegal about this gift card bonus! It’s totally legit and a really, really good deal. Illegal Pete’s has been a staple in Denver for many years now. Thirty years, to be exact! (They opened their doors in 1995.) And, to celebrate the anniversary, the popular restaurant/bar is offering a rare and big gift card bonus. Now’s the time to buy gift cards for birthdays, celebrations or the upcoming holidays. [Read More…]
Walgreens Closing Two More Denver Metro Area Stores in September
Yet another announcement about stores closing in the Denver Metro area. This time, Walgreens is making the cuts. It’s part of the chain’s nationwide plan to reduce the number of stores it operates by 1,200 within the next few years. And they already closed six locations in the Denver area back in February of this year. [Read More…]
Final Day! Biggest Sale of the Year: Natural Grocers’ 70th Anniversary Specials & Giveaways
Happy 69th Anniversary, Natural Grocers! The Lakewood-born grocery chain has been bagging healthy groceries in Colorado since 1955. To mark its 70th anniversary, the health & vitamin store is celebrating in a big way from August 14 to 16, 2025 at all 45 Colorado locations. Customers enjoy store specials, giveaways and more. [Read More…]
Last Day! 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…]