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This Weekend

Free & Cheap things to do this weekend in Denver

Free & Cheap things to do this weekend in Denver

Kids Eat Free

Here's a list of restaurants where kids eat FREE

Here's a list of restaurants where kids eat FREE

Holiday Markets

Find bargains on our holiday craft show list

Find bargains on our holiday craft show list

Latest Posts

How to Enjoy Totally Free Thanksgiving Dinner at Home This Year

November 4, 2025 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Bargain hunters are always grateful for big savings! And this deliciously generous offer from Ibotta will definitely have shoppers thankful for the opportunity to save money on the biggest (and often costly) family feast of the year. Denver-based Ibotta and its generous brand partners are ensuring families on a budget can enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving dinner without the expense. [Read More…]

Visit 20 Museums on Saturday, November 8 For Free

November 4, 2025 By Laura Leave a Comment

Museum-drawingDenver’s Night at the Museums sees nearly two dozen museums open their doors to the public for FREE on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., as part of Denver Arts Week. Each museum promises special entertainment and activities, including music, dance and storytelling. There’s even a FREE shuttle to whisk you between most museums. The following museums are scheduled to participate. A few will be free all day or open prior to 5 p.m., so be sure to check individual websites for details. [Read More…]

Where To Order Thanksgiving Dinners To-Go In 2025

November 4, 2025 By Laura Leave a Comment

If the thought of spending your Thanksgiving in the kitchen instead of watching holiday movies or football fills you with dread, don’t despair. Grocery stores and restaurants are happy to take care of most, if not all, the work. We did the math and found that most of these dinners work out to $7.50 to $10 per person.

Some of the more basic dinners don’t include dessert, but a few hours of baking something scrumptious might be just the recipe for getting into the holiday spirit. [Read More…]

This Week’s Holiday Craft Shows, Markets and Fairs

November 4, 2025 By Laura Leave a Comment

And we’re off. More than 15 holiday craft shows are on tap for the weekend. These shows are just the place to find that perfect locally-made, handmade gift. We have an entire page devoted to upcoming holiday craft shows, markets and fairs in the Denver/Boulder area. It includes an interactive map to help you find the ones closest to your shopping flight path. As always, we call out some of our favorite picks: [Read More…]

High School & College Theater — Big Shows. Low Ticket Prices. What’s Playing This Fall? Updated!

November 4, 2025 By Laura Leave a Comment

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…]

Denver Botanic Gardens Light Up For The Holidays

November 4, 2025 By Laura Leave a Comment

Holiday LightsIt may seem strange to visit the Denver Botanic Gardens at night, but with the addition of colorful lights, it is a dazzling way to celebrate the holiday season. Blossoms of Light at York Street opens on Friday, November 21, 2025, and runs through Sunday, January 11, 2024, including Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Hours are 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are limited and many dates sell out. You must buy tickets in advance. [Read More…]

Trail Of Lights at Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms – Timed Tickets Required

November 4, 2025 By Laura Leave a Comment

Nothing is more festive than wandering a winding path glistening with lights that illuminate the Colorado countryside. Trail of Lights returns to Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms from Friday, November 21 through Sunday, January 11, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. New this year: A display that pays tribute to some of the mountain streams and wildlife that call Colorado home. [Read More…]

Today! Walgreens’ Monthly Seniors Day Offers Big Savings in 2025

November 4, 2025 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Bargain hunters of all ages love a good deal. Saving money never gets old! However, it pays to be a little older (and wiser!) at Walgreens. The ubiquitous drug store offers customers 55 and older a special discount on the first Tuesday of the month. The drugstore’s monthly Seniors Day is a great opportunity to stock up on health & beauty essentials on a budget. [Read More…]

Today! Whole Foods Market Offers One-Day-Only Deals Every Tuesday

November 4, 2025 By Bryan Leave a Comment

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…]

Enjoy Denver’s Veterans Day Run, Parade & Festival at City Park

November 3, 2025 By Laura Leave a Comment

AmericanFlagThe area’s largest salute to freedom fighters is at City Park starting with the Denver Veterans Day Festival on Saturday, November 8, 2025. This family-friendly event offers FREE admission, a music stage, kids & family activities, military displays, and vendors. The festival serves as a celebratory “Thank You” to our Veterans who have fought to ensure our freedoms. [Read More…]

Last Day! Got Family Photos? Walgreens Offers Totally Free 8 x 10 Photo ($4.49 Value)

November 3, 2025 By Bryan Leave a Comment

Say cheese! Nowadays, everyone is used to scrolling through endless photos on their smartphone or mobile device. However, there once was a time when you had to take your film to the drugstore to be developed — in the hopes there would be a few good ones to possibly frame. Not anymore, now you can easily pick out the photos you want to keep or delete with just a quick tap of the finger. [Read More…]

Today! Starbird Celebrates Denver Nuggets Victory with Free Chicken Nuggets ($8 Value) for Fans

November 3, 2025 By Bryan Leave a Comment

The giveaway is available today, November 4, 2025! Swish! The newest addition to Denver’s food scene, Starbird, is making its way to center court by celebrating the city’s own Denver Nuggets with a big giveaway of chicken nuggets (of course!), for a limited time this season. When the Nuggets score a victory, fans can jump over to the new (and popular!) chicken restaurant to score FREE chicken nuggets to celebrate! [Read More…]

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