Discount dogs
Celebrate Presidents’ Day with, fittingly, one of America’s favorite foods. Sonic Drive-In is honoring the day with a doggone good deal. Today, get an All-American dog or chili cheese coney for just $1. The discounted dogs are available all day at participating locations. With such a low price and no limit, your own “first family” can chow down for under $10; just split the fries. We double-dog dare you to miss out on the savings.
Bargain beads
Maybe you can’t get to New Orleans, but Mardi Gras always comes to Denver. One of the newest festivals is Mardi Gras Masquerade for Education on March 4, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Oriental Theater (4335 W. 44th Ave.). The celebration includes live blues by Union Driftwood, psychic readings, henna tattoos, Mardi Gras beads, desserts from Voodoo Doughnut and more. Tickets are just $10, with all proceeds going toward building a primary school in Uganda. Purchase tickets at
Small wonder
You can take flight with small wonders at the Butterfly Pavilion (6252 W. 104th Ave. in Westminster) for just $5 on Feb. 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Families can journey through its creepy Crawl-A-See-Em, touch a sea cucumber, pet Rosie the tarantula and be amazed by the tropical conservatory alive with 1,200 fluttering butterflies. There are more than 5,000 animals in all. With regular admission up to $9.50, this is a great deal. As always, small wonders of the human kind (2 and younger) get in for free.
Each Monday, Laura & Bryan at compile “Cheap Checklist” to help find deals, discounts and freebies. Know of a deal? E-mail info@milehighonthecheap.com 10 to 14 days in advance.
