Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez

Every Saturday, Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez at MileHighOnTheCheap.com compile "Cheap Checklist" to help smart shoppers find freebies, discounts and deals. Send tips to info@milehighonthecheap.com 10 to 14 days in advance.

Scott Christensen flies his kite under bluebird skies during the annual Arvada Kite festival at Stenger Sports Complex in Arvada, Colorado on April 13, 2025. The annual event hosted hundreds of people flying hundreds of kites as the wind was perfect for the event. The event included a kids zone with inflatables, face painting and a 鈥淣urf Terf鈥� zone, demonstrations by professional kite flyers and over 100+ vendors including food trucks. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Rockies game-day freebees, Arvada Kite Festival and more free and cheap things to do in Denver

April 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Plus: The Rocky Mountain Record Show returns.

Oscar movies, St. Patrick’s Day festivities and more free and cheap things to do in March

March 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Free and cheap things to do in March around Denver: St. Patrick's Day festivities, Handel鈥檚 Ice Cream grand opening and more.

Volunteer Teresa Bender puts a traditional Loveland stamp on envelopes during the 75th annual Valentine Remailing Program on Feb. 1, 2021 in Loveland. Every year, dozens of volunteer stampers gather at the Loveland Chamber of Commerce to put a special romantic Valentine's Day verse and design on thousands of letters and cards from all over the world. (Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post)

Free RTD fares, Valentine’s Day deals and other free or cheap things to do in February

February 3, 2026 at 7:10 a.m.

Plus: Goldens in Golden and a Lunar New Year celebration.

Elaborate, nature-inspired Lego sculptures by artist Sean Kenney are at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science until May 3, 2026. (Provided by DMNS)

Discounted DCPA tickets, tree recycling and other free or cheap things to do in January

December 31, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Cheap checklist: Free days at the Denver Zoo and the Stock Show.

This private home in Centennial was aglow in December 2024. (Special to The Denver Post)

Free and cheap things to do in December: Meet Santa’s reindeer, Governor鈥檚 Residence holiday tours

December 2, 2025 at 12:13 p.m.

There's also TubaChristmas 2025, Santa visits, winter activities, store specials

"Alice" the allosaurus, discovered by India Wood, is posed with a stegosaurus at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science in 2023. (Jerry Cleveland / The Denver Post)

Free Night at the Museums, Grand Illumination and more free or cheap Denver things to do in November

October 31, 2025 at 9:44 a.m.

Family-friendly fun that won't break the bank.

People walk along completed sections of the 16th Street Mall in Denver on May 13, 2025. Work continues on the 16th Street Mall and city officials hope the downtown area will see a rebirth of interest in people coming back downtown. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Northfield Candy Crawl, Tennyson Street Fall Fest, and other free and cheap things to do in October

October 1, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

You can also get a look at the 16th Street mall, which is hosting a grand opening celebration.

Tim Pettey yells as he tries to hold his steins up during the Stein Hoisting competition during Denver Oktoberfest on Sept. 21, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Seth McConnell, Special to the Denver Post)

A community block party and more free and cheap things to do in September

September 1, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

There will also be free doughnuts after Broncos wins.

Tulips are in full bloom along the Pearl Street Mall on May 10, 2021, in Boulder. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Free day at History Colorado — and more free and cheap things to do

August 1, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Colorado Ski Country USA's popular Kids' Ski Passport is also available again.

Fireworks at the Independence Eve celebration ...

Free and cheap things to do in Denver in July: Fireworks, fairs, movies and more

July 2, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Plus: It's the 39th year for the Colorado Black Arts Festival, July 11-13.

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