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.

DSC_0338.JPG Children got to share their Christmas list with Santa following Peetz School's K-12 Winter Concert, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2016.

Winter Fest on Fillmore and other free and cheap things to do around Denver, Dec. 9-15

December 9, 2016 at 11:03 a.m.

Experience the joy of the holiday season in Cherry Creek North on Dec. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with its first Winter Fest on Fillmore.

Governor's Residence at the Boettcher Mansion

Harry Potter Magical Holiday Ball and other free and cheap things to do around Denver, Dec. 2-8

December 1, 2016 at 4:54 p.m.

The stately Governor's Residence at Boettcher Mansion (400 E Eighth Ave., Denver) is open for free tours from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Dec. 8 to 11 and Dec. 15...

Fiona Andrews, 7, gets help from her mother Amy, as they enjoy skating at the Southwest Rink at Skyline Rink on November 23, 2016 in Denver, Colorado. The rink will be open seven days a week 脩 including Thanksgiving and Christmas 脩 through Feb. 14 and is free to the public. There is a $2 fee for skate rentals. Hours for the rink will vary throughout the season.

Ice skating at DIA and other free and cheap things to do around Denver, Nov. 25-Dec. 1

November 24, 2016 at 4:09 p.m.

If you're headed to Denver International Airport for a holiday vacation or to drop off friends, you may want to take a few more hours to chill out for a...

DENVER, Col. - December 25, 2015: A skater glides along the ice at the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park on December 25, 2015.

Free admission to state parks, holiday lights and other free and cheap things to do around Denver, Nov. 18-24

November 17, 2016 at 9:20 p.m.

If you'd rather not fight the hordes of bargain hunters on Black Friday, get out into the fresh air for a healthy post-Thanksgiving adventure.

Barista Jay Rapp prepares a Chestnut Praline Latte at a Starbucks store in Seattle. Starbucks on Monday, April 6, 2015.

Deals at Starbucks, Children’s Museum and other free and cheap things to do around Denver, Nov. 11-17

November 11, 2016 at 2:13 p.m.

'Tis the season to be merry. And Starbucks wants to make it merrier with a little seasonal savings.

Restaurant patrons showed up to the Thornton Chick-fil-a Wednesday, August 01, 2012.

Election Day deals and other free and cheap things to do around Denver, Nov. 4-10

November 4, 2016 at 7:43 a.m.

With early voting well underway in Colorado, Firehouse Subs has a thirst-quenching incentive to encourage Americans to vote.

A skier approaches River Run at the Keystone Resort on April 5, 2016.

5 ways to rent ski and snowboard gear on the cheap in Colorado

November 3, 2016 at 12:58 p.m.

If you plan ahead, though, you can equip yourself with lots of savings.

A snowboarder stands on top of Dercum Mountain ready to drop into the North Face at Keystone Resort on April 5, 2016.

10 ways to score Colorado lift ticket deals for the 2016-2017 ski season

January 2, 2018 at 1:41 p.m.

Finding cheap lift tickets in Colorado isn't hard if you know where to look.

This 2012 file photo shows trick-or-treaters ...

Free days at Denver Zoo and other free and cheap things to do around Denver, Oct. 28-Nov. 3

October 28, 2016 at 12:22 p.m.

Looking for something to do this week but short on cash? This list has got you covered.

Brie Downes picks out a pumpkin at the Rock Creek Farm pumpkin patch and cornmaze on Thursday in Broomfield in 2014.

Great Pumpkin Celebration, deals at Starbucks and other free and cheap things to do around Denver, Oct. 21-27

October 20, 2016 at 6:15 p.m.

Little ghosts and goblins can enjoy Halloween with the Peanuts gang all week long at the Bass Pro Shops' Great Pumpkin Celebration from Oct. 24 to 31. Kids receive a...

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