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.

3 cheap items this week: dinner, a movie and something fun for kids

March 28, 2017 at 1:24 p.m.

3 cheap items this week: dinner, a movie and something fun for kids

Santa Claus holding a gold credit card isolated over white.

Gift cards for the holidays — take advantage, but carefully

April 30, 2016 at 3:48 p.m.

Gift cards for the holidays — take advantage, but carefully

Four Mile Historic Park's free Great Pumpkin Harvest Festival includes a pumpkin patch — and you can also create a scarecrow or enter the pie-eating contest.<!--IPTC: Alaina Sanchez searches for the perfect pumpkin at the annual pumpkin launch with two prize pumpkins Saturday afernoon October 9, 2010. Each year, dozens of teams descend upon Aurora with giant trebuchets, catapults and air cannons in tow, ready to see who can dress the craziest, behave the oddest and chuck a pumpkin the farthest.

Colorado families will love these frugal fall favorites

April 28, 2016 at 8:51 p.m.

Colorado families will love these frugal fall favorites

Stapleton's Central Park is the site of the neighborhood's annual July Fourth Pancake Breakfast and Parade.

Fun and affordable July Fourth fun — even without fireworks

June 24, 2016 at 3:18 p.m.

Fun and affordable July Fourth fun — even without fireworks

Films in the park and ethnic fests are just a few of Colorado’s affordable events

May 18, 2012 at 11:16 a.m.

Films in the park and ethnic fests are just a few of Colorado's affordable events

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