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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.

The annual Olde Golden Christmas Candlelight Walk parades downhill on Washington Street through downtown to Clear Creek. (Denver Post file)

TubaChristmas, Freezie Fest and other free and cheap things to do in December

December 3, 2022 at 7:51 a.m.

TubaChristmas 2022 is a nationwide series of free concerts performed by local, volunteer musicians.

The touring Pixar Putt pop-up is inspired by the characters and stories from movies such as "Toy Story," "Up" and "Inside Out." (Provided by Pixar Putt)

Mini-golf, a ski swap and plenty of Christmas fun on our list of cheap and free things to do in Denver

November 1, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

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Visitor drift between tents in the mountain man villiage at the annual Elk Fest in Estes Park. (Denver Post file)

Broncos bargains, Festival of Scarecrows and more free and cheap offers for October

September 30, 2022 at 3:55 p.m.

Arvada has been scaring up a good time for more than 25 years with its annual Festival of Scarecrows

Discounted movie tickets, Water World’s dog day and more free stuff and deals in September

September 7, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

Looking to have fun without breaking the bank? Here's a list of free food, cheap events, discounted family deals and more around Denver this September.

Discounted Elitch Gardens’ tickets, free festivals and more deals in Denver this month

August 1, 2022 at 7:14 a.m.

Looking for free or cheap fun in Denver during August? We've got a list of the best deals from free festivals to discounted tickets at Elitch Gardens and more.

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Free Slurpees and doughnuts, global markets, Buffalo Bill and more cheap and free things to do in Denver

July 1, 2022 at 2:15 p.m.

Aurora is well-known for its cultural diversity. Experience foods, arts and crafts from around the world at the Havana Street Global Market.

An angler lands a rainbow trout in a stretch of the Colorado River in Grand County. (Joe Amon, The Denver Post)

You can fish for free almost anywhere in Colorado this weekend

June 2, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

It抖阴ap the perfect opportunity to enjoy a favorite pastime or bait a hook for the first time.

The Doughnut Club is known for its creative donut options, like 鈥淭he Cookie Monster.鈥� (Provided by The Doughnut Club via BusinessDen)

Used book sale, discount movies, horses, unicorns and more cheap, free things to do in Denver

June 3, 2022 at 10:46 a.m.

A budget guide to having fun and finding some steals around Denver

DBG plant sale, BOGO food deals, free comic book day and more cheap finds in Denver this May

May 2, 2022 at 12:01 p.m.

Family fun doesn't have to put a dent in your wallet. Here's a list of the best deals, discounts and free activities to do in May around the Front Range.

Both your kids and your pets can have photos taken with the Easter Bunny this year. (AP file)

Easter Bunny puppy pics, Arvada Kite Fest, Taco Tuesdays and more cheap/free Denver fun

April 7, 2022 at 11:55 a.m.

Tons of pup freebies this month, from Easter Bunny photos to a free vaccine clinic.

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