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.

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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.

Participants dive in for a Polar Plunge costume contest during Frozen Dead Guy Days on Saturday, March 9, 2019 in Nederland. (Chet Strange, Special to The Denver Post)

National Pancake Day, $5 movies, 303 Day giveaways and more deals in Denver during March

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

Looking for the best deals in Denver? Check out our list of free and cheap food, events and other things to do in March.

Loveland is conducting its Valentine's Day remailing program again this year. (Helen H. Richardson, Denver Post file)

Free drinks, BOGO yogurt and a Valentine鈥檚 Bazaar. Plus, more cheap deals in February

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

Need an outing that isn't hard on the wallet? Check out our list for the best free and cheap things to do or eat around Denver this month.

Free days at the Denver Zoo, free admission to the Stock Show and more cheap deals for families in January

January 4, 2022 at 6:00 a.m.

Denver Zoo Free Days Monkey around with the family at the Denver Zoo for free in 2022. On select days, the zoo is giving back to the community with complimentary...

Jim Loats stands as one of the eldest tuba players at the 41st annual TubaChristmas concert at Skyline Park near the 16th street mall in Denver, Colorado on December 20, 2015.

TubaChristmas, Boulder鈥檚 Freezie Fest, free Hallmark cards and more cheap deals in December

December 4, 2021 at 5:00 a.m.

Is your budget tight during the holidays? Here are some cheap or free ways to enjoy goodies, events and more in Colorado this December.

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Nearly a dozen Denver museums will let in visitors for free on Saturday night

November 2, 2021 at 5:00 a.m.

Denver Arts Week's Night at the Museums, Tattered Cover's 50th birthday, the Affordable Arts Fest and more free and cheap things to do around Denver in November.

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