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.

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.

The new Tyrannosaurus Rex exhibit at ...

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.

14 free or cheap things to do in Denver this month, from trick-or-treat to $5 scary movies

October 4, 2021 at 10:28 a.m.

Free and cheap things to do in Denver October 2021, from Fight Nights at Harkins Theatres to the Festival of Scarecrows in Arvada, a free day at Denver Zoo and...

Museum free days, dog day at Water World, discount Meow Wolf tickets and more Denver deals, freebies

September 3, 2021 at 10:56 a.m.

Cinnamon twist Cereal lovers and 鈥渟erial savers鈥� alike will be bowled over by this offer from General Mills. To thank customers for making Cinnamon Toast Crunch one of America鈥檚 favorite...

Elk Falls in Staunton State Park, Pine. Luckily Elk Falls is within an hour's drive of Denver, because the hike is going to take a while. It's nearly聽11 miles to get to the waterfall and back to your car, so plan for a long day and potentially changing聽weather conditions.

BOGO froyo, free entrance for veterans at state parks, 14-cent burgers and more cheap deals in August

August 2, 2021 at 9:17 a.m.

Take advantage of the deals in August. From BOGO froyo from TCBY to 14-cent burgers from Smashburgers to the annual Affordable Arts Festival and a tote bag from Natural Grocers.

A visitor takes a photo of a monster at Distortions Monster World, an “immersive experience” pop-up at Denver Pavilions. (Provided by Distortions Monster World)

Outdoor movie nights, free Panera for the vaccinated, monsters and more cheap July fun

July 3, 2021 at 8:48 a.m.

Free Panera bagels for the vaccinated, Venardos Circus, UnWine Wednesdays at Marjorie Park, Distortions Unlimited Monster World and more free and cheap fun this month around Denver.

Surfside Spray Park in Lakewood in the summer of 2012. (Anya Semenoff, The Denver Post)

A tiny house festival, Mile High Flea Market, free donuts and more local deals in June

June 2, 2021 at 6:52 a.m.

A list of cheap fun and local deals to keep your entertained all of June.

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