Plan your week on the cheap with this list of FREE & CHEAP things to do around Denver. The list is updated daily, so check back often. Looking for more free and low-cost things to do in the following weeks? Find additional activities on our , which you can view by day or month.
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The City of Northglenn holds its 2026 on Friday to Sunday, May 15 to 17, 2026, at the E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park and Civic Center Campus near the new Northglenn Recreation Center. Featuring 20+ food trucks daily, live entertainment, and carnival rides, this 
The annual at the Delta by Marriott in Northglenn is Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 
This giveaway from is red-hot — especially for those customers who have something in common with the restaurant’s company president Mike. The popular sub shop just introduced a NEW Steak & Cheese Melt. The sandwich features USDA Choice prime rib, flame-seared and piled high with melty provolone, brown sugar caramelized onions and red & green bell peppers — all on the restaurant’s signature top-cut roll. 
The always-anticipated annual is Friday & Saturday, May 8 & 9, 2026. In addition to 15 plant divisions (herbs, vegetables, hanging baskets, seeds, container gardens, water-smart plants, etc.), the sale includes gardening supplies and garden gifts. Overall, tens of thousands of plants are offered. 
The annual four-day features the creative output of more than 30 local artists and serves as a showcase for affordable, unique items. Admission is 
Bored on a budget? You’ve come to the right place! ÃÛÌÒÁµÈË High On The Cheap is the answer for Coloradans wanting to live large for less. Luckily, Denver has much to do and see for frugal families, bargain hunters, savvy seniors and anyone who’s limited on funds — festivals, concerts, movies, workshops, tours, sporting events and more. And, for weekend planners, we’ve done all the work for you… 
Avs fans can watch all the home playoff games at huge 
The world-class , an outdoor concert venue, has announced its 2026 
Customers of all ages are invited to . Discover the technical and creative possibilities in The Studio’s makerspace at Anythink Thornton Community Center on Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Meet and mingle with Studio experts and staff members, and get inspired to learn or master a new skill. 
Douglas County Libraries’ is Howdy, Partner — Let’s Read! The annual reading program is for all ages. Kids, teens and adults can register online for the program starting now. The program runs officially from June 6 through July 31, 2026, but you can register now. Cool prizes including free books, fidget toys, and coupons to local businesses are awarded at sign-up, mid-way and when you finish. 
Happy Transplants Garden Club’s annual Plant Sale is Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 
Going to the theater can be expensive, so any opportunity to save money on tickets is music to the ears of theater lovers on a budget. And the next big musical coming to the ÃÛÌÒÁµÈË High City is . The hit musical “goes beyond Michael Jackson’s singular moves and signature sound, offering a rare glimpse at the making of the 1992 Dangerous World Tour.” 
Happy National Burger Month! Shake Shack is shaking up National Burger Month with a juicy deal every week in May for burger lovers. The chain’s burgers are made with a custom 100% Angus beef blend, never frozen, no hormones or antibiotics ever, humanely raised and grazed in the U.S. You will definitely want to make Shake Shack a stop for lunch or dinner this month! 
Get your shopping list ready! Going grocery shopping is a super expensive errand nowadays. The prices just seem to keep going up and up. That’s why bargain hunters are always on the lookout for savings in the grocery aisles. And, in the case, you have one weekend to take advantage of King Soopers’ 3-Day Sale — from May 2 to 4, 2026. 
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, LEGO is hosting a special for