Cheap Checklist
FEED BAG
Mark your calendar for this delicious date at Aspen Grove Center (7301 S. Santa Fe Drive) in Littleton. On Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., its parking lot will be jumping with it first Food Fest. The family-friendly event includes live music by Wild Mountain Bluegrass, artisan gifts and dozens of food samples. Admission is free. Taste Tickets are available onsite for food sampling — $10 per dozen. To wrap up the afternoon, enjoy a special screening of “School of Rock” at Alamo Drafthouse Cinema at 4:30 p.m. for $10. If you don’t make it to this one, they have another Food Fest scheduled for Aug. 19. aspengrovecenter.com
FAIR DEAL
The fun and fanfare doesn’t get started at the Arapahoe County Fair until Thursday, but now’s the time for bargain hunters to buy tickets. Admission includes unlimited carnival rides, all rodeos, main stage concerts, fireworks, 4-H shows, tractor pulls, the high-flying Duel Dogs competition and loads of family-friendly entertainment. Little ones can meet plenty of furry and feathery farm animals, including rabbits, pigs, goats, sheep and chickens. Buy tickets online before July 26 and save $5 — with tickets just $10 each. (Tickets will be $15 per person at the gate, cash only.) Children under 36 inches in height get in free. arapahoecountyfair.com
FULL PLATE
Famished bargain hunters are sure to fill up with this deal from Applebee’s, without emptying their wallet. For a limited time, the neighborhood grill is serving up an all-you-can-eat deal for $12.99 — served with coleslaw and a side of endless fries, too. Get your meal started with a full plate of pork riblets or chicken tenders. Refills are smaller portions. However, it is all you can eat, so just keep ordering more of either dish until you’re full. applebees.com
FLOATATION THERAPY
Change is bubbling at Arby’s. The fast-food chain just made a major change at all of its locations — switching from Pepsi to Coca-Cola products. To highlight the new beverage selections, they’re offering a small Coke float for just $1. The offer stays afloat through July 31. If you’re hungry, add one its specials to your order, including its 2 for $6 Bacon Beef &’N Cheddar sandwiches. arbys.com
GREAT CATCH
Seafood lovers will want to hook these deals before the sun sets. Red Lobster just introduced early dining specials, perfect for those who prefer their savings (and seafood) during the day. The daily deals are valid Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (The exception is on Tuesday, available all day.)
Here’s the weekly lineup:
• Monday: Mix-andmatch shrimp scampi, fried shrimp and grilled shrimp skewer endlessly for $15
• Tuesday: 15 percent off online to-go orders with promo code TUESDAY • Wednesday: Fourcourse feast, including soup, salad, entrée and dessert for $15
• Thursday: Petite Maine lobster tail, wild-caught snow crab legs, garlic shrimp scampi and Walt’s Favorite Shrimp for $20 • Friday: Fish Fry for $10
The new specials are permanent menu items, so enjoy the savings yearround. redlobster.com/ menu/specials/early-dining
Every Saturday, Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez at MileHighOnTheCheap.com compile “Cheap Checklist” to help smart hoppers find freebies, discounts and deals. Send tips to info@milehighonthecheap.com 10 to 14 days in advance.