Life is more colorful with SCFD
We fund culture
Seven counties. 300 organizations. One mission: To make sure you have amazing experiences. Let us introduce you to our funded partners.
Natural Sciences
HawkQuest
Mission Statement
To provide an educational opportunity to understand and appreciate the interaction of wild living things in their natural environment, and the importance of preserving the world in which they live.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
Sprout City Farms
Mission Statement
Sprout City Farms builds educational urban farms to engage communities, strengthen neighborhood resiliency, and root farmers in the city. We envision a thriving local food system supported by a network of accessible city farms which nourish, and are nourished by, their surrounding communities.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
The Arts Hub
Mission Statement
To grow a strong arts community by connecting and providing opportunities for diverse populations through a wide-range of engaging arts services.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Curious Theatre Company
Mission Statement
To engage the community in important contemporary issues through provocative modern theatre.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Stories on Stage
Mission Statement
To nurture empathy and understanding among individuals as well as groups through performing arts programming that combines theater with literature.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
StageDoor Theatre
Mission Statement
To inspire the hearts and minds of its performers and patrons of all ages.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Performance Now Theatre Company
Mission Statement
To bring professional, affordable entertainment to you and your family; enriching your lives through musicals, dramas, and comedies, while providing an opportunity for the next generation of performers in live theatre.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO)
Mission Statement
To provide the finest possible youth orchestra programs, inspiring and educating young musicians through the performance of great works of music, and offering valuable cultural opportunities to the community.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Colorado Wind Ensemble
Mission Statement
To provide opportunities for musicians to create, and audiences to experience, exceptional live performances of the rich and varied genres of music for woodwind, brass and percussion.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Colorado Photographic Arts Center
Mission Statement
To foster the understanding and appreciation of excellent photography in all forms and concepts through exhibitions, education and community outreach.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Free Days Are Back
Enjoy in-person and virtual programming from the cultural community. Please always check with organizations prior to attending as dates and times are subject to change.
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South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs
Nature Center and Park Visitation - The Carson Nature Center is open Tuesday through Friday for drop in visitation from 12 - 4:30pm. Visit live animals, build city on our flood table, and explore exhibits. Over 6 miles of trails in the open space, and five fishing lakes are open sunrise to sunset daily.
Littleton Symphony Orchestra
American Festival! Join us for our 2026 Summer Concert Series: American Festival! Bring your family, pack a picnic, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of music and dance under the stars. Best of all? Admission is completely free! Program to include: - Aaron Copland: Hoe Down & Fanfare for the Common Man - Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 ("From the New World"), IV. Allegro con fuoco - Samuel Ward: America the Beautiful - George Gershwin: An American in Paris - John Williams: Liberty Fanfare 6:00 PM – Opening Performances: Enjoy special guest appearances by our friends at the Littleton Youth Ballet and the Castlewood Lion Pipe Band. 7:00 PM – Main Feature: The Littleton Symphony Orchestra takes the stage for a spectacular evening of American favorites.
Littleton Symphony Orchestra
American Festival! Sunday, August 16, 2026, 6:00 PM Hudson Gardens 6115 S Santa Fe Drive, Littleton Join us for our 2026 Summer Concert Series: American Festival! Bring your family, pack a picnic, and enjoy an unforgettable evening of music and dance under the stars. Best of all? Admission is completely free! Program to include: - Aaron Copland: Hoe Down & Fanfare for the Common Man - Dvorak: Symphony No. 9 ("From the New World"), IV. Allegro con fuoco - Samuel Ward: America the Beautiful - George Gershwin: An American in Paris - John Williams: Liberty Fanfare 6:00 PM – Opening Performances: Enjoy special guest appearances by our friends at the Littleton Youth Ballet and the Castlewood Lion Pipe Band. 7:00 PM – Main Feature: The Littleton Symphony Orchestra takes the stage for a spectacular evening of American favorites.
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
SCFD Access Sale
Museum of Outdoor Arts
Marjorie Park SCFD Free Day
Denver Botanic Gardens
Free Days Denver Botanic Gardens at Plains Conservation Center
Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
Joy Park Free Night - In collaboration with Denver Parks and Recreation, Joy Park and Adventure Forest will be open for free on Friday July 17, August 21 and September 25 from 4:30 - 8 pm. Tips for a Great Visit: Reservations are not required for this event, just show up and enjoy! Prepare for climbing, digging, zip-lining, splashing, all-in play by bringing sunscreen, towels, a change of clothes and extra socks. Please note: Joy Park Free Nights are rain or shine. In the case of severe weather, Joy Park and Adventure Forest will close. Except for the restrooms, the inside of the Museum will be closed. Pets are not allowed in Joy Park. Service dogs are always welcome.
South Suburban Park and Recreation – Cultural Department
Free Family Fun Nights - this event will take place every 3rd Friday from June through September at Sheridan Recreation Center from 5:30pm -7:30pm
Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre
Family Film Series – THE GREATEST SHOWMAN. Step right up and experience a free, family‑friendly screening of The Greatest Showman, the dazzling musical that celebrates imagination, courage, and the joy of bringing people together. Sing along to unforgettable songs as P.T. Barnum and his extraordinary cast light up the screen with heart, spectacle, and vibrant storytelling. Balloon animals, face painting and stilt walkers set the stage for an evening of circus magic. Don’t forget the popcorn! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Film starts at 7:00 pm.
Wonder looks good on you
Culture creates vibrancy for us individually and collectively. It gives our kids a unique perspective and understanding of the world. It inspires all of us to get off the couch, discover the radical and the beautiful, and stretches our capacity to be transformed. Through our diverse, local culture, we come together, we come to new ideas, we come to our senses.
Meet Krystin Maloney, Lead Animal Ambassador Care Specialist at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
In the season 1 finale of the SCFD Wonder-Cast, meet Krystin Maloney, Lead Animal Ambassador Care Specialist at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance! Learn more about DZCA’s animal ambassador program…
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Meet Kin Quitugua, Master Falconer at HawkQuest
Meet Heidi Echtenkamp, Wardrobe Supervisor at the DCPA with the SCFD Wonder-Cast
