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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.

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Performing Arts

Colorado Brass

Mission Statement

Mission Statement: Building a brass band community through education, performance, and competition.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Natural History

Cal-Wood Education Center

Mission Statement

Cal-Wood’s mission is to offer a unique outdoor educational experience to youth and adults. Our founding vision has guided our organization since 1982: to inspire a greater appreciation for the natural world; to offer environmental education to those who would not otherwise experience it; and to provide unique educational opportunities in a special mountain setting. In all programs, Cal-Wood strives to grow the diversity and number of people who
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

The Colorado Choir and Chorus Organization

Mission Statement

To further the musical training of its members and to demonstrate our passion for music and thus inspire, educate and entertain our audiences.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Longmont Chorale

Mission Statement

To provide and support an open, non-audition community choir, enriching the lives of singers and patrons through the study, creation, and performance of beautiful choral music.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association

Mission Statement

To provide educational opportunities through artistic, musical, theatrical, and dance events. To advance and preserve the natural and cultural history of Highlands Ranch residents and the surrounding communities.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Su Teatro

Mission Statement

To promote, produce, develop and preserve the cultural arts, heritage and traditions of the Chicano/Latino community. To advance mutual respect for other cultures; and to establish avenues where all cultures may come together.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

Shaolin Hung Mei Kung Fu Association

Mission Statement

To offer the teachings, history, philosophies, theories, culture, and physical techniques of Shaolin Hung Mei. To promote authentic Chinese history and culture to our students and to the public through classes, performances, programs and special events.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Cultural History

Carousel of Happiness

Mission Statement

To inspire happiness, well-being, and service to others through stories and experiences.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Dancers at Tango Colorado
Cultural History

Tango Colorado

Mission Statement

To provide a forum where people can meet regularly to learn, practice, perform and enjoy Argentine Tango dance, music and culture.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Cherry Creek Theatre

Mission Statement

To enhance and enrich the vitality of Cherry Creek through theater and the arts by producing a broad range of theatrical and artistic productions of the highest quality that will be entertaining, educational, and diverse.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD

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SCFD funds over 300 organizations in the 7-county Denver metro area.

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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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Friends of Dinosaur Ridge

Celebrate the Sesquicentennial Dino Ridge Style! - Visitors enjoy free entry to our Exhibit Hall at the Main Visitor Center and can save $5 on guided bus tours of Dinosaur Ridge.
Sun Nov 15, 9AM-4PM
Morrison, CO
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Colorado Hebrew Chorale

Sharing Shalom
Sun Nov 15, 2-3PM
Lakewood, CO
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Days and Nights
Mon Nov 16, 9AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Museum of Outdoor Arts

SCFD Free Day - Our dates are the 7th and 28th of October, and Nov 18th. The park opens at 10am on these dates and the last admission is 4pm...park closing at 5pm.
Wed Nov 18, 10AM-4PM
Greenwood Village, CO
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Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Free Day
Thu Nov 19, 10AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Four Mile Historic Park

2026 SCFD Free Days (Daytime Admission 10am-4pm)
Fri Nov 20, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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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
Fri Nov 20, 5:30-7:30PM
Sheridan, CO
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Thornton Community Band

TCB Jazz Band Recital Fall 2026
Sat Nov 21, 4-5PM
Thornton, CO
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Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance Free Days
Sun Nov 22, All Day
Denver, CO
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There's so much culture to experience. Learn more about SCFD-funded organizations here.
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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.

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Meet Daphne Rice-Allen, Board Chair of the Black American West Museum & Heritage Center

Dare to wonder with us in this new season of the SCFD Wonder-Cast! In this episode we chat with Daphne Rice-Allen about the Denver metro area’s vibrant Black history and…

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Community is Culture

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Add Sparkle to Your Summer with SCFD

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Meet Krystin Maloney, Lead Animal Ambassador Care Specialist at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

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