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.
Performing Arts
Colorado Children’s Chorale
Mission Statement
To present professional choral concerts and educational programs that entertain, inspire, and bring joy to audiences and communities.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Mission Statement
The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, a facility owned and operated by the City and County of Denver, exists to preserve the memory of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. To this end it maintains the Cody gravesite and related structures on Lookout Mountain Park; collects, cares for and interprets artifacts associated with "Buffalo Bill" Cody's life and times between 1846 and 1917; and records Cody's ongoing influence on American culture.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Colorado Chamber Players
Mission Statement
To provide access to great music, thus bringing beauty into people's lives.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Local Theater Company
Mission Statement
To engage audiences through innovative performances that spark camaraderie, learning, and contemplation, and provide a resourceful environment for theater artists to take creative risks and develop their work.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Ovation West Performing Arts
Mission Statement
To teach, create, and perform outstanding music and musical theatre and to provide a high quality performing arts venue.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Denver Municipal Band
Mission Statement
To provide free professional, positive, relevant, and exhilarating musical performances, largely in the Denver metro area. To unite diverse audiences and builds community through our music and performances. To enrich education with professional musical workshops, clinics, mentoring, and concerts for metro area students and schools. The Band accomplishes its vision by partnering with government
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Cherry Creek Chorale
Mission Statement
To offer engaging and varied musical experiences that connect singers and audiences, and to be a catalyst for collaborative performances that share our artistic excellence and passion for the choral art.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
Boulder County Audubon Society
Mission Statement
Boulder County Audubon Society is a voice for birds and wildlife conservation through habitat protection, conservation advocacy, and nature education.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Boulder Ballet
Mission Statement
The mission of Boulder Ballet is to create, explore and extend the artistry, passion and joy of dance in community with its artists, students and audiences through the opportunities of performance, the excellence of training, the enrichment of education and outreach for all.
1 of 347 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Art from Ashes
Mission Statement
Art from Ashes exists to empower struggling youth by providing creative programs that facilitate health and hope through expression, connection and transformation.
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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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
Youth On Record
16 LIVE is bringing Denver's Dance & DJ culture to downtown. Two Thursdays a month August - October.
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.
South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs
Nature Center and Park Visitation - The Carson Nature Center is open for drop in visitation weekends from 9:30am - 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.
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
