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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.

Greater Boulder Youth Orchestra
Performing Arts

Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras

Mission Statement

To provide a variety of opportunities for young musicians to deepen their musical skills and passion and to engage the community through performances of the highest possible artistic level.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
CJRO with Heidi Schmidt and orchestra
Performing Arts

Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra

Mission Statement

Our purpose is to establish an active community within the freedom and culture expressed inauthentic and engaging jazz experiences. As a performing arts organization, our goal is to strengthen the community through jazz performances, recordings, and education. Jazz musictransports the listener through the best of the past, as well as the direction of the future.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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Natural Sciences

Thorne Nature Experience

Mission Statement

To build Earth stewardship by providing youth with joyful, hands-on, place-based environmental education experiences that foster an emotional connection to nature.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Flatirons Community Orchestra logo
Performing Arts

Flatirons Community Orchestra

Mission Statement

To provide an avenue for the extension of musical studies and lifetime enrichment for instrumentalists of all ages and expertise. To study and prepare orchestral repertoire through regular rehearsals and free performances for the general public. To supply musical accompaniment for special events.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
South Suburban Parks and Recreation logo
Natural History

South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

Mission Statement

To further the appreciation of natural open space for our community through direct positive experiences.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Parker Arts logo
Performing Arts

Parker Arts

Mission Statement

To enhance local economic vitality and quality of life by offering unique gathering spaces and providing access to a wide variety of high-quality performances, exhibits, and educational programs in arts, culture, history and science.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Baroque Chamber Orchestra logo
Performing Arts

Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado

Mission Statement

The Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado seeks to inspire and engage audiences through creative and collaborative live performances of Baroque music, and to enhance our community and enrich lives through artistic excellence, changing the way we experience the world. "
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Parker Symphony Orchestra logo
Performing Arts

Parker Symphony Orchestra

Mission Statement

To perform orchestral music that will educate, entertain, and inspire the people of Parker, Colorado and the surrounding communities.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Sound of the Rockies logo
Performing Arts

Sound of the Rockies

Mission Statement

To entertain with excellence To mold singers* of all ages To enrich and inspire our communities Sound of the Rockies is an affiliate of the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) This IRS filing covers BHS and affiliates: BHS VISION: Everyone in Harmony: A B
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
The Art Garage logo
Visual Arts

The Art Garage

Mission Statement

To inspire, empower and promote creative self-expression by people of all ages.
1 of 348 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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Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

Worldwide Knit in Public Day - Join other yarnies on the observation deck of the Buffalo Bill Museum from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 13. Enjoy spectacular views and receive a free admission pass to the museum. Knitters and crocheters of all ages and levels are welcome! Bring a chair, hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, and your current yarn project.
Sat Jun 13, 10AM-12PM
Golden, CO
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Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

Worldwide Knit in Public Day - Join other yarnies on the observation deck of the Buffalo Bill Museum from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 13, for this FREE event. Enjoy spectacular views and receive a free admission pass to the museum. Knitters and crocheters of all ages and levels are welcome!
Sat Jun 13, 10AM-12PM
Golden, CO
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Theatre Artibus

Big Bubble Circus Created and Performed by Jim Jackson - Join world class clown Jim Jackson as he conjures a fantastic bubble circus out of his trunk. Magic, juggling, balancing, and comedy are combined with the wonder and science of ordinary soap bubbles to create 'The Big Bubble Circus.' Jim Jackson has been studying and working with bubbles for over thirty years so don't be surprised if he puts you inside of one. Great for all ages!
Sat Jun 13, 11AM-12PM
Denver, CO
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Clyfford Still Museum

Denver Pride Month - Free Day
Sun Jun 14, 10AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Days and Nights
Fri Jun 19, 9AM-5PM
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 Jun 19, 5:30-7:30PM
Sheridan, CO
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Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado

The Lavender Lyre at Lighthouse Writer’s Workshop, 3844 York St., Denver
Thu Jun 25, 7:30-9PM
Denver, CO
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Four Mile Historic Park

2026 SCFD Free Days (Daytime Admission 10am-4pm)
Fri Jun 26, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Lighthouse Writers Workshop

Homeschool Enrichment Preview Class
Fri Jun 26, 1-2PM
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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