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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

A Child’s Song

Mission Statement

To provide music education and appreciation for the entire family in order to fully develop the brain on individual, group, and community levels in an atmosphere and environment that nurtures, advances, and preserves the art of creating music.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

The Longmont Theatre Company

Mission Statement

To provide a high quality live theatre performance with a strong educational component for and by the citizens of the Greater Boulder County area and to successfully manage a self-sufficient performing arts center.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History

Denver Turnverein

Mission Statement

The Denver Turnverein is a nonprofit membership organization devoted to enriching the community through dance and cultural arts in its historic building. It strives to promote and preserve dance and other cultural arts by offering opportunities for learning, practice, and enjoyment while maintaining the building as a hub for these activities.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Ars Nova Singers

Mission Statement

To delight, inspire, and enlighten audiences with choral music of the highest artistic quality.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

T2 Dance Company

Mission Statement

The mission of T2 Dance Company is to enrich the dance scene. We achieve this by presenting high quality contemporary dance theatre on stage, on screen, and in non-traditional spaces, and through initiatives that provide unique choreographic opportunities and experiences to the community.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

The Denver Concert Band

Mission Statement

To enrich the cultural fabric of our community by presenting dynamic musical experiences, by supporting and educating Colorado youth and music lovers of all ages, and by providing opportunities for adult musicians to continue their avocation.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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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 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Mirror Image Arts

Mission Statement

To use theatre as language to inspire dialogue, encourage awareness and promote action in order to build a strong, compassionate and empowered community.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Foothills Arts production
Performing Arts

Foothills-Arts & Events Agency

Mission Statement

To create, establish, put on, and provide classes and opportunities for District-wide cultural arts services for the benefit of the taxpayers of the District.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Mizel Arts and Culture Center logo
Cultural History

Mizel Arts & Culture Center

Mission Statement

To produce, present, advance and preserve the arts-serving as a performance and exhibition venue and an educational resource for every stage of life.
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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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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Four Mile Historic Park

2026 SCFD Free Days (Daytime Admission 10am-4pm)
Fri Sep 25, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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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.
Fri Sep 25, 4:30-8PM
Denver, CO
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Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

Joy Park Free Night - one Friday a month, May - September. 9/25/26 is our last one for the year.
Fri Sep 25, 4:30-7PM
Denver, CO
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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.
Sat Sep 26, 9:30AM-4:30PM
Littleton, CO
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Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association

Oktoberfest Celebration
Sat Sep 26, 1-9PM
Highlands Ranch, CO
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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 Sep 27, 9AM-5PM
Morrison, CO
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Friends of Dinosaur Ridge

Paleo ArtFest - This is a first-of-its-kind event held on an SCFD Free Day at the Main Visitor Center at Dinosaur Ridge. From 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. local artists will display their art in parking lot booths and people can purchase art if they like. At the same time, visitors can enjoy free entry to the exhibit hall, and of course Dino Ridge Gift Shop. Also, there will be free admission at the new Deep Time Detour exhibition at the Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center on the west side of Dinosaur Ridge just inside Entrance 1 to Red Rocks.
Sun Sep 27, 9AM-3PM
Morrison, CO
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Denver Architecture Foundation

Visions of Denver Photo Contest Reception - This free event falls within the roster of ticketed and free events of Doors Open Denver Sept 24 -27!
Sun Sep 27, 10AM-12PM
Denver, CO
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Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre

Concert in the Carousel – Tina Phillips Jazz. Tina Phillips is a respected Jazz artist and songwriter based in the Denver region. Influenced most by Betty Carter, Sarah Vaughn, Charlie Parker and her dear friends Sheila Jordan and Art Lande, her style is versatile – including straight ahead, bebop, blues, and Latin Jazz. Her charismatic on-stage performance is the finishing touch. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Bring lawn chair seating and blankets to enjoy this free Concert in the Carousel!
Sun Sep 27, 6-7:30PM
Denver, CO
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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.

SCFD Wonder-Cast host Emma sits across from Animal Care Specialist Krystin at a white table on a blue background

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

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Meet Heidi Echtenkamp, Wardrobe Supervisor at the DCPA with the SCFD Wonder-Cast

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Meet Cynthia Cazanas Garin on the SCFD Wonder-Cast

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