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Free Days

Free Days Are For You!

Organizations from across the metro area provide hundreds of free days and free programs each year made possible, in part, by funding from SCFD. (Printable 2025 free day bookmark – PDF.)

Some organizations are free every day such as Broomfield Veterans Museum, City of Lakewood Art Exhibitions, Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, Foothills Art Center, Colorado Music Hall of Fame, The Aurora History Museum, Depot Art Gallery, and Louisville History Museum! Check back here soon for a full list!

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City of Lafayette Arts & Cultural Resources Department

Picnic on the Plaza
Thu Jul 31, 12-1PM
Lafayette, CO
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Friends of Dinosaur Ridge

Colorado Day at Dino Ridge
Fri Aug 01, 9AM-5PM
Morrison, CO
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City of Lafayette Arts & Cultural Resources Department

Lost and Found: Art with Found Objects - This is a gallery exhibit that is free and open to the public through September 21 during our open hours.
Fri Aug 01, 10AM-7PM
Lafayette, CO
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Youth On Record

Youth Open Mic - this free community event provides performance opportunities for emerging artists every first Friday. If you're wanting to explore live performance, this event is a perfect opportunity for both first timers and experienced performers, alike! The environment is friendly, encouraging, and non-judgmental. Prizes will be awarded to participants. Food and drinks will be provided. Friends and family members are encouraged to attend!
Fri Aug 01, 4-8PM
Denver, CO
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City of Lafayette Arts & Cultural Resources Department

See and Respond Photography Workshop with Faith Lacy
Sat Aug 02, 1-2PM
Lafayette, CO
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Parker Arts

Honey Festival - Parker’s Annual Honey Festival makes its buzzworthy return, raising awareness and appreciation for the humble honeybee through an array of educational and entertaining activities.
Sun Aug 03, 8AM-1PM
Parker, CO
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City of Lafayette Arts & Cultural Resources Department

Lost and Found: Art with Found Objects - This is a gallery exhibit that is free and open to the public through September 21 during our open hours.
Wed Aug 06, 10AM-5PM
Lafayette, CO
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City of Lafayette Arts & Cultural Resources Department

Picnic on the Plaza
Thu Aug 07, 12-1PM
Lafayette, CO
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Sacred Voices

Sacred Voices LIVE is our monthly open mic night that takes place in Denver Community Media at 2101 Arapahoe St in Downtown Denver. It takes place on the 2nd Friday of every month.
Fri Aug 08, 6:30-8:30PM
Denver, CO
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City of Lafayette Arts & Cultural Resources Department

Visible Mending with Sashiko Stitching
Sat Aug 09, 2-4PM
Lafayette, CO
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Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre

Concerts in the Carousel
Sun Aug 10, 3-5PM
Denver, CO
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Denver Art Museum

Free Day at the DAM: Engage with art, explore onsite activities, and experience exhibitions on view all while enjoying free general admission!
Tue Aug 12, 10AM-8PM
Denver, CO
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Museum of Outdoor Arts

SCFD Free Day at Marjorie Park
Wed Aug 13, 10AM-5PM
Greenwood Village, CO
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Denver Botanic Gardens

Free Days at Plains Conservation Center: This Aurora-based center helps students and adults grow their knowledge and appreciation of the prairie ecosystem and the cultural history of Colorado through a variety of educational programs managed by Denver Botanic Gardens in cooperation with the City of Aurora.
Thu Aug 14, 9AM-2PM
Aurora, CO
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City of Lafayette Arts & Cultural Resources Department

Picnic on the Plaza
Thu Aug 14, 12-1PM
Lafayette, CO
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