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!

Remember to use the date selector to highlight the time frame you’re interested in! Please always check with organizations prior to attending as dates and times are subject to change.

Add your free day here.

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Feb 2020

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Feb 2020

Colorado Hebrew Chorale

The Art of Choral Music with Dr. Coreen Duffy

Wed Nov 19, 7-9PM

Denver, CO

Parker Arts

Art Reception: Susie Hyer: In Conversation with the Land. Join us for a special evening as we celebrate the Susie Hyer: In Conversation with the Land exhibit. Enjoy live music by Rick Vaught, light refreshments, and an inspiring showcase of Hyer’s artwork. This event is free and open to the public, but RSVP is required to attend the reception.

Thu Nov 20, 6-8PM

Parker, CO

Mizel Institute

Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) Free Day: SCFD Free Day

Fri Nov 21, 10AM-4PM

Denver, CO

Four Mile Historic Park

SCFD Free General Admission Day

Fri Nov 21, 10AM-4PM

Denver, CO

Access Gallery

Access Gallery — 20th Anniversary Celebration & “Duet” Exhibition Opening. Enjoy the debut of Duet: The Works of Allie Gestner and Brittany Murdock alongside 20 Years in 20 Pieces, plus poetry, music, and multimedia highlights from artists.

Fri Nov 21, 6-8PM

Denver, CO

Friends of Dinosaur Ridge

Free Exhibit Hall Entry

Sun Nov 23, 9AM-5PM

Morrison, CO

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance Free Day: Free Day tickets are only available online. Walk-ups will not be accepted on Free Days. You may book up to five tickets for each Free Day based on the number you need for your group. Limit one registration per person, per Free Day. Tickets are available ONLINE ONLY.

Sun Nov 23, 10AM-5PM

Denver, CO

Denver Botanic Gardens

Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street & Chatfield Farms

Fri Nov 28, 9AM-4PM

Denver, CO

Forney Museum of Transportation

Free Day

Fri Nov 28, 10AM-5PM

Denver, CO

Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

Free Admission the First Wednesday of the Month from November 2025-April 2026. For groups of 10 or more please make a reservation. Need a sign language interpreter or CART services? Let us know and we can request that for you from the city of Denver.

Wed Dec 03, 10AM-5PM

Golden, CO

The Upstart Crow Theatre Company

A Few Good Men - Open Dress Rehearsal (Free to Public)

Wed Dec 03, 7-9PM

Boulder, CO

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 Dec 05, 4-8PM

Denver, CO

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Day

Mon Dec 08, 9AM-5PM

Denver, CO

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 Dec 09, 10AM-8PM

Denver, CO

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 Dec 11, 10AM-3PM

Aurora, CO