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 2026 free day bookmark – PDF.)

Some organizations are free every day such as Hudson Gardens, Broomfield Veterans Museum, City of Lakewood Art Exhibitions, Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park, Foothills Art Center, Colorado Music Hall of Fame, 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

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 Jun 27, 9:30AM-4:30PM

Littleton, CO

Denver Botanic Gardens

Free Days at Denver Botanic Gardens - York Street and Chatfield Farms

Wed Jul 01, All Day

Denver, CO

Historic Denver/ Molly Brown House Museum

SCFD Free Evenings - First Thursday of each month, free evening for SCFD Residents only from 4-7pm.

Thu Jul 02, 4-7PM

Denver, CO

Thornton Community Band

4th of July Concert - Margaret Carpenter Park, 3498 E 112th Ave, Thornton, CO

Sat Jul 04, 1:30-3PM

Thornton, CO

South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

Hudson Gardens Self-Guided Field Trips - Explore the Gardens with your group at your own pace. Facilitators are welcome to bring their own activities and lessons to aid in the field trip experience.

Mon Jul 06, 9AM-3PM

Littleton, CO

Denver Center for the Performing Arts

SCFD Access Sale

Tue Jul 07, 12-12PM

Denver, CO

Lighthouse Writers Workshop

Write to Connect Celebration and Anthology Release

Fri Jul 10, 6:30-8PM

Denver, CO

Denver Botanic Gardens

Free Days Denver Botanic Gardens at Plains Conservation Center

Sat Jul 11, 9AM-2PM

Aurora, CO

Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts

Free Family Day

Sun Jul 12, 9:30AM-2PM

Boulder, CO

Denver Art Museum

Free Day at the Denver Art Museum - Engage with art, explore onsite activities, and experience exhibitions on view all while enjoying free general admission! Free Days include access to the entire Denver Art Museum campus, including the Hamilton Building, Martin Building, and The Kirkland. Special ticketed exhibitions require additional ticket.

Tue Jul 14, 10AM-8PM

Denver, CO

South Suburban Parks and Recreation – Nature Programs

Nature Center and Park Visitation - The Carson Nature Center is open Tuesday through Friday for drop in visitation from 12 - 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.

Tue Jul 14, 12-4:30PM

Littleton, CO

Museum of Outdoor Arts

Marjorie Park SCFD Free Day

Wed Jul 15, 10AM-4PM

Greenwood Village, CO

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 Jul 17, 5:30-7:30PM

Sheridan, CO

Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre

FREE Family Film Series – ZOOTOPIA 2. Enjoy a free, family‑friendly screening of Zootopia 2, the vibrant new adventure that brings Judy Hopps, Nick Wilde, and a whole cast of colorful characters back to the big screen. Kids and adults alike will love the humor, heart, and high‑energy action as Zootopia’s favorite duo tackles their latest mystery. Come early to meet Animal Ambassadors from the Denver Zoo! Come early to meet the animals and enjoy our concession stand. Fun for the whole family! Doors open at 6:00 pm. Film starts at 7:00 pm

Fri Jul 17, 6-9PM

Denver, CO

Four Mile Historic Park

2026 SCFD Free Days (Daytime Admission 10am-4pm)

Fri Jul 24, 10AM-4PM

Denver, CO