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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 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!

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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 Oct 16, 5:30-7:30PM
Sheridan, CO
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The Art Garage

Park Hill Open Studio Tour
Sat Oct 17, 10AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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The Art Garage

Park Hill Open Studio Tour
Sun Oct 18, 10AM-5PM
Denver, CO
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Four Mile Historic Park

2026 SCFD Free Days (Daytime Admission 10am-4pm)
Fri Oct 23, 10AM-4PM
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 Oct 24, 9:30AM-4:30PM
Littleton, CO
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Motus Theater

Motus Playback Theater Presents: Stories of Your Family Rooting in Erie
Sat Oct 24, 7-9PM
erie, CO
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Highlands Ranch Concert Band

Music for a Darkened Theatre
Sun Oct 25, 3-4:15PM
Greenwood Village, CO
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Museum of Outdoor Arts

SCFD Free Day - Our dates are the 7th and 28th of October, and Nov 18th. The park opens at 10am on these dates and the last admission is 4pm...park closing at 5pm.
Wed Oct 28, 10AM-4PM
Greenwood Village, CO
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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 Nov 02, 9AM-3PM
Littleton, CO
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Broomfield Veterans Memorial Museum

Free EVERY DAY! We are open Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, and on Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Tue Nov 03, 10AM-2PM
Broomfield, CO
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Denver Center for the Performing Arts

SCFD Access Sale
Wed Nov 04, 12-12PM
Denver, CO
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Phamaly Theatre Company

Pericles: An Adaptive Show for People with Cognitive Disabilities - From the creative hub of Flute Theatre in London, this adaptation of Shakespeare’s Pericles utilizes The Hunter Heartbeat Method – a unique style of storytelling geared towards audiences with all types of cognitive disabilities. Through a series of engaging sensory drama games, the audience will be transported into Shakespeare’s classic tale of adventure, loss, and redemption in this groundbreaking production, which aims to bring the gift of theatre to those who may not have ever experienced its transformational power. Have a cognitive disability? Sign up to participate in the drama games or watch from the outside. No prior knowledge of Shakespeare is necessary! All ages are welcome. Shows at 10am & 2pm.
Thu Nov 05, 10AM-4PM
Lone Tree, CO
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Historic Denver/ Molly Brown House Museum

SCFD Free Evenings - First Thursday of each month, free evening for SCFD Residents only from 4-7pm.
Thu Nov 05, 4-7PM
Denver, CO
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Phamaly Theatre Company

Pericles: An Adaptive Show for People with Cognitive Disabilities - From the creative hub of Flute Theatre in London, this adaptation of Shakespeare’s Pericles utilizes The Hunter Heartbeat Method – a unique style of storytelling geared towards audiences with all types of cognitive disabilities. Through a series of engaging sensory drama games, the audience will be transported into Shakespeare’s classic tale of adventure, loss, and redemption in this groundbreaking production, which aims to bring the gift of theatre to those who may not have ever experienced its transformational power. Have a cognitive disability? Sign up to participate in the drama games or watch from the outside. No prior knowledge of Shakespeare is necessary! All ages are welcome. Shows at 10am & 2pm.
Fri Nov 06, 10AM-4PM
Lone Tree, CO
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Denver Art Museum

Free Day at the Dam & Night at the Museums - During Free Days at the DAM, engage with art, explore onsite activities, and experience exhibitions on view all while enjoying free general admission! On November 7, take advantage of extended hours and celebrate Night at the Museums, part of Denver Arts Week. Free Days include access to the entire Denver Art Museum campus, including the Hamilton Building, Martin Building, and The Kirkland. For information on exhibitions on view on this day, visit https://www.denverartmuseum.org/en/exhibitions. Special ticketed exhibitions require additional ticket.
Sat Nov 07, 10AM-10PM
Denver, CO
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