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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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Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Wings Over the Rockies Free Days
Fri Sep 12, 10AM-5PM
Denver, 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 Sep 12, 6:30-8:30PM
Denver, CO
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Bird Conservancy of the Rockies

Fall Birding Festival
Sat Sep 13, 7AM-2PM
Brighton, CO
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Littleton Symphony Orchestra

Family Concert: Animals!
Sat Sep 13, 2:30-3:30PM
Littleton, CO
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Friends of Dinosaur Ridge

Free Exhibit Hall Entry
Sun Sep 14, 9AM-5PM
Morrison, CO
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Day
Mon Sep 15, 9AM-5PM
Denver, 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.
Thu Sep 18, 10AM-5PM
Lafayette, CO
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Mizel Institute

Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) Free Day: SCFD Free Day
Fri Sep 19, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

Free Night - Joy Park and Adventure Forest will be open for free on Friday, September 19 from 4:30 - 7pm. Aside from the restrooms, the inside of the Museum is closed.
Fri Sep 19, 4:30-7:00PM
Denver, CO
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Brighton Cultural Arts Commission

Paperbacks, Puzzles, and Poetry - FREE book and puzzle exchange featuring free impromptu typewriter poetry from Lafayette Poet Laureate ZBassSpeaks. Bring a book or puzzle to donate and get a free beverage from 7AM Somewhere (up to $8 value, first 100 participants).
Sat Sep 20, 9AM-12PM
Brighton, CO
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Four Mile Historic Park

SCFD Free General Admission Day
Fri Sep 26, 10AM-4PM
Denver, CO
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Colorado Railroad Museum

SCFD Free Day - The Colorado Railroad Museum will host SCFD Free Days on March 13, 2025, May 8, 2025 and October 2, 2025. Grounds & exhibits open 9am to 5pm. Admission is free. Rides operate 10am to 3pm. Ride Tickets: $4 Adults (18+), $2 Children (2-17). Museum members and children under the age of 2 are free.
Thu Oct 02, 9AM-5PM
Golden, CO
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Brighton Cultural Arts Commission

Excellence in Arts Awards - Join us at The Armory Performing Arts Center as we recognize our local cultural arts champions. Entertainment and snacks provided.
Thu Oct 02, 6:30-9:00PM
Brighton, 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 Oct 03, 4-8PM
Denver, 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 Oct 10, 6:30-8:30PM
Denver, CO
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There's so much culture to experience. Learn more about SCFD-funded organizations here.
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