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We fund culture
Seven counties. 300 organizations. One mission: To make sure you have amazing experiences. Let us introduce you to our funded partners.
Natural Sciences
Denver Audubon Society
Mission Statement
To advocate for the environment, connecting people with nature through education, conservation, and research.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
Ocean First Institute
Mission Statement
Our goal is ocean conservation through research and education. We educate and empower future generations to preserve our ocean and become future leaders in conservation. We do this by connecting youth with the wonders of the ocean and the importance of hands-on conservation through programming that highlights scientific exploration.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Foothills Art Center
Mission Statement
We create stronger community through art.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Louisville History Museum
Mission Statement
Be a Part of the Story! Connect and share in the heart of Louisville.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Mile High Freedom Band
Mission Statement
To engage, excite, educate, and entertain audiences and develop performers of all abilities. To make a positive contribution to the LGBT and other communities through our performances and activities.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Cherry Creek Chorale
Mission Statement
To offer engaging and varied musical experiences that connect singers and audiences, and to be a catalyst for collaborative performances that share our artistic excellence and passion for the choral art.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Forney Museum of Transportation
Mission Statement
The Forney Museum of Transportation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization which exists to collect, preserve, and exhibit items of artistic, historical and technological interest relating to transportation for the purposes of education and personal enrichment.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural History
Morrison Natural History Museum
Mission Statement
To serve the curious by acquiring, preserving, and displaying objects related to local paleontology while promoting critical thinking and science literacy.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Visual Arts
Downtown Aurora Visual Arts (DAVA)
Mission Statement
To strengthen the community through the arts with a primary focus on youth engagement. Every student that walks through our doors experiences the transformative power of high quality out-of-school programs that develop art, social, and life skills.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Danse Etoile Ballet
Mission Statement
To produce quality artistic performances, programs, and instruction which will foster access to and appreciation of dance and theater for new audiences. To build self-esteem through hard work, learning self-discipline, responsibility and commitment and the value of working as part of a larger community. To make ballet accessible to people of all ages.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Free Days Are Back
Enjoy in-person and virtual programming from the cultural community. Please always check with organizations prior to attending as dates and times are subject to change.
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Platte Valley Players
Goodnight Moon - Based on the beloved children’s classic by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd, and adapted for the live stage by Chad Henry, Goodnight Moon brings the familiar world of the bedtime story to life through music, movement and playful storytelling. Goodnight Moon is a gentle, imaginative celebration of wonder, comfort and the simple magic of saying “goodnight.” A charming theatrical experience for young audiences and the young at heart. SHOWTIMES: 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM
Colorado Chamber Players
Women of the Baroque at TrailWinds Rec Center (Active Adult Wing) 13495 Holly St, Thornton, 80602. Call to reserve a FREE spot at: Janice Koch 720-977-5855
Mon Nov 09, 4-5PM
Thornton, 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.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance Free Days
Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation
Veterans Day Tour - Honoring our Vets
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance Free Days
Denver Botanic Gardens
Free Days Denver Botanic Gardens at Plains Conservation Center
Thornton Community Band
TCB Chamber Winds Fall 2026 Recital
Motus Theater
Motus Theater Presents: What Love Requires in Lafayette, CO
Wonder looks good on you
Culture creates vibrancy for us individually and collectively. It gives our kids a unique perspective and understanding of the world. It inspires all of us to get off the couch, discover the radical and the beautiful, and stretches our capacity to be transformed. Through our diverse, local culture, we come together, we come to new ideas, we come to our senses.
Meet Daphne Rice-Allen, Board Chair of the Black American West Museum & Heritage Center
Dare to wonder with us in this new season of the SCFD Wonder-Cast! In this episode we chat with Daphne Rice-Allen about the Denver metro area’s vibrant Black history and…
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