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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.

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Performing Arts

Parker Arts

Mission Statement

To enhance local economic vitality and quality of life by offering unique gathering spaces and providing access to a wide variety of high-quality performances, exhibits, and educational programs in arts, culture, history and science.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre

Mission Statement

To aid in the restoration of the theatre and to highlight it's historical significance as one of the nations most iconic theatres, while providing affordable family- friendly cultural art events that honor the legacy of Mary Elitch.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Center for the Arts Evergreen

Mission Statement

To enrich and serve our mountain community by promoting and cultivating the arts through quality educational programs, exhibitions, and events.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Performance Now Theatre Company

Mission Statement

To bring professional, affordable entertainment to you and your family; enriching your lives through musicals, dramas, and comedies, while providing an opportunity for the next generation of performers in live theatre.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Colorado Children’s Chorale

Mission Statement

To present professional choral concerts and educational programs that entertain, inspire, and bring joy to audiences and communities.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Arvada Chorale

Mission Statement

The Arvada Chorale brings joy and enrichment to the Front Range community through beautiful choral music.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Natural Sciences

Rocky Mountain Wildlife Alliance

Mission Statement

Our mission is to elevate the care and protection of wildlife by fostering a sense of community and collaboration through the Alliance!
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Dancers at Tango Colorado
Cultural History

Tango Colorado

Mission Statement

To provide a forum where people can meet regularly to learn, practice, perform and enjoy Argentine Tango dance, music and culture.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Motus Theater

Mission Statement

To create original theater to facilitate dialogue on critical issues of our time. We aim to use the power of art to build alliances across diverse segments of our community.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
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Performing Arts

Colorado Symphony

Mission Statement

To create extraordinary musical experiences that transport today's listener, from the best of the past to the edge of the future.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD

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SCFD funds over 300 organizations in the 7-county Denver metro area.

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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
Mon Nov 09, 10AM-12:30PM
Brighton, CO
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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.
Tue Nov 10, 12-4:30PM
Littleton, CO
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Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance Free Days
Wed Nov 11, All Day
Denver, CO
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Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation

Veterans Day Tour - Honoring our Vets
Wed Nov 11, 10-11:30AM
Sedalia, CO
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Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance Free Days
Sat Nov 14, All Day
Denver, CO
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Denver Botanic Gardens

Free Days Denver Botanic Gardens at Plains Conservation Center
Sat Nov 14, 10AM-3PM
Aurora, CO
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Thornton Community Band

TCB Chamber Winds Fall 2026 Recital
Sat Nov 14, 2:30-3:30PM
Thornton, CO
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Motus Theater

Motus Theater Presents: What Love Requires in Lafayette, CO
Sat Nov 14, 6:30-8:30PM
Lafayette, CO
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There's so much culture to experience. Learn more about SCFD-funded organizations here.
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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.

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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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Community is Culture

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Add Sparkle to Your Summer with SCFD

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SCFD Wonder-Cast host Emma sits across from Animal Care Specialist Krystin at a white table on a blue background

Meet Krystin Maloney, Lead Animal Ambassador Care Specialist at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

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