Life is more colorful with SCFD
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 History
Wild Bear Nature Center
Mission Statement
To provide year-round educational programs to people of all ages to foster a lifelong appreciation of the environment and to promote an environmentally aware, responsible and ecologically sound community.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
The Denver Concert Band
Mission Statement
To enrich the cultural fabric of our community by presenting dynamic musical experiences, by supporting and educating Colorado youth and music lovers of all ages, and by providing opportunities for adult musicians to continue their avocation.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Denver Young Artists Orchestra (DYAO)
Mission Statement
To provide the finest possible youth orchestra programs, inspiring and educating young musicians through the performance of great works of music, and offering valuable cultural opportunities to the community.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Curious Theatre Company
Mission Statement
To engage the community in important contemporary issues through provocative modern theatre.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Warm Cookies of the Revolution
Mission Statement
To engage community members in crucial civic issues by creating innovative and fun arts and cultural programs.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Cultural History
Highlands Ranch Historical Society
Mission Statement
To provide monthly informative/educational and entertaining programs with a historical focus, researches and documents Highlands Ranch and other local history, preserve historical artifacts and participate in community events.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Denver Municipal Band
Mission Statement
To provide free professional, positive, relevant, and exhilarating musical performances, largely in the Denver metro area. To unite diverse audiences and builds community through our music and performances. To enrich education with professional musical workshops, clinics, mentoring, and concerts for metro area students and schools. The Band accomplishes its vision by partnering with government
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Cherry Creek Theatre
Mission Statement
To enhance and enrich the vitality of Cherry Creek through theater and the arts by producing a broad range of theatrical and artistic productions of the highest quality that will be entertaining, educational, and diverse.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural History
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Mission Statement
Be a catalyst! Ignite our community's passion for nature and science.
1 of 346 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
The Colorado Choir and Chorus Organization
Mission Statement
To further the musical training of its members and to demonstrate our passion for music and thus inspire, educate and entertain our audiences.
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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Denver Center for the Performing Arts
SCFD Access Sale
Control Group Productions
neverhome geolocated soundwalk – an audio experience played from your digital device, site-specifically "installed" on a route along the Lakewood Gulch Trail from the 40 West Arts Nexus to Parque de la Amistad. The soundwalk stretches about 3 miles and plays through an app on your device, guided by your GPS location. It's available for free anytime you choose. You can go with friends or alone, listen on headphones or a portable speaker (respectful of other park users), and take as long as you want to explore the stories and sounds that comprise the experience.
Denver Architecture Foundation
Common Ground Design Project Reception - This free event falls within the Doors Open Denver 2026 roster of free and ticketed events Sept 24 -27!
Four Mile Historic Park
2026 SCFD Free Days (Daytime Admission 10am-4pm)
Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
Joy Park Free Night - In collaboration with Denver Parks and Recreation, Joy Park and Adventure Forest will be open for free on Friday July 17, August 21 and September 25 from 4:30 - 8 pm. Tips for a Great Visit: Reservations are not required for this event, just show up and enjoy! Prepare for climbing, digging, zip-lining, splashing, all-in play by bringing sunscreen, towels, a change of clothes and extra socks. Please note: Joy Park Free Nights are rain or shine. In the case of severe weather, Joy Park and Adventure Forest will close. Except for the restrooms, the inside of the Museum will be closed. Pets are not allowed in Joy Park. Service dogs are always welcome.
Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
Joy Park Free Night - one Friday a month, May - September. 9/25/26 is our last one for the year.
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.
Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association
Oktoberfest Celebration
Friends of Dinosaur Ridge
Celebrate the Sesquicentennial Dino Ridge Style! - Visitors enjoy free entry to our Exhibit Hall at the Main Visitor Center and can save $5 on guided bus tours of Dinosaur Ridge.
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 Krystin Maloney, Lead Animal Ambassador Care Specialist at Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance
In the season 1 finale of the SCFD Wonder-Cast, meet Krystin Maloney, Lead Animal Ambassador Care Specialist at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance! Learn more about DZCA’s animal ambassador program…
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Meet Kin Quitugua, Master Falconer at HawkQuest
Meet Heidi Echtenkamp, Wardrobe Supervisor at the DCPA with the SCFD Wonder-Cast
