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 Sciences
Sprout City Farms
Mission Statement
Sprout City Farms builds educational urban farms to engage communities, strengthen neighborhood resiliency, and root farmers in the city. We envision a thriving local food system supported by a network of accessible city farms which nourish, and are nourished by, their surrounding communities.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Cantabile Singers
Mission Statement
The Cantabile Singers provide community enrichment through dedication to high-quality performance of choral repertoire, ancient to contemporary. In addition to performing, we foster a sense of community, both within our choir and by outreach to others.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Natural Sciences
Denver Botanic Gardens
Mission Statement
To connect people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky Mountain region and similar regions around the world, providing delight and enlightenment to everyone.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
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 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
3rd Law Dance/Theater
Mission Statement
To bring the power, joy and experience of dance and artistic excellence to people of all ages and abilities through the creation and presentation of innovative performances and education.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
One World Singers
Mission Statement
To promote understanding of our common humanity. The organization realizes this goal by performing choral music from diverse cultures and traditions; nurturing the musical abilities of all who wish to sing; presenting free and paid admission concerts in the local community; and touring regionally, nationally and internationally.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
COmpass REsonance
Mission Statement
To enrich lives with performances of music from across time and cultures and to create distinct learning opportunities for musicians and audiences.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
SeriesFest
Mission Statement
SeriesFest, a non-profit organization, champions and empowers artists at the forefront of episodic storytelling by providing year-round opportunities for creators and industry experts to connect, collaborate, and share stories, which inspire and impact global audiences.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Control Group Productions
Mission Statement
Control Group Productions is a platform for live arts research, development, distribution, and advocacy. Driven by the belief that art is integral to a healthy society, and guided by values of bold innovation in artistic excellence, we advance the Denver community and the global culture by creating original works, supporting other artists' work, and engaging the public with powerful, immersive aesthetic experiences, dialog, and education.
1 of 348 organizations funded by SCFD
Performing Arts
Ovation West Performing Arts
Mission Statement
To teach, create, and perform outstanding music and musical theatre and to provide a high quality performing arts venue.
1 of 348 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 Botanic Gardens
Free Days Denver Botanic Gardens at Plains Conservation Center
Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre
FREE Family Film Series – GHOSTBUSTERS. Who you gonna call? Enjoy a free, family‑friendly screening of Ghostbusters, the beloved supernatural comedy that brings laughs, adventure, and just the right amount of spooky fun. Bring favorite people for an evening of ghostly fun, mischievous ghosts, and iconic movie magic. Ghostbusters costume contest before the show! Come early to enjoy the spooky pre-show fun and our concession stand. It’s the perfect way to kick off a community night everyone can enjoy. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Film starts at 7:00 pm.
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Worldwide Knit in Public Day - Join other yarnies on the observation deck of the Buffalo Bill Museum from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 13. Enjoy spectacular views and receive a free admission pass to the museum. Knitters and crocheters of all ages and levels are welcome! Bring a chair, hat, sunscreen, water, snacks, and your current yarn project.
Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
Worldwide Knit in Public Day - Join other yarnies on the observation deck of the Buffalo Bill Museum from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, June 13, for this FREE event. Enjoy spectacular views and receive a free admission pass to the museum. Knitters and crocheters of all ages and levels are welcome!
Clyfford Still Museum
Denver Pride Month - Free Day
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Days and Nights
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
Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado
The Lavender Lyre at Lighthouse Writer’s Workshop, 3844 York St., Denver
Four Mile Historic Park
2026 SCFD Free Days (Daytime Admission 10am-4pm)
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 Heidi Echtenkamp, Wardrobe Supervisor at the DCPA with the SCFD Wonder-Cast
