Thanks to SCFD and citizen supporters, everyone can enjoy the wonders of space, crystals, animals, mummies, dinosaurs and more for FREE! With the new and improved Discovery Zone, there’s even more to do! Good to know: IMAX and planetarium tickets are extra. Parking can be difficult so ride a bike or a bus to avoid the hassle of.... Read More

This working farm features the historic Hildebrand Ranch, a restored 1918 dairy barn and silo, the 1874 Deer Creek Schoolhouse, 2.5 miles of nature trails, the Deer Creek Discovery children’s play area and numerous wildflower gardens. It's a bit of a drive from central Denver, but maybe a change of scenery could be just the perfect thing.... Read More

A museum designed just for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and elementary-school-aged kids! Lots of hands-on fun. Take advantage of the free evening to see if your kids like it. Good to Know: the museum is only free from 4pm - 8pm and all adults must be accompanied by a child.

ideaLAB is a free hacker/maker/coder space on the 4th floor of the Denver Public Library Central branch. On most days, it's a teen space that encourages exploration with video and music production, 3D printing, photo editing, Arduino programming and basically creating whatever one can imagine. On Tuesday nights all of the great hardware and software,.... Read More

If you've never seen 100 head of longhorn cattle herded through an urban landscape, then you need to put this unique Denver experience on your calendar! The parade starts with the longhorns, but also includes beauty queens on horseback, Western wagons, vintage tractors, clowns and candy. Stand anywhere along 17th between Union Station and Broadway..... Read More

COmingle is a great way to check out the museum after hours and it even costs less than normal adult admission to the museum! So enjoy all the exhibits. plus hang out with other history fans, enjoy appetizers, play interactive games, admire downtown from the terrace and sip a beverage from the cash bar. The.... Read More

An inspiring, intriguing and insightful speaker from the Denver community paired with free coffee and free pastries, what could be better? These monthly gatherings occur in cities all over the world and are united by a common theme each month. In Denver, Creative Mornings always happens on the first Friday of the month, with free.... Read More

Teens are invited to come hang out, sip hot chocolate and tinker at the Museum of Contemporary Art with project inspiration provided by a local artist and MCA staff. Teens are always free at the MCA and there's no additional cost for the Teen Drop-In Nights. Sweet! More info. Series 3: January 9, 23 &.... Read More

Bundle up and take advantage of a great offer! While many of the animal viewing areas are outdoors, there are some indoor spaces sprinkled all over the zoo that provide a nice break from the cold. We suggest grabbing a cup of coffee at the gift shop before heading in! 

Bundle up and take advantage of a great offer! While many of the animal viewing areas are outdoors, there are some indoor spaces sprinkled all over the zoo that provide a nice break from the cold. We suggest grabbing a cup of coffee at the gift shop before heading in! denverzoo.org