Free Day at the Denver Firefighters Museum
2013-10-12 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Denver) | Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Place, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Join the Denver Firefighters Museum in recognizing National Fire Safety and Prevention Week. This annual event marks the anniversary of the 1871 Great Chicago Fire and helps raise public awareness of fire safety. At the museum, kids will enjoy hands-on activities, take home sheets and special presentations.

Hay Bales and Tall Tales at Four Mile Historic Park - FREE
2013-10-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
Come on down for a free story and wagon ride! This month’s story is “Covered Wagons, Bumpy Trails” by Verla Kay. This is a wonderful activity that introduces children to American history.
FREE ADMISSION

Math Midway at the Hangar
2013-10-13 00:00 - 17:00 | Wings Over the Rockies, 7711 East Academy Boulevard , Denver, CO, 80230, United States
Join the Wings Over the Rockies Museum as it celebrates the grand opening of Math Midway, an interactive exhibit featuring more than 20 fun and exciting math activities. Enjoy face painters, balloon artists, a stilt walking clinic and many more fun, family-friendly activities at this carnival-themed event.
Math Midway is a 4,500-square-foot, traveling exhibit from the Museum of Mathematics in New York City. Guests will experience the world of math through pattern, shape and number through interactive math activities like the Roller Graphicoaster and Miles of Tiles. This exhibit will be located in the Wings Over the Rockies hangar until December 31, 2013.
Admission: Adults: $11; Active Military and Veterans: $9; Children (4-12): $6, Children under 4: free; Members of Wings Over the Rockies are free.

Untitled at Denver Art Museum
2013-10-25 06:00 - 22:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Final Fridays = FUN at the Denver Art Museum. There’s plenty to see, do, make and experience during Untitled events at the DAM. All floors of the museum are open to guests, plus there are munchies, cash bar, art projects to make, theater performances, a DJ and completely festive atmosphere! (DAM Untitled takes a hiatus in November and December)

Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
2013-11-01 09:00 - 17:00 | Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, 8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Road, littleton, CO, 80128, United States
Breathe deep, keep your wallet in your pocket and enjoy the open space thanks to funding from SCFD. Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is a working farm featuring 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.

Free Day at Four Mile Historic Park
2013-11-01 12:00 - 16:00, 2013-12-06 12:00 - 16:00 | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
Travel back to 1859…for free! Enjoy a tour of the Four Mile House Museum – a Denver Landmark, panning for gold, and meeting our many farm-animals! On the first Friday of each month, Four Mile Historic Park is offering free general admission, courtesy of the support provided by your SCFD.
TIP: Four Mile House Museum Tour times are at 12:30, 1:30, and 2:30pm. No pets allowed.

Free Day at the Denver Botanic Gardens
2013-11-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
There’s plenty to see at the gardens all year round, so take advantage of free admission for Colorado residents and take a mini-vacation in this green oasis in the city. This free day is courtesy of the SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District), which is funded by the citizens of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties.

Free Day at the Denver Art Museum
2013-11-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Be inspired and get creative without paying a single dollar! The DAM is free to all guests courtesy of SCFD and Target.

Hay Bales and Tall Tales at Four Mile Historic Park - FREE
2013-11-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
Hay Bales and Tall Tales activities are a wonderful way to introduce children to Colorado history, or for those already studying history at school, it’s a great way to bring history to life! Join the Four Mile House staff for “Over the River and Through the Wood,” a Thanksgiving poem by Lydia Maria Child, with a Butter-Making activity to follow!

Night at the Museums - FREE & Awesome
2013-11-02 17:00 - 22:00 | CO
Denver’s best museums are open late and admission is FREE between 5 and 10 p.m. FREE shuttles make it easy to explore all evening! Plan your itinerary and learn more about the shuttle service here: http://www.denver.org/denverartsweek/nightatthemuseum
From the Night at the Museums Website:
Shuttle buses will stop at or near museums listed below, beginning at 5 p.m. from the Denver Art Museum (parking available in the Cultural Complex Garage) and also from shuttle stop between the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and the Denver Zoo.
Denver Art Museum – Iconic artist Toulouse-Lautrec and a few of his friends will mix and mingle with the crowd. Permanent exhibitions are open for free, and the museum is offering a $3 discount on adult admission to Passport to Paris with advance reservations using the code “DAW.” www.denverartmuseumorg.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science – Extended hours and discounted admission to MythBusters: The Explosive Exhibition. (Advance tickets required.) Free access to the permanent galleries including Expedition Health, Space Odyssey, Prehistoric Journey and Egyptian Mummies!
Black American West Museum – Experience history through re-enactors and video presentations.
Byers-Evans House Museum – Explore one of the city’s most historic landmarks with free tours by expert guides sharing stories of life in the early 1900s.
The Cell – See this interactive museum that is dedicated to preventing terrorism through education, empowerment and engagement.
Children’s Museum of Denver – Explore the museum dedicated to helping children learn through play! (Adults must be accompanied by children at all Children’s Museum events.)
Clyfford Still Museum – View the special exhibition, Drawing/Painting/ Process, that delves into the relationship between Still’s works on paper and his paintings.
Denver Botanic Gardens – Special tours of Catalyst: Colorado Sculpture and special programming to highlight Mexican culture, including a performance by Danza Guadalupana.
Forney Museum of Transportation – Explore the museum specializing in antique cars, locomotives, buggies, bicycles, motorcycles and more. Featured exhibition:Vintage Ford F Series Pickups.
History Colorado Center – Unique, family fun experience with the Denver A to Z exhibit and more interactive exhibits.
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art – Explore this treasure chest filled with 4,000 fine and decorative art objects. Take the 10th Anniversary challenge and win prizes. (Children under 13 years of age not admitted.)
Molly Brown House Museum – Commemorate the faithfully departed, Irish-style, with an All Souls Day Victorian Wake.
Museum of Contemporary Art Denver – Exhibition Celebration! See the newest exhibition, Pattern: Follow the Rules, and play in the Bubble Garden.

Free Day at Denver Zoo
2013-11-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2013-11-15 10:00 - 16:00, 2013-11-21 10:00 - 16:00 | Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, 80205, United States
While the free days at the zoo are always in the colder months, there’s still lots to see and the Tropical Discovery building provides an indoor escape to an Amazon Rainforest! Bundle up and come on down for free admission thanks to the SCFD and the citizens of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties who make these free days possible! TIP: Note the Zoo’s *Winter* hours of 10-4 daily.

Free Day at the Denver Art Museum
2013-12-07 08:00 - 17:00, 2013-12-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2014-01-04 22:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Be inspired and get creative without paying a single dollar! The DAM is free to all guests courtesy of SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District), which is funded by the citizens of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties. First Free Saturdays are also made possible by funding from Target.

Hay Bales and Tall Tales at Four Mile Historic Park - FREE
2013-12-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
We have thoroughly enjoyed each Hay Bales and Tall Tales that we have attended. This opportunity to explore Colorado history with a fun story time and activity is not to be missed! This month, join the Four Mile Historic Park staff for “Once There Was a Tree” by Natalia Romanova with a tin-punch ornament activity to follow!

Free Day at Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2013-12-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
Loads of science fun to be had without paying a single dollar for general admission! Thank you, SCFD and the citizens of Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver, Douglas and Jefferson counties who make these free days possible! TIP: Go early to avoid the worst crowds.

Tuba Christmas at Skyline Park
2013-12-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Skyline Park, 1600 Arapahoe, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Tap your toes to your favorite holiday tunes at the TubaChristmas Concert at Skyline Park (1600 Arapahoe). Featuring 300 tuba players from all over the region and produced by the University of Colorado at Denver’s College of Arts & Media, the TubaChristmas Concert is one of the most celebrated and longest-running holiday festivities in Colorado.

Musical Family Friday Night at Tattered Cover
2013-12-27 18:30 - 19:30 | Tattered Cover Book Store, 2526 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
From the Tattered Cover website: Colfax Avenue: Kids can wear their favorite jammies and enjoy stories and a fun musical activity with local music teacher and storyteller Janet Casson, who has used her skills as an educator to share music, drama, and yoga to students of all ages. We’ll serve healthy snacks for our young guests provided by local Whole Foods Markets, and parents can enjoy specials at the coffee shop.
Highlands Ranch: Kids can wear their favorite jammies and enjoy stories, a fun activity, and healthy snacks provided by local Whole Foods Markets. Parents can enjoy specials at the coffee shop.

Bienvenue French Court Event at Denver Art Museum
2013-12-28 10:00 - 17:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Bienvenue! Winter Break at the DAM will include free admission for kids and lots of activities! This special event invites you to . Don’t miss it!
Description from DAM website: greet your fellow guests with French sayings of the time, make your own powdered wigs, French collars and cuffs and decorate your fans in the French style of the king’s court. Then learn basic French court dances from a dance master and wear your creations to participate in grand group dance performance. We will also have a special in-gallery theater experience in collaboration with Buntport Theatre Company. Help Collette, the narrator from the family audio guide in ourCourt to Café exhibition find her lost painting!

Downtown Fireworks for New Year's Eve
2013-12-31 21:00 | 16th Street Mall
The sky will once again sparkle over the 16th Street Mall this New Year’s Eve with the New Year’s Eve Fireworks Downtown, presented by the Downtown Denver Partnership. Co-sponsors of the display are VISIT DENVER and the Downtown Denver Business Improvement District. As part of the Partnership’s Winter in the City program, the two spectacular fireworks shows will occur at 9 p.m. and Midnight. It is recommended that viewers stand along the 16th Street Mall for optimal viewing.

Last Night of Botanic Garden's Blossoms of Light
2014-01-01 17:30 - 21:30 | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
This is the final night of the Blossoms of Light installation at the Botanic Gardens. Open 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Free Day at Four Mile Historic Park
2014-01-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
Travel back to 1859…for free! Enjoy a tour of the Four Mile House Museum – a Denver Landmark, panning for gold, and meeting our many farm-animals! On the first Friday of each month, Four Mile Historic Park is offering free general admission, courtesy of the support provided by your Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.

Last Night of Zoo Lights
2014-01-05 05:30 - 21:00 | Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, 80205, United States
Zoo Lights features 38 brilliantly-illuminated acres of lights and more than 150 animated animal sculptures. This final night is 5:30 – 9:00.

Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield
2014-01-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, 8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Road, littleton, CO, 80128, United States
Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield is a working farm located along the banks of Deer Creek in southern Jefferson County. Bring your binoculars and wander the many trails.

Free Day at Clyfford Still Museum
2014-01-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Default Theme
The Clyfford Still Museum allows visitors the unique experience to understand the legacy of Clyfford Still, an artist whose life has been shrouded in mystery and the bulk of whose work has been hidden from public view for over 30 years. In addition to the array of artwork presented, the building itself is a piece or architectural artwork not to be missed!

Free Day at the Denver Zoo
2014-01-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, 80205, United States

National Western Stock Show Opens
2014-01-11 | National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO, 80216, United States
The National Western Stock Show & Rodeo is a Denver tradition, honoring the country’s rich Old West heritage. The Stock Show takes place at the National Western Complex and runs January 11-26. Check out the website for listings of specific events: http://www.nationalwestern.com
