Free Day at Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2014-09-28 09:00 - 17:00, 2014-10-27 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO, 80205, United States
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 traffic.

First Free Friday at Four Mile Historic Park
2014-10-03 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, pan for gold (okay, it’s actually pyrite, but the kids always end up panning for hours!), interact with costumed volunteers and check out the farm animals. This park offers a delightful oasis right in the middle of the city and really brings history to life.

Fun Fishing Day with Denver Parks and Rec - Overland Pond
2014-10-04 08:00 - 14:00, 2014-10-25 08:00 - 14:00 | Overland Pond, 955 W Florida Ave, Denver, CO, 80223, United States
From the organizer: Fun Fishing Days are FREE and open to the public Fishing education programs will be presented at 8AM and 11AM at all Fun Fishing days. Participants will learn about fish, environmental stewardship, fishing ethics, angling skills, and safety. All event participants are encouraged to attend this informative program!
Children who own fishing equipment are welcome to bring it with them on the day of the event. The number of loaner rods available for each event is limited so be sure to get there early! Fishing equipment and bait will be provided. If you are 16 years or older you must have a fishing license to fish. Catch-and-release is encouraged.
More details: Fun Fishing Day PDF

First Free Saturday at Denver Art Museum
2014-10-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Think art museums are just for adults? Not this one! The Denver Art Museum is packed with interactive experiences that help visitors of all ages connect to the great art on display at the museum. There’s so much to do and so much to see! Give the DAM a try for free thanks to support from Target, SCFD and citizen supporters.

Pumpkin Festival at Botanic Gardens Chatfield
2014-10-10 - 2014-10-12 | Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield, 8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Road, littleton, CO, 80128, United States
Families can enjoy live music, express face painting, pumpkin carving demonstrations and giant Jenga games. Kids can enjoy pony rides, carnival games, monster hand craft, a photo opportunity with a live bull, and much more. And all of these activities are included with admission. Pumpkins and entrance to the corn maze are additional costs.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Oct. 10-12, 2014
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. each day
$7 Adult
$6 Member Adult
$5 Child (ages 3-12)
$4 Member Child (ages 3-12)
Children 2 and under are free
$1 off for Denver Botanic Gardens members, seniors and military
Corn Maze tickets can be added for an additional $6 per adult or child
Additional Info: http://www.botanicgardens.org/pumpkin-festival/about

Friday Crafternoons - Free!
2014-10-10 14:00 - 18:00, 2014-10-17 14:00 - 18:00, 2014-10-24 14:00 - 18:00, 2014-10-31 14:00 - 18:00 | Popups Example
Pop into the Fresh City Lounge on the first floor of the Denver Public Library Central branch anytime between 2-6 p.m. on Fridays for a pop-up crafting experience with Trish Tilly. She’s crafty and will help you be crafty, too!
More Info: http://denverlibrary.org/fresh

Free Day at Denver Firefighters Museum
2014-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Place, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
Learn about fire safety and life as a firefighter at this great little museum downtown. Explore the offerings before your visit: http://www.denverfirefightersmuseum.org

Pallet Fest
2014-10-11 10:00 - 21:00, 2014-10-12 10:00 - 17:00 | Sculpture Park, 950 13th St, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
A celebration of upcycling and art! The 1st year of Pallet Fest will feature a “build off” competition challenging teams to construct projects using pallets in two days; a showcase of art, fashion and furniture created using pallets and other upcycled “waste materials”; live painting and graffiti artists; a pallet maze for all ages to enjoy; a pallet obstacle course designed for performances by local parkour experts; and of course, food and music.

Details: http://www.palletfest.com/home/

The Big Wonderful
2014-10-11 11:00 - 18:00 | Sustainability Park, 26th & Lawrence, Denver, CO, United States
The Big Wonderful is a weekly happening in Rino that’s like a chill backyard party an awesome friend would throw. There’s free admission, sand volley ball, dog park, lawn games and beverage and food options from Rino’s food entrepreneurs.
This week’s theme from TBW: OCTOBER 11th, 11 AM – Dusk : BIGWONDERFUL AMERICANA DAY: KIEL GROVE and ANTHONY RUPTAK, Chapter BE – A Fireside Chat (8PM)
More Info: http://www.thebigwonderful.com/#!schedule/cy3k

Hay Bales and Tall Tales - Free Pioneer Storytime & Craft
2014-10-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
This month’s free pioneer story time at Four Mile Historic Park will feature Fooling Ewe by Mike Demers, a tale about a mischievous young sheep. A paper pumpkin craft will follow the tale. All ages are welcome.
FREE ADMISSION. Note: Patrons will be admitted no sooner than 15 minutes prior to the program.
More details: http://www.fourmilepark.org/index.php?/events

Curious Classes: Beginning Knitting and Crochet - Free!
2014-10-13 17:00 - 19:30 | Popups Example
Join the awesome Fresh City Life folks at Denver Public Library and discover a new craft!
From Fresh City Life: Every Monday night, we accept walk-in students who’d like to learn how to knit or crochet. Our teacher will host up to six beginning students in either discipline, first-come, first-served. No materials or tools or registration needed for this introductory workshop and students are welcome to return on successive Monday nights until they are ‘freestyling,’ too!
More Info: http://denverlibrary.org/fresh

Free Halloween Movie @DPL: The Mummy (1932)
2014-10-14 19:00 - 21:00 | Popups Example
FREE classic Hollywood horror films from the 1930s and 40s presented each Tuesday in October at Denver Public Library Central branch B2 Level Conference Center with the fun-loving folks of Fresh City Life!
Starring Boris Karloff, Zita Johnson, and David Manners. Directed by Karl Freund.
Produced by Universal and scripted by John Balderston, Karl Freund, one of the veterans of German expressionism, had photographed the Bela Lugosi version of Dracula but had obviously been heavily stifled by Tod Browning’s stilted direction. Here, with the able assistance of director of cinematography Charles Stumar, Freund is allowed a second chance and he rarely lets his camera remain immobile for long. Never before, and rarely since, has the German silent school been used to better effect in a Hollywood production. If Freund is the true star of The Mummy, Boris Karloff remains a close second. With his angular face and physique and that slight lisp, less was often more, and as Imhotep, Karloff never overplays but creates instead a believably brittle 3,000-year-old, whose power lies more in thought than deed.” ~ Hans J. Wollstein. 73 minutes. Unrated
More Info: http://denverlibrary.org/fresh

The Big Wonderful
2014-10-18 11:00 - 18:00 | Sustainability Park, 26th & Lawrence, Denver, CO, United States
The Big Wonderful is a weekly happening in Rino that’s like a chill backyard party an awesome friend would throw. There’s free admission, sand volley ball, dog park, lawn games and beverage and food options from Rino’s food entrepreneurs.
This week’s theme from TBW: OCTOBER 18th, 11 AM – Dusk- OKTOBERGRASS : TROUT STEAK REVIVAL, CHAIN STATION, CARIBOU MOUNTAIN COLLECTIVE
More Info: http://www.thebigwonderful.com/#!schedule/cy3k

Saturday Sessions: Amelie Trio
2014-10-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Popups Example
Free weekend concerts at Denver Public library Central branch Level 1 Schlessman Hall! The library is way more than books.
About this weekend’s music group: The ubiquitous music of Paris cafés was used to brilliant cinematic effect in the film Amelie. This trio of musicians recreates that wonderful feeling of café society with their concerts; Amelie Trio plays music ranging from Parisian standards and Edith Piaf ballads to gypsy swing and tango. The trio is comprised of Dave Willey (accordion), Maggie Sallee (violin), and Kevin Garry (guitar). This concert will feature chanteuse Britta Laree. Mark your calendars for this ‘don’t miss’ event.
More Info: http://denverlibrary.org/fresh

Curious Classes: Beginning Knitting and Crochet
2014-10-20 17:00 - 19:30, 2014-10-27 17:00 - 19:30 | Popups Example

Free Halloween Movie @DPL: The Bride of Frankenstein (1935)
2014-10-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Popups Example
FREE classic Hollywood horror films from the 1930s and 40s presented each Tuesday in October at Denver Public Library Central branch B2 Level Conference Center with the fun-loving folks of Fresh City Life!
Starring Boris Karloff, Colin Clave, and Elsa Lanchester. Directed by James Whale.
“James Whale’s The Bride of Frankenstein (1935), the best of the Frankenstein movies–a sly, subversive work that smuggled shocking material past the censors by disguising it in the trappings of horror. Some movies age; others ripen. Seen today, Whale’s masterpiece is more surprising than when it was made because today’s audiences are more alert to its buried hints of homosexuality, necrophilia and sacrilege. But you don’t have to deconstruct it to enjoy it; it’s satirical, exciting, funny, and an influential masterpiece of art direction.” ~ Roger Ebert, rogerebert.com. 75 minutes. Unrated.
More Info: http://denverlibrary.org/fresh

The Big Wonderful
2014-10-25 11:00 - 18:00 | Sustainability Park, 26th & Lawrence, Denver, CO, United States
The Big Wonderful is a weekly happening in Rino that’s like a chill backyard party an awesome friend would throw. There’s free admission, sand volley ball, dog park, lawn games and beverage and food options from Rino’s food entrepreneurs.
This week’s theme from TBW: OCTOBER 25th, PUMPKINFEST: Pumkin tossing + carving contests + MUSIC SPECIAL GUESTS
More Info: http://www.thebigwonderful.com/#!schedule/cy3k

Saturday Sessions: Autumn Guitar with Michael DeLalla
2014-10-25 14:00 - 15:00 | Popups Example
Free weekend concerts at Denver Public library Central branch Level 1 Schlessman Hall! The library is way more than books.
About this weekend’s music group from DPL: It is fitting that Michael DeLalla will be playing us into the cooler months. His cool guitar concert kicked off our 2014 concert season; he is back for an encore performance of his solo guitar compositions and arrangements of traditional tunes gathered from his cultural explorations. Hailed as “one of the very best acoustic guitarists in the world” by All Music Guide, Michael DeLalla blends his jazz, Celtic and folk stylings in a memorable performance.
More Info: http://denverlibrary.org/fresh

Free Halloween Movie @DPL: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1941)
2014-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Popups Example
FREE classic Hollywood horror films from the 1930s and 40s presented each Tuesday in October at Denver Public Library Central branch B2 Level Conference Center with the fun-loving folks of Fresh City Life!
Starring Spencer Tracy, Ingrid Bergman, Lana Turner. Directed by Victor Fleming.
“Spencer Tracy and Ingrid Bergman headline this screen version of Robert Louis Stevenson’s tale, directed by Gone with the Wind and Wizard of Oz legend Victor Fleming. Tracy stars as Dr. Jekyll, a scientist who downs an experimental elixir that transforms him into a monstrous alter-ego, Mr. Hyde. Lana Turner co-stars as Jekyll’s fiancée, and Bergman as Eva, the woman who captures his heart. A film steeped in heavy Freudian symbolism, this production also tries something unusual by relying largely on Tracy’s shift in facial mannerisms (in lieu of heavy make-up) to convey the personality change. As a result, the movie manages to place a much stronger emphasis on emotions than on the terror of physical mutation.” ~ rottontomatoes.com. 113 minutes. Unrated.
More Info: http://denverlibrary.org/fresh

Free Day at Clyfford Still Museum
2014-10-31 10:00 - 20:00 | Default Theme
Happy Halloween, Denver! Take advantage of free admission and extended Friday hours to take a peek inside this incredible museum. Not only is the Still home to virtually every piece of artwork created during Clyfford Still’s lifetime (don’t worry, it’s not all displayed at once!), it also takes visitors on a journey through his personal life with interactive displays and collections of mementos. If that’s not enough to get you through the door, then perhaps the sheer beauty of the building and its stunning concrete architecture will. This is a fascinating and inspiring place!
Who was Clyfford Still?
From the Museum: Clyfford Still was among the first generation of Abstract Expressionists who developed a new, powerful approach to painting in the years immediately following World War II. Still’s contemporaries included Philip Guston, Franz Kline, Willem de Kooning, Robert Motherwell, Barnett Newman, Jackson Pollock, and Mark Rothko. Though the styles and approaches of these artists varied considerably, Abstract Expressionism is marked by abstract forms, expressive brushwork, and monumental scale, all of which were used to convey universal themes about creation, life, struggle, and death (“the human condition”), themes that took on a considerable relevance during and after World War II.
Learn more about the Still Museum: http://clyffordstillmuseum.org

The Big Wonderful - Halloween
2014-10-31 17:00 - 22:00 | Sustainability Park, 26th & Lawrence, Denver, CO, United States
The Big Wonderful is a weekly happening in Rino that’s like a chill backyard party an awesome friend would throw. There’s free admission, sand volley ball, dog park, lawn games and beverage and food options from Rino’s food entrepreneurs.
This week’s theme from TBW: FINAL FRIDAY OCTOBER 31st, 5pm – 10pm ADULT HALLOWEEN
More Info: http://www.thebigwonderful.com/#!schedule/cy3k

Final DAM Untitled of 2014! Untitled #72 (Supernatural)
2014-10-31 18:00 - 22:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Denver Art Museum’s Untitled Final Fridays are our favorite fridays of the month! Centered around a vague theme, these fun evenings feature interesting presentations, fun things to make and take, mini theater performances from Buntport Theater, gallery tours of all varieties, plus great music by a live DJ, cash bar and light munchies. Show up and be ready to explore and get creative with local artists, entertainers and DAM staff. Untitled is free for members and general admission price for other visitors.
DAM description of this event: Take a turn toward the supernatural. Soak up the spirit of the night with a look at the otherworldly colors of the fauvist movement, share ghost stories in the galleries, and score big in a museum-wide trick-or-treat.
Note: This is the FINAL Untitled of the 2014 season. There are no Untitled events in November and December.

First Free Saturday at Denver Art Museum
2014-11-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, 80204, United States
Think art museums are just for adults? Not this one! The Denver Art Museum is packed with interactive experiences to help visitors of all ages connect with the great art on display at the museum. There’s so much to do and so much to see! Give the DAM a try for free thanks to support from Target, SCFD and citizen supporters.
