Family Fun Night at Botanic Gardens Children's Garden
2014-07-25 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Denver) | Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York Street, Denver, CO, 80206, United States
From the Botanic Garden’s website: Family Fun Nights are a unique opportunity to explore nature at night in the Mordecai Children’s Garden. Each month brings a new theme with performers in Sagebrush Stage, activities in the garden, snacks and other fun night time activities. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner (no glass allowed) to enjoy in the Children’s Garden.
Price per night: $20 member, $25 non-member for family of four; $3 member, $4 non-member for each additional person. Children two and under free.

DAM Untitled #69 (Unchartered)
2014-07-25 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 evening’s theme: For the second stop on your summer journey, follow in the footsteps of Tom Wesselmann and other boundary-pushing artists. More info: http://denverartmuseum.org/calendar/untitled-69-uncharted

Matt Barton Exhibit Opening at MCA
2014-07-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Museum of Contemporary Art, 1485 Delgany St, denver, CO, 80202, United States
Members can check out the new exhibit from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and the general public is invited to join the party at 8:00 pm for a fee of 10 cents.
From the MCA website: Matt Barton: I Think I Feel Something features multiple dwellings, audio and video experiences, and numerous found and made objects that draw upon new age practices. Elements of his preposterous environment include color and crystal therapy and pineal gland activation stations, a water feature, and a communal structure for stimulating the chakras. Half adult playground, half spiritual retreat center, Barton captures the pleasure of exploring novel spaces and unfamiliar subcultures. Exhibit runs JULY 25–OCTOBER 5, 2014

"Mamma Mia" Bike-In Movie with Little Man Ice Cream
2014-07-25 20:00 - 22:00 | Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th Street,, Denver, CO, 80211, United States
Bike-in for a FREE viewing of the Sing-Along movie “Mamma Mia”. Free popcorn for bikers! The flick will begin around 8:30PM. Bike-in movies will take place every Friday evening throughout the summer at Little Man Ice Cream! (description provided by Little Man Ice Cream)

Last Day to Register for DPL Summer of Reading
2014-07-26 | CO
Don’t miss out on the fun & prizes offered by the Denver Public Library as part of their annual summer reading program for ages baby-teen. Head to your local library branch right away and get reading! More info: http://summerofreading.org

Grand Re-Opening of Union Station
2014-07-26 10:00 - 15:00 | Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Let’s celebrate Denver’s new transit hub! After extensive renovation and expansion, Union Station is open once again to serve Denver’s transit needs by bus and rail. Check out the beautiful new space between 12pm and 8pm with a timed ticket, available here: http://unionstationindenver.com/grandopening/
The free street festival runs from 10am to 3pm and offers music, food, family-friendly activities.

FINAL NIGHT! Oh Heck Yeah Interactive Street Arcade
2014-07-26 19:00 - 23:00 | Champa Between 14th & 16th, Denver, CO, United States
Oh Heck Yeah is a series of 3 interactive video games along Champa between 14th and 16th inviting friends & strangers to interact through play! Using the jumbo screens in the theater district and Microsoft Kinect technology, players move their bodies in order to move the characters in the game. Want to see what the games are like? Check out videos on the project website: http://ohheckyeah.com/games
Oh Heck Yeah occurs on Thursdays and Saturdays 7p-11p until July 26th.

Free Movie at Skyline Park: Fly Away Home
2014-07-26 20:00 - 22:00 | Skyline Park, 1600 Arapahoe, Denver, CO, 80202, United States
Skyline Park is downtown Denver’s community lawn nestled among the skyscrapers and not far from the foot of the iconic Daniels & Fisher clock tower. Bring blankets, camp chairs and snacks, then chill in this cool urban space as you enjoy a fun family film!
http://www.downtowndenver.com/events/your-favorite-movies-are-playing-this-summer-in-skyline-park

City Park Jazz - Dan Treanor's Afrosippi Band Featuring Erica Brown & Merrian Johnson
2014-07-27 18:00 - 20:00 | City Park, Denver, CO, United States
City Park Jazz heads into its 28th season with a great lineup of FREE Sunday concerts in the park. Spanning 10 weeks across June, July and August, the collection of local musicians in this year’s lineup crosses cultures, styles and genres in a way that reflects the musical and cultural diversity of Denver. So pack a picnic or pick up some dinner along Colfax Ave. or 17th before heading into the park and don’t forget a picnic blanket or lawn chairs. These concerts are fun for all ages and a great way to spend a summer evening in the city.
About Dan Treanor’s Afrosippi Band Featuring Erica Brown & Merrian Johnson: http://www.dantreanorband.com http://www.ericabrownentertainment.com

Free Day at Clyfford Still Museum - Denver Residents
2014-07-30 10:00 - 17:00 | Default Theme
Stunning artwork in a stunning building. Go take a peek for free! On view now is a fascinating exploration of the world of art conservation.

Free Admission to the Byers-Evans House
2014-08-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2014-08-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Byers-Evans House, 1310 Bannock Street, Denver, CO, 80204, United States
As part of the Colorado Day festivities, admission to the Byers-Evans House will be free on 8/1 and 8/2! If you’ve enjoyed visiting the Molly Brown House, then you should definitely check out this beautifully kept historic home in downtown Denver. Good to Know: Visits to the Byers-Evans House are always as part of a structured tour group and there are limited opportunities for hands-on engagement, so young children may become a bit antsy. Tour times: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:30 pm, & 3:30 pm.
Details: http://www.historycolorado.org/museums/byers-evans-house-museum

Colorado Day & Free Event at History Colorado Center
2014-08-01 10:00 - 17:00 | History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, 80203, United States
Happy 138th birthday to our beautiful state! Celebrate with two days (8/1 and 8/2) of free fun at the History Colorado Center. Festivities will include food, music, dance and hands-on activities, as well as a chance to recognize how Colorado’s past has shaped who we are as a state and as individual Coloradans.
Performances on 8/1: 11:30 Seven Falls Dancers, American Indian dance; 1:30 Cherry Creek Dance, student performers; 3:30 Highline Silver Cornet Band, 19th century band and songs

Details: http://historycoloradocenter.org/families/colorado-day-celebrations/

First Free Friday at Four Mile House Historic Park
2014-08-01 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.

Denver County Fair
2014-08-01 12:00 - 21:00 | National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO, 80216, United States
The Denver County Fair offers “a big batch of tradition with a side of NOW!” With 16 pavilions, lots of contests, performances and vendors, there’s lots to enjoy at this wonderfully quirky festival. Explore the event here: http://www.denvercountyfair.org
Tickets: $10 for Adults, $5 for Kids, Seniors and Military; $25 for a Family 4-pack, Children 3 and under are FREE. ALL TICKETS ARE WEEKEND PASSES AND VALID ALL THREE DAYS!
FAIR DATES: August 1, 2, 3, 2014
HOURS: Friday, Noon-9pm – Saturday, 10am – 8pm & Sunday 10am – 6pm
PARKING: $8 per car, free scooter, bike and Car2Go Parking!

Free Lawn Concert at Clyfford Still Museum - Fierce Bad Rabbit
2014-08-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Default Theme
We adore the outdoor lawn concerts at the Still. Sitting on the green lawn nestled in the city listening to live music and then venturing inside the museum to admire great art (lawn concert dates include free admission to the museum 5-8), makes for a truly lovely evening downtown!
Description of Fierce Bad Rabbit From the Clyfford Still Museum Website: Indie folk-rock quartet Fierce Bad Rabbit crafts a unique sound that spans pop-infused tunes to gritty rock roots. Showcasing strong and innovative songwriting and poignant lyrics, FBR blends four seasoned musical talents on their latest release, Maestro and the Elephant. Fierce Bad Rabbit has revolutionized the Colorado music scene and is branching out worldwide with an eclectic and accessible sound.
Details: https://clyffordstillmuseum.org/event/lawn-concert-fierce-bad-rabbit/

Free Civic Center Bike-In Movie: True Grit (Original 1969 Version)
2014-08-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Civic Center Park, Denver, CO, United States
Ride your bike (or walk or take the bus or, if you must, drive your car) down to Civic Center Park where food trucks and a free movie await you!
http://www.civiccenterconservancy.org/event-civic-center-bike-in-movies_79.html
IMDB Summary of “True Grit” (Original 1969 Version): A drunken, hard-nosed U.S. Marshal and a Texas Ranger help a stubborn young woman track down her father’s murderer in Indian territory. Stars John Wayne, who won an Oscar for Leading Actor.

Free Bike-In Movie: "The Wizard of Oz"
2014-08-01 20:00 - 22:00 | Little Man Ice Cream, 2620 16th Street,, Denver, CO, 80211, United States
Bike-In Movies are free and popcorn is provided to those who ride their bike to the show. “The Wizard of Oz” will begin at dusk. Little Man Ice Cream hosts “Bike-In Movies” every Friday night throughout the summer. Details: http://www.littlemanicecream.com/event/bike-in-movie-night-9/

First Free Saturday at Denver Art Museum
2014-08-02 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 that we’re at the museum almost every week of the summer! Give the DAM a try for free thanks to support from Target, SCFD and citizen supporters.

Colorado Day Celebration at History Colorado Center - Free
2014-08-02 10:00 - 17:00 | History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, 80203, United States
Happy 138th birthday to our beautiful state! Celebrate with two days (8/1 and 8/2) of free fun at the History Colorado Center. Festivities will include food, music, dance and hands-on activities, as well as a chance to recognize how Colorado’s past has shaped who we are as a state and as individual Coloradans.
Performances on 8/2: 10:15 Arvada Chorale sings our state songs; 11:30 Sherwood Family Dancers, American Indian Dance; 2:30 Craig Ingram, Trick Cowboy Roping; 1:30 Taiko with Toni; 3:30 Mudra Dance Studio, East Indian Dance
Details: http://historycoloradocenter.org/families/colorado-day-celebrations/

Denver County Fair
2014-08-02 10:00 - 20:00, 2014-08-03 10:00 - 18:00 | National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO, 80216, United States
The Denver County Fair offers “a big batch of tradition with a side of NOW!” With 16 pavilions, lots of contests, performances and vendors, there’s lots to enjoy at this wonderfully quirky festival. Explore the event here: http://www.denvercountyfair.org
Tickets: $10 for Adults, $5 for Kids, Seniors and Military; $25 for a Family 4-pack, Children 3 and under are FREE. ALL TICKETS ARE WEEKEND PASSES AND VALID ALL THREE DAYS!
FAIR DATES: August 1, 2, 3, 2014
HOURS: Friday, Noon-9pm – Saturday, 10am – 8pm & Sunday 10am – 6pm
PARKING: $8 per car, free scooter, bike and Car2Go Parking

Arts Street Boog-A-Loo Arts Festival
2014-08-02 10:30 - 15:00 | McNichols Building in Civic Center Park, 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO, United States
Boog-A-Loo, Arts Street’s 2nd Annual Arts Festival is a FREE summer event open to the public featuring many local artists and performers. All ages are welcome to join in our interactive activities! Last year Youth on Record had a music-making station, and they will be back this year along with VSA Access Gallery, Jobs for Thy Neighbor, and other local visual and performing arts organizations dedicated to enriching youth’s lives!
http://arts-street.org/boogaloo-2014/
ALSO– It’s First Free Saturday at the Denver Art Museum, so cross the park and have even more art-fueled fun there!

Hay Bales & Tall Tales August - Free
2014-08-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
Join Four Mile Historic Park for a reading of “The Boys who did Mischief for Fun” from The Eclectic Second Edition of McGuffey’s Reader by William H. McGuffey (pg. 41) and a one-room school house activity. All ages are welcome. FREE ADMISSION

Festival 38
2014-08-02 12:00 - 22:00 | Leprino Foods, 1830 W. 38th, Denver, CO, 80211, United States
Head to 38th Avenue and Quivas to enjoy live music, food and family-friendly activities at the 4th Annual Festival 38. What a fun way to explore a part of Denver you may have never tried!

Free Movie at Skyline Park: Gravity (PG-13)
2014-08-02 20:00 - 22:00 | Skyline Park, 1600 Arapahoe, Denver, CO, 80202, United States

City Park Jazz - Chris Daniels & The Kings with Freddi Gowdy
2014-08-03 18:00 - 20:00 | City Park, Denver, CO, United States
City Park Jazz heads into its 28th season with a great lineup of FREE Sunday concerts in the park. Spanning 10 weeks across June, July and August, the collection of local musicians in this year’s lineup crosses cultures, styles and genres in a way that reflects the musical and cultural diversity of Denver. So pack a picnic or pick up some dinner along Colfax Ave. or 17th before heading into the park and don’t forget a picnic blanket or lawn chairs. These concerts are fun for all ages and a great way to spend a summer evening in the city.
About Chris Daniels & The Kings: http://chrisdaniels.com

Free Movie at Infinity Park: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
2014-08-04 20:00 - 22:00 | Infinity Park at Glendale, 4599 E Tennessee Ave, Glendale, CO, United States
Pack a picnic and a blanket , then come relax on the field and watch a classic family movie under the stars–for FREE! Gates open at 7:00pm and the show starts at 8:00pm.
http://infinityparkatglendale.com/index.php/movies

Denver Arts Festival at Sloan's Lake
2014-08-09 - 2014-08-10 | Sloan’s Lake Park, Denver, CO, United States
Free arts and music at Denver’s 2nd largest park, Sloan’s Lake! Sunset Concert on Saturday night will feature Chuck Pyle, nationally known songwriter and Colorado’s own Zen Cowboy. Festival hours are Saturday 9:30 – 7pm and Sunday 9:30 – 3pm. The festival location is at the South end of Sloan’s Lake Park at 17th and Utica Street. More details: http://www.coloradoeventsandfestivals.com/Denver_Arts_Festival_at_%20Sloans_Lake.html

EXPERIENCE 1968 - Free Festival of Art & Dance
2014-08-09 10:00 - 17:00 | Burns Park, 250 S Colorado Blvd, denver, CO, 80246, United States
From the event organizer: In the summer of 1968 a group of artists created large-scale, minimalist sculptures for Denver’s Burns Park. Celebrating these bold, colorful monuments of modernity, six contemporary artists will create temporary structures or performance in response to the original works that are still in place today. Witness the artists in their creative process as their ephemeral installations take shape over the course of the event. Bring a picnic and a blanket and join us for this day of art, music, and kids’ activities with friends and family. This one-day event is free and open to the public. Participating artists: Trine Bumiller, Claudia Mastrobuono, Nicole Banowetz, Matt Scobey, Nikki Pike, Tara Rynders. More details: http://www.artscomplex.com/EventDisplay/tabid/123/Default.aspx?id=308817&bct=2&bcd=8/9/2014&bcv=0

Parking: small lot located on the south end of the park, on Alameda. Additional parking will be available in the northwest corner of the PetSmart parking lot.
