Free Admission to the Byers-Evans House
2014-08-01 10:00 - 16:00, 2014-08-02 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | 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
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 - 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.

Free Movie at Skyline Park: Man of Steel (PG-13)
2014-08-09 20:00 - 22:00 | Skyline Park, 1600 Arapahoe, Denver, CO, 80202, United States

Meet in the Street
2014-08-10 10:00 - 18:00 | 16th Street Mall
Get ready for a downtown day of play! The RTD MallRide shuttles will be rerouted to make way for fun activities all along 16th Street Mall. Everyone is invited to come stroll, bike, play ping pong or foosball, enjoy face painting, listen to roaming musicians, take a free exercise class or relax at one of the extended restaurant patios.
More info: http://www.downtowndenver.com/events/meet-in-the-street

Free Fillmore Plaza Movie: Pitch Perfect (PG-13)
2014-08-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Fillmore Plaza, 200 Fillmore, Denver, CO, United States
Pitch Perfect is a musical comedy with a touch of romance. It follows a college a cappella group through several music competitions. Movie goers will want to bring their lawn or camp chairs.

Shakespeare on The Green - The Tempest
2014-08-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2014-08-15 19:00 - 21:00 | The Green at Stapleton, 29th and Roslyn, denver, CO, 80238, United States
Free outdoor theater on The Green with the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. More details: http://www.stapletoncommunity.com/programs/signature-events/outdoor-theatre-series

16th Street Fair
2014-08-15 11:00 - 19:00, 2014-08-16 11:00 - 19:00 | 16th Street Mall
A celebration of art, handcrafted goods and Denver’s own 16th Street Mall.

Free Bike-In Movie - Hairspray (2007)
2014-08-15 20:30 - 22:30 | 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. “Hairspray” will begin around 8:30. Little Man Ice Cream hosts “Bike-In Movies” every Friday night throughout the summer. Details: http://www.littlemanicecream.com/event/bike-in-movie-night-11/

Four Mile Historic Park Closed for Private Event
2014-08-16 | Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, CO, 80246, United States
Per member email sent 8/14. Further details: http://www.fourmilepark.org/index.php?/events

Free Day at the Molly Brown House
2014-08-16 10:00 - 15:30 | Molly Brown House, 1340 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO, 80203, United States
Thanks to the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) and support from citizens, the Molly Brown House will offer free admission on this day. Travel back in time as a knowledgeable tour guide leads you through this beautifully maintained historic home. Last tour of the day begins at 3:30. Visits to the house are by guided tour only and tours depart every 30 minutes.
Learn more at the Molly Brown House website: http://www.mollybrown.org
