Events

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.... Read More

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.

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.... 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.... Read More

Science Topics + Cocktails + After-Hours Access to Denver Museum of Nature and Science = Science Lounge! This episode's theme is Underwater Giants, so come learn about whales, dolphins, narwals and.... Read More

Like drinking beer, but want to know more? The Denver Public Library has just the free lecture for you! Here's the description from DPL: Active Minds will present the story of beer! We will discuss the history of beer and how it is made, as well as the rise of several great American brewers and beer.... Read More

Every Saturday afternoon, the Denver Public Library Central branch hosts different musicians or musical groups in the central lobby. This an easy way to get more live music into your.... Read More

Sure, it’s winter, but there’s still a lot to see at the Botanic Gardens, like the tropical conservatory, orchid display and orangerie. Take advantage of the free admission to the gardens courtesy of SCFD funding and come stroll among the splendid plant life! Note: Mordecai Children’s Garden is closed for the winter. botanicgardens.org

Did you know that Denver's Five Points neighborhood was once thought of as the "Harlem of the West?" Join Jazz musician and historian Purnell Steen and his band Le Jazz Machine at the History Colorado Center for a musical journey through the jazz history of Five Points. $10 for the general public, $8.50 for museum.... 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! denverzoo.org

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 & February.... Read More

Black Sheep Fridays runs weekly January 23 to March 27 from 6–8PM at the Cafe located on the top floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art. Visitors can stop by anytime during the evening to experience the fun. Tickets are $5. More info. Description from the MCA: Karaoke showdown

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. Pro Tip: Tickets for all tour times are available starting at 10 am, so stop.... Read More

Every Saturday afternoon, the Denver Public Library Central branch hosts different musicians or musical groups in the central lobby. This an easy way to get more live music into your life! Free. From DPL: One of Denver’s finest musicians, Jazz pianist, composer and teacher, Jeff Jenkins has recorded four CDs and delights in entertaining audiences all.... Read More

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

Join the cinephiles of the Fresh City Life Office at Denver Public Library for a free classic film featuring Agatha Christie's iconic detective, Hercule Poirot. More info. Movie Description from DenverLibrary.org: Arguably the most perfect Hercule Poirot ever, Peter Ustinov’s turn as the famed Agatha Christie detective is witty and sympathetic yet defiantly obnoxious and too.... Read More

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.... Read More

Black Sheep Fridays runs weekly January 23 to March 27 from 6–8PM at the Cafe located on the top floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art. Visitors can stop by anytime.... Read More

Warm Cookies of the Revolution is the world's first "civic health club." What does that mean? Well, it means that through playful and creative events, the folks at Warm Cookies want to help people engage with civic issues that impact our lives, but might initially seem hard to unravel or at the very least not that fun.... Read More

Every Saturday afternoon, the Denver Public Library Central branch hosts different musicians or musical groups in the central lobby. This an easy way to get more live music into your life! Free. From DPL: Born in Peru, internationally recognized guitarist Manuel Molina began his career as a musician at a very young age. At age seventeen,.... Read More

On danse! Let's dance! Join the Alliance Française, La Cour Bistro and DJ TiTi from Nice, France for a fun evening of dance with Denver's French community. Free admission. Specialty cocktails and food available for purchase. More info.

With the Tattered Cover Film Series, you can enjoy a different classic movie each month at the Sie FilmCenter hosted by Howie Movshovitz. Tickets are only $1! Seating is limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Film Series Lineup. About the Film: Ozu’s remake of his own 1934 silent film A Story of.... Read More