Throughout the year, the SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District) sponsors free days for Colorado residents. This year, there are over 1,000 free and reduced price days in the Denver Metro Area. Check out this list and take advantage of Denver’s cultural attractions for FREE! For updates and even more free days (Aurora History Museum, Hudson Gardens, Museum of Outdoor Arts, etc.) visit scfd.org and click on the Free Days link.

 

2016 Denver Free Days 

 

Denver Botanic Gardens- Open from 9AM- 5PM

1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206
720.865.3501 Information Desk
720.865.3500 General Information
  • Monday, January 18 
  • Monday, February 15 
  • Saturday, March 19 
  • Sunday, April 3 
  • Thursday, June 23 
  • Tuesday, July 26 
  • Monday, August 31 
  • Wednesday, September 14 
  • Friday, November 11 (Holiday Sale) 
  • Saturday, November 12 (Holiday Sale)

 

Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield - Open from 9AM to 5PM

8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Road
Littleton, CO 80128 
720.865.4336
  • Tuesday, January 5 
  • Tuesday, February 2 
  • Tuesday, March 1 
  • Tuesday, April 5 
  • Tuesday, June 7 
  • Tuesday, July 12 
  • Tuesday, August 2 
  • Tuesday, November 1

 

Denver Art Museum 

100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
720.865.5000 
 
 Hours:
Monday  
Tuesday–Thursday 10 am–5 pm
Friday 10 am–8 pm*
Saturday–Sunday 10 am–5 pm
  • Saturday, January 2 
  • Saturday, February 6 
  • Saturday, March 5 
  • Saturday, April 2 
  • Sunday, April 24 
  • Saturday, May 7 
  • Saturday, June 4 
  • Saturday, July 2 
  • Saturday, August 6 
  • Saturday, September 3 
  • Saturday, September 10 
  • Saturday, October 1 
  • Saturday, November 5 
  • Saturday, December 3 

 

Denver Museum of  Nature & Science - Open everyday 9AM - 5PM

2001 Colorado Blvd. 
Denver, CO 80205
303.370.6000 

 

  • Monday, January 25 
  • Sunday, February 7 
  • Monday, March 7 
  • Sunday, April 10 
  • Saturday, April 23 
  • Monday, May 9 
  • Sunday, June 5 
  • Tuesday, July 7 
  • Monday, August 29 
  • Sunday, September 11 
  • Monday, October 24 
  • Sunday, November 13 
  • Monday, December 12

Denver Zoo

2300 Steele Street
Denver, CO 80205
720.337.1400
  • Friday, January 8 
  • Saturday, January 9 
  • Thursday, January 21 
  • Sunday, January 31 
  • Monday, February 1 
  • Thursday, February 18 
  • Friday, November 4 
  • Monday, November 7 
  • Thursday, November 17

Mark your calendars now and schedule a fun family trip to these popular Denver Metro destinations.