Free Things to do Around Denver in 2010

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Denver Art Museum, 100 West 14th Avenue Parkway, 720-865-5000

  • June 5
  • July 3
  • August 7
  • September 4
  • October 2
  • November 6
  • December 4

 

Denver Botanic Gardens , 1005 York St., Denver, 720-865-3500

  • July 22  
  • August 25
  • Septmber 26
  • October 28

 

Denver Botanic Gardens: Chatfield , 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Rd, 303-973-3705

  • May 7
  • June 4
  • August 6
  • November 5
  • December 3

 

Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, 17155 W. 44th Ave, 303-279-4591

  • November 13 (Trains do not run on this day)

 

The Children's Museum of Denver, 2121 Children's Museum Dr, 303-433-7444

The first Tuesday night of each month, from 4-8 p.m. the Children's Museum is open for free playtime!

 

Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Place , 303-892-1436

  • August 7 - Fun at the Firehouse
    Annual safety fair keeps getting bigger & better! Children of all ages can try their hand with a fire hose, escape from a smoky room, ride on a fire truck, try on firefighter gear, and maneuver through the fire safety obstacle course. Community partners who share their commitment to children and family safety, will line the streets with information booths. FREE. 10am-2pm.
  • September 11 - Grandparents Free Day: Seniors & their grandkids are free from 10am-2pm.
  • October 9 - Fire Safety Week
    National Fire Safety and Prevention Week is held each year to mark the anniversary of the 1871 Great Chicago Fire and raise public awareness of fire safety. Learn about this year's theme with hands-on activities, take home sheets, and special presentations. Saturday the 9th is a family FREE day from 10am-2pm.
  • December 11 - Holiday Open House
    Enjoy a tour of Old Station No. 1, holiday refreshments, crafts for the kids, and a visit with Santa! 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. FREE

 

Denver Center for Performing Arts, 1101 13th St, 303-893-4000

The Denver Center for Performing Arts has changed their process for getting free tickets for live shows. Visit their website and fill out an application. http://www.denvercenter.org/education/EducationResources/SCFDFreeTickets.aspx

 

Denver Museum of Nature & Science , 2001 Colorado Blvd, 303-322-7009

  • August 8
  • August 30
  • September 13
  • September 19
  • October 3
  • October 18
  • Novemer 14
  • December 6

 

Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele Street, 303-376-4800

  • Wednesday, October 13
  • Thursday, October 21
  • Sunday, November 7 
  • Saturday, November 13

 

Denver Museum of Minatures, Dolls & Toys, 1880 Gaylord Street, 303-322-1053

  • First Sunday of every month is FREE (pay what you can day). Contact the museum to see what fun craft/event will be offered.

 

Foothills Art Center, 809 Fifteenth Street, Golden, (303) 279-3922

  • June 5: STARK: Life in Black and White, SCFD Family FREE Day
    11am-2 pm: Art activities for kids
  • May 17
  • June 7
  • July 19
  • August 2
  • September 13
  • October 4

Golden History Museums, (3 locations in Golden) 303-278-3557

  • Saturday, July 24 10 am – 4:30 pm
    Sunday, July 25 11 am – 3:00 pm
    In celebration of Buffalo Bill Days, Golden History Museums is offering free admission to the Astor House Museum and the Golden History Center. On Saturday, July 24th, Clear Creek History Park will have special activities from 10 am – 3 pm. Linda Griffin will be cooking on the woodstove in the Pearce Cabin and Pat Hughes will give tours of the buildings and encourage visitors to play pioneer games. Free admission is made possible by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.

  • Saturday and Sunday, August 21-22, 10 am – 3:00 pm
    Lace making, cooking, and blacksmithing were part of daily life on the frontier. Watch demonstrations of these and other traditional skills, taste what’s cooking on the woodstove and say hello to the chickens. The Clear Creek History Park showcases the artisans of yesteryear as part of the annual Golden Fine Arts Festival

  • Saturday, November 13, 10 am – 4:30 pm
    In conjunction with the Colorado Railroad Museum, Golden History Museums is offering free admission to the Astor House Museum, Clear Creek History Park and the Golden History Center.

  • Friday, December 3, 7 – 9 pm
    Stroll through the Astor House Museum, Clear Creek History Park, and the Golden History Center as you join friends and neighbors in the Golden Candlelight Walk. Sing carols, warm yourself with hot chocolate and cookies, and enjoy our festive holiday decor. Free admission.

 

The Hudson Gardens & Event Center, 6115 South Santa Fe Drive,
Littleton, 303-797-8565

  • Tuesday, June 15, 9am-5pm
    Happy 14th Birthday! Help celebrate w/ free Garden admission!  Denver's own Hannah Kahn Dance Company will be offering a kid-friendly dance performance at the Welcome Garden Pavilion at 10:30am.
  • Wednesday, June 16th 10am - FREE Show w/ Addmission
    Hudson Gardens’ amphitheater area
    The woods are in an uproar! The Big Bad Wolf has escaped from jail & is wreaking havoc among the fairy tales characters. Can the Woodsman track down the Wolf before he takes his revenge on the Three Little Pigs for testifying against him? And what about Little Red Riding Hood, who’s traveling through the woods? Can she protect herself & Grandma, & save the day? Come find out! Free with regular Garden admission
  • Saturday, September 11, 9am-5pm
     The Hudson Gardens opens at no charge on Patriot Day.

 

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