Looking for something fun to do in Denver now that fall is here? Well, search no more! Here is a great list of Free Days, Events, Festivals and Fun things to do right here in the Mile High area! There is something for everyone on this list. Be sure to check it out!
FREE DAYS
Botanic Gardens 720-864-3500
Friday, October 23
Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Park 303-973-3705
Friday, November 6
Friday, December 4
Denver Museum of Nature and Science 303-322-7009
Monday, November 2
Sunday, November 22
Denver Art Museum 720-865-5000
Free First Saturdays – the first Saturday of every month is free for Colorado residents; entry ticket is required for crowd control
Children’s Museum 303-433-7444
Free First Tuesdays – the first Tuesday of every month is free for Colorado residents from 4:00 – 8:00 pm
Denver Firefighter’s Museum 303-892-1436
Saturday, October 10
Saturday, October 31: Free admission for children in costume
Saturday, November 14: Colorado Residents Free Day
Denver Zoo 303-376-4800
Sunday, October 25
Sunday, November 8
Wednesday, November 11
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys
1880 Gaylord Street, Denver
First Sunday of every month, “pay what you can”
RECURRING AND OTHER EVENTS
First Saturday of the month, 10:00 am – 2:30 pm
Dinosaur Ridge – 16831 W Alameda Pkwy
The Hogback will be closed to vehicles while trained guides explain dinosaur evidence and answer questions; free activity booklet; fun activities for kids including the Stegosaurus Branding, the Edmontosaurus Bone Dig, the Grallator Track Lab ($1), the Future Illustrator Coloring Studio, the Cretaceous Crossroads Track Site, and Face Painting ($1)
Visitors can hike at their own pace or ride the Vanosaurus for $2 per person (children 4 and under ride free)
November 14 through December 31, times and locations vary – check website
Golden Triangle Neighborhood – Lincoln between Speer and 13th Ave in Denver
Watch over 100 artists paint throughout the area; Paint Out locations include the Denver art Museum Plaza.
Third Thursday of the Month, May through November, 5:00-8:00 pm
Along 32nd Ave near Lowell
Free food, live music, store specials
First Friday of the Month, May through December, 6:00-9:00 pm
Santa Fe Drive between 6th and 13th Avenues
Free food and drinks, live music, art, jewelry and other displays; history tours of the area offered at the same time
First Friday of the Month, January through November, 5:00-9:00 pm
Golden Triangle Neighborhood – Lincoln between Speer and 13th Ave in Denver
Free shuttle bus to participating galleries; historic Byers-Evans House also open for these evenings
Golden First Fridays – 303-279-3113
First Friday of the Month, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Downtown Golden
Cherry Creek North First Friday Gallery Walk –
First Friday of the Month, 5:00 – 8:00 pm
Cherry Creek North shopping district
Tours of the myriad art galleries in the district
First Saturday of the Month, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Four Mile House – 715 S Forest St in Glendale
A reading of a pioneer story followed by a wagon ride for the kids
Wild Rides – 303-289-0930
Year round starting at 9:00 am
Trolley tours of the wildlife on the former Rocky Mountain Arsenal
Free, but you must call for reservations
Heritage Square – 303-279-2789
Alpine slide, kiddie amusement rides, go karts, bumper and paddle boats, fishing, train, shopping, musical and children’s theater and much more in this replica of a Victorian main street
18301 W Colfax Ave in Golden
Celestial Seasonings Tea Factory –
On the hour, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Monday through Saturday; 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Sunday
4600 Sleepytime Drive in Boulder
45 minutes; no children under 5 in the factory; tea samples; gift shop
On the hour, 8:00 am –3:00 pm, Monday through Friday, closed on federal holidays
Colfax and Cherokee in Denver
1 hour, reservations recommended; coin production in action; tight security so check website for restrictions; gift shop
Colorado State Capitol Building – 303-866-2604
9:15 am – 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, closed on state and federal holidays
Colfax and Broadway in Denver
45 minutes; watch government at work and see an historic building
Coors Brewery – 303-277-2552
10:00 am –4:00 pm, Monday through Saturday
13th and Ford in Golden
45 minutes; beer samples (for 21+); gift shop
10:00 am –4:00 pm, Thursday through Monday
2351 Busch Drive in Ft. Collins
1 hour; beer samples (for 21+); Clydesdales; gift shop
FALL FESTIVALS, CORN MAZES, PUMPKIN PATCHES &
TRICK OR TREATING
Looking for a listing of Fall Festivals, Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches, and Trick or Treat Options? Please click here for the list!
Do you know of something that isn’t on our list that should be included? Send an email to assistant editor, JoAnn at [email protected].
Author: JoAnn
