Free Days Are for You!
Fall in Denver is the perfect time to get out and explore — especially when you can do it for free! Thanks to the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), dozens of local museums, cultural centers, and attractions open their doors at no cost throughout the year. Whether you’re looking for a family-friendly day out, a date idea, or something new to do with friends, November is packed with opportunities to explore without spending a dime.
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Here’s a look at this month’s Denver Free Days:
Tuesday, November 4
Denver Center for the Performing Arts – Denver, CO
12 – 12 PM
DCPAccess Ticket Sale: Get low-price tickets to a variety of upcoming DCPA shows. Performance dates vary.
Friday, November 7
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance – Denver, CO
10 AM – 5 PM
Free Day: Free Day tickets are available online only (no walk-ups). Reserve up to five tickets per household.
Youth On Record – Denver, CO
4 – 8 PM
Youth Open Mic: A free community event offering performance opportunities for emerging artists. Friendly, encouraging environment with prizes, food, and drinks.
Saturday, November 8
Clyfford Still Museum – Denver, CO
10 AM – 10 PM
SCFD Free Day: Explore one of Denver’s most unique modern art museums with free admission all day.
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum – Denver, CO
10 AM – 5 PM
Free Day: Discover aviation history and explore the museum’s impressive aircraft collection.
Denver Art Museum – Denver, CO
10 AM – 10 PM
Free Day at the DAM & Night at the Museums: Enjoy free general admission as part of Denver Arts Week. The museum stays open late for Night at the Museums. (Separate tickets may apply for special exhibits.)
Denver Museum of Nature & Science – Denver, CO
5 – 9 PM
Free Night: Explore fascinating exhibits after hours during this special free evening.
Monday, November 10
Colorado Chamber Players – Thornton, CO
4 – 5 PM
Telemann’s Big Paris Adventure: Enjoy a free classical concert at TrailWinds featuring works by Telemann.
Friday, November 14
Sacred Voices – Denver, CO
6:30 – 8:30 PM
Sacred Voices LIVE: A monthly open mic night for poets, storytellers, and spoken-word artists at Denver Community Media.
Saturday, November 15
Denver Botanic Gardens – Aurora, CO
10 AM – 3 PM
Free Day at Plains Conservation Center: Learn about Colorado’s prairie ecosystem and cultural history through hands-on educational programs.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance – Denver, CO
10 AM – 5 PM
Free Day: Enjoy another opportunity to visit the Denver Zoo for free (tickets available online only).
Friday, November 21
Mizel Institute – Denver, CO
10 AM – 4 PM
Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL) Free Day: Learn about global and local security efforts through interactive exhibits.
Four Mile Historic Park – Denver, CO
10 AM – 4 PM
SCFD Free General Admission Day: Step back in time and experience Denver’s pioneer history for free.
Sunday, November 23
Friends of Dinosaur Ridge – Morrison, CO
9 AM – 5 PM
Free Exhibit Hall Entry: Explore fossils and geologic wonders at one of Colorado’s top natural landmarks.
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance – Denver, CO
10 AM – 5 PM
Free Day: The Zoo’s third Free Day this month — reserve your online tickets early!
Friday, November 28
Denver Botanic Gardens – Denver, CO
9 AM – 4 PM
Free Day at York Street & Chatfield Farms: Visit both stunning garden locations for free to enjoy late-fall beauty.
Forney Museum of Transportation – Denver, CO
10 AM – 5 PM
Free Day: Explore an extensive collection of cars, trains, and transportation artifacts.
Plan Your Month of Free Fun
Don’t forget — several metro-area favorites like the Aurora History Museum, Broomfield Veterans Museum, and Louisville History Museum are free every day!
Before heading out, always check with each organization for updates, reservation details, or time changes. Then grab your coat, gather your friends or family, and enjoy another great month of Denver adventures — for free!
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