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Denver Mountain Parks (always free)

The city of Denver operates a series of beautiful and diverse parks in the foothills areas west and south of Golden.

City Park Jazz

Looking for free Denver music? City Park in downtown Denver has a free summer jazz concert schedule with top performers. 

Old Globeville Days and the Orthodox Food Festival (annually in July)

The Old Globeville Days Orthodox Food Festival celebrates Denver's international immigrant heritage with a diverse selection of free entertainment and international food. The music features outstanding performers of diverse folk heritage including an amazing Celtic performance. The incredible food selection is sample sized and you purchase tickets to try the samples. One of the best things to do in Denver on a warm mid-July weekend.

Western Welcome Week, Littleton (Aug 8-17, 2014)

Western Welcome Week is a festival in Littleton Colorado that celebrates our western tradition of community cooperation. This is the premier event in the Denver area for clubs, charities, and other non-profit organizations. Instead of the typical endless line of vendor booths, you will find tents set up to gain your interest and participation in various non-profit organizations. Finding a new hobby or charitable cause to get involved with is one of the rewarding things to do at Western Welcome Week.

Colorado Mineral and Fossil Spring Show

The free Colorado Mineral and Fossil Spring Show brings gem and fossil dealers from across the U.S. to the Denver area to showcase their huge selection of amazing finds.

Up to 85 Retail / Wholesale Gem, Mineral, Fossil, Jewelry Dealers From All Over The USA

When:

April 14-16, 2017

Location:

The Crowne Plaza Dia

15500 EAST 40TH AVENUE, DENVER, CO 80239

http://www.rockygems.com/colorado-mineral--fossil-spring-show-2017.html

A Taste of Colorado (Labor Day Weekend)

A Taste of Colorado is Colorado's largest Labor Day Weekend festival. This festival highlights diverse cuisine from Colorado restaurants, offering bite size tastes to full meals.

Evergreen Chamber Orchestra (Saturday February 2)

The Evergreen Chamber Orchestra will have a free performance on Saturday Feb. 2, 2013, 7pm at Evergreen High School. Talented students from area schools will participate with the Evergreen Orchestra in this free concert.

The Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Web Site:
http://www.evergreenchamberorch.org/

Children's Museum of Denver Free Days (first Tuesday monthly, 4-8pm)

One of the best free Denver attractions for kids, the Children's Museum of Denver's free day takes place from 4pm to 8pm on the first Tuesday of every month, known as Target Tuesdays.

Celestial Seasonings Tour in Boulder (always free)

The free Celestial Seasonings tour is a fun way to learn about tea and tea making, while sampling the most popular Celestial Seasonings flavors!  A stop at the Celestial Seasonings tour is a favorite vacation destination if you're traveling to Colorado.

Prospect Artists Studio Tour

Art tours are always popular in Colorado, with several art centers located throughout the state. One of the main art districts on the front range is Prospect New Town in Longmont. The Prospect Artists in Longmont, Colorado open their studios each year for the last weekend of June. You will have the opportunity to view each artists' latest work and see the interior of each member's home or store front in this architecturally unique community. This is a special community of artists with unique expressions to match the unique architecture where they live and work.

2012 Schedule:
Saturday June 30 and Sunday July 1, 2012.
12 noon to 6 pm each day.

Where:
Prospect New Town.
Near Pike Road and North 107th Street
Longmont, Colorado, 80504.

Look for the green studio tour signs in front of the studio locations.

A map of the tour is available at www.prospectartistsassn.com. 

For the latest details check the Prospect Artists Association web site: 

Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys

For the dollhouse fan in every little girl at heart, the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys has a Community Day on the first Sunday of every month, from 1 pm to 4 pm.  

Smithsonian Free Museum Day

Every year some of the best museums in the USA take part in the Smithsonian Museum Day. 

Aurora History Museum (always free)

The Aurora History Museum is free and open every day except Monday and certain holidays. There is a permanent display of Aurora history as well as changing displays. This is a great Denver area free attraction, where you can gain a perspective on the real Colorado and the early days of settling this landscape.

Golden History Center and Astor House (free days)

The Golden History Center, along Clear Creek next to the Golden Library, and the Astor House Museum, offer free days from time to time. The next free day is during the winter Candlelight Walk, December 5th, 2014.

 Details from the Golden History Museums web site: