Free things to do this weekend in and around Denver
Denver's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, July 24, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026
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Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Denver - Shoott - Broadway, New York, NY, USA, Friday, July 24, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026, see link for times
Kids Bowl Free - Register your kids for a Summer Fun Bowling Pass today! - Find a participating bowling center near you today! - Various locations, Friday, July 24, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026, see website for details
Free Kids Rides on the Tebo Train - Pearl Street Mall, Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302, USA, Friday, July 24, 2026, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Thornton 70th Anniversary History Exhibit - Thornton Arts & Culture Center, Dorothy Boulevard, Thornton, CO, USA, Friday, July 24, 2026, 10 am - 5 pm
DC Super Hero Sightings - Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard, Aurora, CO, USA, Friday, July 24, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026, times vary
Wildlife Rescue - An Augmented Reality Experience - Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard, Aurora, CO, USA, Friday, July 24, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026, at your leisure
Unearth a Story: Summer of Imagination 2026 - Aurora Public Library (Central), 14949 East Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012, United States, Friday, July 24, 2026 to Saturday, July 25, 2026, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Project Prom: Donation Drive - Aurora Public Library (Central), 14949 East Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012, United States, Friday, July 24, 2026 to Saturday, July 25, 2026, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
2026 Free Daytime General Admission Days at Four Mile Historic Park - Four Mile Historic Park, 715 South Forest Street, Denver, CO 80246, United States, Friday, July 24, 2026, 10am - 4pm
Descubre Colombia/ Discover Colombia | Event at Arapahoe Libraries - Eloise May Library (Arapahoe Libraries), South Parker Road, Denver, CO, USA, Friday, July 24, 2026, 2-3:30 PM
Free Admission Fridays! - Mile High Flea Market - Mile High Flea Market, 7007 E 88th Ave, Henderson, CO 80640, United States, Friday, July 24, 2026, 7am - 5pm
Main Character Energy | Event at Arapahoe Libraries - Smoky Hill Library (Arapahoe Libraries), South Biscay Circle, Centennial, CO, USA, Friday, July 24, 2026, 6-8 PM
Western Heritage Welcome Weekend | Cattle Drive - Perry Street, Castle Rock, CO, USA, Friday, July 24, 2026, 6 to 8 p.m.
Myths, Mops, and Mischief - Theatre Artibus, 2700 Arapahoe Street, Denver, CO 80205, United States, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Boulder - Shoott - Broadway, New York, NY, USA, Saturday, July 25, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026, see link for times
Saturday Morning Pancakes | Fort Lupton Public & School Library - 370 South Rollie Avenue, Fort Lupton, CO, USA, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Summer Artline Block Party! - Lamar Street between 13th and 14th Ave, Lakewood, CO, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 4 pm - 8 pm
The 13th Annual Cheesman Park Art Fest - 8th Ave & N. Williams or 1599 E. 8th Avenue, Denver, CO 80218, Saturday, July 25, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026, 9 am - 5 pm
Birding for Families at Majestic View Nature Center (ages 4+) - Locations vary. Register in advance to receive location. - Various locations, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 9 am - 10 am
Family Nature Adventure Days | Bluff Lake Nature Center - Bluff Lake Nature Center, 11255 E Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Denver, CO 80238, United States, Saturday, July 25, 2026, times vary—see website
Bear Wise Popups - Colorado Parks and Wildlife - Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906, United States, Saturday, July 25, 2026, see website for time
Summer Concert Series Featuring Wash Park Band - The Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware Street, Westminster, CO 80023, United States, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 6 pm - 8 pm
Art Stop at Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art - Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th Street, Boulder, CO 80302, United States, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 9am - 2pm
Chess A2Z July Webinar with NM Austin Liu "Opening Principles: Play Better Without Memorizing Theory" - Chess A2Z - 10940 SW Barnes Rd 247, Portland, OR 97225, United States, Saturday, July 25, 2026, 7pm - 8pm PDT
Water and Nature Exploration - The Autism Nature Trail @ Letchworth State Park, Castile, NY, USA, Saturday, July 25, 2026 to Sunday, July 26, 2026, 11am - 3pm
Mythical Storytime with Fantasy Friends - The Audacious Space, 1373 N Grant St. Denver, CO 80203, Sunday, July 26, 2026, 1:00pm
July Free Day at the Clyfford Still Museum - Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204, United States, Sunday, July 26, 2026, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Concerts at the Green with Wheat Ridge Parks and Recreation - 7101 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States, Sunday, July 26, 2026, see website for time