Free Days in Denver

I fell in love with the Denver area the moment I learned about all the Free Days provided by SCFD (Scientific & Cultural Facilities District). There is so much I want to introduce my kids to and so much I've never done.

Since moving here we have visited for free the following:

• Children's Museum
• Denver Zoo
• Denver Art Museum
• Denver Botanic Gardens
• Denver Museum of Nature and Science
• Colorado Railroad Museum

 Free Days still left in February:
Botanic Garden-February 21st
Denver Museum of Nature and Science-February 27th
Denver Zoo-February 19th

Check out scfd.org to see all the Free Days. They also have a great bookmark you can download and print to keep track of  the Free Days of the most popular places.

You can read about our visits to Colorado Railroad Museum, Denver Zoo Part 1 and Part 2, and The Children's Museum.

What fun free things have you found to do?

Denver Zoo (Follow Up)

As a family we journeyed to the Denver Zoo on a very cold Saturday afternoon. As I mentioned in my previous post, it was a free day. I also mentioned that it didn't feel crowded the week day I went. Well, Saturday felt crowded. I'm not sure whether it was because it was a Saturday or because it was cold, so we spent a lot of the time indoors viewing the animals(with everyone else). Not many animals to see outside.  Maybe it was a bit of both. Anyway, I was a little disappointed. My kids on the other hand had a great time and can't wait to go back. I'm anxiously awaiting for the free dates for 2011 to be posted. If the free dates are only scheduled for the colder parts of the year I may have to get an annual pass.

Go to www.DenverZoo.org to check out the current prices, upcoming events, and free days (hopefully posted soon). To find free days: click on the quick links drop down menu and click Free Days.