Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez

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The Colorado Renaissance Festival in Larkspur. (Kathryn Scott Osler, Denver Post file)

Lavender festival, Tennyson Street Fair and more free and cheap things to do in July

July 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

From a Lavender festival to the Tennyson Street Fair and July 4th food deals to Buffalo Wild Days, there is tons of fun planned for July that won't break the...

Never fished before? That's OK, you can try it for free this weekend. (John Leyba, The Denver Post)

Free and cheap things to do: Fairs, fishing, festivals and more

June 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Denver Bike Fest, on June 13, is a free community celebration of all things biking.

Fitz Gresham, 8, holds on to a Sweet 100 Cherry Tomato plant at the Denver Botanic Gardens annual spring plant sale in Denver on Friday, May 09, 2025. The event is free, but requires a reservation and runs through Saturday until 5 p.m. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post)

Ballet in the Park, Comic Book Day and more free and cheap things to do in Denver

May 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

For more than 20 years, Free Comic Book Day has been the biggest event in the comic book industry

Scott Christensen flies his kite under bluebird skies during the annual Arvada Kite festival at Stenger Sports Complex in Arvada, Colorado on April 13, 2025. The annual event hosted hundreds of people flying hundreds of kites as the wind was perfect for the event. The event included a kids zone with inflatables, face painting and a 鈥淣urf Terf鈥� zone, demonstrations by professional kite flyers and over 100+ vendors including food trucks. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Rockies game-day freebees, Arvada Kite Festival and more free and cheap things to do in Denver

April 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Plus: The Rocky Mountain Record Show returns.

Oscar movies, St. Patrick’s Day festivities and more free and cheap things to do in March

March 3, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Free and cheap things to do in March around Denver: St. Patrick's Day festivities, Handel鈥檚 Ice Cream grand opening and more.

Volunteer Teresa Bender puts a traditional Loveland stamp on envelopes during the 75th annual Valentine Remailing Program on Feb. 1, 2021 in Loveland. Every year, dozens of volunteer stampers gather at the Loveland Chamber of Commerce to put a special romantic Valentine's Day verse and design on thousands of letters and cards from all over the world. (Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post)

Free RTD fares, Valentine’s Day deals and other free or cheap things to do in February

February 3, 2026 at 7:10 a.m.

Plus: Goldens in Golden and a Lunar New Year celebration.

Elaborate, nature-inspired Lego sculptures by artist Sean Kenney are at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science until May 3, 2026. (Provided by DMNS)

Discounted DCPA tickets, tree recycling and other free or cheap things to do in January

December 31, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Cheap checklist: Free days at the Denver Zoo and the Stock Show.

This private home in Centennial was aglow in December 2024. (Special to The Denver Post)

Free and cheap things to do in December: Meet Santa’s reindeer, Governor鈥檚 Residence holiday tours

December 2, 2025 at 12:13 p.m.

There's also TubaChristmas 2025, Santa visits, winter activities, store specials

"Alice" the allosaurus, discovered by India Wood, is posed with a stegosaurus at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science in 2023. (Jerry Cleveland / The Denver Post)

Free Night at the Museums, Grand Illumination and more free or cheap Denver things to do in November

October 31, 2025 at 9:44 a.m.

Family-friendly fun that won't break the bank.

People walk along completed sections of the 16th Street Mall in Denver on May 13, 2025. Work continues on the 16th Street Mall and city officials hope the downtown area will see a rebirth of interest in people coming back downtown. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Northfield Candy Crawl, Tennyson Street Fall Fest, and other free and cheap things to do in October

October 1, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

You can also get a look at the 16th Street mall, which is hosting a grand opening celebration.

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