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"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.

Tim Pettey yells as he tries to hold his steins up during the Stein Hoisting competition during Denver Oktoberfest on Sept. 21, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Seth McConnell, Special to the Denver Post)

A community block party and more free and cheap things to do in September

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

There will also be free doughnuts after Broncos wins.

Tulips are in full bloom along the Pearl Street Mall on May 10, 2021, in Boulder. (Photo by Helen H. Richardson/The Denver Post)

Free day at History Colorado — and more free and cheap things to do

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

Colorado Ski Country USA's popular Kids' Ski Passport is also available again.

Fireworks at the Independence Eve celebration ...

Free and cheap things to do in Denver in July: Fireworks, fairs, movies and more

July 2, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

Plus: It's the 39th year for the Colorado Black Arts Festival, July 11-13.

Free and cheap things to do around Denver in June: Donut Day, Chalk Festival and more

June 4, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

There's also the Aspen Grove Mutt Market and a Greek Festival.

Free and cheap things to do around Denver: Comic books, Mother’s Day and more

April 30, 2025 at 6:00 a.m.

There is also Denver City Park Day, which takes place May 30.

Record Store Day returns to Colorado record stores, including Wax Trax in Denver, on April 12. (Photo By Helen H. Richardson/ The Denver Post)

Arvada Kite Festival returns. Plus: more free and cheap things to do in April

April 1, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Rockies Game Day Giveaways kickoff with magnet schedule on Opening Day.

"The Goonies" is one of the discounted films showing at the Aurora Fox Arts Center. (Warner Bros.)

Daiso opens first two Colorado stores. Plus: more free and cheap things to do in March

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

Blarney on Belmar celebrates St. Patrick's Day in Lakewood.

Zoe Saldana and Karla Sofia Gascon in "Emilia Perez," about a transgender drug lord. The film and other Best Picture nominees can be seen for a reduced rate during a deal at Regal or AMC theaters. (Provided by Telluride Film Festival)

Valentine’s Day events, Goldens in Golden and more cheap and free deals in February

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

Golden Retrievers are invited to wag their tails in -- where else? -- Golden on Feb. 8.

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