Free Activities in Denver for Spring 2020 and Beyond

With spring just around the corner, there’s no shortage for great things to do in Denver. Each month, Usaj Realty identifies some of the best events in the Mile High City.

Best of all, Denverites are able to take advantage of activities and festivals that are absolutely free! Listed below are just a few of some of the most popular happenings for the rest of 2020. Give your wallet a break — get out and enjoy some of the best that Denver has to offer.

First Friday Art/Culture Walks

(March 6, Apr. 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4)

Santa Fe — View art from hundreds of artists in galleries, studios, co-ops, upstairs, downstairs, in alleys, on the street—everywhere! 5:30-9:30 p.m.

RiNo — On the First Friday of every month, many RiNo locations open their doors with events ranging from art openings to live music. Standard hours are 6–9 p.m. but many locations are open during the day and later into the night.

40 West Arts — As one of the newest art districts in Denver metro area, this Lakewood consortium offers fresh art perspectives along the West Colfax corridor. Enjoy the New Orleans Style Street Party on opening night, March 6th.

Five Points Jazz Hop — The Historic Five Points Neighborhood in Denver keeps culture alive with “First Friday – Five Points Jazz Hop.” Some of the city’s best local talent will set a swingin’, jazzy soundtrack in your favorite restaurants and watering holes along Welton St. “Jazz Hop” from show to show to see them all in one night!

Museum Free Days

Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave (June 16, 12:30 p.m. & 2:30 p.m.)

Denver Art Museum (First Saturdays of each month — March 7, Apr. 4, May 2, June 6, July 4, Aug. 1, Sept. 5, Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec.5)

Denver Museum of Nature and Science (Apr. 26. May 31, July 1 (free night admission, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.), Aug. 12 (free night admission, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.), Sept. 2 (free night admission, 5 p.m.-10 p.m.), Sept. 21, Oct. 11, Dec. 6

Children’s Museum (First Tuesday of each month, 4-8 p.m. — March 3, Apr. 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 8, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, Dec. 1)

Clyfford Still (March 24, Apr. 2, Apr. 26, May 20, June 6, July 26, Aug. 12, Sept. 26, Oct. 13, Nov. 18, Dec. 9)

History Colorado Center (Apr. 26, Aug. 1, Sept. 21, Nov. 2)

Kirkland Museum (Apr. 4 — prior registration required on Smithsonian Museum website, Aug. 1 and Nov. 3 (both 11 a.m.-5 p.m.), Nov. 7 (5-10 p.m.)

Museo de las Americas (March 26, 6-9 p.m., Apr. 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug. 7, Sept. 4, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 4)

Museum of Contemporary Art (Self-Care Sundays, March 8, March 15, March 22, March 29, Apr. 5)

Museum of Outdoor Arts (Apr. 21, May 19)

Wings Over the Rockies (March 23, Oct. 13, Nov. 7)