Showing posts with label free things to do in denver. Show all posts
Showing posts with label free things to do in denver. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

FREE Admission to Clyfford Still Museum Nov.18

Everyone's been talking about the new Clyfford Still Museum and now you can visit for FREE. The museum opens at 10AM on Friday Nov. 18, and admission will be FREE until noon. After that, regular admission fees (adults $10, students/seniors $6 and youth $3) apply. The museum is at 1250 Bannock St., Denver, 720-354-4880.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

FREE Class on Dealing with Concussions Oct. 26

Concussion-The Hard-Headed Truth is a FREE Meet the Expert Class sponsored by Denver's Porter Adventist hospital and hosted by Denver University on Oct. 26. Registration is at 5:30PM and the actual event is from 6:00PM - 8:00PM. This lecture will  review the latest science behind concussions, ncluding updates on pathology, diagnosis and treatment. RSVP Ask A Nurse 303-777-6877. Hospital is at 2525 S. Downing.

Friday, August 26, 2011

Chile Harvest Art Festival Aug. 28

Nothing keys me into this time of year like the smell of roasting green chiles. Yum! Celebrate the chile at the Chile Harvest Art Festival, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 28, 10AM-5PM, at Lakewood’s Heritage Center. Features Aztec and Flamenco dancers; contemporary art, music and entertainment; kids’ art activities including piƱatas, cultural art demostrations, museum tours, Spanish Colonial art and salsa dance lessons. Brought to you by the Chicano Humanities and Arts Council. Info: 303-571-0440 or chacweb.org.801 S. Yarrow Street.

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Aug. 22 FREE Day at Denver Museum Science and Nature

Enjoy the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for FREE on Monday Aug. 22. FREE admission applies to the museum only. Separate admission fees are required to visit the Phipps IMAX® Theater and Gates Planetarium. And don't forget to bring ID because the FREE day is for Colorado residents only.

Monday, August 15, 2011

FREE Tour of Gov's Mansion Tues Aug. 16

Tomorrow, Aug. 16, is the last day that the Colorado Historical Society is offering FREE tours of the Governor’s Mansion, 400 E. 8th at Logan. The Tuesday tours are led by docents and are held from 1-3PM. No reservations are required for the tours and those wishing to participate are asked to wait in line outside. A group of 12 to 14 is taken through the building approximately every 15 minutes. The visit lasts approximately 45 minutes. Call 303-866-3682 or visit coloradoshome.org for information.
The beautiful red brick, Colonial Revival style mansion was built in 1908 by the family of Walter S. Cheesman and purchased in 1923 by Claude Boettcher. The Boettcher family later donated the house to the city.     The main floor of the building is the subject of the tour, which will include looks at the Grand Hall and the State Dining Room, among other rooms.