Free days & verified discounts in Denver, Colorado

Every perk below was verified on an official source — free days, library passes and EBT/SNAP admission programs. If a venue has no verified perk, it is not listed here.

Community Free Days — free admission — Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance2026: Jan 9, Jan 25, Feb 22, Apr 19, Nov 11, Nov 14, Nov 22. Online tickets only, first-come first-served, up to 5 per registration; no walk-ups.
Source: https://denverzoo.org/free-days/
SNAP/EBT Explorer — $5 admission — Denver Zoo Conservation AllianceSNAP/EBT cardholders: $5 per person for up to 10 guests; reservation required ahead of time. P-EBT and WIC not included.
Source: https://denverzoo.org/
Kids Free December — Denver Zoo Conservation AllianceEvery December: free daytime admission for children ages 3–15; online ticket reservations required.
Source: https://denverzoo.org/events/winter-at-dzca/
SCFD Free Days — free admission — Denver Museum of Nature & Science2026: Jan 11, Feb 1, Feb 9, Mar 6 (evening 4–9pm), Apr 13, Apr 26, Jun 19, Aug 24, Sep 1 (evening 4–9pm), Oct 11, Nov 7 (evening 5–10pm), Nov 16. No ticket needed. Excludes IMAX and Planetarium.
Source: https://www.dmns.org/purchase/tickets/general-admission/general-admission/
Explorer Pass (SNAP/EBT) — $3 admission — Denver Museum of Nature & ScienceSNAP EBT cardholders: $3 per person, up to 10 people, general admission only (excludes Infinity Theatre and Planetarium). P-EBT/WIC not accepted. Discounted Family Membership $25.
Source: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Denver-Human-Services/Be-Supported/Food-Cash-and-Medical-Assistance/Food-Assistance-SNAP/Explorer-Pass
ASTC Passport — members travel free — Denver Museum of Nature & ScienceDMNS members get free general admission at 300+ ASTC science museums outside the local area (90-mile exclusion; special exhibits and planetarium excluded). Call ahead to confirm.
Source: https://www.astc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Compact-List-6pt-Font.pdf
SCFD Free Days — free admission — Denver Art Museum2026: Jan 13, Feb 10, Mar 10, Apr 26, May 12, Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 1, Sep 12, Oct 13, Nov 7, Dec 8. Reservations recommended, not required. Excludes ticketed exhibitions.
Source: https://ticketing.denverartmuseum.org/DateSelection.aspx?item=2264&v=Day&day=14&month=7&year=2026
Explorer Pass (SNAP/EBT) — $1 admission — Denver Art MuseumSNAP EBT cardholders: $1 per person, up to 10 people per card; in-person purchase only; card presented at entry; excludes special ticketed exhibitions.
Source: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Denver-Human-Services/Be-Supported/Food-Cash-and-Medical-Assistance/Food-Assistance-SNAP/Explorer-Pass
SCFD Free Days — free admission — Denver Botanic Gardens (York Street)2026: Jan 19, Feb 12, Mar 9, Apr 22, Jun 9, Jul 1, Aug 25, Nov 27. Advance registration required; tickets released on a rolling 3-month basis on the 1st of the month; regular hours only, excludes ticketed events. Popular dates sell out.
Source: https://www.botanicgardens.org/events/free-days
Bank of America Museums on Us — free admission — Denver Botanic Gardens (York Street)First full weekend monthly in 2026 (Jan 3–4, Feb 7–8, Aug 1–2, Sep 5–6, Oct 3–4, Nov 7–8, Dec 5–6). Cardholder only: present an active Bank of America / Merrill / Private Bank card + photo ID + ticket; one free general admission. Reservations recommended, open 2–3 months ahead.
Source: https://www.botanicgardens.org/bank-americas-museums-us
AHS Reciprocal — members visit 400 gardens — Denver Botanic Gardens (York Street)Gardens members get reciprocal admission benefits at 400 American Horticultural Society member gardens; membership also includes free unlimited admission to York Street and Chatfield Farms.
Source: https://www.botanicgardens.org/join-give/membership
Denver Public Library pass — free admission — Denver Botanic Gardens (York Street)DPL cardholders reserve a free Museum & Cultural Pass online; passes released daily at noon on a rolling basis; valid for the date listed.
Source: https://www.denverlibrary.org/museum-passes
Arapahoe Libraries pass — free admission — Denver Botanic Gardens (York Street)Arapahoe Libraries cardholders reserve an Exploration Pass up to 30 days ahead (2 reservations/month); pass details vary by attraction.
Source: https://arapahoelibs.libcal.com/passes
Explorer Pass (SNAP/EBT) — $1 admission — Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum$1 general admission, up to 10 people per card.
Source: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Denver-Human-Services/Be-Supported/Food-Cash-and-Medical-Assistance/Food-Assistance-SNAP/Explorer-Pass
Arapahoe Libraries pass — free admission — Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space MuseumReserve up to 30 days ahead (2 reservations/month); terms on reservation page.
Source: https://arapahoelibs.libcal.com/passes
Denver Public Library pass — free admission — Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space MuseumReserve online; passes released daily at noon rolling. Also good for admission at the Exploration of Flight, Centennial location.
Source: https://www.denverlibrary.org/museum-passes
Arapahoe Libraries pass — free admission — Denver Firefighters MuseumPass allows 4 visitors free; reserve up to 30 days ahead (2/month).
Source: https://arapahoelibs.libcal.com/passes
Denver Public Library pass — free admission — Denver Firefighters MuseumParty of up to 4; reserve online, passes released daily at noon rolling.
Source: https://www.denverlibrary.org/museum-passes
Explorer Pass (SNAP/EBT) — $3 admission — Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus$3 per person with EBT card; not accepted for adults-only events.
Source: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Denver-Human-Services/Be-Supported/Food-Cash-and-Medical-Assistance/Food-Assistance-SNAP/Explorer-Pass
Joy Park Free Nights — free outdoor play — Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico CampusOne Friday a month, May–September, 4:30–8pm (or sunset): Joy Park and Adventure Forest open free; inside closed except restrooms; first-come first-served. 2026 dates: May 22, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21, Sep 25.
Source: https://mychildsMuseum.org/visit/discounts-coupons
$12 Tuesday Nights — Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico CampusFirst Tuesday night of every month: museum open until 7pm, admission after 4pm just $12.
Source: https://mychildsMuseum.org/visit/discounts-coupons
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Venue details last verified October 31, 2026 against official sources. Hours and prices change — check the official site before you go. FamilyDay AI is a free planning tool for parents; we list only facts we have verified, and we never invent ratings or reviews.