Golden Buffalo Bill Days (late July)
Golden hosts an annual festival celebrating the life and spirit of Buffalo Bill, who is believed to be buried at the top of Lookout Mountain. If you're in the front range during the last weekend of July, Buffalo Bill Days is one of the best things to do on a warm summer weekend.
Sunnyside Music Festival (mid-September)
The free Sunnyside Music Festival is a showcase of Colorado talent that takes place each year in Denver's Sunnyside neighborhood.
Western Welcome Week, Littleton (Aug 8-17, 2014)
Western Welcome Week is a festival in Littleton Colorado that celebrates our western tradition of community cooperation. This is the premier event in the Denver area for clubs, charities, and other non-profit organizations. Instead of the typical endless line of vendor booths, you will find tents set up to gain your interest and participation in various non-profit organizations. Finding a new hobby or charitable cause to get involved with is one of the rewarding things to do at Western Welcome Week.
City Park Jazz
Looking for free Denver music? City Park in downtown Denver has a free summer jazz concert schedule with top performers.
Colorado Dragon Boat Festival (end of July)
Held annually at the end of July, the Colorado Dragon Boat Festival is a colorful and tradition-filled celebration of Asian culture. The adult and youth boat racing competitions have grown every year and are an amazing event to watch. The performing arts stages feature the talent of Asian dance and music performances as well as martial arts exhibitions. A colorful and amazing festival and a great thing to do on a summer Denver weekend.
Don't miss the 2016 Colorado Dragon Boat Festival!
Golden Super Cruise Car Show (first Saturday monthly May-October)
The South Golden Road area around the Sonic drive-in is home to a very large monthly car show called the Golden Super Cruise. They typically hold this event on the first Saturday of every month from May through October. One of the best things to do in Golden on a Saturday evening.
Jefferson County Open Space Parks (always free)
Jefferson County Open Space Parks are probably the best park value in Colorado. A tremendous variety of parks and activities, such as hiking, mountain biking, climbing, and geocaching, all free to anyone.
Here is a list of their parks, maps, details, etc... 
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Colorado Ski Museum & Snowboard Museum at Vail (always free)
The Colorado Ski Museum & Snowboard Museum in Vail Village celebrates Colorado's rich ski history with a huge collection of artifacts and exhibits covering the whole of ski and snowboard history in Colorado.
Hammonds Candy Tour (always free)
Hammond's Candies in Denver has been producing high quality hard candy and chocolates since 1920. The Hammonds Candy Tour shows you the process of creating and packaging Hammonds candy. After you enter the tour center and receive your tour sticker, free Hammonds candy samples are provided and you can take a hat if you like as well. You can browse the OOPS! room where Hammonds candy mistakes can be purchased for low prices.
The tour begins by watching a short movie describing the Hammond's Candies company, it's history, and the candy making process. You then enter the production viewing area where you watch the workers create candy from start to finish. You then move to the packaging area and finish with another free sample to take home before you enter the store and gift shop.
Hammonds Candy Tour Hours:
Monday - Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday: 10am - 3pm
Closed Sunday.
Where:
5735 N. Washington Street, Denver, Colorado.
58th Street between Washington Street and I-25.
For more information visit the
Hammonds candy tour site:
U.S. Air Force Academy Visitor Center and Chapel, Colorado Springs (always free)
The United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs has a unique visitor center and chapel area that is free and open to the public. Visitors can learn a wealth of information about the academy and it's history as well as view the planes on display. The Chapel is absolutely beautiful and due to it's unique architecture it's probably the most photographed building in all of Colorado.
Denver Restaurant Week 2016 (Feb 26 - March 6)
For 2016, Denver will be celebrating Restaurant Week in February and March. Denver Restaurant Week features top downtown restaurants for a reduced price.
Golden History Center and Astor House (free days)
The Golden History Center, along Clear Creek next to the Golden Library, and the Astor House Museum, offer free days from time to time. The next free day is during the winter Candlelight Walk, December 5th, 2014.
Details from the Golden History Museums web site:
Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum in Golden (always free)
If you are spending a day in Golden and looking for free attractions, The Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum has a large display of rare gemstones, and their mining display downstairs should not be missed! One of the main attractions at the School of Mines Geology Museum is a moon rock collected during the Apollo 17 lunar mission!
When:
Monday - Saturday 9am - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm
Where:
1310 Maple St., Golden, CO 80401
The Museum is located in downtown Golden on the Colorado School of Mines campus, in the General Research Library building.
Check their web site for details:
Denver Art Museum (Free First Saturday)
The Denver Art Museum has a free day on the first Saturday of every month. The Denver Art Museum is a great place to spend an afternoon with friends in downtown Denver.