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Youth Program Locator
Connects Denver families with in-person and virtual programs that keep youth safe, engaged, and active after school, over the summer, and during school breaks.
Free Days
Organizations from across the Denver metro area provide hundreds of free days and free programs each year made possible, in part, by funding from SCFD.
Exploration Pass
Arapahoe Libraries card holders can reserve an Exploration Pass, which grants admission for up to 7 people to many metro-Denver attractions at no charge.
3rd Space Denver
3rd Space exists to cultivate relationships that will set teens up to thrive in adulthood. We do this by creating an afterschool space that offers access to mentorship and the arts.
ideaLAB
ideaLABs are maker spaces: free community spaces to make things. Do you need to produce videos, create games, make music, or learn about electronics? We aim to provide the tools and resources you need to make your projects happen.
Mind Spark
Designed as a center for creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Our unique, beautiful and modern building offers flexible spaces for varying support of teams and individuals.
Swallow Hill Music
Learn to better express yourself through music while forming relationships with peers in the Teen Jam Session. This monthly jam is youth-led and free for musicians aged 13-18 who are looking to explore their live jamming skills.
Youth on Record Open Lab
Open Lab is a free program for musicians/artists that are interested in producing music, songwriting, recording songs, audio engineering, and playing musical instruments.
CSU Spur
All programs at CSU Spur are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. There’s something to do every day at CSU Spur, including animal surgeries, the Kid’s Mock Vet Clinic and Kid’s Kitchen, gardens, virtual reality, and more.
Mile High on the Cheap
Check out fun and cheap events in the Denver/Boulder Area
ideaLAB: Sensory Friendly Maker Hours
The ideaLAB will open early on the 4th Saturday of the month for kids and teens who would benefit from a sensory friendly environment.
ideaLAB: Crafts for Kids!
Join for a new craft each week! Ideal for kids 4-12 with an adult. No registration required.
ideaLAB: Lego Club
Create building projects with Legos! DenverPublic Libraries will provide the building bricks and you provide the creativity. Ideal for ages 5-12 with an adult.
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