Free things to do this weekend in and around Denver

Denver's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, May 1, 2026 to Sunday, May 3, 2026.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

• Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Denver - Shoott - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 05/01/2026 to 05/03/2026, See link for times
• First Friday in the NoBo Art District - NoBo Art Center, Broadway, Boulder, CO, USA, 05/01/2026, 6 pm - 9 pm
• NoBo First Friday Market - 4871 Broadway, Boulder, CO, USA, 05/01/2026, 6 pm - 9 pm
• Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - Boulder - Shoott - Shoott, Broadway, New York, NY, USA, 05/02/2026 to 05/03/2026, See link for times
• Aurora's 135th Birthday Party - Aurora History Museum - Aurora History Museum, 15051 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012, United States, 05/02/2026, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Marine Biologist for a Day - Downtown Aquarium - Downtown Aquarium, Water Street, Denver, CO, USA, 05/02/2026, 9am - 2pm
• Homeschooling Disciples Forum - 90 E Orchard Rd, Littleton, CO 80121, United States, 05/02/2026, 10:00AM-5:00PM
• Mythical Storytime with Fantasy Friends - Audacious Immersive - The Audacious Space, 1373 N Grant St. Denver, CO 80203, 05/03/2026, 12:30pm
• Thornton 70th Anniversary History Exhibit - Thornton Arts & Culture Center, Dorothy Boulevard, Thornton, CO, USA, 05/01/2026 to 05/03/2026, 10 am - 5 pm
• Wildlife Rescue - An Augmented Reality Experience - Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center, North Gaylord Rockies Boulevard, Aurora, CO, USA, 05/01/2026 to 05/03/2026, At Your Leisure