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Hudson GardensDenver
Hudson Gardens in Littleton is free to walk every day from sunrise to sunset: themed display gardens along the South Platte River. The welcome center and gift shop are open 9am–4pm. Some special events have their own times; check the garden's calendar.
Verified Oct 27 · hudsongardens.org
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Mon–Fri 11am–7pm, Sat 10am–4pm, Sun noon–4pm
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
The Arvada Center's 10,000 square feet of galleries showing Colorado and western artists are free and open to the public. Reserve a free spot online or check in at the box office. Open Monday–Friday 11am–7pm, Saturday 10am–4pm and Sunday noon–4pm (until 7:30pm on some theatre nights).
Verified Oct 27 · arvadacenter.org
Catch: Free ticket: reserve online or check in at the box office
Mon–Thu 9:15–11:30am and 12:45–3pm (Tue also 6–7:30pm); closed first Thursdays
Metro CaringDenver
Metro Caring runs a free grocery store in Uptown Denver stocked with fresh produce, meat and dairy. Anyone can shop; no ID, proof of need or documents required. First-timers fill out an intake form online, then book an appointment online or call 303-860-7200 (one per household per month). The Grab & Go section needs no appointment, and you can get two free bus tickets when you visit. Closed the first Thursday of each month; upcoming closures Nov 5, Nov 26, Dec 3 and Dec 31.
Verified Oct 27 · metrocaring.org
Catch: Appointment required (one per household per month; intake form first visit)
Sat, Nov 7 – Sun, Nov 22
City of Lakewood Greenhouse
Lakewood residents can drop off leaves for free recycling into compost and mulch from November 7 to 22, 2026, 9am to 3pm daily, at the city Greenhouse, 9556 W. Yale Ave. Leaves only (no branches, brush or stumps), and empty every bag onto the pile: no bags are accepted, even compostable ones. Staff are on site to help only on Nov 14, 15, 21 and 22. Bring proof of residency.
Verified Oct 27 · lakewoodco.gov
Catch: Only for: Lakewood residents (proof of residency) · Leaves only; empty them out, no bags accepted
Any day
Denver Public Library branches
Denver Public Library runs free technology classes (from using a mouse to building a website, no registration), drop-in tech help sessions, in-person tech help appointments, and Digital Navigators who help with phones, online safety and finding low-cost internet and devices. Call 720-865-3446 or email dignav@denverlibrary.org to reach a Digital Navigator.
Verified Oct 27 · denverlibrary.org
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