Free Day at Denver Botanic Gardens, Chatfield Farms

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Event type: All Ages

Discover the beauty of nature on Free Admission Days at the Denver Botanic Gardens. This urban oasis offers visitors the chance to explore lush gardens, tranquil water features, and globally-inspired plant collections at no cost on select dates throughout 2025. From the serenity of the Japanese Garden to the splendor of the Rock Alpine Garden, there is something to inspire every nature lover.

Enjoy a peaceful stroll, learn about sustainable gardening, or snap the perfect photo for your social media feed. With a mix of native and exotic plant species, the gardens are the ideal place to relax, unwind, and learn about botanical diversity. Free days are extremely popular, so plan to arrive early and soak in the sights of this iconic Denver landmark.

Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms, managed in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is a 700-acre native plant refuge and working farm located along the banks of Deer Creek in southern Jefferson County.

Chatfield Farms is home to historical buildings dating back to the 1800s, 2.5 miles of nature trails and numerous wildflower gardens. Bring your binoculars and wander the many trails. The area is known for exceptional bird watching.

The Earl J. Sinnamon Center hosts staff offices and is closed to the public.

This event will sell out; please get your tickets in advance. No onsite tickets available for sold out days.

Free Days are for regular Gardens hours only and do not include ticketed events.
Tickets will be available three months at a time (on a rolling basis) and the tickets will be released on the 1st of the month.

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