On August 1, 1876, Ulysses S. Grant signed the proclamation that made Colorado the 38th state. "Colorado Day" is a time to celebrate what makes Colorado a unique and invaluable part of the United States.
FREE Admission to History Colorado Center |
In honor of Colorado's 148th birthday, you can enjoy FREE admission to History Colorado Center on Saturday, August 3, 2024
Reserve your free tickets online.
Arts and crafts, live performances, and snacks are just the tip of the snow cone at this carnivalesque gathering fit for an entire state.
FREE Admission to the Center for Colorado Women's History |
We're celebrating on Saturday, August 3, 2024, with a free event at the Center for Colorado Women's History!
Reserve your free tickets online.
Activities will include live music performances by local artists Eclectic Rendition and Janeen Bogue and Friends, tables showcasing vendors and artists, craft stations, and vintage games on the lawn and gardens around the museum. Inside, guests can enjoy free General Admission to the museum. This family-friendly event is a great way to enjoy summer in the Centennial State.
FREE Admission to Colorado State Parks |
Each year, Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) offers free admission at all Colorado State Parks on the first Monday of August, which is August 5th for 2024. Park entrance is free, but activities like fishing and camping still require a valid license and permit. Visit cpw.state.co.us/colorado-day for more details.
Nearby State Parks to consider:
- Barr Lake State Park (Brighton)
- Castlewood Canyon State Park (Franktown)
- Chatfield State Park (Littleton)
- Cherry Creek State Park (Aurora)
- Cheyenne Mountain State Park (Colorado Springs)
- Roxborough State Park (Littleton)
Active duty military members, veterans, and National Guard members can enjoy free admission for the entire month of August. Any state park or CPW office can issue a free August pass beginning August 1. Download the flyer with full details.
| FREE Festivities at the Capitol |
Please join us for the 148th anniversary of Colorado's statehood! This year's theme is coloRADo - featuring all the incredible, and rad, things the state has to offer!
This year's events will feature multiple Colorado based organizations and businesses, multiple music groups, book signings by local authors, a K9 demonstration, square dancing, and more!
This is a free event taking place from 10:30am - 2pm on Thursday, August 1st at the Colorado State Capitol. Bring your friends and family to this fun filled event!
