Free & Cheap Things to Do in Brighton, CO

  • The list below includes 178 free or cheap things to do in or near Brighton, Colorado, including 88 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Dog Park and Farms & Ranches.
  • From Barr Lake State Park to Happy Tails Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Brighton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boulder, Denver, Wheat Ridge and Arvada.
  • The list below includes 178 free or cheap things to do in or near Brighton, Colorado, including 88 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, History Museums, Dog Park and Farms & Ranches.
  • From Barr Lake State Park to Happy Tails Dog Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Brighton and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Boulder, Denver, Wheat Ridge and Arvada.
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18.8 Miles
64% 163 votes
Music Venue 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO MoreLess Info
At Ogden Theatre, visitors can attend concerts for touring rock bands and R&B artists. The theater has a standing area for general admission, with a balcony area with some seating.
18.9 Miles
50% 30 votes
Movie Theaters 5550 Olde Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80002 MoreLess Info
Featuring 14 screens, Olde Town 14 Theatres displays first-run, feature films using digital projection. The theater offers a snack bar, a party room for private events, stadium seating and a game room.
18.9 Miles
86% 14 votes
Parks 59th Ave at Allison Street, Arvada, CO 80002 MoreLess Info
Johnny Roberts Memorial Park offers a wide range of recreational activities. They have a disc golf course with a Frisbee golf layout. There is a large playground area with playground equipment and paths for walking and biking.
19.0 Miles
61% 4337 votes
Malls 16th St, Denver, CO 80202 MoreLess Info
16th Street Mall is a local pedestrian and transit mall located on the 16th Street in downtown Denver and comprises of multiple shopping destinations including high-end retails stores as well as smaller local shops, coupled with restaurants, numerous bronze statues and cafes.
19.0 Miles
89% 1677 votes
Architectural Buildings 200 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80203 MoreLess Info
Constructed in late 19th-century, Colorado State Capitol today is home to the Colorado General Assembly and serves as the offices of the Governor and the Lieutenant Governor. The building resembles the United State Capitol and comprises of a golden dome in memory of the Colorado Gold Rush.
19.0 Miles
95% 7171 votes
Botanical Gardens 1005 York Street, Denver, CO 80206 MoreLess Info
With more than 15,000 different species of plants, the Dever Botanic Gardens house one of North America's largest plant collections. The premises also include multiple themed gardens, a conservatory and an amphitheater.
19.0 Miles
83% 324 votes
Malls 1430 Larimer St (between 14th and 15th St), Denver, CO 80202 MoreLess Info
An early section of downtown Denver, Larimer Square has become a chic shopping district for both locals and out of town guests. Walk and take in the sights while exploring its many specialty boutiques and restaurants.
19.1 Miles
62% 3276 votes
Aquariums 700 Water Street, Denver, CO 80211 MoreLess Info
Initially known as Colorado's Ocean Journey, Downtown Aquarium now, is a local aquarium and restaurant which features a range of interactive exhibits such as the horseshoe crab tough tank, the stingray touch and feed tank and many different ecosystems.
19.1 Miles
74% 35 votes
History Museums 15051 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80012 MoreLess Info
A community based cultural center, the Aurora History Museum has a lot to offer its guests like arts programs and exhibits, fine arts, decorative arts, culture and history. And the best thing is, admission is free!
19.1 Miles
82% 227 votes
Gardens 8th Ave & Franklin St, Denver, CO 80206 MoreLess Info
Once a cemetery in the late-1800's, Cheesman Park is a community park visited by hundreds of individuals daily. Those at the park enjoy walking and jogging during the warmer months and cross-country skiing in the colder months.
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