SCFD Free Day: Commemorate Colorado’s Sesquicentennial Dino Ridge Style!

Name: SCFD Free Day: Commemorate Colorado’s Sesquicentennial Dino Ridge Style!
Start: 2026-03-27T09:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-03-27T17:00:00-06:00
Location: Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center

The same year Colorado was joining the United States of America (1876), dinosaur fossils were found on the hogback between Red Rocks and Denver! Explore Colorado's natural history on this SCFD Free Day!

2026 is Colorado’s 150th anniversary, also known as its sesquicentennial! You’re invited to explore a part of the state famous for its natural history just 20 minutes west of Denver. Today is free entry to our Exhibit Hall and $5 off bus tours. Have a fun and educational outdoor experience that is great for all ages and see the place where Colorado’s state fossil, the Stegosaurus, was uncovered 150 years ago.

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Date
March 27, 2026Time
9:00 am - 5:00 pmVenue
Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor CenterLocation
16831 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO, 80465, United States, Venue Google Map Link
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3036973466 3036973466 Venue Website
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kristen.kidd@dinoridge.orgPrice
FreeCategory
Family Events SCFD Free Day