Since 1989, Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) has distributed funds from a 1/10 of 1% sales and use tax to cultural facilities throughout the seven-county Denver, Colorado metropolitan area. The funds support cultural facilities whose primary purpose is to enlighten and entertain the public through the production, presentation, exhibition, advancement and preservation of art, music, theatre, dance, zoology, botany, natural history and cultural history.

SCFD Showcase Nights at Denver Botanic Gardens celebrates the dynamic museums and performing arts organizations in the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). Live performances and hands-on activities take place throughout the Gardens every Thursday evening at the York St. location, starting this Thursday, July 21 and include half-price admission, dining specials and art throughout the Gardens. To view the schedule, please click here.

2016 SCFD Free Day Bookmarks are here. Download your copy.

SCFD is seeking a new Executive Director. Click here for updates and information.