Four Mile's October 23 free day offers a daytime look at Denver history
The park's daytime visit includes historic-house access and hands-on activities, while Bright Nights uses a separate ticket.
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A historic-house visit and a hands-on activity offer different ways to ask how earlier people lived. Four Mile Historic Park combines those experiences in a Denver setting, with a daytime program that includes the Four Mile House Museum, grounds, resident animals and activities such as gold panning.
The park lists Friday, October 23, 2026 as an SCFD Free Day for daytime general admission. Its current June–December daytime schedule is Wednesday–Sunday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m., with last entry at 3:30 p.m. The house museum has a shorter window, 11 a.m.–3 p.m., and its last tour begins at 2:30 p.m.
Use the park's current free-day ticket link and check any special closure notice before arriving at 715 South Forest Street. House tours have limited capacity, so leave enough time rather than expecting an immediate place at the end of the day. Groups wanting a dedicated tour should contact the park about separate arrangements.
The free-day offer covers daytime general admission. It does not include Bright Nights, signature events or separately priced programs. During an ordinary daytime visit, follow staff instructions for activities and approach the house, work and landscape as related evidence. One practical question about daily life can give the outing direction beyond simply stepping into an old building.
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