DENVER -- I just can't get enough of the freebies!

Let's talk about free places you can go and things you can do in the metro area.

The Denver Art Museum in 2011 will host free days on the first Saturday of each month: Dec. 3.

Enjoy the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for free in 2011 on Nov. 13 and Dec. 5.

What's the catch? Free admission applies to the museum only. Separate admission fees to Phipps IMAX® Theater and Gates Planetarium remain in effect during free days. (Free days are for Colorado residents only.)

Here are more freebies around town you can mark your calendar for.

The Denver Children's Museum is free on the first Tuesday of each month from 4-8 p.m. It's called Target Tuesday nights because the event is sponsored by Target.

The Botanic Gardens in Denver and at Chatfield both hold free days. In 2011, the Denver gardens and Chatfield gardens free days have ended for 2011.

The Denver Zoo allows Colorado residents to visit free in 2011 on Nov. 12.

The Colorado Railroad Museum is free on November 12. However, you still have to buy tickets to ride the Galloping Goose.

The Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys is free on the first Sunday of every month.

One warning, free days are often very busy days. My boss went to a free day at the Denver Zoo and found traffic backed up almost three miles to Interstate 70.

The Wildlife Experience offers deep discounts on the 7th of every month.

The Rocky Mountain Arsenal used to make nerve gas and napalm. Now it's a National Wildlife Refuge. It's open to the public Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 303-289-0930. There are tram rides and wildlife programs, all for free. For details, visit the Arsenal's website.

You can smell the peppermint and learn about tea on the free tour at Celestial Seasonings in Boulder. Children must be 5 and older to go on the tour. There are even free tea samples in the tasting room.

While you're in Boulder, consider a stop at the Leanin' Tree Museum and Sculpture Garden of Western Art. Admission and parking is free. Some call it the best small museum in the state.

You can also see the exhibits (and run the stairs) for free at Red Rocks.

And while you're in Morrison, don't miss the dinosaur footprints on Dinosaur Ridge. It's free too.

Sandie, one of our readers, suggested another good free place to visit is the Littleton Historical Museum. Sandie said it's one of her family's favorites.

And don't forget many libraries loan out more than books. You can borrow movies and video games at some local libraries for free.

If you see a deal, free or not, let me know! E-mail me, Debbie (Debbie@kmgh.com).