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 Zoo's next free day is November 8 for Colorado residents. The Zoo will also be free on Nov. 11 in 2009.

November 2, you can get in the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for free. Explore the Museum’s exhibitions like Space Odyssey, Prehistoric Journey and Egyptian Mummies.

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. The other free day in 2009 is: Nov. 22. (Free days are for Colorado residents only)

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

The Botanic Gardens in Denver and at Chatfield both hold free days. The Denver gardens free days are done for the year, however the Chatfield gardens are free November 6 and December 4.

The Children's Museum welcomes families to enjoy the exhibits for free on the first Tuesday night of each month, from 4-8 p.m. The last free days in 2009 are Nov. 3 and Dec. 1.

The Denver Art Museum was open for free on the first Saturday of every month in 2009 through October. That deal has ended for the year.

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 7am-5pm. Call 303-289-0930. There are tram rides and wildlife programs, all for free. For details, visit the Arsenal's Web site.

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.

Need something fun to do with the kids? How about storytime? Several local libraries and even the Tattered Cover bookstore host storytimes for kids. And they're free.

Take a trip back in time with a history tour. The Brown Palace has free public tours every Wednesday & Saturday at 2 p.m. Reservations are required.

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.

For a list of free events in Denver, visit the City of Denver's Free Events Web page.

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, let me know! E-mail me, Deb Stanley (Deb_Stanley@kmgh.com).