Your Colorado Quest Card — the EBT card used for SNAP benefits in Colorado — opens the door to dozens of discounts across the state. Beyond groceries, Food Stamps recipients in Colorado can access deeply discounted admission at museums, zoos, and cultural centers from Denver to Durango, a $14 annual pass to 43 state parks, a free teen driver’s education course, doubled produce dollars at over 100 locations, half-price Amazon Prime, phone and internet discounts, and much more.
This is a complete guide to every EBT discount available to Colorado SNAP recipients in 2026 — organized so you can quickly find what is available near you.
How Colorado’s EBT Discount Program Works
The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) maintains an official list of museums, cultural centers, and service providers that offer discounts to Colorado SNAP recipients. To access most discounts, all you need to do is show your Colorado Quest Card at the ticket window or service desk when you arrive. You do not need to register in advance, and you cannot use your EBT card to purchase tickets — the card simply serves as proof of SNAP enrollment.
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A few important things to keep in mind: discounts are generally for general admission only. Special exhibits, events, classes, restaurants, and gift shops are not covered unless specifically noted. Discounts may not apply on all days, holidays, or during special events, so it is worth calling ahead or checking the venue’s website before you go. Summer EBT cards may not be accepted at all locations — this applies to the regular Colorado Quest Card only.
In addition to the Colorado-specific discount program, Colorado SNAP recipients also qualify for all nationwide EBT discounts including Amazon Prime at $6.99 per month, national Museums for All admission, and Lifeline phone discounts.
Colorado State Parks — $14 Annual Pass to 43 Parks
The Colorado Centennial State Park Pass gives SNAP recipients annual vehicle day-use entry to 43 Colorado state parks for just $14 — a substantial discount off the standard annual parks pass price. The pass covers one vehicle’s day-use entry fee per visit to participating Colorado state parks.
To get the pass, visit the Colorado Parks and Wildlife specialty passes page or ask at any state park entrance station. This is one of the best-value EBT discounts in Colorado, especially for families who enjoy hiking, camping, fishing, or outdoor recreation.
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Double Up Food Bucks — Dollar-for-Dollar Produce Match
Double Up Food Bucks Colorado is a statewide incentive program that matches every SNAP dollar you spend on fruits and vegetables, dollar for dollar, up to $20 per day. You do not need to sign up — the match happens automatically at checkout when you use your Quest Card at a participating location.
With more than 100 participating locations across Colorado — including grocery stores, farmers markets, and food co-ops — Double Up Food Bucks effectively doubles your purchasing power for fresh Colorado-grown produce. Double Up vouchers can be used to buy any fruits and vegetables at that same store or at other participating locations.
Colorado-grown produce available through the program includes Rocky Ford melons, Olathe sweet corn, Palisade peaches, and a wide variety of other seasonal crops. Find participating locations at doubleupcolorado.org.
Colorado SNAP Produce Bonus — Up to $60 Per Month Back on Your Card
The Colorado SNAP Produce Bonus is a separate state-funded program that puts money back directly onto your Quest Card when you purchase eligible fruits and vegetables at participating retail locations. The bonus matches your purchase dollar for dollar, and you can receive up to $60 per month through this program.
Unlike Double Up Food Bucks — where the match comes back as a voucher for produce only — the Colorado SNAP Produce Bonus deposits the matching amount directly back into your SNAP/EBT account as a general SNAP balance, which can be used on any SNAP-eligible food. The program is currently operating at select retail locations, with new locations being added regularly. Visit the Colorado SNAP Produce Bonus page at cdhs.colorado.gov to find participating stores.
Amazon Prime — $6.99/Month for SNAP Recipients
Colorado SNAP recipients can get Amazon Prime for $6.99 per month — less than half the standard $14.99 price. That includes free two-day shipping, Prime Video, Prime Music, Prime Reading, and the ability to use your EBT card for online grocery orders through Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods.
Sign up at amazon.com/snap and upload a photo of your Quest Card or SNAP benefit letter. You will need a credit or debit card as a backup payment method — the monthly fee cannot be charged to your EBT balance. A free 30-day trial is available if you have never had Prime before.
Free Teen Driver’s Education — DriveSafe Driving Schools
Colorado SNAP recipients can get a free, Colorado DMV-certified online teen driver’s education course through DriveSafe Driving Schools. The 30-hour self-paced online course is available at no charge to SNAP families with teens who are ready to start driver’s education. Teens can begin as early as age 14½.
This is one of Colorado’s most unique EBT discounts — driver’s education typically costs several hundred dollars. To enroll, visit drivesafecolorado.com/drivers-education/online and select the SNAP program option. This benefit is available while program capacity allows.
Phone Service — Lifeline
Colorado SNAP recipients automatically qualify for the federal Lifeline program, which provides up to $9.25 per month off a phone or internet bill. Many participating Lifeline carriers offer plans with unlimited talk and text for free or very low cost for qualifying households. Some providers also offer a free phone to new enrollees.
To find participating Colorado Lifeline providers and apply, visit lifelinesupport.org or contact a local carrier directly. Fair Benefits (fairbenefits.org) is a resource specifically listed by CDHS to help Colorado SNAP recipients navigate the Lifeline enrollment process.
Internet Service — Low-Cost Broadband for SNAP Households
SNAP enrollment qualifies Colorado households for discounted home internet plans through several major providers. Comcast Xfinity Internet Essentials, AT&T Access, and Verizon Forward all offer reduced-cost internet service to qualifying low-income households. Regional Colorado providers may offer additional options depending on your location.
Contact your current or prospective internet provider directly to ask about income-based plans. Several providers can verify SNAP eligibility instantly when you provide your Quest Card information.
Summer EBT — $120 Per Child for Summer Groceries
Colorado participates in the SUN Bucks (Summer EBT) program, which provides $120 per eligible child, loaded directly onto an EBT card, to buy food during summer when school meals are not available. The benefit is automatically issued to most eligible families — if your child is enrolled in the National School Lunch Program and your household receives SNAP, you will typically receive Summer EBT without a separate application.
Keep your Summer EBT card after summer ends. Colorado’s CDHS recommends holding onto the card so your family can receive future summer benefits faster in 2026 and beyond. Benefits return each summer as long as the program continues.
Energy Assistance — LEAP
Colorado SNAP households automatically qualify for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), which helps pay heating and cooling costs. LEAP provides seasonal benefits toward utility bills and crisis assistance for households facing shutoffs or emergencies. Contact your county human services office or visit cdhs.colorado.gov/leap to apply. LEAP benefits are seasonal and funding can run out, so applying early in the season is recommended.
Museums, Zoos, and Cultural Centers — Complete Colorado List
Colorado SNAP recipients can access discounted admission at a wide range of museums, zoos, arts centers, and cultural institutions throughout the state. The full official list, maintained by CDHS, is organized by city below. Admission rates apply to SNAP cardholders who show their Colorado Quest Card at the ticket window unless otherwise noted.
Arvada
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities — Up to four $10 tickets for theatrical productions, or up to four $6 tickets for Theatre for Young Audiences productions. Use promo code SNAP25 online, by phone, or in person.
Boulder
Museum of Boulder — Free admission for the cardholder and their immediate family.
Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak Children’s Museum — $2 per ticket for up to four people.
Space Foundation Discovery Center — $3 per ticket for up to four tickets.
Denver
American Museum of Western Art — Free admission for up to four people. Note: no children under 8.
Center for Colorado Women’s History — $1 per person for up to 10 people.
Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus — $3 per person for up to 10 people.
Clyfford Still Museum — $1 per person for up to 10 people.
Denver Art Museum — $1 per person for up to 10 people (general admission only; special events and exhibits excluded).
Denver Botanic Gardens (York Street and Chatfield Farms) — $3 per person for up to six people. Check current hours before visiting.
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys — $1 per person for up to five people.
Denver Museum of Nature and Science — $3 per person for up to 10 people (general admission only; special events and exhibits excluded).
Denver Zoo — $3 per person for up to 10 people, starting at 11 a.m. daily. Advance online reservations required through the Denver Zoo website — tickets are not available on-site without a reservation.
Ensemble Charite — $1 tickets.
Four Mile Historic Park — $2 per person for up to four people (general daytime admission only; special events excluded). Children age six and younger are free with no limit.
History Colorado Center — $1 per person for up to 10 people.
Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art — $1 per person for up to five people (ages 13 and older only).
Molly Brown House Museum — $2 per person.
Sexploratorium — $1 per person for up to 10 people (does not include classes; adult sex education museum).
Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum — $1 per person for up to 10 people (general admission only; special events excluded).
Wonderbound Contemporary Ballet Company — $5 discounted tickets.
Durango
Powerhouse Science Center — $1 general admission.
Englewood
Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight — $1 per person for up to 10 people (general admission only; special events excluded).
Fort Collins
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery — Free general admission to the museum and the OtterBox Digital Dome Theater.
Soda Shop Movement Company — $10 flat fee for admission to all shows (contemporary ballet).
Fort Garland
Fort Garland Museum and Cultural Center — $1 per person for up to 10 people.
Georgetown
Hamill House — $3 or less general admission.
Grand Junction
EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum — 50% off admission.
Greeley
Centennial Village Museum — $3 general admission.
Greeley History Museum — $3 general admission.
Littleton
Littleton Symphony Orchestra — $1 per person for up to five people (check the website for current concert dates).
Longmont
Longmont Museum — $0.25 general admission.
Montrose
Ute Indian Museum — $1 per person for up to 10 people.
Morrison
Dinosaur Ridge — $6 walk-in tickets for the bus tour; $100 for a full private tour for up to 13 people (call 303-697-3466 ext. 103 to schedule the private tour).
Pueblo
El Pueblo History Museum — $1 per person for up to 10 people.
Pueblo Heritage Museum — $3 general admission.
Pueblo Zoo — $3 general admission for up to four people.
Rosemount Museum — $3 general admission for up to four people.
Sangre de Cristo Arts and Conference Center — Discounted admission through the Museums for All program.
Steelworks Center of the West — $3 per ticket for up to four tickets.
Trinidad
Trinidad History Museum — $1 per person for up to 10 people.
Westminster
Butterfly Pavilion — $5 admission for up to four people; children under 2 are free.
Windsor
Windsor Recreation Center — $2 per person for up to 10 people.
Explorer Pass — Denver Museum Discounts Built Into Your EBT Card
The Explorer Pass is a Denver-specific benefit that is already built into your Colorado Quest Card. It provides deeply discounted admission — typically $1 to $2 per person — at many Denver-area museums and cultural centers. You do not need to register or request it separately. When you show your Quest Card at participating Denver venues, the Explorer Pass discount applies automatically.
Most Explorer Pass venues charge $1 per person for general admission. The Molly Brown House Museum and the Butterfly Pavilion are slightly higher at $2 and $5 respectively. The pass applies to the venues listed in the Denver section above, plus additional Explorer Pass-specific locations listed at the official Explorer Pass link on the CDHS website.
Museums for All — Nationwide Program Available in Colorado
In addition to Colorado-specific discounts, SNAP recipients can access free or reduced admission at over 800 museums nationwide through the national Museums for All program — including participating Colorado institutions. Most Museums for All admissions are $3 or less per person for up to four people. Show your Quest Card (or any state EBT card, at most locations) and a photo ID at the ticket window. No registration required.
The full directory of Museums for All locations is searchable at museums4all.org.
YMCA — Reduced Memberships
Many Colorado YMCA locations offer reduced or sliding-scale memberships for SNAP recipients and low-income households. Discount amounts and eligibility vary by location. Contact your local YMCA directly to ask about their income-based membership program.
Frequently Asked Questions
What discounts do you get with a Colorado EBT card?
Colorado SNAP recipients can access discounted admission at dozens of museums, zoos, arts centers, and parks across the state by showing their Quest Card; a $14 annual state parks pass to 43 Colorado parks; free teen driver’s education through DriveSafe; doubled produce dollars through Double Up Food Bucks (up to $20/day); up to $60/month back on your card through the SNAP Produce Bonus; Amazon Prime for $6.99/month; phone discounts through Lifeline; discounted internet service; and Summer EBT ($120 per child in summer).
How do I use my Colorado Quest Card for museum discounts?
Show your Colorado Quest Card at the ticket window when you arrive. You do not need to register or book in advance for most locations. You cannot use the EBT card to pay for tickets — it is only used as proof of SNAP enrollment. Discounts are for general admission only unless otherwise noted, and may not apply on special event days.
What is the Explorer Pass and how do I use it?
The Explorer Pass is a Denver-area discount program that is already built into your Colorado Quest Card. It provides $1 to $2 per person admission at many Denver museums and cultural centers. Simply show your Quest Card at any participating venue and the discount applies automatically. No separate registration is required.
Can I get free admission to the Denver Zoo with EBT?
The Denver Zoo offers $3 admission per person for up to 10 people to Colorado SNAP cardholders, starting at 11 a.m. daily. You must make advance online reservations through the Denver Zoo website — tickets are not available on-site at this price. Bring your Quest Card to verify eligibility at entry.
What is Double Up Food Bucks in Colorado?
Double Up Food Bucks Colorado matches every SNAP dollar you spend on fruits and vegetables, dollar for dollar, up to $20 per day, at more than 100 participating locations across Colorado. No sign-up is required — the match applies automatically when you use your Quest Card. You can use the matching dollars to buy additional fruits and vegetables at that location or at other participating stores. Find locations at doubleupcolorado.org.
Can my teen get free driver’s ed with a Colorado EBT card?
Yes. DriveSafe Driving Schools offers a free, Colorado DMV-certified 30-hour online driver’s education course to families enrolled in SNAP. Teens can start as early as age 14½. Enroll through drivesafecolorado.com and select the SNAP program option. Availability is subject to program capacity.
Does Colorado offer a state parks pass for EBT cardholders?
Yes. The Centennial State Park Pass is available to Colorado SNAP recipients for $14 per year, providing vehicle day-use entry to 43 state parks. The standard annual parks pass costs significantly more. Purchase the discounted pass through Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s specialty passes page.
Can I get a phone discount with my Colorado Quest Card?
Yes. SNAP enrollment automatically qualifies you for Lifeline, which provides up to $9.25 per month off a phone or internet bill. Many participating providers offer free or very low-cost plans for qualifying households. Visit lifelinesupport.org or fairbenefits.org for help finding a plan.
Bottom Line
Colorado’s EBT discount program is among the most specific and well-documented in the country, with dozens of named venues publishing exact admission rates for SNAP cardholders. The Explorer Pass is already embedded in your Quest Card, the Centennial State Park Pass costs just $14, Double Up Food Bucks doubles your produce budget at over 100 locations, and free teen driver’s ed is a genuinely rare perk not available in most states.
Start with the discounts closest to your daily life — Double Up Food Bucks if you shop at participating stores, the Produce Bonus for automatic cashback on fruits and vegetables, and Lifeline if you are paying full price for your phone plan. Then work through the museum and parks list to find experiences your family can enjoy.
For more on where your Quest Card is accepted for groceries, see our full list of grocery stores that take EBT. To see what else your SNAP benefits cover, check our guide on surprising things you can buy with EBT. And to find out how much in SNAP benefits you may qualify for, use our SNAP Eligibility Calculator.
Last updated: 2026 | Discount programs, venue admission rates, and eligibility requirements are subject to change without notice. Verify current details with each venue or program before visiting. Source: Colorado Department of Human Services official EBT discounts page (cdhs.colorado.gov/ebt-discounts).