Shop at an upscale vintage-inspired market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, and jewelry.
Enjoy a fun, family-friendly evening with science activities (for kids & grownups), lite appetizers, and drinks while we celebrate Science Fair Fun's launch INSIDE the American Mountaineering Museum.
Tour popular brands including Sprout Tiny Homes, SimBLISSity Tiny Homes, Rainbow Tiny Homes, and Native Camper Vans. $9 - $25, kids 12 and under are free. Parking is free.
Celebrate summer with the opening of Foothills Park and Recreation District’s four outdoor pool locations. Children age 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water.
Securely shred and responsibly dispose of your sensitive documents and older electronics.
Celebrate the Day of the Dead, a tribute to the memory of family and friends who have passed away. The event includes outdoor live art demonstrations and performances, face painting, and a mercado with local art, jewelry, apparel, and prints. Día de los Muertos costumes are encouraged.
Enjoy a community recital open to performers of all ages and abilities, organized by the Broomfield Music Teachers Association. Age 7 and up.
Join in for songs of the season and holiday cheer from a variety of musicians and performers in the region. Featuring excerpts from Longmont’s Centennial State Ballet Nutcracker. Special Santa reception with cookies and hot chocolate before the Dec. 16 matinee concert. Cash bar.
Enjoy a morning with a pirate and enjoy snacks, beverages, and a small token to take home. Ages 2-8.
Shop local handmade artisan goods including home decor, jewelry, accessories, and adult and children’s fashions.
See demonstrations and purchase handmade works from weavers, knitters, bead artists, quilters, spinners, felters, and basket makers.
Join an interactive musical celebration of Hanukkah. Jeff and Paige will use storytelling to explore Hanukkah and celebrate its many traditions. All ages. Reservations required.
Celebrate Earth Day with Sustainable Resilient Longmont, featuring environmental education booths, hands-on activities for kids, and performers.
Kick off the holiday season as Santa counts down the grand illumination of the Boulder County Courthouse and the Pearl Street Mall. All ages.
Wear your Halloween Costumes and Trick or Treat at participating merchants throughout Downtown Littleton.
Enjoy a concert featuring ballet in classical and contemporary styles, with excerpts from the Boulder Ballet’s season. Get there early and bring a picnic. All ages.
Enjoy drinks and food from over 60 local restaurants.
Enjoy live entertainment, sing-along time with Jeff and Paige, and see a fireworks show at dusk. The event features CU's mascot Ralphie the Buffalo.
See a parade, jousting competitions, Highland games, dance performances, and dog show contests, while enjoying Scottish and Irish food. This year, the festival will introduce a new extreme sport called Scottish Capall (horse) Dirt Boarding, which features an athlete on a longboard-style skateboard being pulled by a horse.
Support Denver-area Girl Scout troops at the 2nd annual Craft Fair. There will be handmade crafts and baked goods made by Girl Scouts. All proceeds benefit local Girl Scout troops.
Be part of the country's second largest 1 mile and 5K run/walk fundraiser for ovarian cancer. Families, dogs, strollers, and children help raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer. Proceeds benefit the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance.
Get a chance to go behind the wheel of a fire engine. Meet hometown heroes and explore other vehicles including big rigs, police cars, a Batmobile, and more.
Honor the ancient Chinese “Red Envelope” gifting tradition when the mall gives away envelopes filled with gift cards and center promotions. Decorate traditional lanterns and decorations. In Chinese culture, lanterns represent prosperity and letting go of the previous year. By returning to customer service to show off their decorated lantern, participants will receive an $8…
Kick off the CU Buffalo's home football games along the Pearl Street Mall with the Golden Buffalo Marching Band. Cheer on the team and coaching staff. All ages.
Celebrate Independence Day with community exhibitor booths, ticketed bounce houses, food concessions, and a beer/wine garden.
All Denver area Goddard School Locations. At the Goddard School, we understand the importance of literacy in learning and teaching children to give back. During the month of September, visit your local Goddard School weekdays from 9a.m. to 6p.m. to donate new or gently used books to benefit local children in need.
Shop family-oriented products and services, enjoy kids entertainment, bouncies, fun stage presentations, interactive activities, creative stations, and prizes.
Watch the 31st annual holiday parade featuring community organizations, floats, high school marching bands, and a special appearance from Santa Claus.
Celebrate the season with a bounce house, annual pumpkin race, and other activities. Awards will be given for the window painting and pumpkin decorating contests. Reservations required through the recreation center.
Participate in a 5K walk or timed race, yoga on the end zone, a kids zone, and a Healthy for Good Expo.
Learn how to talk to your kids, and each other, about difficult subjects. The Brave Coalition and the Grammy-nominated Alphabet Rockers join together for a 90-minute workshop for educators, parents, and caregivers. The Bay Area-based Alphabet Rockers is a preeminent group of children's music artists who use hip-hop to focus on social change and racial…
Hours vary by day. Attend the annual tradition with a carnival, live music, food and, on August 4, Kids' Day with a Kid Zone and petting zoo. Free admission but there is a cost for some activities.
Celebrate the library's anniversary with a historical photo game, light refreshments with Betty the Book Bike, a sing-a-long, time capsule ceremony, and string ensemble performance.
Join the Lafayette police and fire departments to see police and fire vehicles and equipment, demonstrations, and community booths. Get a free lunch.
Enjoy free movie night in Downtown Castle Rock. There'll be a street fair with bounce houses, family activities, and food vendors on-site.
Jump around in bounce houses and splash around in water activities. Formerly known as Splash in the Park.
Attend Farmside Shabbat on Milk and Honey Farm. Sing songs, read a story, and explore the farm. Ages 0-8.
Attend a free pool party for the community.
Enjoy the world's biggest bounce house. The candy-colored inflatable castle is 10,000 square feet of fun. There are various "zones," each with a theme and its own activity-based entertainment including an inflatable obstacle race, inflatable forest, trucks, and boats. A DJ will host games and competitions while spinning tunes. For safety reasons, sessions are divided…
Conquer the obstacle course as a family and compete with your favorite gym buddies for the title of Fittest Gym in Colorado. Visit the website for the different types of events and age ranges. There will be prizes and awards.
Celebrate the vitality of American Indian cultures through American Indian dancers, drum groups, and hands-on art making.
Celebrate Palisade peaches as well as an array of peach dishes. Find children’s activities, live entertainment, and arts and crafts throughout the day.
See aerial aerobatic acts and fly-bys. The grounds of the airport will be filled with unique and interesting aircrafts and automobiles for the public’s viewing pleasure.
Attend a workshop hosted by Mothers of Multiples Society (MOMS). Feather Berkower, a licensed clinical social worker and leader in child sexual abuse prevention, will empower adults to keep children of all ages safe from sexual abuse. She will examine ways children are vulnerable to sexual abuse. Participants will also learn teachable body safety rules,…
Enjoy Boulder's unofficial kickoff to summer with events, activities, food, and entertainment for the whole family.
Join inspiring and funny best-selling authors and motivational speakers John Bytheway, Meg Johnson, and Hank Smith as they teach the tricks to turn troubles into toughness and trials into triumphs.
Shop for clothes, toys, and gear from pregnancy through childhood at greatly reduced prices.
Tour an advanced tea production plant, enjoy tea samples of every variety, and browse the display of original tea box artwork on a 45-minute tour. Age 5 and up. Reservations required for groups of 8 or more.
Attend this opportunity for students to interact with admission representatives from a wide range of postsecondary institutions. Be connected with hundreds of colleges and universities.
Attend the event designed to educate and engage diverse sectors and communities statewide around the issues affecting Colorado’s women and their families. The Annual Luncheon supports women’s economic advancement, while raising vital funds for The Foundation.
Learn and play together at this community art event on the plaza.
Enjoy music, dacning, light snacks, face painting, crafts and photos. $10 or $10 per family in advance. $13 per person at the door. Buy tickets online.
Attend a national series of 5K running events with a superhero theme to help raise funds and awareness for a cause. Volunteer opportunities available; go online for details.
Shop from a variety of handmade gift and holiday items from over 50 local and regional artists.
Have big fun playing mini-golf and life-size games. Registration required.
Enjoy a different band each week in an outdoor venue at the Broomfield Amphitheater. All ages.
Sept. 6,13,20, and 27. Enjoy a different group of stories each week followed by a fun craft or activity. Age 5 and under.
Hours vary by date. Visit website for details. Attend a community event where families can sell the things their children are no long using and buy what they need at 50-90% off retail. Shop for clothing, shoes, toys, books, gear, furniture and more. Bring this in for $5 OFF our Half Price day. Information and…
Celebrate the power of community and how books can bind us together to promote nonviolence. Join in the grand opening of the Little Free Library with an afternoon of activities, book giveaways, and reading for peace circles.
See favorite fairy tales brought to life. Costumes are encouraged. Registration is required.
Erika, Eleanor, and Shayna have written their debut book Here's How to Deal: The Dance Dilemma, centered around, Ben, Elias, Penelope, and Ruby. Four middle-schoolers who are learning that life, school, and friendships aren't always easy. The authors offer a unique perspective as both psychologists and parents of their own middle-schoolers. This first book in…
Register online to discover nature through fun, hands-on learning. Dress for the weather. Age 13 and up.
Enjoy a culturally diverse fundraiser with a variety live bands, food, artisan booths and more. Proceeds will help Intercambio continue to improve lives through English education and unite communities across cultures. $25.
Connect with other moms and local experts, companies and services.Over 40 local companies will be represented including baby gear, clothing, skin care, and parenting services .$5 in adv. Babies, Grandparent & Dads are Free.
Dress in full costume, go trick-or-treating indoors, and swim in the Ridge Pools.
Shop for gifts made and sold by more than 50 young entrepreneurs. Items include jewelry, greeting cards, baked goods, and artwork.
Enjoy Colorado's largest community celebration of the Day of the Dead, including music, dancing, sugar skull decorating, community altars, paper flower making, face painting, and Lady Catrina. Visitors are encouraged to come dressed in “calaca” (skeleton) apparel.
Help kids with cancer while challenging yourself to walk, run, or race up 43 flights of stairs to the top of the 1999 Broadway building. Following the climb, participants of all ages can join the after-party at the top of the building while enjoying light bites and sky-high views.
Enjoy free concerts and family-friendly theater performances. Seating is on grass, bring blankets or lawn chairs. Dogs welcome on leash only.
Play fun outdoor games at the library. Bring your own favorite game or learn a new one.
See Fillmore Plaza transformed into a winter wonderland with live ice carving, temporary fire pits, face painting, complimentary refreshments, and giveaways. Businesses throughout the area will host activities such as ornament decorating and entertainment.
Enjoy a country-style street party and festival following the parade. Takes place at Festival Park.
Attend this annual event honoring Colorado military personnel and their families. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to enjoy the event.
Attend the semi-annual sale with items including clothing, baby gear, toys, and bedding.
See more than 250 exhibitors well versed in home renovation, remodeling, and sustainable living. Many will have tips, tools, and ideas on how to best winterize your home.
See and shop for fine mineral specimens, fossils, and more.
Celebrate spring in downtown Boulder with the Tulip Fairy, along with a parade of pint-size fairies and elves around the Pearl Street Mall to "wake up the tulips." Features special activities for kids.
Pull out those bell-bottoms, vests, and bohemian dresses and get ready to boogie to 70s cover band Majestyk’s 8-Track Revival and David Bowie tribute band Loving the Alien. Enjoy children’s games, crafts, and attractions, followed by an outdoor screening of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Make sure that the tree is disposed of properly and used rather than just rotting in a landfill. Boy Scout Troop 78 has partnered with WMMI to provide you with a convenient way to recycle your Christmas tree right in your neighborhood.
Enjoy a celebration of visual arts with more than 100 artists from around the country, including children's activities, interactive performances, and more.
Meet some of the world’s most renowned women’s empowerment speakers, trainers, and leaders to celebrate motherhood and encourage women to reach their potential.
Join Winston Pendleton, PhD, for an astronomy lecture featuring space imagery, and information on recent discoveries and current research. Age 9 and older. $5.
Swim at the JCC Denver pool. Special activities are planned throughout the day including pool fitness classes and family-friendly pool activities. This event is open to the public.
Bring your kids to climb on and explore all types of trucks and cars. Parking is limited; consider walking, riding, or skating to the center.
Attend a variety of princess-themed events including a Royal Scavenger hunt through March 24 and a Princess Tea Party on March 24. Visit the website for details.
Make free s’mores using kits at the fire pits.
Enjoy a day of activities (Sept. 16) including a clown contest, parade, craft festival, and more. Also includes a golf tournament and bingo games (Sept. 15). All ages.
Enjoy live music from Woodshed Red and delicious samples of diverse cuisine from more than 15 restaurants throughout West Denver. Age 21 and up with ID required for alcohol. Children under 8 are free. $40, $60 VIP admission.
Celebrate South Denver Metro’s new Intentional Play Center for kids ages newborn-8. Learn about programs and enjoy entertainment from Rocky Mountain Puppets, Wayne & Wingnut, Denver Kid Magic, and the music of Steve Weeks.
Go to gallery receptions, enjoy extended retail hours, and ride the Brewhop Trolley charter.
Help beautify Standley Lake with trash pick-up, weed pulling, or other outdoor tasks. All ages welcome but children must be accompanied by an adult.
See the International Youth Ballet performing Alice in Wonderland. Bring a picnic and enjoy the show.
Enjoy music, dancing, complimentary coffee, tea, sweet treats, and tours of the historic home.
Splash at the Del Mar Family Aquatic Center or any of the other five pools located throughout the city.
Watch as participants in the Colorado classic race through the River North Art Distric. After the races, enjoy music from Wilco, Saint Motel, Death Cab for Cutie, and more. Visit website for more information and for ticket availability.
Attend the forum for teachers, counselors, parents, administrators, policymakers, and other professionals to share and learn about a multitude of topics (academic, social/emotional, educational policy) relating to gifted children—how to meet their unique needs and unlock their unique potentialities. Register online.
Help clean up Highlands Ranch’s natural open space areas and parks. To volunteer, contact Kari Larese at 720-240-4909 or klarese@highlandsranch.org. After you register, you will be contacted with the location you will be assigned to.
Swim for free at JCC Denver during a pirate-themed party. This event is open to the public.
Enjoy clinics, demos, bike safety checks, a rock climbing wall, and more for the whole family.
Attend presentations, demonstrations, and make comic book-themed crafts.
Join the farmers from Ollin Farms for the last hands-on garden program of the season. Kids are invited to explore the garden, help plant and harvest veggies, and learn what plants need to grow. The garden program is included with Museum admission.
Enjoy a Colorado Thanksgiving with special emphasis on the Highlands Ranch Mansion, its history, and the people that inhabited and developed the mansion over the years. RSVP to communications@armadeiacademy.com
Enjoy a delicious and affordable grilled summer lunch and the opportunity to connect with the surrounding community over lawn games and music.
Shop for gently-used children’s items including clothing, shoes, strollers, car seats, high chairs, cribs, outdoor play equipment, and toys. A portion of the proceeds from the sale help fund the MOPS program in Woodland Park.
See and ride the beautifully restored car in person during this annual free open house. Car No. 25 was built by Denver's own Woeber Carriage Company and placed into service on February 17, 1911. It was one of seven cars that provided passenger service on the Denver & Intermountain Interurban's 13-mile Denver-Lakewood-Golden line from 1911-1950.
Participate in a family-friendly day of traditional Latino festivities, including art-making, live dance, and musical performances.
Celebrate with a weekend filled with food, fun, and culture, putting the spotlight on the Mile High City's vibrant Latino population.
Enjoy live music, artist booths, and additional events scheduled by Lafayette businesses. Children’s activities from 5-7pm; Bands play at Festival Plaza from 6:30-9pm.
Enjoy popcorn and treats while watching a classic movie with accompaniment by Hank Troy. All ages.
Kick off the party with a 10K trail run, followed by the Firecracker 50 mountain bike race and the Main Street parade. Family activities, live music, a performance by the National Repertory Orchestra, and a fireworks display close out the night. Don’t miss Breckenridge Creative Arts’ Street Arts Festival, which celebrates street, pavement and graffiti…
Experience a celebration of Jewish culture, featuring live entertainment, fine art, family activities, and ethnic food. All ages.
Join in every Monday to listen to music and play board games.
Celebrate culture and community with a Parade of Nations, fashion show, vendors, and globally-inspired food venders.
Attend Colorado's largest display of RVs, outdoor products, accessories, vacation spots, and daily seminars.
Purchase gently used and lovingly preowned children's gear and clothing, hosted by Boulder County Parents of Twins and More (BCPTM), also known as the "Twin Sale."
Discover aircraft displays, model demonstrations, children’s Adventure Zone, and more.
Get to know products, services and resources to help you find ways to better the earth. Fitness activities will be happening every hour, alongside sustainable gardening demonstrations and an electric vehicle expo. The event includes a free bike valet, climbing wall, kids crafts, interactive art, food, and a beer garden. Local musical talent includes Scott…
Get together with thousands of geeks, pop-culture enthusiasts, gamers, writers, cosplayers and artists.
See Artists-in-Residence studio tours, holiday-themed craft activities for children, and a trunk show in the ArtWorks Store. The evening is capped off with a community holiday dinner in the Ranch Café.
Shop a seasonal market to raise funds for historic preservation and education.
Exchange clean, gently-used children's clothing for donated clothing from other families.
Attend a weeklong event devoted to families and music. Events include face painting, kids yoga, and tubing as well as concerts and a fireworks show.
Be part of one of the only events in the U.S. solely focused on stroke survivors and education. The walk is open to participants of all abilities and features different paths to accommodate stroke survivors and other attendees in various stages of fitness or recovery. Participants will have the option to complete a 5K trail…
Learn about more than 70 Boulder County public, private and boarding schools to help narrow down your options. Open to all Boulder County middle school students.
Enjoy a healthy day with an oatmeal breakfast at Pioneer Elementary (101 E. Baseline Rd.), 5K run (200 E. Baseline Rd.), and ninja warrior courses at the recreation center.
5-10pm Sept. 15; 10am-9pm Sept. 16; 10am-5pm Sept. 17. Attend the 30th year of an autumn festival featuring food, music, a children’s carnival and artisan goods from Firefly Handmade Market. All ages.
Enjoy a morning that includes Flippin’ Flapjacks, face painting and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Proceeds benefit Catholic Charities of Central Colorado. Event attendees are also able to bring a much needed food item from the list on the website as a donation in lieu of purchasing a $5 ticket.
Kick off a summer of reading adventures and Escape to Neverland with pirate-themed activities, kids’ crafts, and party snacks.
Navigate a 20-acre corn field maze with the help of a smartphone trivia game. Try the mini maze for younger kids. Ride on a barrel train, visit the petting zoo, swim through a corn kernel box with a corn kernel waterfall. Choose from 15 varieties of pumpkins and gourds set in an easy-to-pick field.
Celebrate a little early with live music, a light show, and fireworks. Bring a picnic or purchase from the available concessions.
Hear from interesting people doing innovative things that impact the community, sponsored by the Broomfield Library and Westminster Public Library. Students from Adams 12 STEM schools will present solutions to local and world issues using problem-based learning.
Enjoy live music, food and craft beer vendors, and a raffle. Families and pets are welcome. Purchase beer and food tickets onsite and through the website.
Experience a twinkling winter wonderland, complete with an interactive LED light and sound display. Warm drinks and tasty treats will be available for purchase.
Visit the fire station, interact with firefighters, and have fun with your family.
Denver has its own county fair, and well … it’s fair-ly weird. Enjoy carnival rides, blue ribbon pies, goat yoga, midget wrestling, metalachi, mullet 5K run, our Beer + Wine Fest, and so much more! It’s fun and furry - wacky and weird – only at the Denver County Fair, July 13 - 15 at…
See individual performers and groups in finished dances, works-in-progress, and mini-classes, in 5 to 15 minute time slots. Drop in for a short time or stay for the duration; acts perform continuously. All ages. Sponsored by City of Boulder Office of Arts + Culture and the Boulder Public Library.
Make your way through a 20-acre maze. Engage, using a smart phone trivia game that provides directions with every correct answer. There is a mini-maze for younger children. Other activities include u-pick-it pumpkin field, a petting zoo, pony rides and train ride. $12 adult, $9 ages 5-12, free age 4 and under. Senior Day: Every…
Shop and enjoy 50-90 percent off the retail prices of clothes, toys, and more. Free admission tickets available online.
Safely and securely shred your sensitive and confidential papers. Limit of 3 small bags or boxes. Additional small bags or small boxes are $5 each. Properly and safely dispose of old electronic components. TVs-$50 each up to 42” accepted on site.
Find more than 200 craft and food vendors, carnival games, and live entertainment. Hot air balloons are launched at 6:15 a.m. May 18-20, weather permitting, at Colorado National Golf Club, 2700 Vista Parkway, Erie.
Buy local from young business owners who display and sell their unique products to the local community. All products are handmade and personally sold by the owners. Find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and more.
Explore 2-1/2 acres of trains with displays, demonstrations, sales, and clinics. Admission is good for both days.
Enjoy live entertainment featuring the band After Midnight, in the heart of Highlands Ranch.
Be part of a mini-session event with Larry the Bunny and Baby Chicks. Includes one limited edition set, gallery of photos delivered same-day, and digital and print order deals.
Join in the 53rd annual event that celebrates traditional Greek food, music, dance, and culture.
Enjoy live music from the John Saunders band, family activities, and food vendors. All ages.
Meet face-to-face with more than 40 camps and summer activities in and around Douglas County. Registered attendees will be entered to win a $200 gift certificate for the participating camp/activity of their choice. Bring a school supply donation for DCSD's annual county-wide Lend a Hand School Supply Drive and receive a special treat. Museum admission…
Enjoy outdoor concerts of different genres and food trucks, presented by the Louisville Cultural Council.
Join a book club whose fall theme is trees - exploring the lives of the trees themselves and their impact on the world around them. In December, the group discusses “The Wood for the Trees: One Man’s Long View of Nature” by Richard Fortey, a biography of the flora and fauna of his four acres…
See the classic commedia dell'arte tale, written in the 1700s, concerning the complications wrought by the servant Truffaldino when he attends to two different masters at the same time.
Hours vary. Shop for clothes, toys, shoes and much more. All ages; no activities for kids. $2; visit the Facebook page or website for free passes.
Celebrate German traditions at a family-friendly event, featuring live music from local performers, a variety of Longmont’s craft brewers, and food for purchase. Reservations required.
Be part of an annual community event with Santa Claus, children caroling, and the mayor lighting the tree.
Buy local from young business owners who will display and sell their unique products to the local community. All products are handmade and personally sold by the owners. Find beaded jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home baked goodies, artwork, and unique gifts.
Honor the service of America’s veterans during the Highlands Ranch Veterans Day Celebration featuring a keynote speaker, color guard, and patriotic music.
Take your writing to the next level with a workshop that combines instruction with resources. It is ideally suited for the general public, teen writers, and especially beginners. The intense one-day winter writing class is designed for those who want to learn more about writing and publishing. A certificate will be awarded upon completion of…
Shop for thousands of gently used baby and children's items; including clothes, toys, books and more. Admission is $2 or free by visiting the website.
Bring your family, friends, scout group, and/or coworkers for volunteer projects. Enjoy a barbecue lunch and fun activities in the afternoon. Includes park admission for volunteers. RSVP necessary for groups of five or more by phone.
Kick off the Fort Collins Comic Con weekend with the fun Teen Nerd Prom. There will be a DJ, video gaming room, and more. Ages 12-18.
Pack up your stroller for a baby and kid-friendly march and rally at the Colorado State Capitol to encourage policy makers to consider their youngest constituents this legislative session. Following a short stroll around the Capitol, meet other Colorado parents, enjoy fun activities and giveaways on the East Lawn of the Capitol.
See musical entertainment, a living nativity, and petting zoo, then visit with Santa. The event coincides with the Louisville Arts District First Friday Art Walk.
Receive a program toolkit packed with fun games and activities, picture books, and parenting handbooks. A trained volunteer will introduce and model various activities in the toolkits for parents to try with their kids. Parents and caregivers with children ages birth-3.
Sample food and drinks, and enjoy music outdoors from regional artists, at the intersection of 4th Ave. and Kimbark St.
Celebrate the mission of empowering women and eliminating racism with a fun 5K and 10K walk or run and a 1-mile kid’s dash, followed by a rally and multicultural festival.
Sling the flying gourd, visit the children’s archery range, enjoy a hayride, and explore trucks. Visitors receive a complimentary pumpkin.
Watch a parade with the theme “The March of the Toys” amongst holiday lights.
Snap up deals from hundreds of vendors selling bikes, parts, clothing, and accessories.
See a collaboration between artists in different fields. Musicians pair with a playwright, a dancer, a visual artist, and a spoken-word artist. After 12 hours, each duo presents a live original work grown from their interaction.
Join Sesame Street pals Elmo and Abby as they help spread friendship and kindness during the Sesame Street Pop Up Tour. Learn that while we may be different from one another, we’re alike in so many ways. There will also be meet and greets with Abby and Elmo, a library reading corner, and an interactive…
Attend a a workshop designed to help expecting moms and new moms move from surviving to thriving in that first year. Learn the most common challenges new moms face and how to prepare for them, and hear what "experienced" moms wish they knew in their first year. Registration is required online.
Attend a one stop marketplace to find the experts to remodel, refresh and renew your home. Explore sustainable living, meet with designers and see presentations. 100% of every ticket sold is awarded in horticulture grants & scholarships across Colorado. $8-$10. Ages 12 and under are free.
Try cuisine from more than 50 of the Boulder area’s top restaurants, over the course of nine days. Participating restaurants will offer a special three course dinner menu to the community. All ages.
Gain a better understanding around spending and learn about your spending tendencies. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Sponsored by the Parent Engagement Network (PEN) and Capital One. Reservations required online.
Join other adults and children with sensory issues and disabilities for a special morning when the Aquarium opens early and turns down the ambient sounds for a calmer and quieter setting. Aquarium sounds will be turned on for the regular business day at 9:45am. Tickets can be purchased at the box office at regular price…
Drop in and play, sing, read, write and talk at activity stations throughout the library. Families with young children (birth to age 5) enjoy interactive early literacy activities and take home crafts and great prizes as well as new ideas for family fun. Each station includes special activities for babies.
Enjoy an informative view of weather and climate at a science laboratory and explore interactive exhibits.
Race, run, jog, or walk through the streets of Boulder, finishing in Folsom Field, for a Memorial Day Celebration. Reservations required.
Make special memories while enjoying an evening of dancing and games at this event hosted by the Colorado Conservatory of Dance.
Find a great selection of organic and bee-safe tomato, vegetable, and herb starts that are grown in Growing Gardens’ greenhouses. All proceeds benefit Growing Gardens’ nonprofit agriculture education programs.
Attend training for basic CPR education, and receive CPR certification if needed. Registration required.
Join in a 5K followed by a race for kids using their adaptive equipment (tricycles, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, etc.) to walk, roll, or ride their way to the 50 yard finish line. Kids receive a special prize for participating. Registration is required for Miles for Smiles but Jordyn's Dash is free, but RSVPs are required…
Play mini golf and life-size games throughout the library. Register online or by phone.
Let your dog enjoy a day of fun while swimming away the summer heat.
Test out new classes for free including Stroller Booty, Toddler Yoga and more. Enjoy goodies and treats provided by other Stanley Marketplace vendors and participate in giveaways throughout the day. Sign up for classes online because space is limited.
Learn about preschool programs and resources throughout Denver. The event will feature free food, family-friendly activities, photo ops with minions, and admission to the Denver Zoo.
Attend a huge sale on ski and snowboard equipment and accessories, with family entertainment, vendors, and representatives from Colorado’s mountain resorts. Family-friendly attractions and entertainment include a high ropes course, fitness challenge, and a learn-to-ski dry slope for “never-ever” skiers.
Come dressed in costume and go trick-or-treating at local businesses along Pearl Street in downtown Boulder. Age 12 and under.
Be there for this inaugural event. Sign up and build your own creative float starting with a shoebox base. The parade will travel around Dairy Block led by Denver’s Tivoli Brass Band, and Mike & Kiki of the Handsome Little Devils. The parade will be followed by a free Dairy Block Alley Party featuring live…
Ride a circuit that runs through the streets of downtown Littleton highlighted by the Pro and Elite racing. There will also be live music, a beer garden, kid zone, and cruiser ride for families.
Have some family fun with dance lessons and demos presented by the Arthur Murray Dance Studio to kick off the annual Starlighting. Call or go online to register.
Enjoy a luncheon including the presentation of scholarships to youth who have overcome significant adversity. Local citizens who work on behalf of at-risk youth in Boulder County will be honored. Reservations required.
Participate in different activities at the library every day, during Lafayette's Screen Free Week program.
Join a half-day volunteer project exclusively for families with children ages 6-12. Participants will help transplant native plants from the High Plains Environmental Center's greenhouse, learn about what it means to be a good steward, and go on a fun nature hike. Breakfast and lunch provided. Register online or by contacting Jamie Burke at jamie@voc.org…
Be part of a citywide art intervention with the purpose of breaking down personal, emotional, and social barriers, while nurturing individual and collective well-being. Art installation sites are located throughout Denver and include streets, alleyways, billboards, video screens, and Union Station, among other locations.
Drop in to explore stories based on the Jewish calendar, sing, eat challah, and do an occasional craft. Age 5 and under.
See world-class male and female athletes who have the physical strength, mental stamina, and dexterity to control 12,000-pound machines capable of doing backflips, vertical two-wheel skills and racing at speeds up to 70 miles per hour. Get up close and personal to the Monster Jam trucks and drivers by purchasing a Pit Party pass for…
Play and learn in the gym with slides, balls, yoga mats, music and more. Ages 0-5.
Pay homage to veterans with a special event that starts with a sponsor social at 9:30am, followed by a formal luncheon and program at 11:30am. Age 18 and up.
Grab a cup of hot cocoa and take a stroll through Boulder's Civic Area, illuminated with more than 225,000 LED lights.
Celebrate National Oatmeal Month with an oatmeal breakfast and community activities, sponsored by the Quaker Oats Company and organized by the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. Includes a 5K run that starts at Colorado Music Festival & Center for Musical Arts, 200 E. Baseline Rd., Lafayette.
Hours vary by date. Shop for ski and snowboard gear, learn about cross-country skiing, ski jumping and snowshoeing. Visit website for ticket prices.
Celebrate youth voices and create a lasting legacy of change. People of all ages will be gathering. A youth led rally will begin at 11:30am.
Be part of a 5K run/walk to show support for anyone who has been touched by addiction and to bring the disease into the light. There will also be a Shatterproof Community Village, Memorial Gallery, and a Celebrate Recovery area.
Browse and purchase produce, gourmet food products, and more. Enjoy the beer and wine garden featuring a different local brewer each week.
Wind your way along the South Platte River Trail in our stroller-friendly 5K, watch your kids go for gold in the Kid Course, Toddler Trot or Infant Crawl, then fuel up at the expo. Go online for registration and pricing details.
Shop more than 70 varieties of tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, and herbs grown from heirloom and organic seeds. Farm tours are $5 per person age 2 and up. Saturday, May 19 is a SCFD Free Day and includes festival highlighting local vendors participating in Plant, Eat, and Get Local.
Enjoy a weekend of entertainment including a parade, farmers' market, and concerts including country music artist Trace Adkins.
Attend the 10th annual show, in partnership between the Vintage Car Club of Castle Rock and Downtown Merchants Association. There's parking nearby but a free trolley service is also available to bring guests to the show.
Shop for jewelry, accessories, and holiday gifts from hand-crafters and commercial retailers.
See the biggest names in professional motorcycle ICE racing shredding the arena's solid ice track with razor sharp studded tires. Racers battle it out for the prestigious World Championship ICE Racing Title. Attend the prerace Pit Party and enjoy a halftime show.
Take to the streets of Olde Town Arvada, walking or running, to raise money to bring attention to child abuse and improve the lives of children affected by abuse. There will be live music, a pancake breakfast, face painting, and freebies.
Shop, eat, drink, and enjoy live music. There will be roaming buskers and several areas specifically for kids. The event occurs in the area outside of Highland Tap & Burger.
Enjoy an evening with bounce houses, food vendors, and live music.
Attend the family-friendly pop culture fan extravaganza. Activities include celebrity appearances, vendors, and the PCC KIDS’ LAB, where kids and teens can create, share, and immerse themselves in pop culture wonder.
Play at the pool late with games and an inflatable obstacle course.
Help support, normalize, and celebrate breastfeeding with a family festival. There will be more than 30 vendors, and free activities including face painting, a bounce house, balloon animals, music, yoga, henna tattoos, storytime, and food trucks. For prizes, register online before the event. Event happens in and around the Pavilion.
Bring your family to enjoy 20 live bands playing on different porches throughout the historic district. Food carts available on 6th St. between Concord and Maxwell.
See displays, meet dealers, and participate in a free collection evaluation service and youth stamp camp.
Drop in to find activities, services, and products of interest to children and families. Staff from the Colorado Mountain Ranch Children’s Summer Camp offer an introduction to the Mountain Day Camp Programs, a chance to meet staff members, and a leather stamping activity.
Attend movie night in Downtown Castle Rock at Festival Park, brought to you by Crystal Valley. Join in a day of celebration including music, food, free bounce houses, kids activities, and a movie starting at dusk.
Enjoy dancing to a DJ, crafts and refreshments. Semi-formal attire encouraged. For dads with daughters ages 3-8. Reservations required through the Louisville Recreation and Senior Center. Reference code: 12021-1.
Shop from over 125 commercial and handcrafted vendors. This marketplace includes original art and specialty food.
Enjoy seasonal food, live music, and dance performances, plus an outdoor lights display and a visit from Santa.
Attend the sale hosted by Mothers of Multiples Society. Shop clothing and items for babies and kids at 50-90 percent off retail.
Bring in your kids' old clothes (in good condition, no rips or stains please) and swap them out for some new(ish) clothes for their growing selves. Clothes for ages range from newborn through 16 years. $2 entry fee which will be donated to the Link Rec Center's fund to help kids afford programs through the…
Swim for free at Ridge Recreation Center Pools when accompanied by a child. Children age 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water.
Participate in the annual event that begins at the "I Have a Dream Memorial" and proceeds down Colfax Avenue, ending with a program at the Civic Center Park Greek Theater. The total distance is 5K.
Take a self-guided garden tour through gardens around Northwest Denver. The tour benefits school programs, which work to reduce violence and bullying in schools.
Enjoy bounce houses, food vendors, and a movie in Downtown Castle Rock. All ages.
Discover a variety of community activities, vendors, LGBTQ pride merchandise, and more, sponsored by Out Boulder County. Located on 4th St. between Main and Emery St.
Sling the flying gourd, visit the children's archery range, take hayride, visit the petting zoo and much more at this redesigned fall event, featuring food vendors and a vintage car show. Visitors receive a complimentary pumpkin. $10 per child for all activities. Free under age 3 and adults.
Celebrate Colorado's first Goldfish Swim School launching in Stapleton. The event is free and open to the public, featuring an open family swim, balloon artist, face painter, games, the Sweet Cow Moo Mobile and more. The school is now open for lessons, serving children from four months old to 12 years of age.
Meet one-on-one with a certified Child Passenger Safety Technician to ensure that your child is safe. Parents or caretakers.
Bring the kids and your camera for visits and a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Have fun skating with friends and family. Free skate rental during public skating hours will be offered for each person donating a nonperishable food item, which will be given to a local food bank.
See a showcase of products created by individuals or classes for students from Kindergarten to 7th Grade. Products will be available for sale (cash only). Products available for purchase include inspirational key chains, journals, STEAM activity kits, origami kits, paracord bracelets, and more. Age 5 and up.
Wear your spookiest (or silliest) costume and head to Centennial Village for tricks and treats as you stop at each of our historic structures. Try your hand at Halloween carnival games and participate in the costume contest. $1 child, $2 adult.
Meet face-to-face with nonprofit organizations seeking help. The Fair is free to nonprofits and persons who are looking for an organization where they can donate their time.
Attend the annual parade through downtown Denver, celebrating all things Irish including floats and marching bands. The parade departs from the Coors Field parking lot at 19th and Wynkoop.
Shop for goods for pregnancy to tweens at 50-90 percent off retail at this Moms of Multiples annual sale. The event also includes car seat safety checks by Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPST).
Be part of a a milk drive offering a unique way for breastfeeding women with more milk than their baby needs to donate a gift that can help save a life. Rocky Mountain Aardvarks will host a music class for kids at 4:30pm. Refreshments will be served.
Find inspiration from the latest ideas and trends in landscaping, gardening, and home improvement. Stroll through more than an acre of professionally landscaped gardens. Visit with the region’s gardening gurus and home improvement experts about the best ways to move your home and garden projects forward.
Aug 4 & 11. Enjoy snacks, bubbles, pool time every Friday at the JCC baby pool. 6 months to 3 years. Register online. $5 nonmembers, free for members.
Go out for a family dinner, with a children's menu that includes mac and cheese, meatballs on a bed of cheese grits, and prosciutto-wrapped roasted chicken and potatoes. Each meal features a healthy beverage and homemade ice cream. In addition, a family-style meal featuring stone oven slow roasted whole organic chicken, organic vegetables, salad, and…
Find one-of-a-kind Mother’s Day gifts, wedding gifts, and more. Handmade pottery made by local artists will be on display and available for purchase.
Experience fire dancers, ice sculptures, inflatable sculptures, and interactive light display, s'mores, and hot chocolate.
Donate your used or unwanted bicycles at ReCycle Your Bicycle in the parking lot in front of Shea Stadium at Redstone Park.
Celebrate the holidays at the Highlands Ranch Mansion. Enjoy reindeer games, live entertainment, school choir performances, and more.
Enjoy an evening of dancing, games, desserts, and a hot cocoa bar with a special someone.
Don your best '80s and '90s costume or gear and enjoy drinks and dancing plus food sample stations from Denver's top caterers (food included with admission). All proceeds benefit Wings Over the Rockies, a nonprofit organization. All ages welcome but valid ID for age 21 and up required for drinks.
Experience all things cats, including celebrity meet-and-greets, explore the latest products and vendors from across the world, adopt little furballs looking for new homes, and also take part in supporting charities dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of cats.
Attend the biggest maternity event of the year, bringing together the best in local boutiques, pediatricians, doulas, and more. Talk to experts about birthing plans, parenting techniques, registry must-haves, and personal health. Age 12 and under get in free.
Celebrate the history of Denver’s Five Points neighborhood—the Harlem of the West—with music from dozens of bands on eight stages, food and beverage offerings, and family-friendly activities.
Enjoy sparkling lights, and special activities including live reindeer, an ice show, skating, Santa Claus, hot cocoa, and fireworks.
Celebrate Independence Day with live music, food, and a fireworks display.
Be part of a 5K or 10K timed USTAF run around Stapleton's Central Park followed by unlimited small brunch bites, tasty beverages, live music, and lawn games.
Enjoy complimentary coffee, donuts, and Santiago's breakfast burritos along with with four-legged friends on the High Line Canal.
Tour a variety of Boulder-area artists’ studios and learn about their creative processes. See website for participating artists. Studios are at multiple locations; preview exhibit at the Museum of Boulder.
Shop a consignment sale featuring a wide range of gently used children's gear and clothing, hosted by Boulder County Parents of Twins and More (BCPTM).
Get your hands in the dirt. Learn how to grow, cook, and enjoy Slow Food—real, delicious, flavorful food. The Pavilion is part of the Slow Food Nations events.
Enjoy a day of activities including a clown contest, parade, and craft festival.
Enjoy an evening filled with dancing, games, and refreshments. Ages 3-14 and their dads, grandpas, stepdads, or uncles.
Attend a twice annual consignment sale of gently used and lovingly preowned children's gear and clothing hosted by Boulder County Parents of Twins and More (BCPTM.) Strollers, highchairs, car seats, and more. Email pr@bouldertwins.org or go to Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BoulderCountyKidsSale/ for more information.
Join a professionally-timed event. Medals will be given out in 3 different age groups. The run is kid and stroller-friendly.
Compete with your dog in 4 levels: Jr. Handler, Sr. Dog, Fun/Recreational, and Competitive. Choose from 14 events like 25 Yard Dash, Land Retrieve, Toy Catch, Marathon Down, and Obstacle Course.
Enjoy fun family activities and entertainment for all ages on the CU campus.
Celebrate El Día de Los Niños of Mexico with costumes and a variety of dances.
Commemorate the historical blending of the American mountain men and Hispanic communities of Old Bent's Fort. See historical interpreters demonstrate their wares, including trade silver, moccasins, beaver skin hats, and buckskin period dress.
Get into the patriotic spirit while watching a family pet and bike parade featuring decorated bikes, wagons, dogs, and children decked out in red, white, and blue. Afterward, stay for the community parade.
Celebrate Halloween with daytime trick-or-treating and family-friendly activities. Age 10 and under (and pets) are invited to trick or treat the streets of Belmar, visiting shops and restaurants.
Help provide school supplies to Colorado students. Help fill a car, truck or SUV in each of the showrooms with essential school supplies. “Stuff for Students” collection bins will be featured at Larry H. Miller locations in Denver, Aurora, Centennial, Lakewood, Highlands Ranch, Thornton, Federal Heights and Boulder. In addition, monetary contributions can be made…
Try biscuits and gravy or homemade stew, and enjoy live music and craft booths, based on a tradition of the late 1800s.
Dress in Viking regalia to celebrate Ullr, the Norse God of winter. Enjoy a bluegrass music lineup with artists from Nashville to Colorado, including the UllrGrass All-Stars (with members of Railroad Earth, Leftover Salmon, Lyle Lovett Band, CORAL CREEK, Hot Buttered Rum, and Hot Rize). On Saturday, sample craft brews and ciders from more than…
See nearly 500 rare sports and classic cars, early collectibles, and new exotic cars. There will also be food, music, exhibitors, and vendors.
Encourage physical activity and time with friends during Lafayette’s Screen Free Week. Register by April 27 and receive a free pass to the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center for the week of April 30-May 6. Turn in a completed activity log to receive a free book from the Lafayette Public Library. Reservations required.
Watch more than 40 Longhorn cattle walking through the streets of downtown Denver. Step back in time and see a true western cattle drive with horses, cowboys, cowgirls, tractors, marching bands, and floats. The parade starts at Union Station and runs down 17th Street. The National Western BBQ Lunch begins at 11:30am in the atrium…
Shop at the 2nd annual Starlight Market – a festive, holiday pop up hosted by Chasing Windmills featuring your favorite indie, family-friendly brands. Bring along your little ones to relax and play at Gathre’s lounge station, sip on something warm and cozy from the complimentary hot cocoa bar, or capture a holiday-card-worthy pic at Artifact…
Celebrate the season with the City Holiday Tree lighting ceremony.
Join a 5K or 1-mile run/walk or a free kids fun run, and enjoy family-friendly games and activities, prizes, and awards. Help Make-A-Wish Colorado grant wishes to children battling critical illnesses.
See Santa for picture opportunities plus horse drawn carriage rides, and holiday entertainment. Bring your own cameras for free Santa pictures. Free hot chocolate and cider. There is a charge for holiday treats and carriage rides. Canned food donations will be accepted.
Find gifts directly from more than 50 young entrepreneurs. All products are handmade and personally sold by the owners and include jewelry, greeting cards, bath products, home-baked goodies, and artwork.
Celebrate Boulder artists at a variety of diverse events including public art exhibits, theater, performances, and more, in different venues around the city.
Witness a celebration of American Indian cultures with American Indian dancers, drum groups, and hands-on activities. All powwow activities and general museum admission are free. Youth 18 and younger also receive free admission to the special exhibition "The Western: An Epic in Art and Film."
Enjoy local food and culture, family fun, and a business fair.
Fly or watch kites, hear music, and enjoy vendors, food booths, and free kids activities.
Celebrate National Toy Store Day with kids activities, demonstrations of new toys and crafts plus coupons on Holiday Bucks to spend.
Attend the 3rd annual series of workshops and classes that will give parents the information and tools needed to be resourced and empowered to take care of themselves and teach their children to do the same. Meals and interpretation provided. Age 8 and up. Purchase tickets online.
Celebrate cycling with a kids’ festival, three different ride routes, an expo pavilion, food, and music, presented by Bicycle Longmont.
Join the 3rd annual event on an accessible 2-mile track, to raise funds and awareness to treat or cure FSH Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). There will be a pancake breakfast, live music, face painting, and a bounce house.
Watch as the greatest ski, snowboard, and snowmobile athletes battle for glory in 18 different disciplines. Concerts (for age 15 and up) feature the Chainsmokers, Kygo, Lil Wayne, and Louis the Child.
Head to the heart of downtown for lunch, choosing from a variety of food trucks. Enjoy live music and giveaways too.
Enjoy hands-on kids' activities, live music, and food. Watch Longmont Kinetics' Parade on the Pond, Sat 6-7pm, featuring human-powered all-terrain art sculptures on land and water.
See a parade and showcase of antique and modern fire and rescue vehicles. Activities include free fire truck rides, rescue demonstrations, and junior firefighter games.
Join Adam’s Camp campers with special needs plus local celebrities, former professional and collegiate athletes, and the providers from Partners in Pediatrics for a unique game of basketball. In addition to the game, there will be mascots from Colorado’s sports teams, face-painting, and a silent auction.
Shop a library sale of fiction and nonfiction books for adults and children, sponsored by The Friends of the Lafayette Library.
Attend a community concert to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The evening will feature special guest performances and will include recipients of the 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award.
Enjoy delicious donuts, coffee, and 250-plus classic and exotic cars.
Taste food served by fine local restaurants; find arts and craft booths and kid’s entertainment. All ages.
Hear a reading of Catherine Wiley’s Sheltered and a conversation about women and homelessness. The moderated group discussion on next steps will be led by Dr. Esther Sullivan.
Shop for discounted goods for pregnancy through childhood, for all seasons.
Be part of a nationwide, family-friendly New Year's Day Run/Walk. It's a call to action to focus on living a healthy way of life in the coming year. All paces are welcome, including strollers. Kids under 13 run for free with a registered adult. Registration includes a race bib, t-shirt, raffles, photos and post run…
Enjoy a variety of outdoor and kids' activities featuring Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day on June 16 and a disc golf tournament on June 17.
Join thousands of breastfeeding women and their babies across the world who will gather in their own communities for a synchronized breastfeeding event around the globe.
Bring your pooch to take the plunge with other four-legged swimmers. This is a fundraiser for dogs (and their humans) to benefit Freedom Service Dogs.
Browse and purchase produce, gourmet food products, and more. See artisan shows on the second Sat of each month.
Run, walk, or jog in a scenic 5K through the University of Colorado campus, finishing inside the warm Balch Field House. All ages. Reservations required.
Shop the largest children’s consignment sale in Colorado. Items sell for 50 percent off on Aug. 25; 75 percent off on Aug. 26.
Celebrate the end of summer with arts and crafts exhibitors, live performances, carnival rides, and the Great Zucchini Race.
Attend the largest celebration of LGBT pride in the Rocky Mountain region. See live entertainment, enjoy food, beverages, and vendors, and a parade from Cheesman Park to the State Capital.
Shop the consignment sale for gently-used clothin, shoes, baby gear, toys and more. A portion of the proceeds from the sale help fund our MOPS program in Woodland Park.
Skate on an indoor rink and take photos with Santa. Donate a new toy item in original packaging to receive free skate rental.
Shop at this artisans’ boutique event, featuring juried artisans and crafters selling one-of-a-kind jewelry, gourmet food gifts, and more.
Enjoy live music alongside food and drink, children’s activities, and more in downtown Louisville.
Get ready for a blast from the past with classic Valentines, friendship bracelets, best friend necklaces and more crafts and entertainment. Sign kids up to be a KidX Club Member to participate.
October 7 & 8, 14 & 15 and 21 & 22. 10am-4pm. Attend weekend activities including pumpkin decorating, and, an inflatable obstacle course. Some activities require tickets but admission and stage shows are free.
Visit a two-day craft show featuring over 100 exhibitors of handcrafted gifts.
See world-class Monster Jam vehicles and athletes go head-to-head in seven different competitions driving three different vehicles: Monster Jam trucks, Monster Jam Speedsters, and Monster Jam ATVs.
Shop for maternity, baby, and kids items, including clothing, toys, and furniture at 50-90 percent off retail.
Celebrate Wheat Ridge with a day of fun in the heart of the Ridge at 38 district. Enjoy four bluegrass bands, a classic car show, chalk art, food trucks, local beer, and kids activities.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with dancing to a DJ, refreshments, and photos. Ages 1-9 with parent. Reservations required. Registration code: 10213.
Celebrate Father's Day by swimming at Foothills Park & Recreation District’s indoor and outdoor pools. Dads swim free when accompanied by their kids.
Shop for children's, teen's and maternity items at big discounts. Opening day Thursday Nov 2- 9:30am prime shopping time, $10 advance tickets or $15 at the door. 11am is $2 admission until 6pm. Friday-Sun is free admission 9am-6pm. Monday is free admission and 50% off all non starred items 9am-6pm, Tuesday 50% off all non…
Enjoy a party and concert the night before the 10th Annual Classic Rock Cruise-In car show that takes place in the heart of downtown.
Celebrate the holiday season with a variety of activities: sculpting, a petting zoo, pony rides and pictures with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.
Enjoy the sights, sounds and tastes of the holiday season. Featuring seasonal treats, live music and a spectacular outdoor lights display.
Volunteer to help transplant native plants from the High Plains Environmental Center greenhouse, learn about what it means to be a good steward, and go on a fun nature hike. Lunch is provided. Ages 6-12 and their families.
Explore endless vacation options through more than 150 destinations around the globe. Meet travel celebrities Rick Steves and Phil Keoghan. Enjoy cooking demonstrations and cultural performances. Kids will enjoy camel rides and SCUBA lessons in the dive pool.
Come to see a big screen family-friendly favorite movie, rated PG, along with concessions and door prizes. Movie title cannot be revealed prior to the event, due to the licensing agreement. Sponsored by Creative Broomfield.
Take mom to enjoy a carousel ride for free, in honor of Mother's Day.
Mingle with other families at the outdoor Baby Pool at the JCC Denver. Cocktails and appetizers provided for adults, and chalk, bubbles, and kid-friendly snacks for kids. Space is limited and registration is required. To register, visit mazeltogether.org.
Shop independent brands, enjoy crafting (like holiday wreath-making), and photo-taking. While you shop, kids can keep themselves busy in the play area with plenty of fun and a holiday craft too.
Be there when the amusement park opens for the season.
Join CU South Denver for a stimulating conversation over a delicious lunch prepared by a world-class culinary team. Geared towards professionals. $55.
Enjoy s’mores, hayrides, a living nativity, and the parade.
Shop for maternity, baby, and kids items, including clothing, toys, and furniture at 50-90 percent off retail. Hours vary.
Experience hands-on art making on the front porch of the museum, that complements the museum’s exhibits, during the Boulder County Farmers’ Market. Free admission during the market.
Attend the dance created to bring parents and daughters of the city together. Dress up, dance, hang out, and get to know each other. Meet Disney princesses, dance, take pictures in a photo booth, and enjoy chocolate and caramel fountains.
A family-friendly community art and bake market with 50+ artisans in a festival market setting, with free kids (and adults) make-and-take crafts, Boulder's best bake sale, live performances and fire truck tours. Elks Lodge is accessible and has lots of free parking. This sale raises funds for Boulder Mountain Fire, serving mountain communities and North…
Join the Boulder Philharmonic for a family-friendly, space-themed concert in honor of NASA’s—and the Boulder Phil’s—60th anniversary. Also includes an instrument petting zoo, provided by HB Woodsongs.
Grab a partner and put on a blindfold. Unleash inner strength as you run, hop, cheer, and dance around obstacles and through challenges, without sight. Or, join the Lycored Performance Team at Lycored’s Shade Park in Adventure Village for Blind Fitness Challenges throughout each day designed for the entire family. Lycored Ambassador and Adaptive Athlete,…
Run, walk, or jog in a family-friendly 5K race. Bring 5 nonperishable items to the food drive on race day to be entered to win prizes including tech tees and gift certificates. Strollers and dogs are welcome.
Attend a one-of-a-kind travel experience from Capital One that combines free food, celebrity guests, scenic views, airbrush tattoos, and a ski simulator.
Start off the summer with a splash at one of the nation's largest family water parks.
Shop for maternity, baby, and kids items, including clothing, toys, and furniture at 50-90 percent off retail.
Enjoy live music, bounce houses, and food vendors. All ages.
Enjoy a downtown block party with street performers, music, The Amazing Race, and more. Free to attend; fees for certain activities.
Celebrate the end of Summer of Discovery and Parks and Recreation's summer programming with a grand finale. Join in for music, activities, ice cream, and family fun.
Get to know Denver in a new way, through its architecture. Visit more than 60 unique spaces you might not ordinarily get to explore, plus more than 58 Insider Tours. Various locations around Denver.
Join the Civic Center Conservancy to celebrate the unveiling of Civic Center Art in the Park: Tree of Transformation. This wonder-inducing installation—created by Denver-based artists Nick Geurts and Ryan Elmendorf of yetiweurks—brings art, music, and light together in a stunning and interactive display. Guests will enjoy treats from local food trucks Doppios Coffee & Sugardash,…
Enjoy drinks, appetizers and a fashion show featuring re-designs of Bella Boutique’s prom gowns courtesy of some of Denver’s finest fashion designers, with proceeds supporting our mission. As part of this event, there will be a silent and live auction featuring goods and services from companies throughout the Rocky Mountain region. We hope you will…
Enjoy beer and food vendors, bounce houses, and more. All ages.
Enjoy a fun evening in the private barrel room of Fate Brewing Company to celebrate Colorado Gives Day. Be inspired by the Parent Engagement Network's (PEN) impact, reach, and plans for the upcoming year. Barbecue buffet provided by Yoder Smoker.
Celebrate winter and the holiday season with wassail, a warm Old English apple cider. Local businesses will offer free samples of their own recipes. Guests receive a commemorative mug after trying 12 samples and stamping their "12 Sips of Wassail" card.
Join Moms Clean Air Force and Colorado Moms Know Best and local elected officials for the first ever city-wide Mama Summit. There will be food, kids activities, tours of city hall, and the chance to meet with city council members.
See noted historian Patricia Limerick and a panel of veterans speak about All Quiet on the Western Front, Erich Maria Remarque's classic novel, which relates the experiences of a German soldier during World War I. The panel will discuss universal experiences of soldiers during wartime and how these experiences continue to affect them when they…
Walk down Washington Avenue, candle in hand, singing holiday carols. The walk is followed by a fireworks display.
Celebrate the opening of the first Baby Café in Colorado. Mothers’ Milk Bank Baby Café provides new and breastfeeding moms a friendly and comfortable environment to learn more about breastfeeding. In the Baby Café, mothers can relax with refreshments; share experiences, tips, and techniques; and socialize with other moms in a child-friendly space. Free one-on-one…
Celebrate with free general admission, family-friendly programming, live music and dances that celebrates children from around the world, and art-making activities for the whole family. For more information on the celebration, email cricciardi@denverartmuseum.org with DDN 2018 in the subject line, or call 720-913-0072.
Be there for the nation’s top indoor motorcycle race series featuring some of the nation’s top professional and amateur arenacross competitors.
Shop for gifts for the loved one in your life made by local vendors and artists. Enjoy face-painting and free cookie-decorating.
