Enjoy indoor playground equipment. Socks must be worn. Age 9 and under with adult. Age 4 and under for toddler area.
Join the practice of yoga that can improve posture, flexibility, and endurance. Takes place indoors in the Morrison Center.
Join yoga instructor Blake Burger and singing bowls master Emma Kellher for a grounding and powerful vinyasa yoga class. The class begins with meditation then transitions to a slow and steady vinyasa flow and ends with a long savasana to soak in the beautiful vibrations of the singing bowls.
Be part of a flat and fast half marathon, 10K, and 5K race. Participants receive an innovative technical running shirt, and enjoy a finish line expo with vendors and food.
Take a weekly fun-based yoga class that includes bending, stretching, strengthening, and mindfulness. Ages 6-17 (5 and under can participate with a responsible guardian). Participants will bend, stretch, and strengthen both body and mind in an engaging environment.
Receive an introduction to marine science, followed by time in the pool learning basic snorkeling and free-diving techniques. Ages 6-12. Reservations required. Students must be able to swim comfortably in the deep end of the pool.
Times vary by date. Rejuvenate mind and body during yoga sessions in the setting of the Butterfly Pavilion. Reservations preferred. All ages. $8 members, $10 nonmembers.
Run for a good cause on the one day of the year foot traffic is allowed on the road to the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun. The 4-mile run/walk course is chip timed, winding through the Zoo with giraffes, elephants, and a rhino lining the course.
Be part of a professionally-timed 5K which you can choose to run, jog, or walk in which 100 percent of the proceeds goes toward buying sleeping bags for Colorado’s homeless. Wear a costume to be entered to win prizes. Leashed pets are welcome.
Attend classes that combine both movement (dance, yoga, fitness) and creative arts (art, drama, sensory play, creative writing).
Practice yoga in a tropical conservatory filled with free-flying butterflies. Adults only, children age 13 and older may attend with an adult.
Enjoy extended evening hours on select weeknights with discounted admission for busy families who can’t attend daytime hours. Excludes Memorial Day and July 4.
Run along an interactive course to find special trick/treat eggs, with the chance to win prizes. Bring the kids out for the Kids 1K Rabbit Rush, Easter egg hunt, free yoga classes, face painting, balloon artist, and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny.
Celebrate cycling with a kids’ festival, three different ride routes, an expo pavilion, food, and music, presented by Bicycle Longmont.
Try a meditation technique to harness your inner power, and learn to calm and clear the mind of distracting thoughts, rooted in Buddhist principles. Reservations required.
Celebrate summer at Foothills Park & Recreation District’s pool parties with a special $3 admission offer.
Support the American Cancer Society by plunging into icy cold water, either as an individual or as part of a group. Reservations required.
Go to a family-centered event that includes a 5K/10K run, 5K walk, kids fun run, and kid-centered activities (bouncy castle, climbing wall, and face painting).
Explore the health benefits, and safety, of fermented foods as well as basic recipes to pickle your own vegetables at home. Sample Menu: Giardiniera, Bread and Butter, Refrigerator Dills and Sauerkraut. All ages. $40 plus additional $15 materials fee.
Discover herbal tonics, health-boosting superfoods, and natural skin products you can make at home. Learn simple self-care practices to regain balance and vibrant health. Bring home a soothing skin salve, a cleansing face mask, and a detoxifying spring tonic along with recipes. Lunch and all materials included.
Times vary by date. Rejuvenate mind and body during yoga sessions in the setting of the Butterfly Pavilion. Reservations preferred. All ages. $8 members, $10 nonmembers.
Participate in a 4 mile, 4K, or Kids Run known for its laid-back atmosphere, and the Red, White, and Blue Snow Party with a Slip 'n' Slide finish line. Reservations required.
10 am, 11 am and 12 pm Find creative ways to make healthy eating fun and delicious. Sign up outside The Teaching Kitchen.
Learn a type of yoga that weaves beautiful movement with challenging postures and breathing. Takes place indoors in the Morrison Center.
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.
Thu. Gain strength and flexibility with dynamic stretching, running, and high intensity interval training. Designed for intermediate and advanced level athletes. $15 member, $18 nonmember.
Enjoy views of the Rockies and run through the Community College Open Space park while being entertained and cheered on by a variety of dance groups. Race day festivities include a 5K race, a one-mile Fun Run, a post-race celebration for participants, music, free photo booth, color hair spray station, face painting, and kids activities.…
Attend a workshop about keeping your child safe at school. Hosted by Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) and National Jewish Health for Kids, the workshop teaches parents about managing food allergies in K-12 schools. A panel presntation and breakoutdiscussions on topics will also be held. For parents and caregivers. No children, please. Registration required.
Choosing one of four bicycle routes, explore the many diverse neighborhoods of Metro Denver while supporting key cycling advocacy groups. Routes run 100, 85, 50, or 25 miles. Courses are designed to accommodate cyclists of all experience levels from novice to expert. Enjoy a post-ride celebration with entertainment, food, drinks and a lifestyle expo.
Watch a film about the scientific and spiritual journey to healing one's own body from any disease, presented by The Healing Studio. No rating; considered PG.
Sign up for a 5-week running program for kids from pre-K to 8th grade. Each race is held on Sunday at 4:30pm and offers age-appropriate running events including the 50 and 75 yard dashes, and 1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and 1-mile runs. Kids compete each week for a chance to earn points. At the end…
Wed. Gain strength and flexibility with gentle movements, stretching, and guided meditation. $10 member, $12 nonmember.
Splash at the Del Mar Family Aquatic Center or any of the other five pools located throughout the city.
Participate in a clinic to improve your swim skills. Includes a deck and pool safety class with group problem-solving challenges. Ages 6-12. Students must be able to swim comfortably in the deep end of the pool. Reservations required.
Join in the 22nd Annual Cancer League of Colorado's event that raises money for cancer research. There will be a timed 5K loop, post-race Expo, free pancake breakfast, craft beer garden, and Kid Zone with games, clowns, and a kiddie train.
Participate in a two-person-team family adventure race featuring a lake crossing, mountain bike course, and a run. Ages 6-15 with adult. Registration required. Park entry fee waived.
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.
Visit certified health professionals for low-cost and free screenings. These screenings do not diagnose, but will let the participant know at the time of the screening if they need to see their doctor for further evaluation.
Join the Lafayette police and fire departments to see police and fire vehicles and equipment, demonstrations, and community booths. Get a free lunch.
Participate in an adventure and obstacle course race series for kids ages 5-16, with fun and challenging obstacles and mud.
Taste food served by fine local restaurants; find arts and craft booths and kid’s entertainment. All ages.
Join more than 10,000 runners in a variety of races through the historic neighborhoods of Cherry Creek, Country Club, Cheesman Park, and Congress Park.
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,…
Join yoga instructor Blake Burger and singing bowls master Emma Kellher for a grounding and powerful vinyasa yoga class. The class begins with meditation then transitions to a slow and steady vinyasa flow and ends with a long savasana to soak in the beautiful vibrations of the singing bowls.
Learn all you need to know to start canning at home with step-by-step instructions and demonstration. All ages. See website for details.
Surround yourself with exotic plants and beautiful butterflies, and meet other yoga enthusiasts in the community. Adults.
Enjoy family-friendly activities before and during the races. A beach-themed post-race celebration includes vendors, music, food, and play area for kids. Participants receive an event shirt and finishers received a finisher's medal. $45 for 10K, $35 for 5K, $20 for 1-mi walk, $15 for Kids Fun Run.
Compete in a timed stair climb race, covering 2,700 stairs (2.7 kilometers) around Falcon Stadium or participate in a shorter, untimed Fun Wave around the lower portion of Falcon Stadium, perfect for kids and families.
Learn about the importance of child eye care and receive a free vision screening.
Run or walk around the Anschutz Medical Campus in this BolderBOULDER qualifying race on a USATF certified course. Kids 10 and under will have their own track with splash zones, bounce houses, and games. Proceeds support The Guild of the Children's Diabetes Foundation funding research and promoting awareness about type 1 diabetes in children.
Race a 5K, 10K and three different kids races while wearing your favorite costume. $20-$40.
Enjoy vinyasa yoga, live violin music and a picnic. $18.
Participate in the annual 5K run/walk and Diaper Dash to honor the lives of organ and tissue donors. Celebrate the lives of organ and tissue recipients, and recognize those who continue to wait for a lifesaving transplant.
Join a professionally-timed event. Medals will be given out in 3 different age groups. The run is kid and stroller-friendly.
Times vary by date. Rejuvenate mind and body during yoga sessions in the setting of the Butterfly Pavilion. Reservations preferred. All ages. $8 members, $10 nonmembers.
Dec. 9, 12:-2pm; Dec. 16, 9:30-11am and 1-2:30pm; Dec. 17, 12:30-2pm. Hear musical instruments that have been used for thousands of years to promote healing. Bring a yoga mat, a blanket and your cluttered mind for a relaxing night of sound healing. Denver yoga instructor and sound healer Chris Anne Coviello and her husband Jason…
Run the ultimate urban tour throughout the Denver area on several courses. The event starts with a Health & Fitness Expo and culminates in a big party.
Times vary by date. Rejuvenate mind and body during yoga sessions in the setting of the Butterfly Pavilion. Reservations preferred. $8 members, $10 nonmembers.
Encourage children to take on a kid-friendly course of swimming, pedaling, and running. Medals presented by local Olympians; snacks will be served. Ages 2-15. Registration required.
Run for a cause during the Susan G. Komen Colorado event. There will be a Lil’ Stompers Dash, a 3K route, and a 5K option. Participants are treated to a pancake breakfast and energetic music.
Attend this annual flag football camp and learn techniques and practice drills for offensive and defensive positions. All skill levels are welcome. Advance registration is required by Friday, March 2. Ages 4-14. Takes place at Shea Stadium within the park.
Join a class dedicated to meditation and cultivating positive qualities. Children learn practical methods for managing challenging situations at school, at home, or at play by applying Buddha’s teachings. Each creative class will include time for meditation instruction, a brief meditation, a group story (i.e. revolving around mindfulness or ethics), and playful activities such as…
Join Dr. Raelene of Camp Little Tooth Pediatric Dentistry for an interactive oral hygiene program featuring crafts, storytime, healthy snacks, and a special appearance by Dr. Raelene's therapy dog, Montana.
Participate in the 9th annual Frank Shorter RACE4Kids' Health 5K and Expo with your family, to benefit the nonprofit organization Healthy Learning Paths. Try the Applebee's Buzz run for ages 3-5 or Diaper Dash for age 2 and under. Wear a costume for a chance to win a prize.
Enjoy a variety of races for kids and visit more than 80 vendors at the expo. Bring small electronics to the free recycling table.
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 a camp for kids who stutter, the first of its kind in the state. Created through a collaboration between the CU Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic, Children’s Hospital Colorado, Friends (a local non-profit for children who stutter), and the Scottish Rite Foundation. Ages 12-18. Reservations required: slhcappointments@colorado.edu.
