7 Sunday Memory Mirror Daily, 10am-5pm. Step into this immersive installation and explore your relationship with memory through animation, dioramas, and interactive storytelling. Designed to evoke the memory of a relative’s living room, Memory Mirror will transform the museum’s Precourt Family Discovery Hall into a surreal domestic den. Included with admission: $10-$13 adult, $8-$10 seniors, military, and college student, free age 18 and under. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, denverartmuseum.org Secret Life of Clothes Tue-Sat, 9am-5pm. This exhibit tells the everyday story of the “lifecycle” of clothes, focused on 1880-1910, and today. Clothing began as a basic necessity to individuals who had a very intimate connection to the process of its creation, care and storage. Consider the economic, cultural, and environmental impacts of the massive growth of the fast-fashion clothing industry and learn how, in response, new innovations are leading the way towards a more sustainable clothing lifecycle for future generations. Free. Littleton Museum, 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, littletongov.org 2022 Polar Plunge Series Jan. 1 (Ouray), Feb. 26 (Trinidad), March 5 (Pueblo), March 6 (Denver), April 2 (Aurora), April 9 (Windsor and Boulder), April 23 (Colorado Springs), Oct. 29 (Avon). Take a plunge outside, or dump a bucket of ice water over your head at home, in support of Special Olympics Colorado. Register for in-person or virtual participation and fundraising information. All funds raised benefit more than 15,000 athletes (children and adults with intellectual disabilities). See online for in-person dates and locations. $75. Virtual Event, , , specialolympicsco.org Denver Zoo Community Free Day Jan. 7 and 22, Feb. 6, April 10, Oct. 8, Nov. 1 and 13. Enter a lottery to snag limited free ticket vouchers to the Denver Zoo SCFD Free Day. Register to win up to five free tickets per transaction. At the end of each lottery period, winners will be randomly selected. Free. Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St., Denver, denverzoo.org Bruce Randolph School: Museum of Memory Exhibit Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm. Fourteen works by students who participated in History Colorado’s Museum of Memory project, in connection to the Bruce Randolph School in the Globeville and Elyria-Swansea neighborhoods of northeast Denver, will be on display in the CSU Spur Vida building. The works document stories of their families, the changes they have seen in their community, and life in North Denver through their eyes. Free. CSU Spur - Vida, 4817 National Western Dr., Denver, historycolorado.org Saturday Train Rides Through Sept. 3. Sat, 10am-3pm. Enjoy an afternoon at the Colorado Railroad Museum, complete with a loop around the property's 15-acre Rail Yard (a 15-20 minute ride). Museum admission plus: $4 adult, $2 ages 2-17, free under age 2 on a ticketed adult’s lap. Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden, coloradorailroadmuseum.org Science Smarts: Dirt, Digs and Dinos Through Sept. 1. On-demand. Put your mind to the test with this trivia game featuring fun facts in subjects from paleontology to animals that live underground. Share the link to the video with up to 10 friends or family and play over a video call for a group experience, or have fun going solo. Age 6 and up. $20. Virtual Event, , , dmns.org Mother’s Milk Bank Baby Café Fri. 11am-1pm. Gain support and guidance from breastfeeding specialists. Relax with refreshments, share experiences, tips, and techniques, and socialize with other parents in a child-friendly space. Free help from a certified lactation consultant and baby weight checks are available. Free. Rocky Mountain Children's Health Foundation, 5394 Marshall St., Arvada, rmchildren.org Holland House: A Hotel Famous For Food Ongoing. Wed-Sat, 10am-4pm. Famous for steaks, chicken, trout, banquets, and parties, the Holland House had it all. It was the sixth hotel to occupy the space where Table Mountain Inn now resides. Learn about the hotel's fine restaurant by entering a recreated scene and head to the play kitchen to whip up your best recipe. Free. Golden History Museum & Park, 923 10th St., Golden, goldenhistory.org Egypt: The Time of Pharaohs Feb. 24 through a date TBD. Daily, 9am-5pm; Fri, 9am-9pm. Visit the distant past, exploring the myths and realities of ancient Egyptian culture. This exhibit features more than 350 original artifacts—some more than 4,500 years old—and is enhanced with detailed models, multimedia overlays, films, and interactive elements. $9.50 adult, $7 ages 3-18; plus admission: $19.95 adult, $14.95 ages 3-18. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, dmns.org Jurassic World: The Exhibition Through Sept. 5. Mon and Tue, noon-7pm; Wed and Thu, noon-8pm; Fri, noon-9pm; Sat, 10am-9pm; Sun, 11am-8pm. Guests will walk through the famous Jurassic World gates, encounter life-sized dinosaurs, and explore richly themed environments. Get an up-close look at a Velociraptor, stand in awe under a towering Brachiosaurus, and encounter the most fearsome of them all, the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex. $30 adult, $20 ages 3-15. National Western Center, 5004 National Western Dr., Denver, jurassicworldexhibition.com Bear Cubs Wed, 10:30am-noon. Join Wild Bear for a hands-on exploration of nature topics. Learn more about the great things nature has to offer humans and how to help the planet out. These interactive presentations are designed for children and their grown ups to enjoy together. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Register online. $20 per pair, $5 additional adult. Wild Bear Nature Center, 20 Lakeview Dr., Nederland, wildbear.org Clyfford Still, Art, and the Young Mind Tue–Sun, 10am-5pm. This community-wide collaborative exhibition examines the aesthetic preferences of early learners (including high contrast, pattern, and scale), using Still’s artworks as a basis for study. Gallery text reveals how children in the community responded to these themes in Still’s artwork. All ages. $10, free age 17 and under and members. Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St., Denver, clyffordstillmuseum.org Art Crawl: A Tour for Infants and Their Caregivers March 23 and 26, April 27 and 30, May 25 and 28, June 22 and 25, July 27 and 30, Aug. 24 and 27; Sept. 21 and 24. Part tour, part mixer, a museum educator will lead families in a crawl through the galleries during the session. Your guide will encourage an interactive discussion on the importance of introducing kids to art at an early age and tips for experiencing art together. For newborns to 14 months with caregiver. Register online. Included with admission: $10 adult, free age 17 and under. Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St., Denver, clyffordstillmuseum.org The Dr. Seuss Experience March 25-Sept. 5. Dates and times vary.. Wander through a multisensory, interactive exhibit that transports guests into the pages of Dr. Seuss books, including The Cat in the Hat, Horton Hears a Who!, and The Lorax. $30-$35 adult, $25-$28 youth ages 1-13, free under age 1. Centennial Promenade, 9667 E. County Line Rd., Centennial, experienceseuss.com Crafts for Kids Tue, 3:30-4:30pm. Drop in to this branch of the Denver Public Library to learn a new craft each week. Ages 4-12 with an adult. Free. Eugene Field Branch Library, 810 S. University Blvd., Denver, denverlibrary.org Colorado Backyard Ongoing. Daily, 9am-5pm. Butterfly Pavilion's interactive exhibit connects guests to the diversity life that's in Colorado, and features indoor play structures, live animals, a virtual reality experience, and a rotating exhibit area. All ages. Included with admission: $14.50 adult, $9.50 youth ages 2-12, free under age 2. Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster, butterflies.org Archery at the Wildlife Refuge Daily, sunrise to sunset. Bring your bow and arrows (Compound or Recurve) to the Havana Ponds Trail free walk-up archery range located on the south side of the Refuge. Choose from 10 lanes with shooting distances of 10 to 60 yards. Youth under age 16 should be accompanied by an adult. Free. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, 6550 Gateway Rd., Commerce City, fws.gov Carla Fernández Casa de Moda: A Mexican Fashion Manifesto May 1–Sept. 5. Daily, 10am-5pm; Tue, 10am-9pm. This exhibit explores the career of Mexican artist and fashion designer Carla Fernández, founder of her eponymous Mexico City-based fashion brand. The couture house aims to bring new meaning to the luxury world as an agent of social and ethical change and innovation. Mexican artist, architect, sculptor and activist Pedro Reyes designed the gallery for the exhibition using sculpture, architecture, video, and photography. Get inspired and work with large fabric pieces to put together different types of wraps and shirts, or make your own origami fashions with paper. Included with admission: $13-$18 adult, free youth age 18 and under. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, denverartmuseum.org Women’s Self Defense Class for Breast Cancer Research May 1, June 12, July 10, Aug. 7, Sept. 11, Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec. 11; 10:30am-12:15pm. Square up and learn self defense techniques with Tiger Kim black belt instructors. Wear loose, athletic clothing. There will be free coffee from sponsors Hooked on Colfax. All proceeds are donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Adults only. Registration required. $5. Tiger Kim's Academy, 1480 Steele St., Denver, denvermartialartsevent.com Mosaic of Cultures: Aurora’s Mexican Community Tue-Fri, 9am-noon and 1-4pm; Sat and Sun, 11am-4pm. People of Mexican descent who call Aurora home share their individual stories of immigration and long family histories that predated Colorado statehood. Community perspective shaped this exhibit, which showcases music, art, dance, clothing, food, and religion of cultural and traditional significance to Aurora's Mexican Community. Free. Aurora History Museum, 15051 E. Alameda Pkwy., Aurora, auroragov.org LEGO Club Wed, 3:30-4:30pm. Create building projects with LEGOs. Every week will have a different theme to explore. Building bricks provided. Ages 5-12 with an adult. Free. Eugene Field Branch Library, 810 S. University Blvd., Denver, denverlibrary.org City Park Farmers Market May 14-Oct. 29. Sat, 8am-1pm . Shop for fresh food and local goods at this street market open throughout the summer and fall. Grab a bite from food trucks and vendors to enjoy while listening to local musicians. This is also a compost market, so all disposable goods served can be composted for free. Free entry. City Park Esplanade, 2551 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, cityparkfarmersmarket.com Age of Armor: Treasures from the Higgins Collection at the Worcester Art Museum May 15–Sept. 5. Daily, 10am-5pm; Tue, 10am-9pm. Examine more than 100 objects highlighting the artistry, function, and societal perceptions armor shaped throughout time, from the Middle Ages into the modern era. Featuring eight interactive stations geared toward families; kids will get to try on gauntlets, and discover surprising connections between armor and familiar things like insects and superheroes. Included with admission: $13-$18 adult, free youth age 18 and under. Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, denverartmuseum.org Civic Center EATS Thu, 11am-2pm. Enjoy local food truck treats for lunch at Denver's Civic Center. Truck schedules and menus, as well as an option to pre-order, are online. Vendor prices vary. Civic Center Park, 101 14th Ave., Denver, cceatsmenu.com The Mazes & Braingames Experience May 20-Sept. 25. Daily, 9am-5pm; Fri, 9am-9pm. Weave your way through 60 puzzles and mazes to discover new methods of problem solving. Grab an instrument and lay down a fresh beat in the music maze. Get tangled and untangled in the Web Maze. For kids in grades K-5 with an adult. Included with admission: $18.95-$19.95 adult, $13.95-$14.95 youth ages 3-18, free youth under age 3. Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, dmns.org Joy Park Free Night July 15, 4:30-8pm; Aug. 19, 4:30-7:15pm; Sept. 16, 4:30-6:30pm. Explore 60,000 square feet of outdoor interactive installations. Joy Park and Adventure Forest will stay open after hours, in collaboration with Denver Parks and Recreation. Free. Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 2121 Children's Museum Dr., Denver, mychildsmuseum.org Bluff Lake Quest 3.0 Ongoing. Daily, sunrise to sunset. Get out there and enjoy 1.5 miles of trails while discovering new nature facts. Download a scavenger hunt guide online or pick one up at the nature center kiosk. As you solve each clue, you’ll collect different colored beads found in canisters along the trail. Free. Bluff Lake Nature Center, 11255 E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Denver, blufflake.org The SpongeBob Musical May 27-Sept. 3. Wed-Sat, 6pm; Sun, additional noon show. The stakes are higher than ever in this dynamic stage musical, as SpongeBob and all of Bikini Bottom face the total annihilation of their undersea world. Full of positivity and pluck, this stage adaptation of the SpongeBob SquarePants cartoon gifts the audience with mantras like “Hero is my middle name,” and “I’m not a loser,” mixed into the show’s overall fun. $70-$75, includes featured entree. Boulder's Dinner Theater, 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, bdtstage.com Summer Low Sensory Mornings May 28, June 25, July 30, Aug. 20, Sept. 3; 8am . Experience the Denver Botanic Gardens without the crowds. York Street gardens will open early for those who wish to connect with plants in a quiet, restful atmosphere. Explore on your own and learn more about other sensory based programming the Gardens offers like Sensory Processing and Autism Resource Kits. Registration required. Free. Denver Botanic Gardens York Street, 1007 York St., Denver, 17208653500. botanicgardens.org Rides on the Tebo Train Mon-Fri, 9:30-11am. Chug along the outdoor Pearl Street Mall with your child age 10 and under in this 100 percent electric train. No registration required. Free. Pearl Street Mall, 1247 Pearl St., Boulder, boulderdowntown.com STAR Turf Field Games Wed, 10am-noon. South Suburban Therapeutic Adaptive Recreation (STAR) participants will enjoy the new turf fields at the South Suburban Sports Complex by playing a variety of games: soccer, softball, and tag. Age 13 and up. Registration required. $32-$48 per month. South Suburban Parks and Recreation Sports Complex, 4810 E. County Line Rd., Littleton, register.ssprd.org Backcountry Outdoor Movie Series Fri, plus July 16 and Sept. 1; 8:30pm. Enjoy cinema favorites on the giant screen in the Backcountry Base Camp's dark, open-air theater. Pack a picnic dinner and bring your favorite movie snacks. Proceeds benefit the Backcountry Conservation and Education Fund. $25 per car. Backcountry Base Camp, 6005 Ron King Tr., Littleton, hrcaonline.org Kids Zone Princess Ball June 3 and Nov. 4, 6-7:30pm. Glitter, gold, and sparkling tiaras make this a memorable night for little ones. The ball will feature dancing, crafts, and refreshments, plus a visit from a princess or two. Ages 2-11 with an adult. Registration required. $26, $24 Parker resident. PACE Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Ave., Parker, parkerrec.com Denver Union Station Farmers Market Sat, 9am-1pm. Find what's fresh at the local farmers market; this gathering will feature more than 30 Front Range vendors and include cooking demonstrations from downtown chefs and Union Station partners. Free entry. Denver Union Station, 1701 Wynkoop St., Denver, 3035926712. unionstationindenver.com Rainbows & Revolutions June 4-January 2023. Daily, 10am-5pm. Learn about the story of LGBTQ+ Coloradans, from fighting for equal rights to celebrating community. For more than two years, museum curators have collected oral histories, photos, and historical artifacts from the community for this exhibit. Kids and families should come and see a large rainbow "LOVE" built out of legos in the main atrium. Included with admission: $14 adult, $10 youth ages 16-22 with student ID, $8 youth ages 5-15, free youth age 4 and under and members. History Colorado Center, 1200 N. Broadway, Denver, historycolorado.org Aurora Global Market Sat, 9am-1pm. This event will highlight and celebrate cultural diversity through business. Find a mix of vendors from around the world with a variety of products including food, crafts, art, and jewelry. Free entry, vendor prices vary. Havana Exchange Shopping Center, 2802 S. Havana St., Aurora, bonfireeventco.com CSU Spur Terra Ongoing. Mon-Sat, 9am-5pm. The STEAM education complex for all ages, CSU Spur, opened its second public building, Terra. Check out earth-related interactive elements such as a K-12 Agriculture Discovery Center, food lab and teaching kitchen, and rooftop greenhouses. All ages. Free. CSU Spur, 4817 National Western Dr., Denver, csuspur.org Huerta Urbana Farmers Market Fri, 2-6pm. Pay-what-you-can at this market dedicated to increasing fresh food access in the Globeville, Elyria-Swansea (GES) neighborhoods and surrounding areas. The market collaborates with local vendors and community partners; money raised will go back to reimburse farmers and producers. Pay what you can, full price, or pay it forward. Focus Points Family Resource Center, 2501 E. 48th Ave., Denver, focuspoints.org Tipi to Tiny House: Hands-on Homebuilding This exploration of culture documents years of human history in Longmont, and the people who helped to create the community. Catch the free opening day event to walk through tiny houses and a tipi village, and enjoy food carts and live music. Included with admission: $8 adult, $5 student, free age 3 and under; free opening day. Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont, longmontcolorado.gov Olde Town Arvada’s Second Saturdays June 11, July 9, Aug. 13. 5-10pm. Listen and dance to bands on two stages, enjoy food and drinks, and take the young ones to the kid’s zone to keep the whole family entertained. Age 3 and up. Free entry, vendor prices vary. Olde Town Arvada, 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada, oldetownarvada.org SUN-days in the Park 9am-2pm June 12, July 24, Aug. 7; 9am-2pm. Join Dave Warner, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, to safely view and learn about the Sun's atmosphere and its effect on humans. Free, state park pass required. Cheyenne Mountain Visitor Center, 410 JL Ranch Heights Road, Colorado Springs, cpw.state.co.us History Adventure Day Camp June 14 and 28, July 12 and 26, Aug. 9. 9-3pm. Young explorers will learn from experts about life in Littleton in the 1800s, with hands-on experiences. Each day has a different theme such as discovering nature, art and history, and cow camp. Ages 7-13 depending on the day. Registration required. $50. Littleton Museum, 6028 Gallup St., Littleton, littletongov.org Trash the Runway Mon–Fri, 9am –5pm; Sat, 9am–4pm; Sun, 10am–4pm. Young local designers, grades 6-12, present their creative genius with fashions crafted from upcycled materials. Learn how to make better decisions about buying clothing. And discover how different ways of disposing of it can better support the planet. English and Spanish translation. Free. Museum of Natural History, 1035 Broadway, Boulder, calendar.colorado.edu Colorado Renaissance Festival Sat-Sun, 10am-6:30pm. Walk through pathways filled with artisans of ancient crafts and enjoy humorous and awe-inspiring shows. Try roast turkey legs, fresh baked goods, and other food and drink items. Check online for special themed weekends. Ticket prices TBD. Discounted tickets available at all King Soopers locations. . Colorado Renaissance Festival, 650 Perry Park Ave., Larkspur, coloradorenaissance.com Snowmass Rodeo June 22-Aug. 17. Wed, 5-8:30pm. Watch as cowboys and cowgirls ride into the arena and compete in bareback horse riding, team steer roping, barrel racing, bull riding, and more. Get to the rodeo grounds early for a petting zoo, kid roping activities, a dinner, and mutton busting. $10-$25. Snowmass Rodeo, 2735 Brush Creek Rd., Snowmass Village, snowmassrodeo.org Caregiver & Me: Rhythm and Music Class June 22; July 6 and 20; Aug. 3, 17, 31. 1pm (ages 2-3) and 2pm (ages 4-5). Make loud noises alongside your little one with hand bells, stick bells, tambourines, egg shakers, and bucket drums. Play fun games that teach rudimentary music concepts like dynamics (volume), tempo (speed), and rhythm (frequency/duration of sound). Ages 2-5. $15. Second Star to the Right Bookstore, 1455 S. Pearl St., Denver, secondstartotherightbooks.com Denver Trolley Rides Sat and Sun, 10am-1:30pm. The historic Trolley is back, departing from Confluence Park station behind REI every half-hour, weather permitting, with stops at the Downtown Aquarium and Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus. The Trolley car is a replica of the old "Seeing Denver" open-air trolleys that operated as part of an extensive electric railway system from the 1800's and early 1900's. Purchase tickets at the ticket tent in Confluence Park or from the Children's Museum. $7 age 13 and up, $3 youth age 12 and under, free age 3 and under. Confluence Park Station behind REI, 2250 15th St., Denver, 303-458-6255. City Park Jazz June 5-Aug. 7. Sun, 6–8pm; July 17, 5-8pm. Celebrate a community staple that began in 1986. Local musicians bring their talents to City Park, and thousands of neighbors gather to watch, dance, eat, and socialize. Enjoy a lineup of artists including Mariachi Sol de mi Tierra feat. Fiesta Colorado Dance Company, Hazel Miller & The Collective, and Badda Boom Brass Band. Free.