Psst… What to do with Kids in Denver this New Years 2016-2017 Weekend

Ring in 2017 with these special events this weekend in Denver with your children as well as enjoy the final weekend of special holiday events!

What to do with Kids in Denver this New Years 2016-2017 Weekend

Ice Skating Rink Final Weekend | Denver International Airport

When: Friday, December 30th 2016 through Sunday, January 1st, 2017

Where: Denver International Airport, 8500 Peña Blvd, Denver, CO 80249

Time: 9am – 9pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

Enjoy a true Colorado winter experience on ice for the last weekend this season at Denver International Airport, complete with carolers and seasonal music.

Psst… Complimentary skates available!

Finding Neverland | Denver Center for the Performing Arts

When: Friday, December 30th 2016 through Sunday, January 1st, 2017

Where: Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202

Time: Dec. 30th & 31st 2pm & 7:30pm; Jan. 1st 2pm

Cost: Starting at $30

Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/FindingNeverlandDCPA

Ages: All Ages

Finding Neverland takes the stage at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts! Finding Neverland tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. The magic of J.M. Barrie’s classic tale springs to life in this heartwarming theatrical event.

A Hudson Christmas Final Weekend | Hudson Gardens Event Center

When: Friday, December 30th & Saturday, December 31st, 2016

Where: Hudson Gardens Event Center, 6115 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120

Time: 5pm – 8pm

Cost: $9 Adults; $7 Members & Military; $6 Children (4-12); Free for Children (0-3)

Ages: All Ages

For the final time this season, enjoy A Hudson Christmas, a premier holiday light show with thousands of twinkling lights in majestic trees, visits with Santa and memories for the whole family. Stroll along a festively decorated outdoor walking path as you sip hot chocolate and experience dazzling displays of color and sound. In addition, Nixon’s Coffee House will be open and selling a variety of hot beverages and snacks to enjoy.

Blossoms of Light Final Weekend | Denver Botanic Gardens

When: Friday, December 30th 2016 through Sunday, January 1st, 2017

Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206

Time: 5:30pm – 9pm

Cost: $11 – $13 Adults/Seniors (65+)/Military; $8 – $10 Children (3-15); Free for Children (0-2)

Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/BlossomsOfLight2016

Ages: All Ages

Denver Botanic Gardens presents the Blossoms of Light for its final weekend of the season. Blossoms of Light is an annual family-friendly event that has become a tradition.

This holiday lights extravaganza features some new elements and includes the grand illuminated O’Fallon Perennial Walk and the Romantic Gardens. Gaze at twinkling lights through the popular HoloSpex glasses and enjoy warm drinks and tasty treats as you stroll this winter wonderland.

Trail of Lights Final Weekend | Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms

When: Friday, December 30th 2016 through Sunday, January 1st, 2017

Where: Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms, 8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Rd, Littleton, CO 80128

Time: 5:30pm – 9pm

Cost: $9 – $11 Adults/Seniors (65+)/Military; $6 – $8 Children (3-15); Free for Children (0-2)

Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/TrailOfLights2016

Ages: All Ages

Come to Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms for the final weekend of Trail of Lights’ holiday season. Witness colorful holiday lights illuminate a winding path through the Colorado countryside, set against a stunning foothills backdrop.

This annual rustic holiday lights extravaganza includes past favorites as well as new lighting elements.

Zoo Lights Final Weekend + Kwanzaa Celebration | Denver Zoo

When: Friday, December 30th 2016 through Sunday, January 1st, 2017

Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205

Time: 5:30pm – 9pm

Cost: $9 – $17

Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/ZooLights2016

Ages: All Ages

Experience Zoo Lights 2016 for its final weekend of the season. Denver Zoo Lights spans through 70 acres of Denver Zoo‘s campus, with nightly entertainment, animal encounters, Santa meet-and-greets and, of course, illuminated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns hide in bushes and appear in places where they’re least expected.

Additionally, every night, guests can enjoy special Kwanzaa festivities such as African storytelling, dancing, singing and drumming while warming up in Norgren Hall. Kwanzaa is a non-religious, culturally-centered celebration that observes principles of unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity and faith.

Noon Year’s Eve | Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

When: Saturday, December 31st, 2016

Where: Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr, Denver, CO 80211

Time: 9am – 4pm

Cost: $13 – $15; Free for Children under 1 and 50% off for Members

Ages: All Ages

Ring in 2017 with the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, with their special event: Noon Year’s Eve! This event will feature ball drops on the hour from 10am to 4pm, bubble wrap “fireworks,” fountains of confetti, special characters, face painting, festive art projects, music and more!

Also, their brand new Sparkly Science program will feature educators in glittery lab coats creating dry ice vapor bubbles, “elephant toothpaste” and a few other surprises in an event sponsored by Quip.

WOW!’s New Year’s Eve Parties | WOW! Children’s Museum

When: Saturday, December 31st, 2016

Where: WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N Harrison Ave, Lafayette, CO 80026

Time: 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm

Cost: $5 Adults; $10 Children Non-Members; $6 Children Members

Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/WOWNewYearsMorningParty & bit.ly/WOWNewYearsAfternoonParty

Ages: All Ages

Ring in the New Year with WOW! Children’s Museum before bedtime with their WOW! New Year’s Eve Parties! Join them for noisemaker crafts, face painting, family photo station, a musical performance by Kristin McLean, and refreshments, all leading up to a grand countdown celebration.

New Years Noon 2017 | Colorado Parks and Wildlife

When: Saturday, December 31st, 2016

Where: Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Rd, Brighton, CO 80603

Time: 11am

Cost: $7 Park Fee or Annual Pass

RSVP by calling: (303) 659-6005

Ages: All Ages

Have the kids celebrate New Years eve at noon with Colorado Parks and Wildlife at Barr Lake State Park! There will be crafts, snacks, party favors, punch toast and a balloon drop plus a countdown for a noon celebration. Bring the kids for the big celebration of 2017.

Kwanzaa Celebration | Denver Public Library

When: Saturday, December 31st, 2016

Where: Denver Central Library’s Children’s Library, 10 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204

Time: 11am – 12pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

Take part in a cross-cultural festive experience highlighting the principles of Kwanzaa accompanied by music and dance at the Denver Public Library this Saturday! Light refreshments served.

New Year’s Eve For The Whole Family | Steuben’s Arvada

When: Saturday, December 31st, 2016

Where: Steuben’s Arvada, 7355 Ralston Rd, Arvada, CO 80002

Time: 3pm – 10pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

For Reservations, call: (303) 830-0096

Dine at Steuben’s Arvada for New Year’s Eve to ring in 2017. Their full menu will be available, and they will also be offering a food and beverage menu full of NYE Classics, and a “Midnight” Toast at 6pm, with sparkling for both the kids and the adults.

New Years Eve with Justin Willman | Comedy Works South at The Landmark

When: Saturday, December 31st, 2016

Where: Comedy Works South at The Landmark, 5345 Landmark Pl, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Time: 5pm

Cost: $25

Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/NewYearsEveJustinWillman

Ages: Recommended for Children ages 13 and up

Ring in the New Year with comedian Justin Willman at Comedy Works South at The Landmark! This show is a (PG-13) family-friendly comedy show featuring headliner Justin Willman, an American magician, comedian, and TV personality.

Willman a frequent guest on The Tonight Show, Ellen, and Chelsea Lately; and he hosts the hit shows ‘Cupcake Wars’ on the Food Network and ‘Win, Lose or Draw’ on the Disney Channel.

New Years Eve with Monty Franklin | Comedy Works Downtown

When: Saturday, December 31st, 2016

Where: Comedy Works Downtown in Larimer Square, 1226 15th St, Denver, CO 80202

Time: 6pm

Cost: $25

Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/NewYearsEveMontyFranklin

Ages: Recommended for Children ages 13 and up

Comedy Works Downtown is featuring a New Years Eve show with Monty Franklin!  This show is a (PG-13) family-friendly comedy show featuring headliner Monty Franklin, an Australian born stand up comedian now based in LA. He tours all over the world opening for Rob Schneider and is currently appearing in Rob’s new TV Show ‘Real Rob’ on NETFLIX, about to start season 2.

Bunk with the Beasts – Zoo Year’s Eve | Denver Zoo

When: Saturday, December 31st, 2016 through Sunday, January 1st, 2017

Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205

Time: 6pm to 10am

Cost: $75 Non-Members; $65 Members

Register at: bit.ly/BunkWithTheBeastsZooYearsEve

Ages: Children ages 6 to 12 years old.

Bunk with the Beasts – Zoo Year’s Eve is a special event for kids only at the Denver Zoo! Children spend an overnight campout at the zoo, exploring Zoo Lights, learning about animals, and celebrating in a safe and fun environment! Experienced zoo instructors will lead kids in games, crafts, animal encounters and a visit to the special Zoo Year’s Eve early-countdown celebration.

This bunk includes, dinner, snack and breakfast, and registered participants are free to explore the zoo on your own after the Bunk ends.
Psst… Instructor to child ratio is 1 to 8.

New Year’s Eve Fireworks | 16th Street Mall

When: Saturday, December 31st, 2016

Where: 16th Street Mall, Denver CO 80202

Time: 9pm & Midnight

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

Ring in 2017 in Denver with the New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display at the 16th Street Mall, and catch one of two spectacular fireworks shows!

Psst… Don’t forget to check out our New Year’s Eve 2016-2017 adult event guide and New Year’s Day 2017 Brunch guide.

Happy New Year 2017 Denver families!