Chinese New Year events, Sesame Street, New Year expo, Igloo making, ice skating, museum tours, musical performances, and more!
What to do with Kids in Denver this Weekend January 27th – 29th 2017
Free Community Skating Party | Evergreen Lake House
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When: Friday, January 27th 2017
Where: Evergreen Lake House, 29612 Upper Bear Creek Rd, Evergreen, CO 80439
Time: 3pm – 8pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Evergreen Park & Recreation District and the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce invite you to a free Community Skating Party at Evergreen Lake House.
The event features free skating, skate rentals, free hot chocolate, music by DJ Peyton Thomas from Sound Mountain Entertainment, and food available for purchase at the concession stand.
Four Seasons Art Show & Sale
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When: Saturday, January 28th 2017
Where: Four Seasons Farmers & Artisans Market, 7043 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Time: 9am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Meet more than 11 local artists showcasing their work at Four Seasons Art Show & Sale, presented by the Four Seasons Farmers & Artisans Market. Paintings, jewelry, western photography and more. Enjoy punch and cookies while you visit with the artists and check out their work.
Igloos and Tea | Fire Heart Adventures
When: Saturday, January 28th 2017
Where: Roosevelt National Forest, Bellvue, CO 80512
Time: 9am – 3:30pm
Cost: $75
Register at: bit.ly/IgloosandTea
Ages: All Ages
Fire Heart Adventures is hosting an Igloos And Tea workshop. Join them for an adventure in the snow and gain some winter survival skills along the way.
You will learn how to make a snow quarry, how to harvest snow blocks, how to create a winter kitchen and construct an igloo. Just as importantly, pick up tips on methods of heat transfer as well as recognizing and treating hypothermia.
This adventure is family friendly and includes lunch and tea!
New Year New You Expo | Colorado Mills
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When: Saturday, January 28th 2017
Where: Colorado Mills, 14500 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80401
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Denver7 will host Colorado’s largest New Year’s resolution event at Colorado Mills this Saturday. The New Year New You Expo is an opportunity for the community to explore personal improvement ideas for 2017.
The Denver7 News Team will be onsite to greet the community. Special guest Lace Morris from ABC’s “The Bachelor” and “Bachelor in Paradise” will make an appearance at the expo to meet fans. Those in attendance will have access to companies with information and tools to inspire and support New Year’s resolutions of all types–health, wellness, beauty, cultural, financial, home improvement, child safety and more.
Pop-up Market with Groundwork Greens | The Source
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When: Saturday, January 28th 2017
Where: The Source, 3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216
Time: 10am
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit The Source this Saturday for their weekly Pop-up Market. This week, Groundwork Greens will be selling a variety of lettuces, braising greens, herbs, edible centerpieces, and gift baskets. Come get fresh produce and support Groundwork Denver in the process.
Family Tour | Clyfford Still Museum
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When: Saturday, January 28th 2017
Where: Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Cost: General Admission
Ages: Recommended for Children ages 5 to 10
Enjoy an art adventure designed for the whole family at the Clyfford Still Museum. Family Tours are full of games, art making and close looking in the galleries. Their professional team of gallery teachers leads these tours designed for the young and young at heart.
Sesame Street: K is for Kindness Tour | FlatIron Crossing
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When: Saturday, January 28th 2017
Where: FlatIron Crossing, 1 W Flatiron Crossing Dr, Broomfield, CO 80021
Time: 11am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
HBO and Sesame Workshop, in partnership with local public television stations, present the Sesame Street: K is for Kindness Tour, a free, multi-city experiential tour timed to and inspired by the new, 47th season of Sesame Street.
Created especially for preschool fans and their families, this immersive, limited-engagement tour features hands-on digital learning fun, participation from local libraries in each community including bilingual English / Spanish books and activities, “meet and greets” with the costumed characters, a 15-minute interactive live stage show starring walk-around versions of the series’ beloved characters Elmo and Abby Cadabby, and other special surprises.
2017 Colorado Chinese New Year Celebration: Year of the Rooster
When: Saturday, January 28th 2017
Where: Citypoint Church, 200 S University Blvd, Denver, CO 80209
Time: 11am – 3:30pm
Cost: $25
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/2017ColoradoChineseNewYearCelebration
Ages: All Ages
Take a journey to the Far East right here in Denver and experience Denver Chinese School‘s the 15th annual Colorado Chinese New Year Celebration: Year of the Rooster.
Enjoy two hours of first-class on-stage shows by award-winning professional artists performing Acrobats, Beijing opera, magic, soprano and Chinese music; and by the talented DCS students, teachers and parents performing choir and dances; and everyone’s favorite, the lion dance and Kung Fu demonstration.
Savor a variety of authentic Chinese foods. Experience two and half hours of cultural displays, entertainment, music, artworks and crafts, calligraphy, traditional costumes, children’s games and more
Free Rides | Mile High Flea Market
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When: Saturday, January 28th 2017
Where: Mile High Flea Market, 7007 E 88th Ave, Henderson, CO 80640
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Enjoy free carnival rides this Saturday at the Mile High Flea Market.
2017 Chinese New Year Celebration
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When: Saturday, January 28th 2017
Where: Recreation Center at Southridge, 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80130
Time: Cultural Fair 12pm – 4pm; Performances 2pm – 3pm
Cost: $11
Ages: All Ages
Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association and the SCFD is partnering with Great Wall Chinese Academy to present a cultural program to celebrate Chinese New Year and the year of the Fire Rooster. The program features exciting Chinese dragon and lion dances, beautiful Chinese folk dances, amazing Chinese martial art – Kung Fu, and well-prepared choral and instrumental performances.
Victorian Steampunk Mystery & Tea Party | Denver Public Library
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When: Saturday, January 28th 2017
Where: Children’s Library – Denver Public Library, 10 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Join the Children’s Library at the Denver Public Library for tea and treats, plus fun and fancy frivolity with a steampunk flair around the building. This event will feature drop-in activities and a mystery to solve throughout the Central Library, on each floor.
1st Floor: Start in the Children’s Library with fancy crafts and serious sleuthing. 2nd Floor: What’s a sleuth without a badge? Create your own with the help of famous detectives. 3rd Floor: Discover faraway lands where tea emerged and try your hand at our game of skill. 4th Floor: Go the the SM Energy ideaLAB to decipher Morse code. Plus, create your own stylish steampunk goggles, monocles, and more. 5th Floor: Design your own Victorian cameo pin and create an old-time mustache.
Little Buddhas Kids Yoga | Corepower Yoga South Denver Studios
When: Sunday, January 29th 2017
Where: Corepower Yoga South Denver Studios, 1265 Sergeant Jon Stiles Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Cost: $12
Ages: Children ages 5 to 10
Corepower Yoga South Denver Studios is offering a drop-in yoga class for kids. Children learn to incorporate breath and movement, along with life skills to calm their emotions, practice kindness, and practice yoga.
No prior experience necessary. The last 15 min of class will include a story, craft, or lesson for the day.
Family Concert Series | The Music Train
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When: Sunday, January 29th 2017
Where: The Oriental Theater, 4335 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO 80212
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Cost: Adults $8 Online / $10 Door; Children $4; Children (0-2) Free
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/TheMusicTrainFamilyConcert
Ages: All Ages
The Music Train is presenting its Family Concert Series at The Oriental Theater. This month, children and adults alike can enjoy a special musical performance by Irie Still, showcasing Reggae and World Dance Music.