This weekend, Denver families can enjoy outdoor festivals, markets, performances and movies. Also the grand-opening of the anticipated Frozen musical, free museum days, a celebration of honey bees, bubbles and more!
WHAT TO DO WITH KIDS IN DENVER THIS WEEKEND AUGUST 18th – 20th, 2017
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER AT MARSICO CAMPUS: JOY PARK FREE NIGHT
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When: Friday, August 18th, 2017
Where: Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Explore the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus‘ 30,000 square feet of outdoor adventure space for free during their Joy Park Free Night, hanks to a collaboration with Denver Parks and Recreation.
OLDE TOWN ARVADA’S FLICKS IN THE SQUARE: HOOK
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When: Friday, August 18th, 2017
Where: Olde Town Arvada, Olde Wadsworth Blvd & 56th Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Film is Rated PG
Olde Town Arvada is concluding its summer Flicks in the Square event with a screening of the film Hook. Sit back with free family friendly outdoor movies in Olde Town Square. Movies start at dusk and a preceded by a one hour concert.
GOLDEN’S MOVIE & MUSIC IN THE PARK: MOANA & KALAMA POLYNESIAN DANCERS
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When: Friday, August 18th, 2017
Where: Parfet Park, 911 10th St, Golden, CO 80401
Time: Starting from 7pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Film Rated G
City of Golden offers movie-lovers the Movies & Music in the Park series, and this Friday they are screening the film Moana, with a special performance by Kalama Polynesian Dancers.
HIGHLANDS RANCH FILM IN THE PARK: STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS
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When: Friday, August 18th, 2017
Where: Civic Green Park, 9370 S Ridgeline Blvd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Film Rated PG-13
Film in the Park Series, produced by the Highlands Ranch Community Association, will feature a free outdoor screening of the movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, this Friday. Showtime is around dusk and blankets and lawn chairs are welcome.
Psst… Come dressed as your favorite Star Wars Character and have a photo taken with Darth Vader and Princess Leia!
DISNEY’S FROZEN: THE BROADWAY-BOUND MUSICAL
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When: Friday, August 18th, through Sunday, August 20th, 2017
Where: Buell Theatre at Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1350 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202
Time: Friday & Saturday 7:30pm; Sunday 2pm
Cost: Starting from $30
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: Recommended for Children 6 & Up
Disney’s Broadway-bound Musical Frozen, inspired by the hit award-winning film, will take stage at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Frozen, features more music, incredible stagecraft, and the epic story you love – now told as a full-length Broadway musical.
AN EVENING WITH IDINA MENZEL
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When: Friday, August 18th, 2017
Where: Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre, 6350 Greenwood Plaza Blvd, Englewood, CO 80111
Time: 8pm
Cost: $29 – $105.50
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
Idina Menzel will perform live at Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre.
Psst… With every online ticket purchased, you’ll receive a choice of either a standard physical or standard digital copy of her new album!
WORLD HONEY BEE DAY AT BUTTERFLY PAVILION
When: Saturday, August 19th, 2017
Where: Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: General Admission
Ages: All Ages
Celebrate World Honey Bee Day at the Butterfly Pavilion this Saturday. This special day will feature fun-filled activities, all in celebration of honey bees – incredible pollinators.
LAFAYETTE PEACH FESTIVAL
When: Saturday, August 19th, 2017
Where: Old Town Lafayette, Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Time: 9am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The Lafayette Peach Festival, presented by Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, centers around world-famous all natural Palisade, Colorado peaches. Enjoy peach pies, peach cobbler and peach smoothies. Food vendors, crafters, antique dealers along with some of the finest artists from the Front Range and Western States will be showcased. Children’s activities, live entertainment and music throughout the day.
GOLDEN FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
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When: Saturday, August 19th & Sunday, August 20th, 2017
Where: Historic Downtown Golden, Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
City of Golden and the Golden Chamber of Commerce are hosting the Golden Fine Arts Festival this weekend. One of the region’s most prestigious juried art shows, this festival is held in a gorgeous setting adjacent to Clear Creek in historic downtown Golden. The Golden Fine Arts Festival features ceramic arts, fiber arts, glass, jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture and 2D.
The festival includes food, live music, MillerCoors domestic and craft beers, and a wine booth. The Kids Art Area offers free arts and crafts activities for children, along with face painting, and more.
DENVER FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM: FUN AT THE FIREHOUSE FREE DAY
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When: Saturday, August 19th, 2017
Where: Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Pl, Denver, CO 80204
Time: Open 10am – 4pm; Special Activities 10am – 2pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Join the Denver Firefighters Museum for a fun, family-friendly free day on Saturday. Fun at the Firehouse Free Day will feature special activities for families, free admission for all, and the chance to meet real firefighters.
BUBBLE MANIACS BUBBLE BASH AT THE ORCHARD TOWN CENTER
When: Saturday, August 19th, 2017
Where: The Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St #850, Westminster, CO 80023
Time: 11am – 1pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The Orchard Town Center is hosting a unique and one-of-a-kind event this Saturday: Bubble Maniacs‘ Bubble Bash. Kids of all ages will have access to a dozen different bubble stations where they’ll learn about the science behind bubbles, make their own creations, explore chemistry, and even place themselves in a giant bubble.
Roving bubblers and stage shows feature gigantic bubbles, and everyone will be able to participate in bubble-themed games and contests. Families can also visit the Bubble Shop to take home a souvenir form the largest collection of bubble toys, tools and educational materials on the planet. Plus, 25% of shop sales will benefit a local non-profit organization.
BACKYARD ON BLAKE’S MAKERS MARKET
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When: Saturday, August 19th, 2017
Where: Backyard On Blake, 3040 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 11am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Come out to a special RiNo Farmers Market at Backyard on Blake this Saturday. They will feature fresh produce from Miller Farms, numerous local makers, and music by Dave Damkin. The first 50 people to arrive will receive a free Peteybird Ice Cream Sandwich. Come bring the family and the dogs to this fun event.
GLOBAL FEST 2017
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When: Saturday, August 19th, 2017
Where: Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Time: 1pm – 9pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The City of Aurora invites you to experience fantastic flavors, cultural experiences and artistic expression from around the world at Global Fest 2017. Global Fest, is Aurora’s annual international celebration of food, art & entertainment. Enjoy flavors, music and performances from around the world, including an international fashion show.
NIGHT IN THE BACKCOUNTRY
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When: Saturday, August 19th, 2017
Where: HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area, 6005 Ron King Trail, Littleton, CO 80125
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Cost: $20 Per Family
Register Online
Ages: All Ages
HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area is hosting the Night in the Backcountry event this Saturday evening. Bring a picnic dinner for your family and spend evening taking a ride on their ponies (ages 3+), doing a craft, going on a mini hayride, and exploring the Base Camp as a family.