This weekend Denver children can enjoy jaw-dropping performances, special shows, animal encounters, family-activities and more.
Psst… Don’t forget to check out our roundup of ‘27 Things to do in Denver this February 2018‘!
WHAT TO DO WITH KIDS IN DENVER THIS WEEKEND FEBRUARY 9 – 11, 2018
DENVER ZOO: FEATHERED FRIENDS FEBRUARY
Photograph courtesy of ©Denver Zoo
When: Friday, February 9th, through Sunday, February 11th, 2018
Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: General Admission
Ages: All Ages
Find new feathered friends at Denver Zoo this February. Connect with birds from colorful little lorikeets to majestic Red-crowned cranes. Learn about birds at keeper talks and special demonstrations daily. Get to know all fifteen feathered friends and enter to win a special feathered friends experience.
FINAL WEEKEND: DOWNTOWN DENVER RINK AT SKYLINE PARK
Photograph courtesy of ©Downtown Denver Partnership
When: Friday, February 9th, through Sunday, February 11th, 2018
Where: Skyline Park, 16th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: Friday & Saturday 10am – 10pm, Sunday 11am – 6pm
Cost: Free Admission; $6 – $8 Skate Rentals.
Psst… Free Rentals on Sundays!
Ages: All Ages
The Downtown Denver Rink at Skyline Park will be open for the final weekend of this season and offers free skating, fun and more to the heart of Downtown Denver.
MONSTER JAM: TRIPLE THREAT SERIES
Photograph courtesy of ©Monster Jam
When: Friday, February 9th, through Sunday, February 11th, 2018
Where: Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204
Time: Friday 7pm, Saturday 1pm & 7pm, Sunday 1pm
Cost: $15 – $50
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
Monster Jam® Triple Threat Series™ brings adrenaline-charged family entertainment to fans across the country. These world-class Monster Jam vehicles and athletes deliver what fans want to see most: more trucks, more racing, more freestyle, more donuts, more wheelies, and more action!
THE LITTLE PRINCE / LE PETIT PRINCE
When: Friday, February 9th, through Sunday, February 11th, 2018
Where: Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, CO 80020
Time: Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 2pm & 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm
Cost: $15 – $20
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
Danse Etoile Ballet presents the world premiere of Le Petit Prince, a magical story book ballet based on the beloved story by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Music includes classical and contemporary pieces with scores by Les Choristes and original compositions by Colorado composer Bruce Klepper. Sophisticated choreography, imaginative costumes, and evocative image projections bring the poetic world of Le Petit Prince to life for all ages.
SHEN YUN 2018
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When: Friday, February 9th, through Sunday, February 11th, 2018
Where: The Buell Theatre, 1400 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80204
Time: Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 2pm & 7:30pm, Sunday 1pm
Cost: $79 – $199
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
Shen Yun pushes the boundaries of the performing arts, melding timeless artistry with cutting-edge innovation—transporting you to a world where legends come to life.
Discover the breathtaking beauty of classical Chinese dance, and treat yourself to Shen Yun’s unique blend of costuming, high-tech backdrops, and live orchestra.
FINAL WEEKEND: DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID
Photo Credit: ©Theatre Under the Stars – Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” at TUTS, September 2015.
When: Friday, February 9th, through Sunday, February 11th, 2018
Where: Parker Arts, Culture & Events Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker, CO 80138
Time: Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 2pm [sensory-friendly performance] & 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm
Cost: $24 – $29
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
Disney’s The Little Mermaid, presented by Parker Arts and Inspire Creative, is based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film.
With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World”.
BUTTERFLY PAVILION: $5 DAY
Photograph courtesy of ©Butterfly Pavilion
When: Saturday, February 10th, 2018
Where: Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $5
Ages: All Ages
Enjoy a day visiting the Butterfly Pavilion for only $5 admission cost per person! See bees hard at work in their hive, touch live starfish and crabs, and experience being surrounded by 1,600 free-flying butterflies.
MEET AND MAKE WITH CHILDREN’S AUTHORS
When: Saturday, February 10th, 2018
Where: Denver Central Library, 10 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10:am – 4:30pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
During this free day-long celebration at Children’s Library at Denver Central Library, award-winning children’s authors will share their bookmaking experiences and lead art and writing activities for kids. Books will be on hand to buy and have signed by the authors courtesy of Tattered Cover Book Store.
HANDS ON HISTORY FAMILY FUN DAY
Photograph courtesy of ©History Colorado Center
When: Saturday, February 10th, 2018
Where: History Colorado Center, 1200 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Time: 11am – 3pm
Cost: $25 Family Four-Pack, $5 Extra Child
Psst… Package includes four museum tickets, a discount family meal deal and a backpack full of family friendly ways to explore Colorado’s stories.
Purchase Package Online
Ages: All Ages
Join the History Colorado Center for a special Hands on History Family Fun Day this Saturday! Families have the opportunity to explore and create their own history, art, and culture through hands-on, immersive activities like adobe brick making, building log cabins, live performances, and role playing in their exhibits.
TROLLS: THE BEAT GOES ON
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When: Saturday, February 10th, 2018
Where: Skyline Park, 16th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Cost: Free Admission; $6 – $8 Skate Rentals
Stop by the Downtown Denver Rink at Skyline Park for a “Trollerskating Party” to celebrate Netflix’s new show Trolls: The Beat Goes On! Local Netflix representatives will be on site with some fun Trolls swag to pass out and there may even be a surprise guest stopping by.
DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM: SHARKEY’S SWEETHEART BREAKFAST
Photograph courtesy of ©Downtown Aquarium Denver
When: Sunday, February 11th, 2018
Where: Downtown Aquarium, 700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 8:30am & 9:45am
Cost: Adults $18.99, Children (3-10) $12.99
Make Reservations by Calling: (303) 561-4450
Ages: All Ages
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with your entire family this Sunday with Downtown Aquarium’s special Sharkey’s Sweetheart Breakfast! Breakfast will include Valentine’s crafts and games, a raffle, 50% off exhibit entry and a special appearance by the Mystic Mermaids!
FOXY AND SHMOXY: ART DETECTIVES
Photograph courtesy of ©Denver Art Museum
When: Sunday, February 11th, 2018
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10:30am & 11:30am
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Foxy and Shmoxy: Art Detectives, two smart and hilarious foxes, are ready to solve art mysteries in the galleries.
Bring the whole family to help Foxy and Shmoxy sniff out clues and unseen treasures in the Denver Art Museum. To find the foxes, visit the Family Activity Cart, pick up a letter from the Fox Box, and then follow the riddles into the galleries.
AURORA SYMPHONY’S FAMILY & CHILDREN’S CONCERT: “IT’S A FIESTA”
Photograph courtesy of ©Fiesta Colorado Dance Company
When: Sunday, February 11th, 2018
Where: Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: Free
Register Online
Ages: All Ages
Celebrate the music, dance and culture of Mexico and Latin America through the local talents of Colorado with Aurora Symphony‘s “It’s A Fiesta!”, a bilingual, free concert for the whole family! Discover the beautiful sounds of the many different cultures of Mexico, including Aztec, Roman Catholic, and mariachi music, as they are interpreted by the colorful dancers of Fiesta Colorado Dance Company.