Fly on a magic carpet, witness beautiful fossils and gems, be an astronaut, shop local and more, this weekend in Denver!
WHAT TO DO WITH KIDS IN DENVER THIS WEEKEND APRIL 13 – 15, 2018
FINAL WEEKEND: BE THE ASTRONAUT
Photograph courtesy of ©Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
When: April 13 – 15, 2018
Where: Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E Academy Blvd #1, Denver, CO 80230
Time: Monday & Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 12pm – 5pm
Cost: General Admission
Ages: All Ages
For the final weekend visit the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum “Be The Astronaut” exhibition, an interactive pod-based exhibit that thrusts visitors into a world of space discovery. Developed with assistance from NASA’s Langley Research Facility, Be The Astronaut challenges museum goers to “discover the final frontier”.
COLORADO MINERAL AND FOSSIL SPRING SHOW
Photograph courtesy of ©Colorado Mineral and Fossil Spring Show
When: April 13 – 15, 2018
Where: Crowne Plaza Denver Airport Convention Center, 15500 E 40th Ave, Denver, CO 80239
Time: 10am – 6pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The Colorado Mineral and Fossil Spring Show features over 95 retail and wholesale vendors selling gemstones, minerals, meteorites, polished stones, & jewelry. This free show includes unique and fun kids events such as a free rock dig, a $5 dinosaur dig, free gold panning lessons for all ages and more.
FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK: FREE DAY
Photograph courtesy of ©Four Mile Historic Park
When: April 13, 2018
Where: Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S Forest St, Denver, CO 80246
Time: 12pm – 4pm; Hay Bales & Tall Tales Story & Activity 12pm – 1pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Travel “back in time” and become a pioneer for the day for free at Four Mile Historic Park this Friday, made possible by the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.
DISNEY’S ALADDIN
Photo Credit: ©Deen van Meer; Photograph courtesy of ©DCPA Press
When: April 13 – 28, 2018
Where: Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202
Time: Friday 7:30pm, Saturday & Sunday 2pm & 7:30pm
Cost: Starting from $25
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: 6+
Discover a whole new world at Disney’s Aladdin, the hit Broadway musical. From the producer of The Lion King comes the timeless story of Aladdin, a thrilling new production filled with unforgettable beauty, magic, comedy and breathtaking spectacle. It’s an extraordinary theatrical event where one lamp and three wishes make the possibilities infinite.
RODEO ALL-STAR
Photo Credit ©Dan Hubbel, Photograph courtesy of ©Rodeo All-Star
When: April 13 – 14, 2018
Where: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216
Time & Cost: Varies
View Schedule and Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
The world’s top ranked cowboys and cowgirls ride into Denver to compete in three rodeo performances with a chance to win big bucks and be crowned Rodeo All-Star Champion at the Rodeo All-Star Weekend!
DENVER SPRING FLEA
Photograph courtesy of ©Denver Flea
When: April 14 – 15, 2018
Where: Denver Rock Drill, 1648-1798 E 40th Ave, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 10am – 6pm / 10am – 5pm
Cost: $5
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
It’s time to Spring into Flea! The Denver Spring Flea returns this April with a new season, new vendors, and a new location at the Denver Rock Drill in the RiNo/Cole area. Enjoy a weekend-long party where you can shop with your fave Colorado makers, sip on craft cocktails and Great Divide brews, nosh on food truck eats, and a whole lot more.
HANDS ON HISTORY FAMILY FUN DAY
Photograph courtesy of ©History Colorado Center
When: April 23, 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.
APRIL HAHO MARKET
Photograph courtesy of ©Denver Handmade Homemade (HAHO) Market
When: April 14, 2018
Where: FORGE, 970 Yuma St, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 12pm – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The upcoming April Handmade Homemade Market will include two dozen makers from all kinds of industries, the Basted Egg Food Truck, licensed massage therapist Josh Erickson giving lighting rounds of rubs, caricature drawings, tarot readings, and plenty more!