It’s the Día del Niño (Day of the Child) holiday this weekend, and Denver offers so many great and free events to celebrate! It’s also the opening weekend for Elitch Gardens as well as the final weekend to see the incredible production of Aladdin, and so much more!
WHAT TO DO WITH KIDS IN DENVER THIS WEEKEND APRIL 27 – 29, 2018
DISCOUNTED ENTRY TO THE AURORA RESERVOIR
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When: Friday, April 27th, through Sunday, April 29th, 2018
Where: Aurora Reservoir, 5800 S Powhaton Rd, Aurora, CO 80016
Time: 6am – 8:30pm
Cost: $5 per vehicle
Psst… Mention code “No Off-Season” at the entrance gate to receive discount!
Ages: All Ages
Enjoy walking and biking the trails as well as fishing, archery, playgrounds, cookouts and nature viewing at a discounted price at the Aurora Reservoir this weekend!
LIVE OCTOPUS FEEDING AT BUTTERFLY PAVILION
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When: Friday, April 27th, 2018
Where: Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020
Time: 2:30pm
Cost: Museum Admission
Ages: All Ages
Visit Butterfly Pavilion this Friday and experience the incredible intelligence of octopuses with a live feeding and talk from their aquarist and education team.
FINAL WEEKEND: DISNEY’S ALADDIN
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When: Friday, April 27th & Saturday, April 28th, 2018
Where: Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 2pm & 7:30pm
Cost: Starting from $25
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: Recommended for Children 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.
DONUT DASH 5K/10K
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When: Saturday, April 28th, 2018
Where: City Park Pavilion, 1700 York St., Denver, CO 80202
Time: 5K 8:45am, 10K 9:30am
Cost: $17 – $55
Register Online
Ages: All Ages
The Donut Dash 5K and 10K is Denver’s race that ends with donuts. Runners and walkers can take advantage of a flat and fast course, and then enjoy fresh donuts at the finish!
ELITCH GARDENS OPENING DAY
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When: Starting from Saturday, April 28th, 2018
Where: Elitch Gardens Theme and Park, 2000 Elitch Cir, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10:30am – 8pm
Cost: Varies
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Ages: All Ages
Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park is re-opening it’s gates this Saturday! Located in the heart of Denver and celebrating 128 years of fun, Elitch Gardens is Colorado’s only world-class combination theme and water park. From thrilling roller coasters to pint-sized adventures, a splashin’ water park and tons of special events, there’s thrills for all. The park is open April through October.
ALICE IN WONDERLAND: A CIRCUS ADVENTURE
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When: Saturday, April 28th & Sunday, April 29th, 2018
Where: Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E Iliff Ave, Denver, CO 80210
Time: 7:30pm / 2pm
Cost: $28.50 – $48.50
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
MOTH Poetic Circus presents Alice in Wonderland: A Circus Adventure!
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole to Wonderland, where she embarks upon a series of wild and wacky circus adventures. Experience all of your favorite characters including The White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, Cheshire Cat, Blue Caterpillar, and Queen of Hearts, played by Acrobats, Aerialists, Jugglers, Dancers, and Contortionists.
DÍA DEL NIÑO FREE DAY AT DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE
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When: Sunday, April 29th, 2018
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is partnering with the Mexican Cultural Center to honor all children on this SCFD Community Free Day. In addition to free general admission for all visitors, the celebration will include special performances, music, and activities for the entire family.
DÍA DEL NIÑO FREE FESTIVAL AT DENVER ART MUSEUM
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When: Sunday, April 29th, 2018
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Enjoy free admission, family-friendly programming, and live music and dances that celebrates children from around the world at the Denver Art Museum with their special Día del Niño (Day of the Child) Festival.
DÍA DEL NIÑO FREE FESTIVAL AT HISTORY COLORADO CENTER
When: Sunday, April 29th, 2018
Where: History Colorado Center, 1200 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Día del Niño (Day of the Child) festival is also celebrated this Sunday at the History Colorado Center, with free general admission and a variety of art making activities and performances for the whole family.
DÍA DEL NIÑO CELEBRATION AT WOW! CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
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When: Sunday, April 29th, 2018
Where: WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N Harrison Ave, Lafayette, CO 80026
Time: 11am – 2pm
Cost: Museum Admission
Ages: All Ages
WOW! Children’s Museum is hosting its first Día del Niño (Day of the Child) celebration, which will include stories, dances, and activities that honor the Mexican origins of this special holiday.
ALL YOU CAN EAT LUAU AT ADRIFT
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When: Sunday, April 29th, 2018
Where: Adrift, 218 S Broadway, Denver, CO 80209
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Cost: $25 Adults, $12.50 Children
Make Reservations by calling: (303) 778-8454
Ages: All Ages
Get lei’d the last Sunday of every month at Adrift‘s all-you-can-eat Pork roast luau with traditional Hawaiian side dishes. Sway to the rhythm of the Kalama Polynesian Dancers and imbibe in their Tiki Cocktail Grotto.