Our special family-friendly weekend guide is back again, and with the weather forecast showcasing between 73 – 80 degrees, we are going to include some outdoor activities as well!
What to do with Kids in Denver this Weekend April 22nd – April 24th 2016
Events ordered by date
Visit a National Park for Free
When: everyday through Sunday, April 24th, 2016
Where: Any national park in Colorado. Check out a list of national parks at: findyourpark.com
Cost: Free
To celebrate its 100-year birthday this year, the National Park Service is offering free admission to any of the National Parks through April 24th.
40th Annual Colorado Classic Horse Show
When: Friday, April 22nd & Saturday, April 23rd, 2016
Where: National Western Events Center, 1515 E 47th Ave, Denver, CO 80216
Time: April 22nd: from 11am; April 23rd: From 10am
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages
The Colorado Classic Horse Show will be presenting its 40th annual event with the first major horse show of the year for Colorado Morgans, Saddlebreds and Arabians. It also attracts a large number of horses of other breeds who come to this all indoor show to participate in the many open hunt seat, saddle seat and western pleasure and equitation classes. Plan to join for this fun experience. Many vendors come to the show with a large variety of horse related items to sell. Friday afternoon has been set aside for the Western Music Association of Colorado “Branded Western” Showcase Event. Beginning at 3pm in the afternoon, an incredible group of western musicians and poets will be entertaining us next to the Warm Up Arena. WMA-CO is a nationally known group of extremely talented entertainers. There is no admission charge for this afternoon of fun, laughter and great music. More information on the Colorado Classic Horse Show is available at ShowMeTheRibbons.com.
Heirs of Hogwarts
When: Friday, April 22nd, 2016
Where: Bovine Metropolis Theater, 1527 Champa St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 7pm
Cost: $18 online, $20 at the door, and $5 at door for College Students with valid ID (space permitting).
Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/HeirsOfHogwarts
Ages: all ages
Apparate Over for a Night of Magic! Send out your owls! Hogwarts has been rebuilt and Rose Weasley, Albus Potter, and Scorpius Malfoy are all excited for a magical year at Hogwarts. He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named has been destroyed, there surely is no evil left to threaten the Heirs of Hogwarts… or is there? Experience a loving homage to the world of Harry Potter. With completely improvised story lines, this is a heartfelt send-up to the universe created by J.K. Rowling. Imagine a love letter in the form of spoof at the Bovine Metropolis Theater. All the things you love about the Harry Potter universe will be displayed on stage: charms, Hogwarts houses, transfiguration, and magical creatures. Returning to Hogwarts has never been this funny. “Heirs of Hogwarts: An Improvised Adventure” is a loving fan-fiction parody of an entire year at Hogwarts.
Family Fun Night
When: Friday, April 22nd, 2016
Where: Mid-Air Adventures, 9499 Washington St #100, Thornton, CO 80229
Time: 4pm – 5:30pm
Cost: Free for adults with a paid child admission.
Make a reservation by calling: (303) 255-9477
Bring your kids to Mid-Air Adventures in Thornton this Friday. Mid-Air Adventures is a 12,000 square-foot obstacle course in the air with swings, zip lines, rope bridges & rock climbing. Parents get to play free after 4pm with a paid 1.5 hour admission for the kiddos. Be sure to make a reservation before you swing on by.
Inspector Magic
When: Friday, April 22nd, 2016
Where: Athmar Park Branch Library, 1055 S Tejon St, Denver, CO 80223
Time: 4:15pm
Cost: Free
Ages: 8 – 12 years old
Learn to do magic tricks, from science to showmanship, with Inspector Magic at Athmar Park Branch Library. Attendance limited to the first 20 participants.
Día Del Niño Celebration
When: Saturday, April 23rd & Sunday, April 24th 2016
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver 80204 and neighboring institutions. For the full schedule visit: bit.ly/1XFbAfK.
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages
Enjoy free admission and family-friendly programming that celebrates children from around the world at the Denver Art Museum. Día del Niño at the DAM is part of a weekend-long celebration.
Denver Flea Spring Block Party
When: Saturday, April 23rd & Sunday, April 24th 2016
Where: RiNo block party with entrances at 35th and Larimer and 36th and Walnut, plus additional festivities inside the EXDO Event Center.
Time: 10am – 6pm
Cost: $5
Ages: all ages
The Denver Flea returns and continues its takeover tradition in the heart of the city: a RiNo block plus additional festivities inside the EXDO Event Center. The Spring Flea will showcase its community of 150 Colorado-centric return vendors and curated new additions, plus a few exciting new features. Wares range from handmade jewelry, leather goods, and artisan food products to local beauty lines, art, illustrations and beyond.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science Free Day
When: Saturday, April 23rd, 2016
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Time: Starting from 9am
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages
Enjoy a free day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science! Current exhibitions include: Robot Revolution, Chocolate, Egyptian Mummies, Expedition Health and more. There is also a special discovery zone for children to explore and enjoy!
$5 Day at the Butterfly Pavilion
When: Saturday, April 23rd, 2016
Where: Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020
Time: From 9am
Cost: $5 ages 2 years old and over. Free for children ages 1 and younger.
Ages: all ages
Experience the Butterfly Pavilion and all of its small wonders for only $5.
Family Activity Backpacks at the Denver Art Museum
When: Saturday, April 23rd, & Sunday, April 24th, 2016
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Cost: Adults – Museum Admission, Free for children ages 18 years old and younger.
Ages: all ages
Tromp through the galleries with a Family Backpack full of art-making, games, & puzzles at the Denver Art Museum. Short on time? Grab an art tube instead. Each backpack holds a different adventure! Here are some examples (backpacks are available on a first come basis):
- On the Trail—Explore daily life “on the trail” through games and activities in the Western American Art gallery. Help the cowboy move his herd of cattle, dress him in his cowboy duds, and even make a own bandana to take home. (Ages 3-5)
- Hubble-Bubble, Dance Masters and Powdered Wigs: Minding Manners in 18th Century England—Head to the American & European galleries to meet the Radcliffe Family, learn about proper etiquette, and explore life in 18th Century England. Design period fashions and even listen to music in the gallery! (Ages 6-12)
Check out the digital signage on sight to find the Family Activity Cart.
Kids Club® Tissue Paper Tie Dye
When: Saturday, April 23rd, 2016
Where: Michaels, 3170 River Point Pkwy, Sheridan, CO 80110
Time: 30 min slots from 10am – 12pm
Cost: $2
Register online at: bit.ly/1rkQ4Dy
Ages: 3 years old and older
Drop in for Michaels’ Kids Club® from 10-noon on Saturday, April 23rd, where your little makers will make tie dye art with tissue paper. Just $2 per child for 30 minutes of creative, craft fun – supplies included!
Sling Indian Dance Festival 2016
When: Saturday, April 23rd, 2016
Where: 9300 East Union Avenue, Englewood, CO 80111
Time: 3pm – 7pm
Cost: $10 ages 10 years old and older, $5 ages 5 – 10 years old
Purchase tickets at: colorkerala.org/sling-indian-dance-festival-2016
Ages: all ages
Sling Indian Dance Festival 2016 presented by Kerala Association of Colorado, is the premier platform for all talented Indian dancers in Colorado. This event is open to all residents of Colorado, where it has proven to be an educational insight into the Indian culture and values. Professional and amateur artists of Colorado perform various Indian dance forms demonstrating the rich cultural heritage of India. This event helps foster a bonding among the diverse community as well as provide a culturally enriching experience.
Taylor Morrison’s Grand Opening with Gigi’s Cupcakes
When: Saturday, April 23rd, 2016
Where: Taylor Morrison, 1155 McMurdo Circle, Castle Rock, CO 80108
Time: 11am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages
Delight in a day of free family fun at Taylor Morrison’s Grand Opening at Terrain. Enjoy free cupcakes from Gigi’s Cupcakes and fun grand opening festivities for the whole family while touring Taylor Morrison’s new Gallop Collection, with four, new floor plans now available in the Castle Rock community. Gigi’s Cupcakes is lifting the veil on two, brand-new cupcakes, Sugar Free White Magic and Sugar Free Chocolate Magic, with a free cupcake giveaway at the event. The Sugar Free White Magic and Sugar Free Chocolate Magic are decadent indulgences swirled with white chocolate or chocolate frosting, sprinkled with chocolate chips and drizzled with chocolate ganache – and it’s all sugar free! Other free cupcakes include Strawberries & Cream and Chocolate Caramel gluten-free cupcakes, and the ever popular Red Velvet, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Miss Princess, Midnight Magic Chocolate Chip, White Midnight and Wedding Cake cupcakes.
Cherry Creek Sneak
When: Sunday, April 24th, 2016
Where: Steele St & E Ellsworth Ave, Denver, CO 80209
Time: Registration from 6:30am, Race from 7:30am
Cost: Varies by race and age ($45 – $75); kids under 8 race for free
Register online at: bit.ly/CherryCreekSneak
Ages: all ages
Run into spring with a 10-mile, 5-mile, 5k or the 1.5-mile sprint course at the 2016 Cherry Creek Sneak on Sunday, April 24th, 2016. There’s even a ½-mile Kids’ Fun Run for kids ages 8 and under, and even a Diaper Dash for little ones in the Kids’ Fun Zone.
Toy & Doll Super Show
When: Sunday, April 24th, 2016
Where: Ramada Plaza & Conference Center, 10 E. 120th Ave., Northglenn, CO 80233
Time: 11am – 3pm
Cost: $5
Ages: all ages
Buy back your old toys – or finally get the ones your parents didn’t let you have – at the Toy & Doll Super Show presented by DanaCain.com, this month. The popular show, features 80 sellers from around the region. Thousands of vintage and collectible toys, dolls, comics and more will be offered for sale at the event, which features nearly 200 tables loaded with great stuff that is tough – or impossible – to find in stores.
Jeff & Paige Earth Day Kids’ Concert
When: Sunday, April 24th, 2016
Where: Mary Rippon Outdoor Theater, 1030 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80309
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages
The Earth Day Kids’ Concert is presented by Jeff & Paige who will take the stage for a free, hourlong, outdoor kids’ concert. Ever been to the summer CO Shakespeare shows? Yeah, it’s that outdoor amphitheater. They’re looking forward to celebrating Earth Day at this amazing venue.
Have a great weekend!