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What to do with Kids in Denver this MLK Weekend 2017
National Western Stock Show & Rodeo
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When: Friday, January 13th through Monday, January 16th 2017
Where: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216
Cost: Grounds Admission: $10 – $20 Adults; $2 – $3 Children (3–11); Free for Children 2 and under; Event Tickets, Group & Package Discounts Available;
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/NationalWesternStockShowTickets
Ages: All Ages
The National Western Stock Show is celebrating 111 years in Denver with its annual parade, nearly 30 professional rodeo performances, world-class horse shows and the “Super Bowl” of livestock shows.
Kids can enjoy a full day of stock show events and happenings, as well as a nursery of baby animals, the King Soopers Petting Farm and acres of food and shopping.
Free Day | Four Mile Historic Park
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When: Friday, January 13th 2017
Where: Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S Forest St, Denver, CO 80246
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit the Four Mile Historic Park this Friday for a free! Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore our 12-acre grounds, sample a treat from the summer kitchen, and say hello to their farm animals. Free days are brought to you by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
Fun Home: The Musical
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When: Friday, January 13th through Sunday, January 15th, 2017
Where: Ellie Caulkins Opera House at Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1385 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80204
Time: Jan. 13th 7:30pm; Jan. 14th & 15th 2pm & 7:30pm
Cost: Starting at $30
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/FunHomeDCPA
Ages: Recommended for Children Ages 13 and up
Fun Home is a musical based on Alison Bechdel’s best-selling graphic memoir. Fun Home is a refreshingly honest musical about seeing your parents through grown-up eyes. Fun Home was the event of the Broadway season, receiving raves from critics and audiences alike, winning five 2015 Tony Awards including Best Musical, and making history along the way.
Psst… Fun Home & the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo were also featured in our ‘7 Things To Do in Denver This January 2017‘ article!
The Wiz | Ignite Theatre
When: Friday, January 13th through Monday, January 16th 2017
Where: Aurora Fox Arts Center, 9900 E Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010
Time: Jan. 13th, 14th & 16th 7:30pm; Jan. 15th 2:30pm
Cost: $20 – $28
Psst… Monday is Industry Night with Tickets starting at $16.
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/TheWizIgniteTheatre
The Wiz is the glorious seven-time Tony Award-winning musical retelling of L. Frank Baum’s “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” set in the context of African-American culture.
Presented by the Ignite Theatre, The Wiz features an infectious funky soul score and lyrics, and a refreshing, edgy and extremely relevant update to a timeless classic.
Low Sensory Morning | History Colorado Center
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When: Saturday, January 14th 2017
Where: History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Time: 8am – 10am
Cost: Free
RSVP by email at: shannon.voirol@state.co.us or by calling: (303) 866-4691
Ages: All Ages
History Colorado Center is opening its doors exclusively for families that prefer a lower sensory environment with a Low Sensory Morning. The museum will be closed to the general public, attendance limited, and the sound in exhibits turned down. Come and enjoy!
Ride the Rails Saturday | Colorado Railroad Museum
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When: Saturday, January 14th 2017
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W 44th Ave, Golden, CO 80403
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: General Admission $10 Adults; $8 Seniors; $5 Children (2-15) + Ride Tickets: $4 Adults; $2 Children; Members & Children 2 and under are free
Purchase Tickets: at the Door
Ages: All Ages
Ride the Rails Saturday allows you to catch a ride behind one of the Colorado Railroad Museum’s steam or diesel locomotives in passenger cars from different eras in Colorado railroad history or on one of the unique Rio Grande Southern “Galloping Goose” Motorcars!
For Me From Me: A Post Holiday Market | MCA Denver
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When: Saturday, January 14th 2017
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Denver is hosting a special event this Saturday! For Me From Me: A Post Holiday Market will feature art, local makers and vendors, a DJ spinning tunes and unique items available for purchase.
Vendors include Ranchlands, Cultura Craft Chocolate, LSP Porcelain, Blade & Knoll, Violet Press, and Rootfoot.
Siren Song: A Pirate Odyssey | Buntport Theater
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When: Saturday, January 14th 2017
Where: Buntport Theater, 717 Lipan St, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 1pm & 3pm
Cost: $7 Online / $8 Door
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/SirenSong1pm & bit.ly/SirenSong3pm
Ages: All Ages
Siren Song: A Pirate Odyssey is a comedy series for all pirates and their parents at the Buntport Theater! Inspired by Homer’s Odyssey, an audience-suggested song launches each play-full voyage and brings you new high seas hijinks.
Aurora Celebrates More Love and Kindness
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When: Saturday, January 14th 2017
Where: Heritage Event Center, 14401 E. Exposition Ave., Aurora, CO 80012
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Aurora Celebrates More Love and Kindness, Presented by the City of Aurora, is an event that celebrates the life, legacy and hope of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an inspiring evening of performances by choirs, soloists and cultural groups.
The event features comedian Sam Adams as emcee, Miss Colorado 2016 Shannon Patilla singing the national anthem, a performance by American Indian dancers, songs from the Heritage Christian Center Choir, Gospel Harmony and soloist Tyra Lallo, multi-faith prayers, light refreshments and more.
Free Day | Denver Botanic Gardens
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When: Monday, January 16th 2017
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Escape the cold of winter and be transported to a floral wonderland at the Denver Botanic Gardens for free this Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Free days are brought to you by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
Winter Safari Creepy Creatures Mini-Camp | Denver Zoo
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When: Monday, January 16th 2017
Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 9am – 4pm
Cost: $49 Members; $53 Non-Members
Register at: bit.ly/WinterSafariCreepyCreatures
Ages: Children in School Grades Pre-K to 3rd
The Denver Zoo is hosting a Winter Safari Creepy Creatures mini-camp for MLK Day. Get up close and personal with critters that creep and crawl.Explore strange animals with gross habits, and visit cool creatures of the night.
Martin Luther King Jr. Marade
When: Monday, January 16th 2017
Where: City Park, E Colfax Ave & Columbine St, Denver CO 80206
Time: 9:30am
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the largest MLK March and Parade in the US. Gather at City Park and march to Civic Center Park, where a large rally commemorates the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.!