Denver families, this week we have a special treat for you – a full week’s guide of ‘What to do with Kids in Denver’, in honor of Spring Break!
Psst… This guide relates to Spring Break events only. If you are seeking what to do with kids while you are at work, then check out our ‘Denver Spring Break Camps 2017‘ guide!
What do with Kids in Denver this Spring Break Week March 24th – 31st, 2017
Events Listed in Chronological Order
Spring Break Activities | Denver Art Museum
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When: Friday, March 24th through Friday, March 31st, 2017; Psst… Closed Monday, March 27th
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Time: Daily 10am – 5pm; Tuesday 10am – 8pm
Cost: $10 Adults; $8 Seniors (65+), Military & College Students; Free for Children 18 and under
Psst… Additional Ticket Required for attending the Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume exhibit.
Ages: All Ages
Spring Break at the Denver Art Museum means fun for the whole family. During Spring Break, catch performances of the family play “Art Emergency 2: Code Redder”, and enjoy other museum activities and exhibits such as the Costume Studio, Create-n-Takes, Family Activity Cart, and Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume.
Psst… Learn more about Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume exhibit in our featured article!
Denver March Powwow
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When: Friday, March 24th through Sunday, March 26th, 2017
Where: Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216
Time: Friday 10am – 10:30pm, Saturday 10am – 11:30pm & Sunday 10am – 8:30pm
Cost: $7 Adults; $3 Seniors (60+); Free for Children 6 and under
Purchase Tickets at the Door
Ages: All Ages
The Denver March Powwow, one of the largest events of its kind in the country, features more than 1,600 dancers from close to 100 tribes from 38 states and three Canadian provinces. The three-day event is packed with singing, dancing, storytelling, food, art and more.
Colorado Anime Fest
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When: Friday, March 24th through Sunday, March 26th, 2017
Where: Renaissance Denver Stapleton Hotel, 3801 Quebec St, Denver, CO 80207
Time: Friday – Starting from 12pm
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Cost: Adults Starting from $25; Children (7-12) $15; Free for Children 6 and under
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Colorado Anime Fest celebrates all things Japan in the Mile High City. The festival will include gaming, entertainment, Manga, J-Culture, art, panel discussions, cult cinema, improvs, competitions and more.
Psst… Colorado Anime Fest & Denver March Powwow are also featured in our ‘Spring Festivals 2017 Colorado‘ guide!
Fantastic Family Theatre: Wizard of Oz & Rapunzel | Backstory Theatre
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When: Friday, March 24th, 2017
Where: Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, CO 80020
Time: 6pm
Cost: $3 for the Double Feature
Purchase Tickets at the Door from 5:30pm
Ages: All Ages
Backstory Theatre, a non-profit theatre production and education company, will be performing their Fantastic Family Theatre events this weekend with a double, back-to-back, feature of “Wizard of Oz” and “Rapunzel”.
Step Right Up! | Magic Moments
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When: Friday, March 24th through Sunday, March 26th, 2017
Where: Anschutz Family Theatre at Kent Denver, 4000 E Quincy Ave, Englewood, CO 80113
Time: Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 2pm & 7:30pm & Sunday 2pm
Cost: $25
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
Step Right Up! The 2017 Magic Moments Show is based on a carnival theme featuring a Ringmaster and his family, Madam Fortuna the fortune teller, and a variety of performers of all ages. This family-friendly show will feature selections from popular musicals such as Hairspray, Les Miserables, School of Rock, and a peppering of other pop culture songs.
6th Annual Car Show | Lincoln Tech
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When: Saturday, March 25th, 2017
Where: Lincoln Tech, 11194 E 45th Ave, Denver, CO 80239
Time: 9am – 2pm; Awards Ceremony from 1pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Showcase your ride or come see some of Colorado’s finest at Lincoln Tech‘s 6th Annual Car Show. Check out all the fun from muscle cars and 4×4’s to kid zones and food trucks.
Dino Day | Children’s Library at Denver Public Library
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When: Saturday, March 25th, 2017
Where: Children’s Library at Denver Public Library, 10 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit the Children’s Library at Denver Public Library for their all-day event, Dino Day, and enjoy a roaring good time. Children will get to play dinosaur games, make a dinosaur craft and even do some excavating.
Annual Dairy Day | Littleton Museum
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When: Saturday, March 25th, 2017
Where: Littleton Museum, 6028 S Gallup St, Littleton, CO 80120
Time: 10am – 2pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Join the Littleton Museum for their Annual Dairy Day. See demonstration of cheesemaking, help churn ice cream and butter, and watch their cow, June, getting milked.
Čokolada Mama Pop-Up | The Source
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When: Saturday, March 25th, 2017
Where: The Source, 3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The Source‘s Pop Up Market will feature Čokolada Mama, that specialize in finding the best bean-to-bar chocolate in the market. Each bar has been thoughtfully made – from sourcing specific beans, all the way to the end product – and results in outstanding chocolate. Čokolada Mama will be featuring a variety of chocolates from the likes of Parliament Chocolate, Akesson’s, and Pump Street.
Kids Day | Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
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When: Saturday, March 25th, 2017
Where: Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E Academy Blvd #1, Denver, CO 80230
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Cost: $12.50 Adults; $9 Seniors (65+) & Active Military & Veterans; Free for Children 12 and under
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
Visit Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum and enjoy a special Kids Day, where children will enjoy fun and learning with lively, aerospace-themed activities throughout the hangar.
MaxFund’s 23rd Annual Chili Cook-Off
When: Saturday, March 25th, 2017
Where: Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant, 1735 19th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Cost: Chili Chefs $30; Chili Tasters $5 – $15
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Ages: All Ages
MaxFund No-Kill Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is hosting its 23rd Annual Chili Cook-Off, where chefs and novice chili cooks alike will battle for the title of best chili in town. The event is family friendly, and will feature door prizes, a raffle, drink specials and more. All proceeds benefit the animals at MaxFund, and some will be onsite for adoption as well.
The Jungle Book | Denver Children’s Theatre
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When: Sunday, March 26th, 2017
Where: Mizel Arts and Culture Center (MACC), 350 S Dahlia St, Denver, CO 80246
Time: Weekdays 10am; Sunday 1pm
Cost: $12 Adults; $10 Seniors, Students & Children
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: Recommended for Children Ages 6+
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, the Denver Children’s Theatre presents The Jungle Book. This new adaptation of the beloved Rudyard Kipling story finds a child lost in the Indian jungle, where he is adopted by Baloo the Bear, Bagheera the panther, and all the beasts who call the mysterious wilderness home. This fast-paced retelling keeps you perched on the edge of your seat as young Mowgli comes face-to-face with sneaky monkeys, noisy vultures and his mortal enemy: the tiger, Shere Khan.
Spring Break Days | Colorado Railroad Museum
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When: Monday, March 27th through Friday, March 31st, 2017
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W 44th Ave, Golden, CO 80403
Time: Daily 10am – 1:30pm
Cost: $10 Adults; $8 Seniors; $5 Children; Free for Children under 2
Purchase Tickets at the Door
Ages: All Ages
Colorado Railroad Museum is featuring a week of special activities during spring break, each day centered around a different theme. Activities include a visit from a Buffalo Bill re-enactor, actual footage of the Buffalo Bill Show, a Spellbinder Storyteller, a hobo “camp” visit, a scavenger hunt, historic train models, a “Hogwarts Express Day”, arts & crafts, music and more.
NanoDays | WOW! Children’s Museum
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When: Tuesday, March 28th through Thursday, March 30th, 2017
Where: WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N Harrison Ave, Lafayette, CO 80026
Time: 10am – 1pm
Cost: Museum Admission
Ages: All Ages
Join WOW! Children’s Museum for NanoDays, celebrating the science of the small. Explore how to make things invisible, investigate new nano products and materials, make nano crafts to keep, and launch nano particles with an air cannon. Organized by NISE Net, NanoDays is a nationwide festival of educational programs about nanoscale science and engineering.
Free Day | Molly Brown House Museum
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When: Tuesday, March 28th, 2017
Where: Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80203
Time: 10am – 4pm; Psst… Last tour starts at 3:30pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit Historic Denver’s Molly Brown House Museum for free this Friday, made possible by the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.
Kids Camp: Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone | Alamo Drafthouse Cinema
When: Monday, March 27th through Friday, March 31st, 2017
Where: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, 7301 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
Time: 11:30am
Cost: $1 – $3 Donation. Psst… Ticket Sales will be Donated to Local Organization.
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: Children Ages 3+. Movie Rating: PG
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will be screening J.K Rowling’s Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone weekdays during Spring Break. On his 11th birthday, orphaned cupboard-dweller Harry Potter is rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle only to learn that he is, in fact, a powerful wizard, with a place waiting for him at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
Spring Break Open Studio | Children’s Library at Denver Public Library
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When: Tuesday, March 28th, 2017 through Friday, March 31st, 2017
Where: Children’s Library at Denver Public Library, 10 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Recommended for Children Ages 2 – 12
The Children’s Library at Denver Public Library is hosting a Spring Break Open Studio, where young artists are invited to explore a variety of art materials, play with art concepts like color, line, and perspective or just create from the heart.
Fairy & Gnome Home Spring Break Workshops | Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys
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When: Wednesday March 29th through Friday, March 31st 2017
Where: Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys, 1880 Gaylord St, Denver, CO 80206
Time: Daily 1:30pm – 2:30pm
Cost: $8 – $10
Register Online
Ages: All Ages
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls, and Toys is hosting special workshops during spring break: Fairy & Gnome Homes. Create a fairy or gnome using wooden spools and then build each fairy or gnome a unique house to live in. In this craft you will use fabric, wallpaper, and many more fun and unique materials.