This weekend you and your family can enjoy festivals, shop at outdoor local markets, treat your furry friends, travel back in time, search for Pokémon, meet firefighters and police officers, eat peaches, polish, and gluten-free foods, cheer on the Denver Broncos, and more!
What to do with Kids in Denver this Weekend August 19 – 21, 2016
Events listed in chronological order
Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus Joy Park Free Night
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When: Friday, August 19th, 2016
Where: Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 4pm–8pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus is hosting its Joy Park Free Night on Friday! Explore 30,000 square feet of outdoor adventure for free. They will be keeping the exhibit open after hours from 4pm–8pm (or until dusk). Please note: these free nights include access to Joy Park only, except for the restrooms, the inside of the Museum will be closed.
Denver Pet Expo
When: Saturday, August 20th & Sunday, August 21st, 2016
Where: Denver Mart, 451 E 58th Ave, Denver, CO 80216
Time: August 20th: 10am – 5pm; August 21st: 11am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
The 6th Annual Denver Pet Expo is a two-day event for the entire family, including your pets! The expo will feature live entertainment, obedience demonstrations, author readings& book signings, educational booths, exhibitors, pet products, discounted vaccinations, microchipping and heartworm & flea preventatives, prize giveaways, a pet costume contest, fun activities for kids and pets, and a mega adoption event.
Polish Food Festival
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When: Saturday, August 20th & Sunday, August 21st, 2016
Where: 517 E 46th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
Time: August 20th: 12pm – 9pm; August 21st: 12pm – 7pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
The Polish Food Festival is an annual celebration of Polish culture, food and ethnicity. The festival will feature polish food and pastries, booths, live music, folk dancers, folk singers, a pierogi eating contest, a silent auction, and a children’s playground with fun and games.
Homestead Antique Outdoor Market
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When: Saturday, August 20th, 2016
Where: Homestead Antique Mall, 6530 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003
Time: 8am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Homestead Antique Mall is hosting an Antique Outdoor Market in the parking lot in front of the store. Over 30 antique dealers will put out their items for sale. Shoppers have the opportunity to find unique and one-of-a-kind items.
Lafayette Peach Festival
When: Saturday, August 20th, 2016
Where: Old Town Lafayette, Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026
Time: 9am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
The Lafayette Peach Festival, presented by Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, centers around world-famous all natural Palisade, Colorado peaches. Enjoy peach pies, peach cobbler and peach smoothies. Food vendors, crafters, antique dealers, live music performed on two stages (which includes a kids stage), children’s activities, live entertainment and more!
Pokémon GO Lure-A-Thon at Elitch Gardens
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When: Saturday, August 20th, 2016
Where: Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, 2000 Elitch Cir, Denver, CO 80204
Time: Lure-A-Thon 10am – 3pm. Park open till 10pm
Cost: $27.99 (1 ticket sold per mobile device). Purchase tickets at gate or online with Promo Code: POKEMON.
Ages: All ages
Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park is hosting another Pokémon GO Lure-A-Thon this Saturday! They’ll have over 10 lure modules activated to put your skills to the test. modules activated till 3pm but you can enjoy all of the park’s attractions till 10pm.
FARMCAD: a Local Food, Art and Craft Market
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When: Saturday, August 20th, 2016
Where: Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design, 1600 Pierce St, Lakewood, CO 80214
Time: 10am – 7pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
FARMCAD: a local food, art and craft market will take place this Saturday at Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design. Shop for affordable, original art and handmade goods. Enjoy fresh eats from a variety of food trucks and vendors. Plus, participate in a variety of activities, such as yoga, clay sculpture for kids, henna tattoos, face painting, caricatures, and poster making.
Denver Firefighters Museum Free Day – Fun at the Firehouse
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When: Saturday, August 20th, 2016
Where: Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Pl, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Visit the Denver Firefighters Museum this Saturday for their special free day: Fun at the Firehouse. The museum will host special family-friendly activities in their historic 1909 fire station!
Whistle Stop Tour at Colorado Railroad Museum
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When: Saturday, August 20th, 2016
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W 44th Ave, Golden, CO 80403
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Adults $15, Seniors $10, Children $5. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/WhistleStopTour
Ages: All ages
Colorado Railroad Museum is hosting a Whistle Stop Tour event this Saturday! During the 19th century, politicians would travel by train and stop in towns and cities across the United States to make brief appearances or speeches called “whistle stops.”
Ride behind one of the Museum’s steam or diesel locomotives in passenger cars from different eras in Colorado railroad history. Current politicians and historical re-enactors will be performing whistle stop campaign speeches throughout the day from the back of a festively festooned train car.
Safety Day at Colorado Mills
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When: Saturday, August 20th, 2016
Where: Colorado Mills, 14500 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80401
Time: 10am – 2pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Colorado Mills is hosting a Safety Day event this Saturday at its food court area. Safety Day will feature fun, interactive activities, and educational information for all ages.
Highlights: Meet with representatives from Lakewood PD & SWAT, Golden PD, Wheat Ridge PD, Colorado State Patrol, Jefferson County Sheriffs Office & West Metro Fire Rescue. Check out a Demo of Lakewood’s K9 Unit at 10:30am, take a spin at Colorado State Patrol’s Impaired Driving Simulator.
Visit the Kids Zone where they will have face painting, a “Selfie Station”, balloon twisting, bounce house, crafting, “CupStruction” and a “Reading Corner” provided by Barnes & Noble at Denver West Village.
Brighton’s Market Day
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When: Saturday, August 20th, 2016
Where: N Main Street, Downtown Brighton, CO 80601
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
City of Brighton is hosting its annual Market Day, this Saturday, in celebration of its agricultural heritage. Market Day will include produce from local growers, interactive activities, local artists, live entertainment and music, food trucks, and handmade items.
Urban Market
When: Saturday, August 20th, 2016
Where: Skyline Park, Arapahoe St & 16th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 11am – 7pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
The 10th annual Denver Urban Market is the Denver’s premier open air marketplace. At the market you will find a cornucopia of local arts and crafts sold direct by the artist, clothing, jewelry, antiques, furniture, holistic services, unique treasures, food and more.
Aurora Global Fest 2016
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When: Saturday, August 20th, 2016
Where: Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012
Time: 1pm – 7pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
The 3rd Annual Aurora Global Fest 2016 celebrates Aurora’s rich cultural diversity and will feature 20 global performances on two stages, a flag ceremony featuring 40 countries, an international fashion show showcasing traditional garments from all over the world, ethnic food vendors, and over 40 vendors.
Check out the Aurora History Museum nearby for more family-friendly activities such as a ukulele demonstration and a Hula show. Check out the complete schedule of events at: bit.ly/GlobalFest2016Schedule.
Create A Critter at Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys
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When: Saturday, August 20th, 2016
Where: Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys, 1880 Gaylord St, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 1pm – 2pm
Cost: $10 Non-Members; $8 Members. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/CreateACritter
Ages: Children ages 4 years old and up
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys is hosting an art event for the entire family: Create A Critter. Learn to make your own miniature figures to take home and add to your collection. You will be using beads and pom poms to create animals and people. This open-ended workshop allows you to make an existing animal or something from your imagination.
Chuck Wagon Dinner at Berry Patch Farms
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When: Saturday, August 20th, 2016
Where: Berry Patch Farms, 13785 Potomac St, Brighton, CO 80601
Time: 6pm
Cost: Adults $35 , Children (4–12) $15, Free for Children 3 and Under.
Make your reservation at: bit.ly/BerryPatchFarmsEvents.
Ages: All ages
Berry Patch Farms is hosting a family-friendly Chuck Wagon Dinner on Saturday. The dinner will feature an antique chuckwagon and dinner will be prepared as in the cowboy days of the west. Dining will be al-fresco and the menu will include meat, veggies and peach cobbler from Ela’s sweet tree-ripened organic peaches.
Psst… Berry Patch Farms was also featured in our roundup guide Family Fun Activities in Denver!
Denver Broncos vs San Francisco 49ers – First Home Pre-Season Game
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When: Saturday, August 20th, 2016
Where: Sports Authority Field at Mile High, 1701 Bryant St, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 7pm
Cost: Tickets start from $28 (and are still available)! Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/DenverBroncosVs49ers
Ages: All ages
Cheer on our 3-time world champions of football, the Denver Broncos, as they play their first home game of the pre-season again the San Francisco 49ers!
Incredible, Edible Gluten-Free Food Fair
Photograph Courtesy of ©Denver Celiacs
When: Sunday, August 21st, 2016
Where: Denver Mart, 451 E 58th Ave, Denver, CO 80216
Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
The 10th Annual Incredible, Edible Gluten-Free Food Fair, presented by Denver Celiacs, will take place at the Denver Mart this Sunday. The fair is a celebration of all things gluten-free with vendors offering samples of the best gluten-free products on the market. The fair will also include speakers and a special kids zone.
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