Denver offers families a fun-filled weekend outdoors this weekend! Enjoy outdoor movies, concerts, shows, markets, fairs, festivals and more!
WHAT TO DO WITH KIDS IN DENVER THIS WEEKEND AUGUST 25th – 27th, 2017
OUTLETS AT CASTLE ROCK’S ‘ROCK YOUR SUMMER’ CONCERT: THE MIDNIGHT CLUB
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When: Friday, August 25th, 2017
Where: Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd Suite 437, Castle Rock, CO 80108
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Outlets at Castle Rock & The Colorado Renaissance Festival are inviting Colorado residents to experience a summer night filled with singing, dancing and amazing live entertainment at the final show of their annual ‘Rock Your Summer’ Concert Series. This free show will feature a performance by one of Colorado’s up and coming pop groups, The Midnight Club.
WESTMINSTER’S OUTDOOR MOVIE IN THE PARK: MOANA
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When: Friday, August 25th, 2017
Where: City Park Soccer Fields, 10475 Sheridan Blvd, Westminster, CO 80020
Time: Starting from 7pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
City of Westminster will be hosting its Friday, Outdoor Movies In the Park event with a special screening of Moana. Enjoy watching this family-friendly film on a 24′ screen under the stars. Food vendors and pre-movie activities begin at 7pm. Movie begins at dusk. Bring your blanket or lawn chairs.
GOLDEN’S MOVIE & MUSIC IN THE PARK: ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY & MOSES JONES BAND
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When: Friday, August 25th, 2017
Where: Parfet Park, 911 10th St, Golden, CO 80401
Time: Starting from 7pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Film Rated PG-13
This Friday, City of Golden concludes its Movies & Music in the Park series, with a special screening of the film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, with a special performance by Moses Jones Band.
DISNEY’S FROZEN: THE BROADWAY-BOUND MUSICAL
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When: Friday, August 25th, through Sunday, August 27th, 2017
Where: Buell Theatre at Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1350 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202
Time: Friday & Saturday 7:30pm; Sunday 2pm
Cost: Starting from $30
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Ages: Recommended for Children 6 & Up
Disney’s Broadway-bound Musical Frozen, inspired by the hit award-winning film, continues its Denver run on stage at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Frozen, features more music, incredible stagecraft, and the epic story you love – now told as a full-length Broadway musical.
SPECIAL IMAX SCREENING: FANTASTIC BEASTS AND WHERE TO FIND THEM 3D
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When: Friday, August 25th & Saturday, August 26th, 2017
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $7.95 – $9.95 Adults; $6 – $7.95 Seniors & Children (3-18)
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Ages: Film Rated PG-13
This weekend, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, is featuring special IMAX screenings of the film, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them in 3D.
GOLDEN’S COMMUNITY SAFETY AWARENESS DAY FAIR
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When: Saturday, August 26th, 2017
Where: Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W 6th Ave Frontage Rd, Golden, CO 80401
Time: 9am – 1pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
City of Golden’s Community Safety Awareness Day Fair will feature 80+ booths featuring demonstrations, giveaways and important information. Kids activities will include: CHEEZO online and cell phone safety for kids, Bicycle rodeo with free helmets, and safety services & activities.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ELEPHANT & PIGGIE
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When: Saturday, August 26th, 2017
Where: Children’s Library – Denver Public Library, 10 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Elephant and Piggie with Pigeon, Knuffle Bunny, and more hilarious characters from Mo Willems’ books at the Children’s Library at Denver Public Library. This celebration will feature crafts, activities, games and cupcakes.
PARKER ARTISTS GUILD’S ART IN THE PARK
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When: Saturday, August 26th & Sunday, August 27th, 2017
Where: O’Brien Memorial Park, 10795 Victorian Dr, Parker, CO 80138
Time: Saturday 10am – 5pm; Sunday 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Art in the Park, presented by Parker Artists Guild, is a two-day event in Parker that will feature local artisans selling their one of a kind pieces, a kids art station, food vendors, and live music.
EVERGREEN FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
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When: Saturday, August 26th & Sunday, August 27th, 2017
Where: Hiwan Homestead Museum, 4208 Timbervale Dr, Evergreen, CO 80439
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Enjoy the cool mountain air under the canopy of pine trees in Evergreen, Colorado, at the 51st Annual Evergreen Fine Arts Festival. Ranked in the top 50 art fairs in the nation, this juried fine art show features 100 artists, live background music, craft drinks, and food trucks.
THE COLOR RUN™ DREAM TOUR
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When: Saturday, August 26th, 2017
Where: Coors Field, 2001 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 11am – 6pm
Cost: $49.99 Individual; $44.99 Team
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Ages: All Ages
The Color Run™ Dream Tour, Presented by Lay’s®, is coming to Denver and will feature an all-new Lay’s® Poppables™ Foam Zone, Unicorn Medal, inspirational Dream Wall, giant inflatable unicorns, and Purple Color Zone. The Color Run supports Children’s Hospital Colorado Foundation.
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DENVER MODERNISM SHOW
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When: Saturday, August 26th & Sunday, August 27th, 2017
Where: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216
Time: Saturday 11am – 5pm; Sunday 11am – 4pm
Cost: $10; Free for Children 12 & Under
Ages: All Ages
The Denver Modernism Show features furnishings, home decor, fashion, art and electronics from an era when the future was bright and space was the place.
Over 100 exhibitor booths full of vintage and contemporary modern design such as furniture, artwork and objects from mid-century, eco, retro, Eames-era, Mod and more.
CASTLE PINES’ PARTY IN THE PINES
When: Saturday, August 26th, 2017
Where: Elk Ridge Park, 7005 Mira Vista Ln, Castle Pines, CO 80108
Time: 5pm – 8pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Castle Pines Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Party in the Pines event at Elk Ridge Park this Saturday. Enjoy food, live music, kids activities, vendor booths, beer & wine, and fireworks at dusk. Free activities.
COLORADO COWBOY GATHERING SUMMER CONCERT & BBQ
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When: Saturday, August 26th, 2017
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W 44th Ave, Golden, CO 80403
Time: Starting from 5:30pm
Cost: $15 – $25
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Ages: All Ages
Enjoy a fun-filled evening with outstanding western performers, Buffalo Bill Boycott and Dr. Jo, at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Concert to be followed by a special BBQ with offerings such as: beef brisket, pulled pork, and chicken available along with an extensive collection of sides and ‘fixin’s.
CENTENNIAL’S MUSIC & A MOVIE: HIDDEN FIGURES & DEARLING
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When: Saturday, August 26th, 2017
Where: Centennial Center Park, 13050 E Peakview Ave, Centennial, CO 80111
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Film Rated PG
City of Centennial Government is hosting a special Music & A Movie night, an evening of family fun and music by a local favorite, Dearling, followed by a screening of Hidden Figures. It’s lawn seating, so don’t forget to bring your chairs and blankets.
COLORADO BALLET: AN EVENING UNDER THE STARS
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When: Saturday, August 26th, 2017
Where: Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003
Time: 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Cost: $32 – $44 Reserved Covered; $15 Lawn
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Ages: All Ages
Join the stars of Colorado Ballet under the stars for a program featuring excerpts from upcoming and past productions as well as other classical and contemporary works at the Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities‘ Outdoor Amphitheater.
FAIRMOUNT’S SUMMER OUTDOOR MOVIE: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
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When: Saturday, August 26th, 2017
Where: Quebec Place at Fairmount, 430 S Quebec St, Denver, CO 80247
Time: 8pm – 10:30pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Film Rated PG
Join Fairmount for the final outdoor movie of the summer, with a special screening of, Beauty And The Beast. Please bring your own chairs and blankets. Picnics are allowed. Q’s Cuisine and Em’s Ice Cream will be available for purchase.