This weekend you and your kids can see WWII aircrafts, “shop till you drop” with multiple shopping events, watch outdoor family-friendly movies, dance outside to live musical bands, watch a fireworks show, audition for a play… and so much more!
What to do with Kids in Denver this Weekend August 26th – 28th, 2016
Events listed in chronological order
CAF AirPower History Tour
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When: Friday, August 26th through Sunday, August 28th, 2016
Where: Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, 11755 Airport Way, Broomfield, CO 80021
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: Adults $10; Children (11–17) $5; Children 10 and under are free
Ages: All ages
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is landing its WWII aircrafts at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield this weekend. See history come to life when the iconic B-29 Superfortress, “FIFI”, leads the AirPower History Tour, along with P-51 Mustang, “Gunfighter,” and the C-45 Expeditor, “Bucket of Bolts.”
Getting up close and personal with these aircraft is the best way to learn history. CAF invites everyone to come climb the ladder, navigate their way into the cockpit and experience the history first hand. Your paid admission includes the opportunity to tour the B-29 and B-24.
Children of all ages and their parents are encouraged to take a cockpit tour. There are no ropes or barriers, just full access. Get up close and take lots of pictures.
Just Between Friends of Denver’s Back-to-School Event
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When: Friday, August 26th through Sunday, August 28th, 2016
Where: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216
Time: August 26th: 10am – 5pm; August 27th & 28th: 9am – 3pm
Cost: General Admission: $2–4 ; The Denver Ear readers get in for free
Ages: All Ages
Just Between Friends of Denver is hosting a back-to-school event this weekend at the National Western Complex.
Shop and find 80,000 children’s and maternity items including clothing, toys, books, games, baby equipment, bikes, shoes and more, all at 50-90% below retail price
Psst… The Denver Ear readers get free admission to this event, simply print or show the free admission pass above to enter!
Vintage Market Days of Central Denver
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When: Friday, August 26th through Sunday, August 28th, 2016
Where: Douglas County Fairgrounds, 500 Fairgrounds Rd, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: General Admission (Sat & Sun) $5; Early Buying Event (Fri) $10.
Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/VintageMarketDaysCentralDenver.
Ages: All Ages
Vintage Market Days of Central Denver is an upscale vintage-inspired market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, seasonal plantings and more.
The Market is a three day event held several times a year in various communities. Each Vintage Market Days event is a unique opportunity for vendors to display their talents and passions in different venues.
“Barn-Wide” Sale at The Barn Antiques & Specialty Shops
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When: Friday, August 26th through Sunday, August 28th, 2016
Where: The Barn Antiques & Specialty Shops, 400 3rd St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Time: 10am – 6pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The Barn Antiques & Specialty Shops in Castle Rock is hosting a “Barn-Wide” sale this weekend. The sale will feature deals up to 60% off on items such as Parcel Paper Studio, Bohemian rags and bags, Dutch & Ollie, East to West Importers, Whitewash, Tumbleweeds, Vintage glam, and more.
CenterStage Theatre Company’s The Lion King Jr. Open Auditions
When: Friday, August 26th & Saturday, August 27th. Call Backs: Sunday, August 28th, 2016
Where: Saint Ambrose Episcopal Church, 7520 S Boulder Rd, Boulder, CO 80303
Time: August 26th: 4pm – 8:30pm; August 27th: 12pm – 5pm
Register for your child’s time slot audition at: bit.ly/TheLionKingJrAuditions
Cost: Free to audition, If cast, tuition fees and costume fees apply. Fees are $390 for tuition, $75 costume fee, and $20 script/music fee (actors keep their scripts after the show concludes).
Ages: Children in School Grades 5th to 9th
CenterStage Theatre Company is hosting open auditions for their upcoming November production of “The Lion King Jr”, the Tony Award winning Broadway musical of Disney’s beloved film. It will feature many elements of that stage production such as fabulous African inspired costumes, character masks and puppets, and exciting choreography.
All actors must be in 5th grade to 9th grade to be eligible to audition and prepare approximately 32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show and the character they are most interested in for the primary audition.
They request to not choose a song from the show. The audition should include a recorded accompaniment that does not have a primary singer, like a karaoke track. This should be either on a phone, iPad, MP3 player, or on a CD. Do not plan to use something over the internet as it may not be available – download it first to your device. A Cappella auditions are not allowed.
Oktoberfest Family Celebration at Southlands Shopping Center
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When: Friday, August 26th through Sunday, August 28th, 2016
Where: Southlands Shopping Center, 6155 S Main St, Aurora, CO 80016
Time: August 26th from 5pm, August 27th & 28th from 12pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The 3rd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration at Southlands Shopping Center is a family-friendly, three-day festival. The festival will include live music, food, a beer and wine garden, kids activities, unique vendors, and indoor cafe, patio dining and more.
Denver Modernism Show
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When: Friday, August 26th through Sunday, August 28th, 2016
Where: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216
Time: August 26th: 6pm –10pm; August 27th: 10am – 6pm; August 28th: 11am – 4pm
Cost: Friday $20–$50; Saturday & Sunday $10 per day. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/DenverModernismShow
Ages: All Ages
This weekend, the 11th Annual Denver Modernism Show will take place at the National Western Complex. This popular event 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. There will also be a Tiki lounge all three days, a Post-Atomic Car Show on Sunday, and the Miss Modernism Pageant on Friday night.
View the complete schedule of events at: denvermodernism.com/events.
Pop–Up FreeRange Playground + Star Wars: The Force Awakens Movie
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When: Friday, August 26th, 2016
Where: Founders.Green, 7601 E 29th Ave, Denver, CO 80238
Time: From 6:30pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Pop-Up Playground: Children ages 5–12; Movie Screening: All Ages
Stapleton MCA is hosting an outdoor screening of the film “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” with a special pop-up playground prior to the movie, hosted by FreeRange Playground! The pop-up playground will be located toward the back near the concessions tent, across from the slide.
They’ll have a play area for supervised, child-led, parent-free play with repurposed and recycled materials for children ages 5 – 12 year olds. Parents must remain on-site for the duration of their child’s play, but are free to visit nearby vendors and picnic sites. If they reach playground capacity, we will set up a rolling wait list to allow as many children to play as possible.
Once its dusk, the screening of the movie Star Wars: The Force Awakens will take place. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome.
The Princess Bride Outdoor Movie + Live Music
When: Friday, August 26th, 2016
Where: Centennial Center Park, 13050 E Peakview Ave, Centennial, CO 80111
Time: 7pm – 10pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
City of Centennial is hosting an outdoor screening of the film “The Princess Bride” at Centennial Center Park. Prior to the screening there will be live music by The Modniks, a 60’s era cover band, as well as a children’s bounce house, and food truck vendors.
Children’s Costume Reveal at Once Upon a Child
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When: Saturday, August 27th, 2016
Where: Once Upon a Child, 8966 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80123
Time: From 9am
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Once Upon a Child in Littleton is revealing its Halloween costume selection for children this Saturday. Browse through a huge selection of costumes and get prepared for one of your children’s favorite holidays!
Art in the Park by Parker Artists Guild
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When: Saturday, August 27th & Sunday, August 28th, 2016
Where: O’Brien Memorial Park, 10795 Victorian Dr, Parker, CO 80138
Time: August 27th: 10am –5pm; August 28th: 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 performed by Bad Candy.
Castle Pines – Party in the Pines
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When: Saturday, August 27th, 2016
Where: Elk Ridge Park, 7005 Mira Vista Ln, Castle Pines, CO 80108
Time: 5pm – 9pm
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.
Summer Concert at The Orchard Town Center
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When: Saturday, August 27th, 2016
Where: The Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St #850, Westminster, CO 80023
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Enjoy a free outdoor concert by Wash Park, Big Brass Big Sound band at The Orchard Town Center on Saturday evening, with an additional Unplugged stage that will showcase an intimate performance by the Mango Brothers, a tropical duo. Lawn chairs are welcome.
Chemical Family “Bonds” at Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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When: Sunday, August 28th, 2016
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 10am – 12pm
Cost: Adult Member $12 / $15 Non-Member, Children (3–18) Members $8 / Non-Members $10
Register at: bit.ly/ChemicalFamilyBonds
Ages: Children in School Grades Kindergarten to 8th
Does your family have chemistry? It’s time to prove it in the Chemical Family Bonds Workshop at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. At this wacky workshop your family will really “bond” over some colorful chemistry demonstrations and get the chance to work together to build density towers and polymers.
Macaroni Kid – Fall FUN-tivity Bash
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When: Sunday, August 28th, 2016
Where: Family Sports Center, 6901 S Peoria St, Englewood, CO 80112
Time: 11am – 2pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Macaroni Kid is hosting a Fall FUN-tivity Bash at Family Sports Center in Centennial, that is open to the public and free to attend!
The bash will include games, activities, special offers, giveaways, face painting, balloon creations, character appearances, and demonstrations. All attendees will receive a discounted coupon to stay and play at the Family Sports Center and the first 100 families to attend the event will receive a goody bag.