Find out all the fun things you can do this weekend in Denver with the kids. Special events such as shows, markets, festivals & more!
WHAT TO DO WITH KIDS IN DENVER THIS WEEKEND JANUARY 19 – 21, 2018
FINAL WEEKEND: NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW & RODEO
Photograph courtesy of ©National Western Stock Show
When: Friday, January 19th, through Sunday, January 21st, 2018
Where: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216
Time: 8am – 8pm
Cost: $2 – $20, Free for Children 2 & Under
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
One of Colorado’s favorite traditions since 1906, the 112th National Western Stock Show, returns this Saturday for another season! Experience world-class rodeos, horse shows and livestock shows along with acres of shopping at the state’s largest western trade show, a special kids zone, and more!
Psst… CenturyLink will donate $1 per photo uploaded to social media using the hashtag #CenturyLinkDonation to the National Western Scholarship Trust!
FREE DAYS: DENVER ZOO
Photo Credit: ©Denver Zoo
When: Friday, January 19th & Saturday, January 20th, 2018
Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit the Denver Zoo this Friday and Saturday for free, made possible by your Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.
CHERRY CREEK NORTH INSIDEWALK SALE
Photograph courtesy of ©Cherry Creek North
When: Friday, January 19th & Saturday, January 20th, 2018
Where: Cherry Creek North, 299 Milwaukee St, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 10am – 6pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Don’t miss the Cherry Creek North InSidewalk Sale. Stores are eager to clear their racks by offering end-of-season deals and discounts that you can’t find anywhere else!
COLORADO INDIAN MARKET & SOUTHWEST SHOWCASE
BRULÉ. Photograph courtesy of ©Colorado Indian Market and Southwest Showcase
When: Friday, January 19th, through Sunday, January 21st, 2018
Where: Denver Mart, 451 E 58th Ave, Denver, CO 80216
Time: Friday 1pm – 7pm, Saturday 10am – 7pm & Sunday 10am – 5pm
Cost: $13 – $15; Free for Children 12 & Under
Psst… A single admission is good for the entire weekend.
Ages: All Ages
The 37th Annual Colorado Indian Market and Southwest Showcase will feature three days of art, craft, song, dance and culture. With special performances, vendors, attractions and more!
DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID
Photo Credit: ©Theatre Under the Stars – Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” at TUTS, September 2015.
When: Friday, January 19th, through Sunday, January 21st, 2018
Where: Parker Arts, Culture & Events Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker, CO 80138
Time: Friday 7:30pm, Saturday 2pm & 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm
Cost: $24 – $29
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Ages: All Ages
Disney’s The Little Mermaid, presented by Parker Arts and Inspire Creative, is based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories and the classic animated film.
With music by eight-time Academy Award winner, Alan Menken, lyrics by Howard Ashman and Glenn Slater and a compelling book by Doug Wright, this fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.”
KIDS CAMP AT MCNICHOLS FIT FEST
Photograph courtesy of ©Arts & Minds Colorado
When: Saturday, January 20th & Sunday, January 21st, 2018
Where: McNichols Civic Center Building, 144 W Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80202
Time: Saturday 8am – 5pm, Sunday 8am – 12pm
Cost: $10 – $25
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Ages: Recommended for Children 5 – 11
The second bi-annual McNichols Fit Fest has inclusivity, movement, music and community at the forefront and highlights some of Denver’s top studios and instructors while your kids enjoy a special Kids Camp hosted by Arts & Minds Colorado!
This festival will feature a full docket of all things health and wellness: cycle, barre, high intensity fitness, Palango (latin cardio toning), yoga, meditation, workshops and a full vendor village.
ENGINEER’S MORNING OUT: DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE
Photograph courtesy of ©Denver Museum of Nature & Science
When: Saturday, January 20th, 2018
Where: Denver Museum of Nature and Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 8:30am – 11am
Cost: $15 – $25
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Ages: All Ages
Get your build on first thing in the morning at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s Engineer’s Morning Out!
Let out your inner engineer by designing buildings, bridges, and more. Once you’ve built all you can, enjoy a special screening of Dream Big 3D in Phipps IMAX Theater. Includes continental breakfast, activities, and movie.
FREE DAY- BURN AWARENESS WEEK: DENVER FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM
Photograph courtesy of ©Denver Firefighters Museum
When: Saturday, January 20th, 2018
Where: Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Pl, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit the Denver Firefighters Museum for free this Saturday and experience a special event, that will kick-off their Burn Awareness Week. Special activities, fire safety information, and the chance to meet real Denver firefighters!
SESAME STREET LIVE! LET’S PARTY!
Photograph courtesy of ©Sesame Street Live!’s Official Facebook Page
When: Saturday, January 20th & Sunday, January 21st, 2018
Where: Bellco Theatre, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: Saturday 2pm & 6pm, Sunday 2pm
Cost: $20 – $50
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Ages: All Ages
Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party! is an all-new, interactive show that unfolds on one of the world’s most famous streets at the funniest, furriest party in the neighborhood, live at the Bellco Theatre.
PINKALICIOUS: THE MUSICAL
Photograph courtesy of ©Lone Tree Arts Center
When: Sunday, January 21st, 2018
Where: Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Time: 1:30pm & 4pm
Cost: $5
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This Sunday, enjoy a special production of Pinkalicious: The Musical, presented by Vital Theatre Company at Lone Tree Arts Center.
Pinkalicious can’t stop eating pink cupcakes despite warnings from her parents. Her pink indulgence lands her at the doctor’s office with Pinkititis, an affliction that turns her pink from head to toe – a dream come true for this pink loving enthusiast.
Psst… There will be a special Tea Party that takes place after the show in the Event Hall.