This week Denver kids and adults can meet live animals, witness special shows, enjoy many museum visits for free, attend festivals, musical concerts and even tour a castle!
What to do with Kids in Denver this Weekend January 20th – 22nd 2017
Final Weekend | National Western Stock Show
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When: Friday, January 20th through Sunday, January 22nd 2017
Where: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216
Time: Doors Open at 8am
Grounds Admission: $10 – $20 Adults; $2 – $3 Children (3–11); Free for Children 2 and under; Event Tickets, Group & Package Discounts Available;
Psst… Enjoy Discounted Tickets this Sunday, Jan. 22nd for Fan Appreciation Day!
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/NationalWesternStockShowTickets
Ages: All Ages
The National Western Stock Show‘s 2017 season is concluding this weekend and will feature events such as Mutton Bustin’, Pro Rodeos, Breeding Shows, Wood Carving Demonstrations, and more.
Kids can enjoy a full day of stock show events, the speciality Kids Zone area filled with special activities as well as a nursery of baby animals, the King Soopers Petting Farm and acres of food and shopping.
Free Days | Denver Zoo
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When: Friday, January 20th & Saturday, January 21st 2017
Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Enjoy two days at the Denver Zoo for free, made possible by the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.
Free Day | Molly Brown House Museum
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When: Friday, January 20th 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.
Colorado Indian Market and Southwest Showcase
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When: Friday, January 20th through Sunday, January 22nd 2017
Where: Denver Mart, 451 E 58th Ave, Denver, CO 80216
Time: Jan. 20th 1pm – 7pm; Jan. 21st 10am – 7pm; Jan. 22nd 10am – 5pm
Cost: $15 Adults; $13 Seniors (60+); Free for Children (0-13)
Psst… Single admission ticket is valid for the entire weekend!
Purchase Tickets: at the Door
Ages: All Ages
The 36th annual Colorado Indian Market and Southwest Showcase features dazzling displays of art and continuous world class performances. Entertainment includes live musical, dance and cowboy performances, special attractions such as Meet and Greets, demonstrations and lectures, educational shows, live animals, art projects for children, photo opportunities, and more.
Family Fun Day: Tropical Vacation | CU South Denver
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When: Saturday, January 21st 2017
Where: CU South Denver, 10035 S Peoria St, Parker, CO 80134
Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: $10 Adults; $9 Seniors (60+); $6 Children (3-12); Free for Children (0-3) and Annual Pass Holders
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/FamilyFunDayTropicalVacation
Ages: All Ages
CU South Denver is hosting another Family Fun Day, this time the theme is Tropical Vacation.
Discover what’s happening with the animals, plants and people who live in tropical forests and islands close to the equator. Meet live animals from the tropics, explore fruits and flowers of the tropics and learn about the colorful world of coral reefs. Get an up close look at coral, shells, fruits and tropical flowers with their digital microscope, and find out what astronomy and the tropics have in common inside Fiske Planetarium’s StarLab.
Meet Mountain Man Doc Grizzly | History Colorado Center
When: Saturday, January 21st 2017
Where: History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Time: 10:30am – 2pm
Cost: General Admission
Ages: All Ages
If you’ve ever wondered how things were done in the 1830s, then come meet Mountain Man Doc Grizzly at History Colorado Center, who will share with adults and children alike heroic tales of the Colorado wilderness, and how the mountain men lived.
Bumblebee Jamboree | Denver Botanic Gardens
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When: Saturday, January 21st 2017
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Cost: $12 Adult / $10 Member Adult; $7 Child / $5 Member Child; Free for Children (0-2)
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/BumblebeeJamboreeJanuary
Ages: Recommended for Children Ages 12 and Under
Denver Botanic Gardens‘ Bumblebee Jamboree is a unique indoor musical experience, where children are invited to dress as a favorite pollinator such as a bee, butterfly or bird and dance and sing along with the musical guests. This month’s performance is by Steve Weeks.
Westminster Castle Tour
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When: Saturday, January 21st 2017
Where: Begins at Westminster History Center, 7200 Lowell Blvd, Westminster, CO 80030; Concludes at Westminster Castle, 3455 W 83rd Ave, Westminster, CO 80031
Time: 11am – 1pm
Cost: $15 Individuals; $25 Families.
Psst… Cost includes membership to the Westminster Historical Society.
Ages: All Ages
Witness the views and learn historical facts about the Westminster Castle this Saturday, with a special tour hosted by the Westminster Historical Society.
Elsa & Friends Princess Show | The Orchard Town Center
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When: Saturday, January 21st 2017
Where: The Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St #850, Westminster, CO 80023
Time: 4:30pm – 5:15pm & 5:45pm – 6:30pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The Orchard Town Center is hosting a free Elsa & Friends Princess Show that will include singing and photo opportunities. Open seating in the sunken plaza in front of the stage. First come, first serve. Feel free to bring lawn chairs.
Free Day | Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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When: Sunday, January 22nd 2017
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Enjoy a day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science for free, made possible by the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.
Sensory Friendly Playtime | WOW! Children’s Museum
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When: Sunday, January 22nd 2017
Where: WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N Harrison Ave, Lafayette, CO 80026
Time: 8am – 10am
Cost: Free
Register at: bit.ly/SensoryFriendlyPlaytime
Ages: All Ages
WOW! Children’s Museum is hosting a Sensory Friendly Playtime for free this Sunday, prior to the museum’s opening. The playtime is a special program where children with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders can explore the Museum without the noise, crowds and stimulation of a typical day.