Special shows and events, a unique market, brunch at a castle, free museum days, arts and crafts, movies and more. This weekend is filled with fun things to do with your kids in Denver!
WHAT TO DO WITH KIDS IN DENVER THIS WEEKEND JANUARY 26 – 28, 2018
FREE DAY: CLYFFORD STILL MUSEUM
Photograph courtesy of ©Clyfford Still Museum
When: Friday, January 26th, 2018
Where: Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10am – 8pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Enjoy a free admissions day at the Clyfford Still Museum, made possible by your Scientific and Cultural Facilities District!
DOWNTOWN DENVER RINK AT SKYLINE PARK
Photo Credit: ©Brent Andeck; Andeck Photo Studio.
When: Friday, January 26th, through Sunday, January 28th, 2018
Where: Skyline Park, 16th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: Friday & Saturday 10am – 10pm, Sunday 11am – 6pm
Cost: Free Admission; $6 – $8 Skate Rentals.
Psst… Free Rentals on Sundays!
Ages: All Ages
The Downtown Denver Rink at Skyline Park is still open for free skating, fun and more to the heart of Downtown Denver.
FINAL WEEKEND: THE RINK AT BELMAR
Photograph courtesy of @Belmar
When: Friday, January 26th, through Sunday, January 28th, 2018
Where: Belmar, 464 S Teller St, Lakewood, CO 80226
Time: Friday 4pm – 9pm, Saturday 11am – 10pm, Sunday 11am – 9pm
Cost: $5 – $9.50; Free for Seniors (65+) and Children 2 & Under
Belmar concludes its 13th season of ice skating at The Rink at Belmar. Enjoy skating across Belmar’s 7,000 sq ft outdoor skating rink for this season.
THE FIRST EVER STANLEY CHILI COOK-OFF
Photograph courtesy of ©Stanley Marketplace
When: Friday, January 26th, 2018
Where: Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Cost: Free Admission; Chili Servings $2 2oz serving & $10 for 6oz serving.
Ages: All Ages
Stanley Marketplace has “cooked up” a competition amongst its businesses, who will be competing against each other for the best chili! Enjoy chili samples, live music, a cash bar and more.
SIMPLY VINTAGE MARKET: WINTER WONDERLAND
Photograph courtesy of ©Simply Vintage Market
When: Friday, January 26th & Saturday, January 27th, 2018
Where: Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80016
Time: Friday 5pm – 8pm, Saturday 9am – 5pm
Cost: $5 – $10
Purchase Tickets at the Door
Simply Vintage Market will feature over 100 booths full of vintage finds such as classic antiques, home goods, rustic barn doors, mid century modern treasures, handmade creations, re-repurposed and upscales goods, and more!
HOLLYWOOD FAVORITE: “GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY VOL. 2” 3D
Photograph courtesy of ©Den of Geek
When: Friday January 26th & Saturday, January 27th, 2018
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $6 – $9.95
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: PG-13
Experience a special screening of Hollywood Favorite: “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2” at Denver Museum of Nature & Science’s IMAX theater, specially formatted in 3D!
BIG SCREEN FAVORITES: “THE GOONIES”
Photograph courtesy of ©Broomfield Creative
When: Friday, January 26th, 2018
Where: Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, CO 80020
Time: 7pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Film Rated PG
Creative Broomfield is screening the Big Screen Favorite, “The Goonies” this Friday at Broomfield Auditorium! Enjoy a free screening of this beloved classic along with the opportunity to win door prizes.
Psst… Concessions available!
DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID
Photo Credit: ©Theatre Under the Stars – Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” at TUTS, September 2015.
When: Friday, January 26th, through Sunday, January 28th, 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
Purchase Tickets Online
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.”
FREE DAY: MOLLY BROWN HOUSE MUSEUM
Photo Credit: @Mor Zucker
When: Saturday, January 27th, 2018
Where: Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80203
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit the Molly Brown House Museum for free this Saturday, made possible by your Scientific & Cultural Facilities District!
FREE DAY: DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE
Photograph courtesy of ©Denver Museum of Nature & Science
When: Sunday, January 28th, 2018
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Enjoy a free day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, made possible by your Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.
BRUNCH AT CHEROKEE RANCH & CASTLE
Photograph courtesy of ©Cherokee Ranch & Castle
When: Sunday, January 28th, 2018
Where: Cherokee Ranch & Castle, 6113 Daniels Park Rd, Sedalia, CO 80135
Time: 10am
Cost: $50
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
Brunch at the Castle is a unique dining experience with the family at Cherokee Ranch & Castle in nearby Salida! After brunch, you will get to embark on a tour of Cherokee Castle!
Psst… Do your kids loves castles? Check out our article ‘Experience a Real Fairytale at these Colorado Castles’!
CLAY 101 AT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER AT MARSICO CAMPUS
Photograph courtesy of ©Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
When: Sunday, January 28th, 2018
Where: Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 1pm
Cost: Museum Admission
Ages: All Ages
Learn the basic building blocks of clay sculpting and pottery with an experienced clay specialist at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.