This weekend features the grand opening of the National Western Stock Show, special conventions, ice-skating, arts & crafts, theater, workshops, many free museum days, and so much more!
What to do with Kids in Denver this Weekend January 6th – 8th, 2017
Colorado RV Adventure Travel Show
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When: Friday, January 6th & Saturday, January 7th, 2017
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: Jan. 6th 9am – 8pm; Jan. 7th 8am – 8pm
Cost: $12 Adults; Free for Children 12 and under
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/ColoradoRVAdventureTravelShow
Ages: All Ages
Discover the best way to hit the road at the Colorado RV Adventure Travel Show, the largest RV show in the Rockies.
See Exhibits of all new 2017 RVs ranging from Class A motorhomes to lightweight, easy-to-pull tent trailers, fifth-wheels, travel trailers and truck campers, RV and camper accessories. See over 300 new RV units under one roof from multiple dealers plus hitches, batteries, camping accessories, resort destinations, RV repair, and more.
Special Events & Skating | Southwest Rink at Skyline Park
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When: Friday, January 6th through Sunday, January 8th, 2017
Where: Southwest Rink at Skyline Park, 16th & Arapahoe Streets, Denver, CO 80202
Time: Jan 6th & 7th 10am – 10pm; Jan. 8th 10am – 7pm
Cost: Free Admission; $2 Skate Rentals on Jan. 6th & 7th; Free Skate Rentals Jan. 8th
Ages: All Ages
Southwest Airlines and the Downtown Denver Partnership invite you to grab your family and friends and head to 16th and Arapahoe in Downtown Denver to the Southwest Rink at Skyline Park!
This weekend Southwest Rink at Skyline Park is featuring the following special events:
On Friday, Jan. 6th, enjoy live music at the rink by Eddie Truner & Trouble Twins. On Saturday, Jan. 7th, enjoy free ice skating lessons from 8am to 10am, and at night skate to tunes by DJ Staxx. on Sunday, Jan. 8th, there will be no charge all day for skate rentals.
Denver Boat Show
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When: Friday, January 6th through Sunday, January 8th, 2017
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: Jan. 6th 12pm – 9pm; Jan. 7th: 10am – 9pm; Jan. 8th: 10am – 5pm
Cost: Adults $13.50; Free for Children ages 16 and under with a paying adult
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/DenverBoatShowTickets
Psst… Receive $2 off Boat Show admission at the door when you bring a non-perishable food item for donation.
Ages: All Ages
The Denver Boat Show 2017 will be the biggest boat show yet. Locally produced by the Colorado Marine Dealers Association, the boat show features boats such as the Sea Ray 350 Sundancer by Sundance Marine, the all new 2017 MasterCraft X-23 by S&W Performance Marine, and more.
Clay Glazing Program | Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
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When: Friday, January 6th & Saturday, January 7th, 2017
Where: Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Clay Firing Fees: Extra small (0 – 5 oz) $3; Small (5 – 10 oz) $5; Medium (10 oz – 2 lbs) $10; Large (2 lbs +) $15
Ages: All Ages
Create your own masterpiece at the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus. You can glaze a clay item you have already fired or choose from their selection of bisque ware.
After painting away, and for a small fee, your piece will be fired in their kilns. A kiln is a large oven made especially for baking clay. Their kilns go up to 2000 degrees and will make your clay creation hard and solid so it can last for years to come.
LEGO Maniacs | Englewood Public Library
When: Friday, January 6th, 2017
Where: Englewood Public Library, 1000 Englewood Pkwy, Englewood, CO 80110
Time: 1pm
Cost: Free
Ages: School-aged Children
School-aged children, come in and create with LEGOs at the Englewood Public Library this Friday.
Living Lights Final Weekend: Roaming LED Acrobat & Snow Queen | Butterfly Pavilion
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When: Friday, January 6th & Saturday, January 7th, 2017
Where: Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020
Time: 6pm – 9pm General Admission; Jan 6th – Roaming LED Acrobat; Jan. 6th & 7th Snow Queen
Cost: Adults $7 Members / $10 Non-Members; Seniors $8 Members / $6 Non-Members; Children $4 Members / $6 Non-Members; Free for Children 2 and under
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/LivingLightsButterflyPavilion
Ages: All Ages
Experience Butterfly Pavilion in a whole new light, after dark! Living Lights is a one-of-a-kind indoor holiday lights event that features creatures that glow, and this weekend is its final weekend of the season. This Friday, enjoy a special performance by a Roaming LED Acrobat, and on meet and greet with the Snow Queen at the Grand Ballroom both days!
Seussical: The Musical | Jesters Dinner Theatre
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When: Friday, January 6th & Sunday, January 8th, 2017
Where: Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: Dinner & Show $30; Show Only $15
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/SeussicalTheMusicalJesters
Ages: All Ages
Experience Seussical: The Musical at the Jesters Dinner Theatre.
Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.
Opening Day & BBQ Throwdown | National Western Stock Show
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When: Starting from Saturday, January 7th, 2017
Where: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216
Time: Stock Show opens from 7am; BBQ Throwdown 10am – 4pm
Cost: $10 – $20 Adults; $2 – $3 Children (3–11); Free for Children 2 and under
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/NationalWesternStockShowTickets
The National Western Stock Show is celebrating 111 years in Denver with its annual parade, nearly 30 professional rodeo performances, world-class horse shows and the “Super Bowl” of livestock shows.
This Saturday, the stock show kicks-off with the third annual BBQ Throwdown. The BBQ Throwdown features 40 teams that will compete in a wide range of categories including pork, ribs, chicken, and brisket. Each team competes for the coveted Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion titles.
Festivities include: BBQ competitor viewing, live music, culinary demos, grill giveaways, free samples, a Kids Zone, and a Chili Cook-Off!
Open House Auditions | Colorado Children’s Chorale
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When: Saturday, January 7th, 2017
Where: Colorado Children’s Chorale, 2420 W 26th Ave # 350D, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 9am – 12pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Children in School Grades 2nd through 5th
Join Colorado Children’s Chorale at a special Open House for boys and girls in 2nd through 5th grades and their families. Children will audition for the Colorado Children’s Chorale while their parents have the opportunity to ask questions. No preparation is necessary, just come and sing for them!
Free Day | Denver Art Museum
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When: Saturday, January 7th, 2017
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Enjoy a day at the Denver Art Museum with the entire family this first Saturday of the month, made possible by Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.
Penny Saturday | Museum of Contemporary Art Denver
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When: Saturday, January 7th, 2017
Where: Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, 1485 Delgany St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: 1¢
Ages: All Ages
Every first Saturday of the month, the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver invites Colorado residents to partake in Penny Saturday where admission is 1¢. Check out art, get some culture, and do it for one cent.
Free Day | Denver Firefighters Museum
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When: Saturday, January 7th, 2017
Where: Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Pl, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Enjoy a free day at the Denver Firefighters Museum with the entire family this Saturday, made possible by Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.
Cinderella | International Ballet School
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When: Saturday, January 7th, 2017
Where: Colorado Heights University Theater, 3001 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80236
Time: 3pm
Cost: $35 Admission Only; $45 Admission + Gift for Children
Purchase Tickets at: bit.ly/CinderellaInternationalBallet
Ages: All Ages
See a childhood classic come to life this Saturday when the Youth Ballet group presents Cinderella. This beautifully choreographed ballet features Colorado Ballet dancers, international guests and talented young performers. Be prepared for laughter, magic, and surprises as sets, costumes, and talented dancers from the Colorado sweep you away.
After the show, hang out with the performers, European Santa Claus and take photos, and get autographs and Holliday presents.
Luchador Masks | Central Children’s Library
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When: Sunday, January 8th, 2017
Where: Denver Central Library, 10 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 2pm – 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The Central Children’s Library will be hosting the Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC) for an art workshop. Learn about the “Luchador”, an art of wrestling entertainment that is very popular throughout Mexico and the United States.
Come learn what it’s all about and make your own Luchador Mask! While you’re at the library, take a look at Niño Wrestles the World and Rudas: Niño’s Horrendous Hermanitas by Yuyi Morales for fun children’s stories about young luchadores.
Family Session – “Let Go” | The Paint Cellar
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When: Sunday, January 8th, 2017
Where: The Paint Cellar, 24291 E Orchard Rd, Aurora, CO 80016
Time: 3pm
Cost: $30; Free for Children 10 and under with paying adult
Register at: bit.ly/FamilySessionLetGo
Ages: All Ages
Enjoy a day of painting for the entire family at The Paint Cellar. Adults and children can enjoy a family session of the painting “Let Go”.