It’s a weekend celebrating love, fatherhood, beautiful animals, different cultures and even different centuries! Check out all the things you can do with kids in Denver this weekend!
WHAT TO DO WITH KIDS IN DENVER THIS WEEKEND JUNE 16 – 17, 2018
WORLD SEA TURTLE DAY AT DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM DENVER
When: June 16, 2018
Where: Downtown Aquarium Denver, 700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 10am – 2pm
Cost: General Admission
Ages: All Ages
Celebrate World Sea Turtle Day at the Downtown Aquarium! Discover more about marine turtles, how they are being threatened and what we’re doing to protect them.
DENVER PRIDEFEST
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When: June 16 – 17, 2018
Where: Civic Center Park, 101 W. 14th Ave., Denver 80202
Time: June 16 9:30am – 11pm, June 17 9am – 6pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Recognized as one of the top ten pride events in the country, the Denver PrideFest is a celebration of community, heritage, family and culture. Produced by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center of Colorado (The Center), more than 250,000 people from Colorado and surrounding areas come out to enjoy the parade, rally, music, entertainment, food and much more.
DENVER COMIC CON
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When: June 16 – 17, 2018
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
When: June 16 10am – 7pm, June 17 10am – 6pm
Cost: $8.25 – $93.50
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Ages: All Ages
Denver Comic Con (Comic Book Convention) and Literary Conference (DCC) is a three-day family friendly, pop culture fan convention. This program of PCC features the best in comics along with popular sci-fi and fantasy tv shows, movies, Japanese animation, cosplay (fan-created costumes and costumed skits), toys, gaming, and panel presentations.
COLORADO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
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When: June 16 – 17, 2018
Where: 650 W. Perry Park Ave., Larkspur, CO 80118
Time: 10am – 6:30pm
Cost: $11 – $22.50, Free for Children 5 & under
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Ages: All Ages
The Colorado Renaissance Festival is a thematic recreation of a 16th Century village and marketplace set in the picturesque mountain venue of “Larkspurshire”, just south of Denver. Hundreds of colorfully costumed characters entertain continuously upon the village streets and on the Festivals 10 stages, performing 60 shows daily.
DENVER GREEK FESTIVAL
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When: June 16 – 17, 2018
Where: 4510 East Alameda Avenue, Denver, CO 80246
Time: June 16 11am – 11pm; June 17 11am – 6pm
Cost: $1 – $3, Free for Children 12 & under
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Ages: All Ages
Come eat, drink and dance like a Greek at the Denver Greek Festival on the grounds of the Assumption Greek Orthodox Cathedral. For the younger kids, there are fair rides, games and toys. In the past festivals, younger children have also enjoyed dancing on the stage with the live musicians. For the adults, there is shopping to be done, food to be sampled and traditional music and dancing to enjoy.
JUNETEENTH MUSIC FESTIVAL
Photo Credit: ©Juneteenth Music Festival
When: June 16, 2018
Where: Five Points, Denver
Time: 1pm – 8:30pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Denver’s Juneteenth Music Festival is one of the nation’s largest celebrations, drawing in record numbers of festival-goers and participation. The two-day event features live performances, art and cultural exhibitions, and food and commercial vendors; with partners and sponsors ranging from community support networks and organizations, to local and international companies.
SUPER DAD’S DAY AT THE OUTLETS AT CASTLE ROCK
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When: June 16, 2018
Where: Outlets at Castle Rock, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd #437, Castle Rock, CO 80108
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Outlets at Castle Rock is inviting families to come out and celebrate Father’s Day with a super-themed experience for the whole family. SuperDad’s Day is free and open to the public and will include a meet and greet with 5 different superheroes from iconic movies and comics, giant, life-size board games and a live DJ playing popular superhero soundtracks.
Psst… Shoppers who wear a cape of their favorite super hero will receive a $5 Outlets at Castle Rock gift card at the event!
THE ADVENTURES OF KESHA & MACKLEMORE
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When: June 17, 2018
Where: Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 7pm
Cost: $50.50 – $160
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Ages: Parental Guidance
Kesha & Macklemore will be performing live together at the Pepsi Center, with special guest Wes Period.
FATHER’S DAY AT COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM
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When: June 17, 2018
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W 44th Ave, Golden, CO 80403
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Fathers, Members & Children Under 2 – Free, Children $5/Adults $10/Seniors $8
Ages: All Ages
Colorado Railroad Museum is celebrating Father’s Day by offering all dads free admission to the museum this Sunday! Tour the historic railroad equipment on display in the Museum’s rail yard, explore the exhibits in the Museum Depot Building and take a peek inside the roundhouse to view the progress as Museum crews restore equipment.
Psst… Guests will also have the option to purchase a ticket to ride behind a historic Rio Grande Southern “Galloping Goose” Motor Car!