This weekend Denver families can enjoy outdoor festivals, movies and concerts, special shows, free museum days, character “Meet & Greets” and Independence Day kick-off events.
Psst… Check out our guide ‘What to do in Denver for July 4th – Independence Day 2017‘, for the complete holiday guide!
WHAT TO DO WITH KIDS IN DENVER THIS WEEKEND JUNE 30th – JULY 2nd, 2017
MEET THE MERMAIDS | WANDS & WISHES OCCASIONS
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When: Friday, June 30th, 2017
Where: Wands and Wishes Occasions, 2208 Kearney St, Denver, CO 80207
Time: 10am – 11am & 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Cost: $5 Adults; $15 Children
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Ages: Recommended for Children Ages 3 & Up
The Little Mermaid and a few of her friends are swimming by Wands & Wishes Occasions to meet your little ones! Join them for a story and a song with some magical friends.
Psst… Event includes a photo opportunity with the mermaids.
DENVER COMIC CON
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When: Friday, June 30th through Sunday, July 2nd, 2017
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: Friday & Saturday 10am – 7pm; Sunday 10am – 6pm
Cost: $38.50 – $44 Adults Day Passes; $8.25 Children (3-12) 3-Day Pass
Ages: All Ages
Denver Comic Con is Colorado’s gaming and cosplay convention featuring toys, games, art, collectibles, plus a one-of-a-kind family activities area. Meet celebrities and artists from the worlds of film, television, animation, and of course, comic books.
Psst… Proceeds benefit the Comic Book Classroom, a Colorado-based nonprofit organization that provides free comic book based curriculum for children in grades 5-8.
FREE DAY | CLYFFORD STILL MUSEUM
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When: Friday, June 30th, 2017
Where: Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit the Clyfford Still Museum for free this Saturday, made possible by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.
LUZIA BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
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When: Friday, June 30th through Sunday, July 2nd, 2017
Where: Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204
Time: Friday & Saturday 4:30pm & 8:30pm; Sunday 1:30pm & 5pm
Cost: Starting from $39
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Ages: All Ages
LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil takes you to an imaginary Mexico, like in a waking dream, where light quenches the spirit and rain soothes the soul.
Freely inspired by Mexico, LUZIA is a poetic and acrobatic ode to the rich, vibrant culture of a country whose wealth stems from an extraordinary mix of influences and creative collisions – a land that inspires awe with its breathtaking landscapes and architectural wonders, buoyed by the indomitable spirit of its people. The tableaux of LUZIA weave an intricate, contemporary mosaic that awakens your senses and transports you to a place suspended between dreams and reality.
MOVIE ON THE GREEN: “BIG”
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When: Friday, June 30th, 2017
Where: Founders Green Park, 29th Ave & Roslyn St, Denver, CO 80238
Time: Starting at Dusk
Cost: Free
Ages: Film Rated PG
Join Stapleton MCA for their Movie on the Green Series. This Friday, they will be screening the film “Big”. Movie will feature a concessions stand to benefit a local nonprofit organization. The concessions stand will sell freshly popped popcorn, candy, sodas and bottled water. Food trucks are often parked at these events, providing local goodies and food items.
OUTDOOR MOVIE IN THE PARK: “STORKS”
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When: Friday, June 30th, 2017
Where: Legacy Ridge Golf Course, 10801 Legacy Ridge Pkwy, Westminster, CO 80031
Time: Starting from 7pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
City of Westminster will be hosting its Friday, Outdoor Movies In the Park event with a special screening of “Storks”. Enjoy watching this family-friendly film on a 24′ screen under the stars. Food vendors and pre-movie activities begin at 7pm. Movies begin at dusk. Bring your blanket or lawn chairs!
Psst… Check out ‘Where to Watch Outdoor Movies in Denver this Summer 2017‘ for the complete summer guide!
THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: SYMPHONY OF THE GODDESSES
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When: Friday, June 30th & Saturday, July 1st, 2017
Where: Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $15 – $89 Adults; $10 Children 12 & Under
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Ages: All Ages
The Legend of Zelda: Symphony of the Goddesses will perform with your Colorado Symphony bringing an updated orchestral adventure to the Boettcher Concert Hall. The show will feature some big surprises, including an all new movement from Skyward Sword, an updated overture, and the return of a classic that might just make some wishes come true!
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS
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When: Saturday, July 1st & Sunday, July 2nd, 2017
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W 44th Ave, Golden, CO 80403
Time: 8am – 5pm
Cost: $20 – $25; Free for Children 1 &Under
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Ages: All Ages
Thomas the Tank Engine invites little engineers to team up with him for a day of family fun at the Colorado Railroad Museum for its Day Out with Thomas: The Ready, Set, Go Tour 2017
This fun-filled event offers children and their families the opportunity to take a ride with Thomas the Tank Engine, star of the popular Thomas & Friends™ series. In addition, they will meet Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway and enjoy a day of Thomas-themed activities including a petting zoo, temporary tattoos, Imagination Station (train table play area), sing-a-longs, bean bag toss, hula hoops, bubbles, ladder golf & a magic show!
Psst… Check out our featured article for this event!
A PARIS STREET MARKET
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When: Saturday, July 1st, 2017
Where: Aspen Grove Shopping Center, 7301 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
Time: 8am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
A Paris Street Market at Aspen Grove is an open-air, vintage, antique and artisan market. Over 120 antique, artisan, vintage, clothing, jewelry, garden and decor vendors along with food and other unique vendors.
DINOS! LIVE | DENVER ZOO
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When: Opening from Saturday, July 1st, 2017
Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 9am – 5pm Daily
Cost: $17 Adults; $14 Seniors (65+); $13 Children (3-11); Free for Children 2 & Under
DINOS! Live at Denver Zoo, brought to you by Your Hometown Toyota Stores. DINOS! features 21 dinosaurs around the zoo. Perfect for all ages, this exhibit offers the chance to see these prehistoric creatures brought to life among the Zoo’s animals.
ARTIVITY AVENUE | CHERRY CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL
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When: Saturday, July 1st through Monday, July 3rd, 2017
Where: Cherry Creek North, Denver CO 80206
Time: Saturday & Sunday 10am – 10pm; Monday 10am – 6pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Children and adults alike can enjoy the special Artivity Avenue presented by King Soopers, at the Cherry Creek Arts Festival (CCAF) this weekend! Artivity Avenue is a full block of interactive activities such as the Imagination Collaboration Mural, a Creation Station, presented by Cruisin’ 1430 AM with arts and crafts such as Button Making, Amazon Rain Stick making, Coloring, Flower Fun, a Velvet Art Project, and more!
Psst… Denver Comic Con, DINOS! Live & Cherry Creek Arts Festival were also featured in our ‘42 Things to do in Denver this July 2017‘ guide!
COLORADO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
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When: Saturday, July 1st & Sunday, July 2nd, 2017
Where: 650 W. Perry Park Ave., Larkspur, CO 80118
Time: 10am – 6:30pm
Cost: $9 – $19.95
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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.
FREE DAY | DENVER ART MUSEUM
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When: Saturday, July 1st, 2017
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit the Denver Art Museum for free on Saturday, made possible by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.
KIDS FREE SATURDAY | HISTORY COLORADO CENTER
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When: Saturday, July 1st, 2017
Where: History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: $12 Adults; $10 Seniors (65+); Free for Children & Youth 18 & Under
Ages: All Ages
Children can visit the History Colorado Center free of charge this Saturday, possible by support of Joan Prusse and Bob Musgraves.
MEET & GREET: DARK VILLAIN & WONDER HERO
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When: Saturday, July 1st, 2017
Where: Yo Craze Frozen Yogurt, 18801 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80013
Time: 3pm – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit Yo Craze Frozen Yogurt this Saturday and enjoy a special Meet & Greet with the Dark Villain and Wonder Hero characters. Photo opportunities will be available as well!
INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION | FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK
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When: Saturday, July 1st, 2017
Where: Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S Forest St, Denver, CO 80246
Time: 5pm – 10pm
Cost: Free Admission
Ages: All Ages
Celebrate Independence Day with old-time games, historic demonstrations, live music, horse-drawn wagon rides, and more at Four Mile Historic Park! Bring your blanket and stay to watch the Glendale fireworks show. Food trucks and a beer garden (valid ID required) will be on site. Last entry to the Park is at 9pm. No pets, outside food or beverage, smoking, cannabis use, fireworks, poppers, sparklers, or other flammables allowed.
INDEPENDENCE DAY COMMUNITY PICNIC & FIREWORKS | CRANMER PARK
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When: Saturday, July 1st, 2017
Where: Cranmer Park, 4501 E 1st Ave, Denver, CO 80220
Time: 6pm till Conclusion of Fireworks
Cost: Free
The Cranmer Park Hilltop Civic Association and Councilwoman Mary Beth Susman are pleased to sponsor a community picnic in Cranmer Park in celebration of Independence Day!
Bring your own picnic, blankets and chairs to the park, or enjoy the variety of offerings from several of Denver’s finest food trucks. Some bean toss games will be available or feel free to bring your own lawn games to share with your friends and neighbors. Kites and Frisbees are welcome, too. Bring along your leashed, well-behaved dog but do keep in mind that many dogs simply hate fireworks! Don’t forget to put a little cash in your pocket, so you can buy the kids one of the Independence Day holiday glow-in the-dark accessories that will light up the night!
Psst… Representatives from the Save Our Sundial committee will be onsite to share more information aboutthe progress on the Sundial restoration and plaza replacement project, and will accept donations toward the Preservation Fund which will ensure the restored Plaza and Sundial stay in good shape in the future!
CITY PARK JAZZ
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When: Sunday, July 2nd, 2017
Where: City Park, 1700 York St, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
City Park Jazz returns this Sunday with a special performance by Purnell Steen and LeJazz Machine. This summer concert also features food trucks and family-friendly entertainment!
Psst… Check out our complete guide of ‘Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Denver 2017‘!