This weekend, “time-travel” to early Colorado, to the dinosaur age, and even become pioneers. Attend festivals, enjoy carnival rides, listen to free outdoor music, participate in outdoor activities, witness shows, meet a Polynesian Princess, learn about our oceans, jewelry shop, create arts & crafts and more!
WHAT TO DO WITH KIDS IN DENVER THIS WEEKEND June 9th – 11th, 2017
TESORO CULTURAL CENTER’S LIVING HISTORY EXPERIENCE: BLUEGRASS WEEKEND
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When: Friday, June 9th through Sunday, June 11th, 2017
Where: The Fort Restaurant, 19192 CO-8, Morrison 80465
Time: 11am – 3pm
Cost: $5; Free for Children 12 & Under
Ages: All Ages
Tesoro Cultural Center’s Living History Experience will be hosted on the grounds of The Fort Restaurant and will feature engaging family-friendly activities, dynamic enrichment opportunities, and immersion into the past.
This week’s theme is Bluegrass, and will include an introduction to Shinin’ Times narrated by Sam Arnold (as shown on PBS), mini exhibits on the cultural diversity of early Colorado, Bent’s Quarters Trade Room with its collection of medicinal herbs, beads, buttons, china, calico, tobacco twists, sugar cones, tea bricks, and more!
FREE DAY | FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK
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When: Friday, June 9th 2017
Where: Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S Forest St, Denver, CO 80246
Time: Open 12pm – 4pm; Hay Bales & Tall Tales Story & Activity 12pm – 1pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Travel “back in time” and become a pioneer for the day for free at Four Mile Historic Park this Friday, made possible by the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.
INTERNATIONAL GEM & JEWELRY SHOW
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When: Friday June 9th through Sunday, June 11th, 2017
Where: Denver Mart, 451 E 58th Ave, Denver, CO 80216
Time: Friday 12pm – 6pm; Saturday 10am – 6pm; Sunday 11am – 5pm
Cost: $6 Online; $8 Door; Free for Military
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: Children Ages 9 & Up
Forget Retail, shop direct from designers, wholesalers and manufacturers for the largest selection of gems and jewelry at the lowest prices at the International Gem & Jewelry Show.
Psst… They are offering free shopping bags to the first 50 attendees at every day of the show!
SPLASH & BASH | COOK PARK OUTDOOR POOL
When: Friday, June 9th, 2017
Where: Cook Park Recreation Center, 7100 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver, CO 80224
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Youth Ages 13 – 18
Denver Parks & Recreation is hosting a free Splash & Bash party at Cook Park Recreation Center’s outdoor pool for Denver youth! Activities will include an Inflatable Obstacle Course in the pool, Human Bowling, Sumo Suits, Henna Tattoo Artists, Free Food, and many other fun activities.
Psst… Check out our complete and interactive guide of ‘Outdoor Pools, Water Parks & Splash Pads in the Denver Area‘!
LUZIA BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
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When: Friday June 9th through Sunday, June 11th, 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.
PARKER DAYS FESTIVAL
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When: Friday, June 9th through Sunday, June 11th, 2017
Where: 19590 Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138
Time: Friday 5pm – 12am; Saturday 9am – 12am; Sunday 9am – 10pm
Cost: Free Admission; Carnival Ride Full Day Passes $30 – $60; Bret Michaels Concert $35/$100
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Parker Days Festival, presented by the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce, is a weekend filled with plenty of activities and entertainment including concerts, carnival rides, and a parade. A car show and farmers market will also be a part of this fun-filled weekend.
Psst… This year, Bret Michaels will be headlining the Parker Days Festival concert.
MUSIC ON THE PLAZA | BELMAR
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When: Friday, June 9th, 2017
Where: Belmar Plaza, 464 S Teller St, Lakewood, CO 80226
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Music on the Plaza at Belmar continues its summer concert series this Friday evening, with a live performance by Branden Sipes.
STORY & SONG WITH THE POLYNESIAN PRINCESS | WANDS & WISHES OCCASIONS
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When: Friday, June 9th, 2017
Where: Wands and Wishes Occasions, 2208 Kearney St, Denver, CO 80207
Time: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Cost: $5 Adults; $12 Children Ages 2 & Up; Free for Children Under 2
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Ages: All Ages
Wands & Wishes Occasions are hosting a special event that includes a story with the Polynesian Princess, singing along with her as she sings her song, light snack and juice for the little ones and a photo opportunity at the very end.
FREE DAY | DINOSAUR RIDGE
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When: Saturday, June 10th, 2017
Where: Dinosaur Ridge, 16831 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Enjoy an Admissions Free Day at Dinosaur Ridge, made possible by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.
WORLD OCEANS DAY | BUTTERFLY PAVILION
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When: Saturday, June 10th, 2017
Where: Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: General Admission
Ages: All Ages
In honor of World Oceans Day, the Butterfly Pavilion will host an event highlighting the many amazing invertebrates that call the ocean their home and how we can make a difference in ensuring they’re protected.
Activities will feature interactive ocean learning, live mantis shrimp and octopus feedings, meet-and-greets with ocean protectors, a plastic bag exchange, and more!
Psst… Bring 10 plastic bags to the event and receive a free re-usable bag from Butterfly Pavilion!
NATIONAL GET OUTDOORS DAY | SLOAN’S LAKE
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When: Saturday, June 10th, 2017
Where: Sloan’s Lake Park, 1700 N Sheridan Blvd, Denver, CO 80212
Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
10th Annual National Get Outdoors Day is a free community event at Sloan’s Lake Park, that is dedicated to connecting people of all ages and abilities to nature. Events and activities range from paddle boarding, rock wall climbing, biking and fishing to live entertainment and music throughout the day.
Psst… In honor of Get Outdoors Month, check out our article ‘10 Things to do Outdoors in Colorado this Summer‘!
DENVER BERKELEY PARK ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL
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When: Saturday, June 10th & Sunday, June 11th, 2017
Where: Berkeley Park, 4601 W 46th Ave, Denver, CO 80212
Time: Saturday 10am – 7pm; Sunday 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The 2nd Annual Denver Berkeley Park Art & Music Festival features a visually stunning collection of national and local juried fine artists, with jewelry, ceramics, painting, photography, mixed media, leather, wood, sculpture and more to view and select for your own.
The festival will also feature live music, food and drink, the ability to create your own masterpiece in the Creation Station For All Ages and show off a creative face painting. Lawn chairs, and coolers welcome.
COLORADO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
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When: Saturday, June 10th & Sunday, June 11th, 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.
More than 200 period artisans sell their one-of-a-kind works and demonstrate their ancient craft along the shaded streets and pathways. Tantalizing medieval delicacies and the finest ales and beverages entice the palette and satisfy the heartiest of appetites.
Psst… LUZIA by Cirque du Soleil, Denver Berkeley Park Art & Music Festival & the Colorado Renaissance Festival were also featured in our ‘31 Things to do in Denver this June 2017‘ roundup!
SUMMER ART MARKET
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When: Saturday, June 10th & Sunday, June 11th, 2017
Where: West Wash Park, E 1st Ave & Logan St, Denver, CO 80203
Time: Saturday 10am – 6pm; Sunday 10am – 5pm; Psst… kidART Sat. & Sun. 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Art Students League of Denver‘s Summer Art Market, will feature over 260 visual artist booths, artist demonstrations, kidART programming, live music, and food & beverage vendors. The kidART programming, sponsored by Delta Dental of Colorado, will give children an opportunity to engage with free art projects such as Tooth Fairy Magic, Smiling Cheshire Cat and Wild Smile.
Psst… Check out our featured article for this event!
SUMMER KICK-OFF PARTY | LAWSON ADVENTURE PARK
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When: Saturday, June 10th, 2017
Where: Lawson Adventure Park and Lodging, 3440 Alvarado Rd, Dumont, CO 80436
Time: 11am – 3pm
Cost: $10 – $149
Psst… 10% Off Activities and Lodging!
Ages: Recommended for Children Ages 7 & Up
Lawson Adventure Park, Colorado’s newest outdoor family-friendly destination, will celebrate its summer season and the debut of its lodging options with a Summer Kick-off Party. The Park, offers activities the whole family will love, including ZORBing, Via Ferrata and Rappel, a Challenge Course, Disc-Golf, and much more.
Lodging options include camping spots and yurts for those who want to be closer to nature. Those who prefer running water and sleeping indoors have a selection of luxury cabins with modern or rustic designs.
OLDE TOWN SUMMER SOUNDS ON SECOND SATURDAY | HISTORIC OLDE TOWN ARVADA
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When: Saturday, June 10th, 2017
Where: Historic Olde Town Arvada, Vance St & Grandview Ave, Arvada, CO 80002
Time: 3pm – 9pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Historic Olde Town Arvada‘s free live music on the second Saturday of the month, will begin this Saturday. In addition to live music, they will feature arts & crafts booths, food booths, kids activities as well as beer and wine sales.
CONCERT ON THE GREEN | STAPLETON MCA
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When: Saturday, June 10th, 2017
Where: Conservatory Green At Stapleton, Valentia St & E 49th Pl, Denver, CO 80238
Time: 7:30pm – 9pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Stapleton MCA is hosting its first Summer Concert Series for this summer with a performance by Big Sam & Funky Nation.
A TASTE OF PUERTO RICO FESTIVAL
Photograph courtesy of ©A Taste of Puerto Rico (ATOPR) Festival
When: Sunday, June 11th, 2017
Where: Civic Center Park, 101 14th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 11am – 7pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The A Taste of Puerto Rico (ATOPR) Festival is deeply rooted in the Colorado community as the largest Caribbean Festival in the state. The event attracts 20,000 plus festival attendees each year. ATOPR is a fun family oriented event with special attractions, musical acts, cultural offerings and some of the most delicious Puerto Rican cuisine found in Colorado.
CITY PARK JAZZ
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When: Sunday, June 11th, 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 Pete Wernick & FLEXIGRASS. This summer concert also features food trucks and family-friendly entertainment!
Psst… Music on the Plaza at Belmar, Olde Town Summer Sounds on Second Saturdays, Concert on the Green & City Park Jazz were also featured in our ‘Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Denver 2017‘ guide!