This weekend in Denver is filled with magical experiences for children and adults alike. Enjoy festivals, shows and events that feature fairies, elves, tulips, kites, wizards, princesses and more. Visit multiple museums for free, and shop in local markets!
What to do with Kids in Denver this Weekend March 31st – April 2nd, 2017
Wizard Express | Colorado Railroad Museum
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When: Friday, March 31st, 2017
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W 44th Ave, Golden, CO 80403
Time: 10am – 1:30pm
Cost: $10 Adults; $8 Seniors; $5 Children; Free for Children under 2
Purchase Tickets at the Door
Ages: All Ages
Join Colorado Railroad Museum‘s “Wizard Day“, where Hawkquest is bringing owls for their presentation between 11 and 11:30am, Wizarding alumni will be reading excerpts from the beloved series featuring the Hogwarts Express, and a friendly Wizard will be looking into the future and prospective students can try their hand at potion making.
Free Day | Clyfford Still Museum
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When: Friday, March 31st, 2017
Where: Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Clyfford Still Museum is hosting a free day for all ages. Free days are brought to you by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
Boulder Bach Festival | WOW! Children’s Museum
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When: Friday, March 31st, 2017
Where: WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N Harrison Ave, Lafayette, CO 80026
Time: 11am
Cost: Museum Admission
Ages: All Ages
Enjoy a fun and interactive classical music performance by the musicians of the Boulder Bach Festival at WOW! Children’s Museum. Boulder Bach Festival celebrates the music of Johann Sebastian Bach by providing high quality performances and educational opportunities that will not only satisfy those who already love Bach’s music, but will also introduce Bach’s music to others.
The Vintage Whites Market
Photograph courtesy of ©The Vintage Whites Market
When: Friday, March 31st & Saturday, April 1st, 2017
Where: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO 80216
Time: Friday 5pm – 8pm; Saturday 10am – 5pm
Cost: $7 – $25
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
The Vintage Whites Market features over 100+ vendors from in and out of Colorado, ranging from true vintage and antique to repurposed and trendy vintage-inspired handmade merchandise. The Market will also feature live music, food, coffee, artisan workshops, a fashion show, and more.
Psst… The Vintage Whites Market was also featured in our ‘Spring Festivals 2017 Colorado‘ guide!
Kite Festival | Barr Lake State Park
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When: Saturday, April 1st, 2017
Where: Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Rd, Brighton, CO 80603
Time: 10am – 1pm
Cost: Free
Register for a Free Kite by calling: (303) 659-6005
Ages: All Ages
Visit Barr Lake State Park this Saturday for their special Kite Festival! Get a free kite, sponsored by the Friends of Barr Lake, check out other kites and meet experts from kite clubs.
Repticon Denver 2017
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When: Saturday, April 1st & Sunday, April 2nd, 2017
Where: Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80016
Time: April 1st 10am – 5pm; April 2nd 10am – 4pm. Psst… VIP Entry from 9am on April 1st!
Cost: $10 Adults; $5 Children (5-12); Free for Children 4 and under; VIP One-Day & Two-Day Tickets Available.
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
Repticon Denver is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise as well as live animal seminars and frequent free raffles for coveted prizes. Exciting, educational, family-oriented fun for everyone.
Free Day | Denver Art Museum
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When: Saturday, April 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 this Saturday thanks to Your 6 Hometown Toyota Stores and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
Easter Eggstravaganza | Hammond’s Candies
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When: Saturday, April 1st, 2017
Where: Hammond’s Candies, 5735 Washington St, Denver, CO 80216
Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: $5 per Child Participating in Egg Hunt
Register Online
Ages: All Ages
Hammond’s Candies is hosting its 2nd Annual Easter Eggstravaganza, that will feature face painting, raffles, The Easter Bunny and more!
Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music
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When: Saturday, April 1st & Sunday, April 2nd, 2017
Where: Bellco Theatre, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: April 1st 10:30am & 2pm; April 2nd 1pm & 4:30pm
Cost: Starting from $17
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
Sesame Street Live presents Elmo Makes Music at the Bellco Theatre. When the new music teacher’s instruments go missing, Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, and more come to the rescue and discover instruments they never knew existed. Children learn that everyone can make and enjoy beautiful music together.
Psst… Sesame Street Live was also featured in our article ‘27 Things to do in Denver this April 2017‘!
Story Time with Cinderella | Second Star to the Right Children’s Books
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When: Saturday, April 1st, 2017
Where: Second Star to the Right Children’s Books, 4353 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212
Time: 4pm – 5pm
Cost: $10 per Child
RSVP by calling: (303) 455-1527
Ages: All Ages
Join Second Star to the Right Children’s Books for a Story Time with Cinderella, where your kids will get to meet Princess Cinderella in person, get their face painted, and listen to a story told by the Princess.
Free Day | Denver Botanic Gardens
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When: Sunday, April 2nd, 2017
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Enjoy a free day at the Denver Botanic Gardens thanks to the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
Mac Kid Douglas County Summer Camp & Activities Fair 2017
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When: Sunday, April 2nd, 2017
Where: CU South Denver, 10035 S Peoria St, Parker, CO 80134
Time: 10am – 2pm
Cost: Free
Register Online
Ages: All Ages
Macaroni Kid Highlands Ranch-Parker-Castle Rock-Lone Tree is hosting their 2nd annual Mac Kid Douglas County Summer Camp & Activities Fair. For local parents, this event is a one-stop community-focused event designed to give families the opportunity to meet face-to-face with the best camps, summer activities, and more in and around Douglas County.
Psst… The first 200 families to attend the event will receive an event bag with goodies, and if you bring a school supply donation for the Douglas County Education Foundation, you will receive a special treat!
Showtune Sing-Along: The Sound of Music | Denver Film Society
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When: Sunday, April 2nd, 2017
Where: Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 11am – 1pm
Cost: $7 DFS Members; $11 Non-Members
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages. Movie is Rated G
Spend a Sunday afternoon with the Denver Film Society belting out your favorite songs while enjoying a the screening of the film, “The Sound of Music”! Maria (Julie Andrews) is sent to care for the unruly, motherless Von Trapp children. She soon tames them, and finds herself falling for their stern father (Christopher Plummer).
A Symphonic Beauty and the Beast | Colorado Symphony
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When: Sunday, April 2nd, 2017
Where: Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 1pm – 2:30pm
Cost: $25 Adults; $10 Children 18 and under
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
Tale as old as time, this fairytale concert brings your family together for an afternoon of magical music by the Colorado Symphony, that inspires all-time favorite children’s classics. Costumes encouraged and be sure to arrive early for family fun.
Tulip, Fairy & Elf Festival 2017
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When: Sunday, April 2nd, 2017
Where: 1301 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
Time: 1pm – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Downtown Boulder‘s Tulip, Fairy & Elf Festival 2017 is a celebration of the spring season, and features the vibrant Tulip Fairy, along with pint-sized fairies and elves, that parade around the Pearl Street Mall ‘welcoming the tulips’. The event includes live stage performances, face painting, free activities for children and more.