This weekend celebrate Mother’s Day & Lag B’Omer with special events, shop at local markets, enjoy free museum days, attend unique events that feature princesses, chocolate, carnival rides and more!
What to do with Kids in Denver this Weekend May 12th – 14th, 2017
FREE DAY | FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK
Photograph by ©Four Mile Historic Park
When: Friday, May 12th 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 your Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.
NORTHGLENN FOOD TRUCK CARNIVAL
Photograph courtesy of ©Northglenn Food Truck Carnival
When: Friday, May 12th & Saturday, May 13th, 2017
Where: Northglenn City Hall, 11701 Community Center Dr, Denver 80233
Time: May 12th 3pm – 10pm; May 13th 11am – 10pm; May 14th 11am – 4pm
Cost: Free. Psst… Carnival Rides Fee-Based.
Ages: All Ages
The Northglenn Food Truck Carnival will include some of Denver’s best gourmet food trucks set against a traditional carnival with amusement rides, midway games, fair concessions and roving entertainers. Also enjoy the Big Top stage with eight bands representing Colorado’s best Americana and Bluegrass Music.
COLORADO CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
When: Friday, May 12th & Saturday, May 13th, 2017
Where: Denver Mart, 451 E 58th Ave, Denver, CO 80216
Time: May 12th 4pm – 9pm; May 13th 10am – 6pm
Cost: Admission – $5; Free for Children under 5. Tastings – 12 Tickets $10; 24 Tickets $20; VIP $50
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
Sample and buy the finest chocolates in Colorado at the Colorado Chocolate Festival. This festival features 30,000 sq ft of chocolate heaven, with over 90 vendors from across the US. Enjoy chocolate candy, cakes, cookies, truffles, fudge, brownies, toffees, coffees and more. Plus a Mother’s Day Gift Market with jewelry, clothes, imports, crafts, and more.
WOW! BY NIGHT – FAMILY DANCE PARTY | WOW! CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
When: Friday, May 12th 2017
Where: WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N Harrison Ave, Lafayette, CO 80026
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Cost: $5 – $11
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
Put on your dancing shoes and join WOW! Children’s Museum for an after hours party for the whole family! Scheduled activities feature a dance floor with a kid-friendly DJ from MAG Music, hula hooping on the patio, hands-on science crafts, glow sticks, snacks and refreshments as well as playtime in the Museum!
MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND | MILE HIGH FLEA MARKET
Photograph courtesy of ©Mile High Flea Market
When: Saturday, May 13th & Sunday, May 14th, 2017
Where: Mile High Flea Market, 7007 E 88th Ave, Henderson, CO 80640
Time: 7am – 5pm; 10am Rides Open
Cost: $3 Adults; Free for Children 11 and under
Ages: All Ages
Spend the day or weekend spoiling mom at the Mile High Flea Market. Find a unique gift for her or let her shop until she drops. Moms get to enjoy free carnival rides for free, when accompanied by a paid rider.
SPRING MARKET | HORSESHOE MARKET
Photograph courtesy of ©Horseshoe Market
When: Saturday, May 13th, 2017
Where: 4345 W 46th Ave, Denver, CO 80212
Time: 9am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The Spring Horseshoe Market, traditionally held the day before Mother’s Day, will feature over 130 local vendors including makers, fine artists, clothing and accessories, vintage goods and home décor.
Mobile fashion boutiques, including Becoming Boutique, Colorado’s only fashion truck featuring gently used maternity clothing, a brand new kids’ clothing boutique, and an DIY art-making shop, 20+ specialty food vendors, five food trucks, cupcakes, ice cream and coffee, live music from Half Pint and the Growlers along with mini concerts from Swallow Hill Music, a mobile photo booth, face painting, henna tattoos, DIY activities and more!
DENVER’S LARGEST PRINCESS PAR-TEA
When: Saturday, May 13th, 2017
Where: The Falls Event Center, 8199 Southpark Ct, Littleton, CO 80120
Time: 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm
Cost: $35
General Admission includes meet & greet with all Princesses & Sweet Treats in Tea Room.
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
You’re cordially invited to a magical and whimsical experience, Presented by 99.5 The Mountain, at Denver’s Largest Princess ParTEA event. Bring your little Princes and Princesses dressed in their favorite regal attire to enjoy a Royal Tea Party with some of their favorite Princesses, Sponsored by Wands & Wishes Occasions.
Experience a magical tea party with Alice and the Mad Hatter, tons of on-site activities and sing-alongs, visit The Beauty Boutique for hair and fashion, and the Book Nook, Sponsored by Douglas County Libraries, where every child will leave with a book, arts and crafts with Gallery on the Go, Face Painting, Sponsored by Stinkin’ Good Green Chile, as well as dresses, wands, crowns and more will be available on-site for purchase.
Psst… The Denver Ear is the Media Sponsor for this event!
COCKPIT DEMO DAY | WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM
Photograph courtesy of ©Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
When: Saturday, May 13th, 2017
Where: Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E Academy Blvd #1, Denver, CO 80230
Time: 10am – 2pm
Cost: Museum Admission
Ages: All Ages
This Saturday visit Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum for their Cockpit Demo Day! Kids of all ages can climb aboard select Wings aircraft, get a pilot’s perspective of the instruments and controls, and set their imagination free as they soar through the billowing clouds and navigate the sky in these historic aircraft.
SPRING FLEA | DENVER FLEA
Photograph courtesy of ©Denver Flea
When: Saturday, May 13th & Sunday, May 14th, 2017
Where: The Sports Castle, 1000 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Time: May 13th 10am – 6pm; May 14th 10am – 5pm
Cost: $5
Ages: All Ages
The weekend at Spring Flea means full access to the vendors, drinks, tunes, and more! Scoop some Mother’s Day goodies, browse nearly 200 local makers showcasing their wares, explore the iconic former Sports Castle, or enjoy a bit of all of the above.
MOTHER’S DAY | AMERICAN GIRL
Photograph courtesy of ©Park Meadows
When: Sunday, May 14th, 2017
Where: American Girl, 8423 Park Meadows Center Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Time: 11am – 12:30pm
Ages: Children Ages 8 and up
Make a Reservation at: (877) 247-5223
Enjoy a special outing with your girl, making new memories both of you will cherish, at American Girl’s Mother’s Day event located in Park Meadows Mall!
MOTHER’S DAY OPEN FARM & SNUGGLE DAY | BROKEN SHOVELS FARM
Photograph courtesy of ©Broken Shovels Farm
When: Sunday, May 14th, 2017
Where: Broken Shovels Farm, 8640 Dahlia St, Henderson, CO 80640
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: $5 Donation Suggested
Ages: All Ages
Broken Shovels Farm has been, for years, a unique farm where mothers and babies were never separated, and the importance of mother-child relationships were respected and revered.
This Mother’s Day, Broken Shovels is hosting a special Open Farm & Snuggle Day with their newborn baby goats!
LAG B’OMER AT STANDLEY LAKE | CHABAD OF NW METRO DENVER
When: Sunday, May 14th, 2017
Where: Standley Lake Regional Park, W 100th Ave, Westminster, CO 80005
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Cost: $10; Up to $45 Per Family Max; Free for Children 2 and under
Register Online
Ages: All Ages
Celebrate Lag B’Omer at Standley Lake with Chabad of NW Metro Denver. Event will include lake activities such as: canoeing, kayaking, paddle-boarding, kite flying, games, arts & crafts, a walking nature tour with a Park Ranger, a BBQ dinner, refreshments and more!
Psst… Lake Activities are in half hour sessions and are on a first-come, first-serve basis.