This weekend celebrate Cinco de Mayo, encounter a Binturong and Alpacas, discover Dinosaurs, run/walk with your dogs, shop at local markets, watch onstage performances, visits museums for free and more!
WHAT TO DO WITH KIDS IN DENVER THIS WEEKEND MAY 5TH – 7TH, 2017
CINCO DE MAYO WEEKEND | MILE HIGH FLEA MARKET
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When: Friday, May 5th through Sunday, May 7th, 2017
Where: Mile High Flea Market, 7007 E 88th Ave, Henderson, CO 80640
Time: Daily 7am – 5pm
Cost: May 5th $2; May 6th & 7th $3
Ages: All Ages
Come enjoy live music, tacos, beer and family fun all Cinco de Mayo Weekend at Mile High Flea Market. They will be serving up live music all weekend long, buckets of beer, street tacos and your kids can enjoy the rides!
FINAL WEEKEND: THE LEGO® AMERICAN ROADSHOW
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When: Friday, April 28th through Sunday, April 30th, 2017
Where: Park Meadows, 8401 S Park Meadows Center Dr, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Time: Mall Hours
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Experience American landmarks important to U.S. history created with LEGO® bricks at Park Meadows Mall. LEGO® Masters handcrafted these stunning, larger-than-life replicas. This weekend, The LEGO® American Roadshow features a special event, where your kids can make and take home their very own mini LEGO® Washington Monument for free! They’ll receive printed instructions and all the LEGO® bricks they need to build their creation.
DISCOVER THE DINOSAURS UNLEASHED!
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When: Friday, May 5th through Sunday, May 7th, 2017
Where: Denver Mart, 451 E 58th Ave, Denver, CO 80216
Time: May 5th 2pm – 8pm; May 6th & 7th 9am – 7pm
Cost: $14-$19 Adults & Children, $11-$16 Seniors & Groups of 10; $52 Children (2-12) T-Rex Ticket;
Psst… T-Rex tickets include one child admission, Face Paint Small Design, 3lb Fossil Find bag, Make-and-Take T-shirt and Green Screen Photo Print.
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Ages: All Ages
Discover the Dinosaurs UNLEASHED! is a traveling dinosaur event, that is making a stop in Denver this weekend!
Venture back to a time when the dinosaurs roamed the earth at the all new Discover the Dinosaurs UNLEASHED! Experience up-close encounters with a lifelike Stegosaurus, Velociraptor and the king T-Rex in this thrilling walk-through exhibit. Kids can also meet a baby dinosaur, take a spin in the Jurassic Jeeps on the Dino Raceway and visit the Kids Adventure Zone filled with themed bouncy houses, crafts, face painting and more. Parents and kids can test their skills playing an all-new mini golf course, become junior paleontologists while completing the scavenger hunt, and dig for fossils in the Valley of the Bones.
FIRST FRIDAY CINCO DE MAYO CULTURE WALK | TENNYSON BERKLEY BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
When: Friday, May 5th, 2017
Where: 35th – 52nd, Federal – Sheridan, Denver, Colorado 80212
Time: 5pm – 9pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Celebrate Tennyson Berkeley Business Association’s opening of First Friday season with a special Cinco de Mayo Culture Walk! This walk will feature lots of local art, shopping, drinks, food and local Berkeley flavor.
Psst… First Friday Cinco de Mayo Culture Walk & Cinco de Mayo Weekend at Mile High Flea Market, were also featured in the article ‘Cinco de Mayo Events 2017 Denver‘!
THE SECRET GARDEN
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When: Friday, May 5th through Sunday, May 7th, 2017
Where: Stage Theatre at Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1101 Speer Blvd, Denver, CO 80204
Time: May 5th & 6th 7:30pm; May 7th 1:30pm & 6:30pm
Cost: Starting from $42
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Ages: Recommended for Children ages 6 and up
The beloved classic, The Secret Garden, blossoms anew in this enchanting musical full of beautiful melodies at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
When young Mary is sent to live with her uncle after the death of her parents, she finds herself surrounded by distant relatives who are overcome by grief and fear. But when she uncovers the key to her late aunt’s long-lost garden, she becomes determined to revive the beauty that once flourished. Surrounded by spirits of the past, she uses the magic of hope to help the world around her grow once again.
DENVER HAHO MARKET + GREAT WESTERN ALPACA SHOW
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When: Friday, May 5th & Saturday, May 6th, 2017
Where: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Denver Handmade Homemade, the grassroots craft and food market which hosts artisan businesses that are just starting out or trying something different, is hosting their 2nd craft and food market along side the fine folks at the Great Western Alpaca Show. Expect 100 vendors selling handmade goods from jewelry, leather work, home goods, accessories, clothing, art and more, with live music and plenty of entertainment. Plus, a full schedule of events downstairs for the Alpaca Show including competitions, blue ribbon shows and 1200 alpacas to meet.
FURRY SCURRY
When: May 6th, 2017
Where: Washington Park, 701 S Franklin St, Denver, CO 80209
Time: 9am – 12pm; Registration from 7am
Cost: $50 Adults; $25 Children 14 and under
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Ages: All Ages
Furry Scurry 2017, presented and in support of Dumb Friends League, is two-mile walk and fun run in Washington Park with your furry friends. This event helps raise money to care for more than 20,000 homeless pets each year.
CINCO DE MAYO ‘LET’S CELEBRATE’ FESTIVAL
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When: Saturday, May 6th & Sunday, May 7th, 2017
Where: Civic Center Park, 101 14th Avenue, Denver, CO 80204
Time: May 6th 10am – 8pm; May 7th 11am – 8pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
A weekend filled with food, fun and culture, Denver’s Cinco de Mayo ‘Celebrate Culture’ Festival puts the spotlight on the Mile High City’s vibrant Latino population. With more than 400,000 attendees expected, it’s one of Denver’s most fun and family-friendly events. The Cinco De Mayo Festival includes a parade, a taco eating competition, chihuahua races, live music concerts, a kids zone and food and drink vendors.
Psst… The Secret Garden, Denver HAHO Market, Furry Scurry & the Cinco de Mayo Festival were also featured in our roundup of ‘29 Things to do in Denver this May 2017‘!
BINTURONG DAY | DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM, DENVER
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When: Saturday, May 6th, 2017
Where: Downtown Aquarium, Denver, 700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: Admission
Ages: All Ages
Celebrate Binturongs this Saturday at the Downtown Aquarium, Denver with their special day: Binturong Day! Activities include a Binturong walk, a rainforest show, photos with a rainforest animal, and free popcorn when Binturong is out!
MEET AN ASTRONAUT: KJELL LINDGREN | DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE
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When: Saturday, May 6th, 2017
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 10am – 12pm & 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit the Denver Museum of Nature & Science this Saturday and enjoy some time with NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren. Hear all about what it is like to be an astronaut, life on the International Space Station where he spent five months, and what he studied while in orbit. Lindgren has deep Colorado roots; he graduated from the U.S. Air Force Academy and Colorado State University, and received his M.D. from the University of Colorado. A meet and greet will follow in Leprino Family Atrium.
FREE DAY | DENVER ART MUSEUM
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When: Saturday, May 6th, 2017
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Enjoy a free day for the entire family at the Denver Art Museum, made possible by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.
FREE DAY | CLYFFORD STILL MUSEUM
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When: Saturday, May 6th, 2017
Where: Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit the Clyfford Still Museum free of charge this Saturday, made possible by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.
WALK FOR ISRAEL: CELEBRATE FAMILY FESTIVAL
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When: Sunday, May 7th, 2017
Where: South High School, 1700 E Louisiana Ave, Denver, CO 80210
Time: 9am – 1pm
Cost: Free; Registration Required
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Ages: All Ages
Walk for Israel, presented by JEWISHcolorado, is an annual event held in Denver offering the entire Jewish community an opportunity to demonstrate their pride and support of Israel. The event is free to all participants, and includes admission to Celebrate Family Festival, held immediately after the Walk.
Celebrate Family Festival has been a fun, hands-on event for all ages in the Jewish community. Among the dynamic programs and activities, many are DIY and family friendly. From art, music, cooking, and gardening projects for kids, Celebrate Family Festival offers something for everyone. Past years have even offered fitness classes throughout the day like Aquafit, Zumba, Yoga, TRX, Pickleball, as well as a nutrition workshops.
FREE DAY | DENVER MUSEUM OF MINIATURES, DOLLS & TOYS
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When: Sunday, May 7th, 2017
Where: Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys, 1880 N Gaylord St, Denver, CO 80206
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Enjoy a free day with the family at the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys, made possible by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District.