This weekend has so many celebrations for you to enjoy with your family and kids. We covered Cinco de Mayo events, Mother’s Day events and Kentucky Derby events earlier this week, so make sure you check those out for a complete celebration guide on those (however we will feature a few kid-friendly ones on here as well). Find out What to do with Kids in Denver this Weekend May 6–8 2016!
What to do with Kids in Denver this Weekend May 6–8 2016
Events ordered by date
Colorado Chocolate Festival
Photograph by ©Chocolate Festival
When: Friday, May 6th & Saturday, May 7th, 2016
Where: Denver Mart, 451 E 58th Ave, Denver, CO 80216
Time: 4pm – 9pm
Cost: Admission – $5; Children 5 and under are free. Taste Tickets – $10 for 12 Taste Tickets
Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/ColoradoChocolateFestival2016
Ages: all ages
This year’s Colorado Chocolate Festival, at the Denver Mart, will feature more chocolate and food vendors than ever before, offering up a total of more than 80,000 samples. New vendors coming in from several states will be featured, along with several Mother’s Day Gift booths and a full entertainment roster on the festival stage.
Spring Plant Sale at Denver Botanic Gardens
Photography by ©Denver Botanic Gardens
When: Friday, May 6th & Saturday, May 7th, 2016
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 8am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages
Kick your gardening season off right at the Denver Botanic Gardens‘ Spring Plant Sale. More than 10 plant divisions (including veggies, annuals, perennials and Plant Select) feature quality flora, and are staffed by experts who can answer your plant questions and offer excellent advice. This year the sale focuses on the importance of pollinators by offering more pollinator-attracting plants and a pre-designed garden layout themed for pollinators. Please bring your own wagons, carts, wheelbarrows or recycled boxes to transport plants. Members receive a 10 percent discount on all purchases. Just present your membership card.
Mother’s Day Tea with Jolly Nanny and Scottish Princess
Photograph by ©Wands & Wishes Occasions
When: Friday, May 6th, 2016
Where: Wands & Wishes Occasions, 2208 Kearney St, Denver, CO 80207
Time: 10am & 6:30pm
Cost: $15 Adults, $20 Children. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/MothersDayTeaWandsAndWishes.
Ages: all ages
Join Wands & Wishes Occasions for a practically perfect tea with a very special nanny and an appearance from the Scottish Princess-who knows how to mend those mother-daughter bonds. Includes: Tea, light pastries, archery lesson, manners lesson, photo opportunity, songs, and a special poem reading for all the Queens in attendance.
Grease: The Musical
Photograph by ©Alyssia Rodriguez
When: Friday, May 6th & Saturday, May 7th, 2016
Where: North High Auditorium, 2960 Speer Blvd, Denver, CO 80211. Parking lot and main entrance located at 32nd and Eliot St.
Time: May 6th – 7pm; May 7th – 6pm
Cost: $10 Adults; $5 Seniors and children 12 and under. Purchase tickets at: north.dpsk12.org/grease-the-musical.
Ages: all ages
North High‘s Black Masque Theater and Music Department proudly present “Grease”. The production features live musical accompaniment from North’s talented musicians. Can’t attend? Please consider a donation to help offset the production costs at: www.gofundme.com/stkuznz8
Cinco De Mayo Festival at Civic Center Park
When: Saturday, May 7th & Sunday, May 8th, 2016
Where: Civic Center Park, E. Broadway Ave. & Colfax, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 10am – 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.
Dumb Friends League’s Furry Scurry
Photograph by @Dumb Friends League
When: Saturday, May 7th, 2016
Where: Washington Park, S. Downing St. & E. Louisiana Ave., Denver, CO 80210
Time: 7am – 12pm
Cost: $50 per person, or $25 for children 12 and younger, and includes a Furry Scurry event T-shirt.
Register at: bit.ly/FurryScurryRegistration
Ages: all ages
Helping homeless pets is as simple as a walk in the park! Animal lovers and their dogs will enjoy a beautiful spring day participating in the the Dumb Friends League‘s Furry Scurry, a two-mile walk around Wash Park followed by refreshments, food trucks, contests, dog demonstrations and more than 150 pet-related vendors and sponsors at the “Flealess Market”.
The Greenway Foundation’s Art on the River
Photograph by ©The Greenway Foundation
When: Saturday, May 7th, 2016
Where: City of Cuernavaca Park, 3500 Rockmont Dr, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 11am – 2pm
Cost: This event is free but registration is required.
Ages: all ages
Art on the River is a chance for families to explore the different ways art can be inspired by nature. This event, produced by The Greenway Foundation, will include nature-based art stations set up throughout the park and interactive ways to explore the South Platte River. Originateve will return to help families create fish from plastic bottles! You can take it home with you, or donate it to Spree to be hung up at their headquarters at Johnson Habitat Park.
Hop into Spring at The Orchard Town Center
When: Saturday, May 7th, 2016
Where: The Orchard Town Center,
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages
Visit The Orchard Town Center as they welcome Spring with a special free family-friendly event that will include an afternoon of music, dancing, games, face painting, giveaways and more.
2016 Community Baby Fair
When: Saturday, May 7th, 2016
Where: Montclair Lowry Recreation Center, 729 Ulster Way, Denver, CO 80230
Time: 10:30am – 1pm
Cost: Free
Register for a break-out session at: bit.ly/CommunityBabyFairBreakout
Ages: all ages
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at the 2016 Community Baby Fair. The Community Baby Fair, hosted by the Colorado Children’s Immunization Coalition, will offer families the opportunity to connect with health and safety resources to help give their new bundle of love a healthy, happy beginning. This free event will feature 20 local exhibitors representing health and safety organizations, baby-focused businesses, and community groups, as well as a breakout session beginning at noon for parents to learn more and ask questions about maternal and childhood immunizations from experts. All attendees will receive a swag bag with goodies for new and expecting parents and be entered for a chance to win giveaway prizes. Plus, the Community Baby Fair will have fun activities for the whole family! Kids can enjoy balloon animals, children’s music, temporary tattoos, and Elbert, the Children’s Hospital Colorado mascot. They will also provide refreshments, a nursing station and baby rest stop (courtesy of La Leche League of Stapleton), and free parking.
Free Day at Denver Art Museum
Photograph by ©Denver Art Museum
When: Saturday, May 7th, 2016
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, CO 80204
Time: From 10am
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages
Free First Saturdays at the Denver Art Museum is great time to meet the museum! While you’re there, check out fun activities for families and try hands-on artmaking at Create-n-Take stations and in the Studio. You can also celebrate creativity and Latin cultura at CelebrARTE on Free First Saturdays with bilingual activities for toda la familia. Free First Saturdays is made possible by Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.
Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys
Photograph ©Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys
When: Saturday, May 7th, 2016
Where: Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys, 1880 Gaylord St, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 10:30am & 2pm
Cost: $6 Adults, $5 Seniors, $4 Children, free for museum members.
Purchase tickets: bit.ly/PlasticGalaxy
Ages: all ages
Visit the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys for “Plastic Galaxy: The Story of Star Wars Toys” in the basement classroom of the Museum. This 70 minute documentary explores how Star Wars toys came to be, how they changed the toy industry, fun trivia, and interviews. Enjoy this in depth look at Star Wars toys and then tour the exhibit”A Mile High Ode to Star Wars Toys”. Popcorn and drinks will be served. *Unfortunately, due to the historic nature of the house, the basement is not handicapped accessible.
Scholastic Summer Reading Road Trip
When: Saturday, May 7th, 2016
Where: Tattered Covered Book Store, 2526 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 11am – 2pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Children ages 0-12 years old.
Join Scholastic on the ultimate reading road trip as they tour the country with authors, illustrators, and characters! The tour bus will park behind Tattered Cover‘s Colfax store, and they’ll have crafts, activities, author signings, and giveaways on the esplanade and in-store for kids up to 12 years old.
Amazing Animal Moms
Photograph by ©The Hudson Gardens & Event Center
When: Saturday, May 7th, 2016
Where: The Hudson Gardens & Event Center, 6115 S Santa Fe Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
Time: 10am – 11am
Cost: $5 for Members, $6 for Non-Members. Children 3 and under free. Walk up admission only.
Ages: all ages
Celebrate Mother’s Day the animal way at The Hudson Gardens & Event Center. Did you know that not all birds build nests? Or that some reptiles don’t lay eggs? Uncover these answers and more by joining Nature’s Educators for a fun-filled, interactive program. From feathers to scales, eggs to live babies, you’ll learn all about how different animal moms (and even some dads) care for their young. Don’t forget your camera as everyone will have a chance to meet and touch these amazing animals! This presentation will be held outdoors in the Amphitheater. Please bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating.
Kids Workshops at The Craftsmen & Apprentice
Photograph by ©The Craftsmen & Apprentice
When: Saturday, May 7th, 2016
Where: The Craftsmen & Apprentice, 1325 E 22nd Ave, Denver, CO 80205
Time: Mother’s Day Makers: 10am – 11:30am; Kids Upcycled Art Art Workshop: 1pm – 3pm;
Cost: Mother’s Day Makers – $35 per child, $30 for any additional child. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/MothersDaySpaMakers. Kids Upcycled Art Art Workshop – $30 per child, $25 for any additional child. Purchase tickets at: bit.ly/KidsUpcycledArt.
Ages: Children ages 5-15 years old.
The Craftsmen & Apprentice are hosting a special workshop for kids. Put together a spa package for that hard working momma. They’ll provide all you need to make a relaxing bath salt, sugar scrub, & salve. Add your own scents, labels & tie it up in a neat package.
Toddlerpalooza!
Photograph by ©WOW! Children’s Museum
When: Saturday, May 7th, 2016
Where: WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette, CO 80026
Time: 10am – 12pm
Cost: Museum Admission – $9 Children (ages 1-11); $5 Adults; free for infants (under 1)
Ages: all ages welcome but event is geared towards toddlers.
WOW! Children’s Museum will celebrate all things toddler. Toddler geared activities include snacks provided by Happy Family, marble painting in the Art Room, Kidsong music program, and special appearances by Popsicle the SCFD Polar Bear and Captain Bula of the Zula Patrol. All Toddlerpalooza activities are included with Museum admission.
Kids’ Fishing Derby Event 2016
Photograph by ©City and County of Broomfield
When: Saturday, May 7th, 2016
Where: Metzger Farm Open Space, 12080 Lowell Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80020
Time: 8am, 9am & 10am
Cost: Free
Register for a time slot by calling: (303)460-6901 or (303)464-5501 or online.
Ages: 6 – 12 years old
The Broomfield Open Space Foundation, in cooperation with the City and County of Broomfield and Colorado Parks & Wildlife, is sponsoring a Free Kids’ Fishing Derby for ages 6 to 12 years. A brief introductory fishing clinic, poles, and bait will be provided, and then kids will enjoy a one-hour fishing session. Parent/guardian supervision and pre-registration required. Please park at the Metzger Farm Open Space Trailhead (ample parking provided) and make the short walk to the pond.
Free Music Class for Kids at Children’s Music Academy
Photograph by ©Children’s Music Academy
When: Saturday, May 7th, 2016
Where: Children’s Music Academy, Various locations throughout Colorado. Denver Studio- 3426 E 12th Ave, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 10am – 11am
Cost: Free. Register online at: bit.ly/FreeMusicClassDenver
Ages: Children ages 3-10 years old
Children’s Music Academy are inviting your kids to a free music class. Feel free to bring the family. Please register one ticket for each child who is of age (ages 3-10) and additional parent and/or sibling tickets to account for everyone else.
Open Farm & Market Day at Broken Shovels Farm
Photograph by ©Broken Shovels Farm
When: Sunday, May 8th, 2016
Where: Broken Shovels Farm, 8640 Dahlia St, Henderson, CO 80640
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: all ages
Broken Shovels Farm is hosting it’s first open farm and market day of the year. Encounter farm animals and shop at their market!
Happy Mother’s Day, Cinco De Mayo & Kentucky Derby Weekend Denver families!