This weekend Denver families will enjoy multiple fairs, markets and festivals such as kids, art, pirates, shopping, harvest and more, as well as free and discounted museum days, shows and more!
WHAT TO DO WITH KIDS IN DENVER THIS WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 15 – 17,2017
FINAL WEEKEND: DENVER COLISEUM MINERAL FOSSIL & GEM SHOW
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When: Friday, September 15th, through Sunday, September 17th, 2017
Where: Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216
Time: 10am – 6pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The Denver Coliseum Mineral Fossil & Gem Show is the largest mineral & gem show in the USA with more than 5 miles of tables and 350,000 square feet of inside space. This year we expect 40,000-45,000 visitors and 400 to 500 dealers of all sizes.
CHERRYARTS FESTIVAL AT STANLEY
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When: Friday, September 15th, through Sunday, September 17th, 2017
Where: Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010
Time: Friday 4pm – 7pm; Saturday 10am – 7pm; Sunday 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free; Art Brunch $25 – $45
Purchase Tickets to Art Brunch Online
Ages: All Ages
CherryArts Festival at Stanley, produced by the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, will take place at Stanley Marketplace, and will feature national art and local flavor. The Festival will include a national juried art show with nearly 100 exhibiting artists in 13 categories, live music, food & drinks, and more.
The Festival will also feature all-new ticketed Art Brunch on Sunday, where you can create take home art activities during the brunch, with proceeds benefiting CherryArts’ nonprofit mission of providing access to art experiences and support arts education in local schools.
Psst… Check out our featured article for this event!
JOY PARK FREE NIGHT: CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER AT MARSICO CAMPUS
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When: Friday, September 15th, 2017
Where: Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 4pm – 8pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Explore 30,000 square feet of outdoor adventure space for free during the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus‘ Joy Park Free Night. Prepare for climbing, digging, zip-lining, splashing, all-in play by bringing sunscreen, towels, a change of clothes and extra socks.
DOWNTOWN BOULDER FALL FEST
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When: Friday, September 15th, through Sunday, September 17th, 2017
Where: Pearl St & 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302
Time: Friday 5pm – 10pm; Saturday 10am – 9pm; Sunday 10am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The 30th Annual Downtown Boulder Fall Fest is a three-day fall festival that features arts & crafts, a wide range of musical performances, a large beer garden with brews from local breweries, children’s activities, and more. Additionally, this year, Fall Fest will feature Firefly Handmade Market, the premier, handmade-only indie artisan market on the Front Range.
KIDZ BOP
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When: Friday, September 15th, 2017
Where: Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Pl, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 7pm
Cost: $45
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids, featuring today’s biggest hits “sung by kids for kids”, will be performing at the Paramount Theatre.
$5 DAY: BUTTERFLY PAVILION
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When: Saturday, September 16th, 2017
Where: Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: $5; Free for Members and Children 1 & Under
Ages: All Ages
Experience Butterfly Pavilion and all of their small wonders for only $5. Journey through their new and improved Crawl-a-See-Em, hold Rosie, touch a starfish and make your way through the Tropical Rainforest with 1,600 fluttering butterflies.
KS 1075 BABY & KIDS FAIR
When: Saturday, September 16, 2017
Where: Belmar, 464 S Teller St, Lakewood, CO 80226
Time: 9am – 1pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The KS 1075 Baby and Kids Fair is a free family event at Belmar, featuring free face-painting, meet and greets with children’s favorite princesses, and superheroes, food, entertainment, and thousands of dollars in great baby and kid’s prizes. Stop by the KS 1075 tent and register to win.
Psst… Bellco Gives Back is hosting a Diaper Drive on-site.
NORTHGLENN PIRATE FEST
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When: Saturday, September 16th, 2017
Where: Northglenn Pirate Fest, 11701 Community Center Dr, Northglenn, CO 80233
Time: 10am – 7pm; Cardboard Boat Regatta 1pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Northglenn Pirate Fest will include food and booth vendors plus all of the yummy pirate drinks (rum, mead, and beer), a pirate ship, a mermaid stage, plus crafts and vendors, kids activities including bounce houses, a historical reenactment section, sword fighting, archery demonstrations and more!
The main event is the Cardboard Boat Regatta. Pirates can gather their crew and race their boats made of cardboard, duct tape and paint across Webster Lake for a chance at prizes, fame and bragging rights.
1830S RENDEZVOUS
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When: Saturday, September 16th & Sunday, September 17th, 2017
Where: The Fort, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison, CO 80465
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: $5 Adults; Free for Children 12 & Under
Ages: All Ages
The 1830s Rendezvous, produced by Tesoro Cultural Center, is a day in the Old West. Historical interpreters will demonstrate their wares, like trade silver, moccasins, beaver skin hats and buckskin period dress. They will walk guests through day-to-day skills from the 1830s, such as brain-tanning, primitive fire building, rope braiding, blacksmithing and scrimshaw. Oral history and music were very important to the culture of this era, and will fill the courtyard of The Fort, transporting guests back in time.
Psst… CherryArts Festival at Stanley, Downtown Boulder Fall Fest & 1830s Rendezvous were also featured in our ‘Fall, Pumpkin & Harvest Festivals 2017 Colorado‘ guide!
JEFFERSON PARK FARM & FLEA
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When: Saturday, September 16th, 2017
Where: W 25th Ave & Eliot St, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 10am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The Jefferson Park Farm & Flea is an urban marketplace dedicated to bringing the community the best food, handmade items, vintage finds, quality produce and urban homesteading goods and information.
SUMMERSET FESTIVAL
When: Saturday, September 16th, 2017
Where: Robert F. Clement Park, 7306 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80123
Time: 11am – 6pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The Summerset Festival is one of South Jeffco’s largest community-fueled fundraising events to drive support for our local Foothills Parks & Recreation District. The festival features local business, non-profit & craft exhibitors, live entertainment, food vendors, a vintage and classic car show, and a “Kidz Korner” with lots of family-friendly activities.
FREE DAY: THE BUFFALO BILL MUSEUM & GRAVE
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When: Sunday, September 17th, 2017
Where: The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, 987 Lookout Mountain Rd, Golden, CO 80401
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit The Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave for free this Sunday, made possible by your Scientific & Cultural Facility District.
FREE DAY: DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE
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When: Sunday, September 17th, 2017
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Enjoy a free day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, made possible by your Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN BRIDAL SHOW
When: Sunday, September 17th, 2017
Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 11am – 4pm
Cost: $10 – $15; Free for Children 12 & Under
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
The Rocky Mountain Bridal Show features everything you might need to plan your wedding, including a spectacular bridal runway fashion show and displays from the area’s most trusted wedding professionals.
Psst… Denver Coliseum Mineral Fossil & Gem Show, KIDZ BOP, KS 1075 Baby and Kids Fair & Rocky Mountain Bridal Show were also featured in our roundup of ‘37 Things to do in Denver this September 2017‘ article!