This weekend marks the opening of some of Denver’s pumpkin patches and farms, as well as speciality fairs, exhibits, free museum days, local markets, celebrations, Oktoberfests, races, fall festivals, and more!
WHAT TO DO WITH KIDS IN DENVER THIS WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 22 – 24, 2017
OPENING WEEKEND: FALL FEST AT ANDERSON FARMS
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When: Friday, September 22nd, through Sunday, September 24th, 2017
Where: Anderson Farms, 6728 County Rd 3 1/4, Erie, CO 80516
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Cost: $10 – $16; Free for Children 3 & Under
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
Anderson Farms is the home of Colorado’s longest-running Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch. The pumpkin patch features 30 acres of pumpkins and over 70 different varieties of pumpkins, squash and gourds, and you can take a wagon ride out to the Pumpkin Patch on a wagon pulled by an antique Oliver tractor.
Race your friends around the track on their man powered go karts, mine for gemstones and fossils, ride the Mine Cars, the Barrel Train, lose yourself in the “Krazy” Rainbow Maze, explore Tire Mountain, “Fort A-Lot-A Fun”, “Punchin’ Pumpkins”, Farm Lights, pet farm animals, and more.
FREE DAY: HISTORIC DENVER’S MOLLY BROWN HOUSE MUSEUM
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When: Friday, September 22nd, 2017
Where: Molly Brown House Museum, 1340 Pennsylvania St, Denver, CO 80203
Time: 10am – 3:30pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit Historic Denver’s Molly Brown House Museum for free this Friday, made possible by your Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE EXPO
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When: Saturday, September 23rd & Sunday, September 24th, 2017
Where: Cherry Creek State Park, 4201 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO 80014
Time: Saturday 9am – 4pm; Sunday 9am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Colorado Parks and Wildlife will hold the inaugural Outdoor Adventure Expo at Cherry Creek State Park this weekend. New adventures begin here with three separate recreation areas (Outdoor, Shooting, and Water) which offer archery, biking, fishing, OHV’s, paddle boarding, rock climbing, sailing, shooting and more.
MONARCH DAY AT BUTTERFLY PAVILION
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When: Saturday, September 23rd, 2017
Where: Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: General Admission
Ages: All Ages
Monarch Day, at Butterfly Pavilion, is a fun-filled celebration of these amazing butterflies. From their important role in our ecosystem to their incredible migration, there’s so much to discover.
DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS’ FREE DAYS + FALL PLANT & BULB SALE
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When: Saturday, September 23rd & Sunday, September 24th, 2017
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: Free Admission
Ages: All Ages
Get a jump-start on your spring garden at Denver Botanic Gardens’ Fall Plant & Bulb Sale, as well as free admission to the Gardens. Hundreds of bulbs and Grown at the Gardens plants are offered, along with expert advice from their horticulturists.
COLORADO HONEY FESTIVAL
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When: Saturday, September 23rd, 2017
Where: Four Seasons Farmers & Artisans Market, 7043 W 38th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
Time: 9am – 2pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The Colorado Honey Festival at Four Seasons Farmers & Artisans Market, celebrates bees, beekeeping and honey. The Honey Festival is also an educational venue about bees, beekeeping, bee conservation, plants for pollinators, as well as the myriad health benefits of honey itself.
EXHIBIT OPENING OF STORYLAND: A TRIP THROUGH CHILDHOOD FAVORITES™
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When: Saturday, September 23rd & Sunday, September 24th, 2017
Where: CU South Denver, 10035 S Peoria St, Parker, CO 80134
Time: 9:30am – 5pm
Cost: $8 – $12; Free for Children 2 & Under
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Ages: Recommended for Children 8 & Under
CU South Denver presents Storyland: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites™ immerses children and adults in favorite picture books, from the gardens of The Tale of Peter Rabbit to the urban snowscape of The Snowy Day and the tropical island of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom. Step into the pages of beloved children’s books and enter a world of early literacy adventures.
HIGHLANDS RANCH OKTOBERFEST CELEBRATION & 5K
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When: Saturday, September 23, 2017
Where: Highlands Ranch Town Center, 9344 Dorchester St, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
Time: 5K 9:30am; Celebration 2pm – 10pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Oktoberfest Celebration & 5K, presented by Highlands Ranch Community Association, will kick-off with a 5K event in the am and will continue with an authentic German cultural event. The celebration will feature German food, music, great biers from Paulaner, live music, games, rides and inflatables, a magician and balloon artist, Dachshund Races, and more.
MORRISON CIDERFEST
When: Saturday, September 23, 2017
Where: Bear Creek Center, 150 Spring St, Morrison, CO 80465
Time: 10am – Dark; Hay & Pony Rides 11am – 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Morrison Ciderfest is a cider festival that has been around since 1989. This festival encourages families to sip from steaming mugs together and partake in fun and family-friendly activities.
At the festival you can expect to enjoy cider presses, a custom car show, kids area with a bouncy castle, arts and crafts exhibits, a silent auction, a horseshoe tournament, live music, food vendors and more.
CENTENNIAL CHALK ART FESTIVAL
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When: Saturday, September 23rd & Sunday, September 24th, 2017
Where: Centennial Center Park, 13050 E Peakview Ave, Centennial, CO 80111
Time: 11am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
City of Centennial is hosting its annual Chalk Art Festival this weekend, which will feature more than 40 talented artists bringing masterpieces to life right at your feet. Enjoy live music along with a variety of fine art vendors. Food from metro area food trucks and beverages will be available for purchase.
RENEGADE CRAFT FAIR
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When: Saturday, September 23rd, through Sunday, September 24th, 2017
Where: EXDO Event Center, 1399 35th St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 11am – 6pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Renegade Craft Fair will take place at EXDO Event Center and will feature unique handmade items from hundreds of Makers, fun DIY workshops, immersive special features, food + drink, and more.
WESTMINSTER FIRE STATION 6 OPEN HOUSE & HERO’S DAY
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When: Saturday, September 23rd, 2017
Where: Westminster Fire Station 6, 999 W 124th Ave, Westminster, CO 80234
Time: 12pm – 3pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Join the Westminster Fire Department for firefighters, food, and fun for an open house at Fire Station 6. Bring the family to see the fire engines and ambulances, visit with firefighters, play some games, grab some grub, and even take a ride on the vintage 1958 Seagraves fire engine.
Along with their open house event at Station 6, we will also be hosting Hero’s Day geared towards individuals with special needs and their families.
FROZEN YOGURT WITH CHASE & SKYE
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When: Saturday, September 23, 2017
Where: Yo Craze Frozen Yogurt, 18801 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80013
Time: 2pm – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit Yo Craze Frozen Yogurt this Saturday and enjoy frozen yogurt while taking pictures with Chase & Skye.
FAMILY FUN NIGHT: CAMPFIRE TALES
When: Saturday, September 23, 2017
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 5:30pm – 8:30pm
Cost: $6 – $8; Free for Children 2 & Under
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Ages: All Ages
Gather around the campfire as the Denver Botanic Gardens celebrates the end of summer. Make s’mores, investigate signs of fall throughout the Children’s Garden and plant a house plant to take home with you. Special guest storyteller Cliff Davidson will join us and share family-friendly stories.
SUSAN G. KOMEN COLORADO 25TH ANNUAL RACE FOR THE CURE
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When: Sunday, September 24th, 2017
Where: 900 Auraria Parkway, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 8am – 11am
Cost: $25 – $45
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Ages: All Ages
Race for the Cure is a fun, rewarding event offering 5k Run/Walk, Family walk, vendors and a very special 25th Celebration and Survivor Ceremony. For 25 years, Susan G. Komen Colorado has lead the fight to save local lives affected by breast cancer.
FAMILY “CHEMICAL” BONDS
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When: Sunday, September 24th, 2017
Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 10am – 12pm
Cost: $8 – $15
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Ages: All Ages
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is hosting the family workshop: Family “Chemical” Bonds this Sunday. Does your family have chemistry? It’s time to prove it in this wacky workshop. Your family will really “bond” over some colorful chemistry demonstrations and a chance to work together to build density towers and polymers.