The fall season has officially begun and with it many fall season related events, and some Halloween events as well.
Psst… Don’t forget to check out our complete guide of Pumpkin Patches in and around Denver!
WHAT TO DO WITH KIDS IN DENVER THIS WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 1, 2017
FINAL WEEKEND: DISNEY’S FROZEN THE BROADWAY-BOUND MUSICAL
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When: Friday, September 29th, through Sunday, October 1st, 2017
Where: Buell Theatre at Denver Center for the Performing Arts, 1350 Curtis Street, Denver, CO 80202
Time: Friday 7:30pm; Saturday & Sunday 2pm & 7:30pm
Cost: Starting from $30
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Ages: Recommended for Children 6 & Up
Disney’s Broadway-bound Musical Frozen, inspired by the hit award-winning film, concludes its Denver run on stage this weekend at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Frozen, features more music, incredible stagecraft, and the epic story you love – now told as a full-length Broadway musical.
OPENING WEEKEND: MAIZE IN THE CITY FARM FESTIVAL
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When: Saturday, September 30th & Sunday, October 1st, 2017
Where: 10270 Riverdale Rd, Thornton, CO 80229
Time: 9am – 6pm
Cost: $9 – $12; Pumpkin Field + Kids Attractions: Free
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Ages: All Ages
Maize in the City is hosting over a month-long fall festival which will include the Crazed Corn Maze, a mini maze, a pumpkin field, pony rides, petting zoo, jumping castles, air slides and sand art, among other attractions for the whole family.
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JAPANESE KITE FESTIVAL
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When: Saturday, September 30th & Sunday, October 1st, 2017
Where: Saturday Workshops – Central Park Recreation Center, 9651 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Denver, CO 80238 & Sunday Festival – Denver Pavilion at Central Park, 8601 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Denver, CO 80238
Time: Saturday 9:30am – 3:30pm; Sunday 10am – 3pm
Cost: Workshops $5; Free Admission for Festival
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Ages: All Ages
The 4th Annual Japanese Kite Festival 2017, presented by Japan America Society of Colorado, is a two-day event that will feature two Japanese kite-making workshops and a Japanese Kite Flying Festival with Colorado Kite Master Scott Skinner and Edo Kite Master Mikio Toki.
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JARED’S GIANT PUMPKIN WEIGH-OFF & FESTIVAL
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When: Saturday, September 30th, 2017
Where: Jared’s Nursery Gift & Garden Center, 10500 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80127
Time: 10am – 4:30pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
The 12th Annual Jared’s Giant Pumpkin Festival and Weigh-Off is the largest pumpkin weigh off in the state of Colorado. The festival will include a 100′ pumpkin drop off, a half ton pumpkin weigh off, live music, beer, food vendors, a straw maze, inflatable games for kids and adults, and over $5,000 of prizes awarded to attendees.
OUT OF THIS WORLD ASTRONOMY
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When: September 30th, 2017
Where: Children’s Library – Denver Public Library, 10 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Blast off into space for a tour of the Milky Way Galaxy and beyond at the Children’s Library in the Denver Public Library. They will explore planetary movement, constellation myths and phases of the moon.
RIDE THE RAILS SATURDAY
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When: September 30th, 2017
Where: Colorado Railroad Museum, 17155 W 44th Ave, Golden, CO 80403
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: General Admission + Ride Tickets Additional $2 – $4
Ages: All Ages
Colorado Railroad Museum features Ride the Rails Saturday, where you can catch a ride behind one of the Museum’s steam or diesel locomotives in passenger cars from different eras in Colorado railroad history or on one of the unique Rio Grande Southern “Galloping Goose” Motorcars.
THEBIGWONDERFUL OKTOBERGRASS
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When: Saturday, September 30th & Sunday, October 1st, 2017
Where: 4400 Fox St, Denver, CO 80216
Time: 11am – 6pm
Cost: $5 – $59; Free for Children 12 & Under
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Ages: All Ages
TheBigWonderful Oktobergrass will feature two days of bands, a bouncy castle obstacle course, an off-leash dog park, a cornhole tournament on Sunday, and TheBigWonderful’s signature craft and boutique shopping and food trucks, and a mini-golf course set up on-site.
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OPENING WEEKEND: ELITCH GARDENS FRIGHT FEST FAMILY BY DAY
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When: Saturday, September 30th & October 1st, 2017
Where: Elitch Gardens, 2000 Elitch Cir, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 12pm – 5pm
Cost: $34.99 – $39.99
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Ages: All Ages
Halloween festivities invade Elitch Gardens throughout the day each weekend for Fright Fest – Family by Day. Little ghosts and goblins can enjoy Free Candy on the Trick or Treat Trail and partake in Halloween themed interactive challenges.
TRUCK STOP: FOOD TRUCK RALLY
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When: Saturday, September 30th, 2017
Where: Welton St & 28th St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 12pm – 6pm
Cost: $5
Two Parts & Mile High Festivals present, Truck Stop: Food Truck Rally. Dozens of food trucks will line Welton Street from Park Avenue to Downing Street for Truck Stop, a rally featuring Colorado’s fleet of amazing food trucks. This rally will explore the ever-evolving world of food truck fare through small-bite offerings, local craft beer and cocktails, and a soundtrack of live soul and funk tunes.
BALISTRERI VINEYARDS HARVEST PARTY
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When: Sunday, October 1st, 2017
Where: Balistreri Vineyards, 1946 E 66th Ave, Denver, CO 80229
Time: 12pm – 5pm; Children’s Grape Stomping 2pm
Cost: $70
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Ages: All Ages
Balistreri Vineyards are hosting their Annual Harvest Party which includes a complimentary children’s grape stomping, tasting of Balistreri Wine releases along with a variety of antipasti, artisan cheeses, wood fired pizza, pig roast and desserts all while listening to live music.
GRAND OPENING: BE THE ASTRONAUT
Photograph courtesy of ©Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
When: Sunday, October 1st, 2017
Where: Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum, 7711 E Academy Blvd #1, Denver, CO 80230
Time: 12pm – 5pm
Cost: General Admission
Ages: All Ages
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum features a new exhibit this month through March 2018, Be The Astronaut. The exhibit, developed with assistance from NASA’s Langley Research Facility, is an interactive pod-based exhibit that thrusts visitors into a world of space discovery.