Events

Stay in the know of family-friendly Colorado events with our weekly event round-up. Published every Wednesday.

55+ events in Denver this week!

The Horseshoe Holiday Markets are kicking off this weekend at their new home at BelMar. Also, don’t miss Disney on Ice, Olde Golden Christmas Parade and more. See our event calendar for full listings. Horseshoe Holiday Markets next to Rink at Belmar in Lakewood Dec 8 – 9; Dec 15-16, Dec 22-23; Saturdays, 10 am-8 pm, Sundays, 11 am-6 pm Voted Denver’s Best Flea Market, the Horseshoe Market will be hosting ‘pop up’ markets with over 70 new vendors each market, every weekend through December 23rd. Shop local and support small businesses. Indoors & cozy, free admission, free covered parking at Belmar and right next to ice rink at Belmar. Plus artisanal food, baked goods, coffee, hot cocoa and cocktails. The first 25 customers each day of the market receive a shopping tote and first f...

Deals: National Cookie Day, Bonus Gift Cards & More!

  There are a million reasons I love living in Colorado. But, one of my favorites is how generous the people here are. Last week, there was Giving Tuesday. This week – Colorado Gives Day is something extra special (last year there was a $1 million incentive given to the non-profits). Coloradans come together with the common goal to strengthen the community by helping to power nonprofits. Community First Foundation and FirstBank partner to make this day rewarding for givers, nonprofits and the community as a whole. Colorado Gives Day has grown to be the state’s largest one-day online giving event, raising more than $182 million since it began in 2010.    If you’re looking for free holiday events, our Event Calendar is brimming with ideas.   First Friday Art W...

50+ Holiday Events for the Whole Family This Week

Holiday fun is in full swing! The Holiday Flea kicks off at Denver Union Station, 9News Parade of Lights, Golden’s Annual Candlelight Walk and much more. See our event calendar for more information. The Nutcracker Ballet (Ballet Melange) Nov 28– 29 Ballet Melange presents The Nutcracker Ballet, a holiday classic, in collaboration with Classical Ballet Academy. The Nutcracker Ballet transports us to a land of magic and dreams that come true. Colorado Avalanche vs. Pittsburgh Penguins at the Pepsi Center Nov 28, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm Colorado Avalanche vs. Pittsburgh Penguins at Pepsi Center. Holiday Flea at Denver Union Station Nov 29 – Dec 2 Gather your family and friends for the Union Station Holiday Market by Denver Flea, four weekends of shopping, festivities and winter fun, all at t...

50+ Denver Holiday Events (and other fun, too!)

Santa Breakfast. Sugar Plum Tea Party. Grand Illumination at Denver Union Station. These are just a few of the 50+ Denver activities you’ll find in Denver this week. See our event calendar for full listings. Mile High United Way Turkey Trot Nov 22, 8 – 11 am Run your yams off at the annual Mile High United Way Turkey Trot in Denver’s beautiful Wash Park. The four-mile race and quarter-mile family fun run is expected to host over 10,000 participants in support of Mile High United Way’s work in the community to improve the lives of children, families and individuals in need. This year’s Turkey Trot will include a start and finish village featuring entertainment, music, booths and a beer garden sponsored by Great Divide Brewing Co. 12 Days of Flea at Denver Union Station Nov 23 – Dec 16...

32 family activities in Denver this week

The holiday season is about to ramp up in Denver. Don’t miss Santa’s Big Day at the Outlets at Castle Rock, A Christmas Carol, the Polar Express at the Colorado Railroad Museum and more. See our event calendar for full listings. Santa’s Big Day at the Outlets at Castle Rock Nov 17, 8:30 – 11:00 am To celebrate the arrival of Jolly Old St. Nick, Outlets at Castle Rock hosts a special family-friendly celebration dubbed ‘Santa’s Big Day.’ The morning begins with a pancake breakfast, by Flippin’ Flapjacks, with Santa in the Food Court with all proceeds benefiting Denver Rescue Mission. The event will also include children’s Christmas coloring activities, sleigh rides, and even real reindeer!   A Christmas Carol, The Musical Nov 9 – Dec 23 A Christmas Carol, the Musical is a sp...

Family Travel: Denver Union Station is the Ultimate Holiday Staycation

When I moved to Colorado in 2002, Denver Union Station was a dilapidated transportation hub that was a shell of its former glory (can you believe the original chandeliers were eight feet long?) Two years later, it was designated a City of Denver landmark and five years after that, an $800 million redevelopment was announced to redevelop and preserve its history. Now, this Beaux Arts masterpiece has become one of Denver’s trendiest shopping, dining and events districts. Summer is replete with concerts, a farmer’s market and spray fountain but the holidays are sheer magic–the perfect staycation for Denver families. Here are a few reasons why you should add Denver Union Station to your holiday bucket list: Grand Illumination Denver Union Station will officially launch the ho...

27 fun family events in Denver this week

From free days at the Denver Zoo and Molly Brown House Museum to the Veteran’s Day Parade & Festival, there are plenty of things to do in Denver this week. See our event calendar for full listings. Free day at Plains Conservation Center Nov 8, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Free Days occur throughout the year at both York Street and Chatfield Farms, thanks to funding from the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD). No tickets are needed for admission to Free Days. Free Days are for regular Gardens hours only and do not include ticketed events. The Nocturnals Storytime at Hearthfire Books Nov 8, 4:00 – 5:00 pm Fabled Films Press proudly partners with Hearthfire Books for an extra special storytime event featuring a book in the critically-acclaimed book series The Nocturnals entitle...

Adventurous eater? Attend this bug banquet at an edible insect farm

Are you an adventurous eater? If you’re age 12+,  you are invited to tour an edible insect farm on Sunday, November 11th and enjoy cricket popcorn, cider, and “cricket song” from Emily Wilson and Orange Peel Moses. Practiced by 80% of cultures around the world, entomophagy (the human consumption of insects as food) is finally starting to catch on in the West.  This Gastro Obscura event includes a tour of Colorado’s first and only edible insect farm, Rocky Mountain Micro Ranch. See how they raise molitos (the larvae of the darkling beetle) for restaurants and food makers around the country and learn more about the nutritional and environmental benefits of bug-binging. Afterward, stick around to taste molitos savory pastries and cricket popcorn, paired with a local beer from ...

Glass Poppy Display for Veteran’s Day

Glass poppies, created by soldiers and veterans, will be displayed at Denver Botanic Gardens in partnership with Denver’s Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I armistice and to honor the 1,290 Colorado military members who died during the war. The display of 100 poppies, each around five inches in diameter, will be on view October 20 – November 11 in the Boettcher Memorial Center at the Gardens’ York Street location and is included with general admission. Active military members and veterans receive free admission to the Gardens’ York Street and Chatfield Farms locations on Veterans Day, November 11. Accompanying friends and family receive $2 off their admission. The poppy is a symbol of remembrance for those who died in service...

43 of Denver’s best family events this week

The big news this week is Denver Arts Week, a nine-day celebration that features more than 300 events including FREE night at the museums! Also, don’t miss Dia de los Muertos Celebration, free days and more. See full listings at our event calendar. Cirque Italia (North) Nov 1 – 4 What comes to mind when you hear the phrase “Aquatic Spectacular”? Water, entertainment, excitement……? You can expect all these things and so much more from the brand new themed Cirque Italia production with its perfectly fitting new title. After six years of enhancements, a rigorous casting selection, and countless performances nationwide, this newest form of Cirque Italia’s innovative and unique “traveling circus” spectacular production is set to be its finest to date. Monster Match Tournament at the Natio...

31 fun events in Denver for Halloween week

Halloween fun is in full swing! Don’t miss the  Great Pumpkin Haul, Trick or Treat at the Firehouse, Munchkin Masquerade and Family Fall Festival. See our event calendar for full listings. 5th Annual Kids Halloween Parade & Party at Denver Union Station Oct 25, 5:00 – 8:00 pm Head to Denver Union Station this October for two favorite downtown Halloween events: the 5th annual Kids Halloween Parade & Party on Thursday, Oct. 25th and the Terminal Bar Spooky Speakeasy on Friday, Oct. 26th.  All of Denver’s little superheroes & princesses are invited to take part in the BOOnion Station Kids Halloween Parade & Party on Thursday, Oct. 25th from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.  This FREE community celebration will feature trick-or-treating in the merchant shops, mini-train ri...

35 family-friendly events in Denver this week

As Halloween draws closer, don’t miss Glow at the Gardens, Pumpkin Nights, Cirque Italia and more. See our event calendar for full listings. Glow at the Gardens at the Denver Botanic Gardens Oct 17  –  25 Glow at the Gardens lights up the night with hundreds of carved, glowing jack-o’-lanterns. Luminaria-lined pathways wind through the Gardens to reveal larger-than-life pumpkin displays. Seasonal food and beverages are available for purchase. Pumpkin Nights Oct 17 – Nov 4 Pumpkin Nights will launch its interactive Halloween experience unlike anything else in Denver for the first time! Taking place at the Adams County Fair and Regional Park Complex, Pumpkin Nights invites visitors or “Pumpkinheads” to journey into the world of Pumpkin Nights with dazzling, multi-sensory Hall...