There are plenty of fun events in Denver this week including TheBigWonderful Spring, Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Outlets at Castle Rock and a Spring Fishing Clinic where the first 100 registrants receive a free fishing pole. See our event calendar for additional details.
Cult Following: Rated G at Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA)
Apr 29 – May 15
Improv that’s appropriate for kids and hilarious for everyone. Treat your family to some all-ages entertainment and become a part of the shenanigans as you choose the direction of a made-up fairy tale. Hours vary.
Just Between Friends of Loveland at The Outlets at Loveland
May 2 – May 7
Denver’s popular spring consignment sale season is winding down so don’t miss one of your last chances to save 50-90% off retail prices.
Inside the Orchestra’s Tiny Tots Performances at the CU South Denver Natural History Museum
May 3, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Tiny Tots gets children truly inside the orchestra by seating the audience on the floor and surrounding them with a 30+ piece orchestra. Designed for children six and under, this 45-minute program gives young ones the chance to interact with the conductor and the musicians and learn about the instruments in the process. Tiny Tots audiences receive an up-close-and-personal performance in a casual, fun environment.
Sip n’ See Why Crooked Teeth are a Sign of a Bigger Problem at NEO New Early Orthodontics
May 4, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Learn how to identify behaviors in your child that can limit development of their jaw and face that lead to to bigger health problems. Does your child do any of the following: snore, make noise while breathing, breath with their mouth open, suck their thumb, bed wetting, or have focus issues and/or other issues? Come learn how children as young as four can be treated in a non-invasive natural way. Call to register.
TheBigWonderful Spring May 5-7 at the Old Denver Post Headquarters in Globeville
May 5 – May 7
TheBigWonderful is proud to enter their fourth year showcasing its unique platform for hundreds of Denver Metro area small business to sell their goods to a family (and dog) friendly audience. Hosting BEERFEST, BANDS, and BAZAAR over Derby Weekend, May 5-7. TheBigWonderful is proud to work alongside non-profit partner, Revision. A portion of the proceeds from Derby Weekend will go toward furthering Revision’s mission of creating thriving, resilient neighborhoods.
Cinco de Mayo Weekend at Mile High Flea Market
May 5 – 7
Come enjoy live music, tacos, beer and family FUN all Cinco de Mayo Weekend. We will be serving up live music all weekend long, buckets of beer, street tacos and your kids can enjoy the rides! The festivities will take place May 5, 6 & 7 from 7am-5pm all weekend long.
Spring Fishing Clinic at Barr Lake State Park
May 6, 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
This Spring Fishing Clinic will have 100 FREE poles for the first kids to sign up for a day filled with fishing tips and giveaways! Please call Nature Center for reservations at 303-659-6005.
Free Day at Denver Art Museum
May 6, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
General admission is free on the first Saturday of the month thanks to Your 6 Hometown Toyota Stores and the citizens who support the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
A Handmade Mother’s Day at Community UCC
May 6, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
This year, make mother’s day extra special by making the mom in your life a handmade gift. Wouldn’t it be great if you could pay one small fee, and get all the materials you need and the use of all the tools necessary to make a beautiful and unique gift? That’s what this event is all about!
Parenting/Educating Safe Children at The Daniels Fund Community Room
May 6, 10:00 am – 1:30 pm
There is a 50% discount for the first 40 registrants. This workshop presented by Feather Berkower is based on the popular Parenting Safe Children Workshop,it is divided into three sections:1. Professional Education, 2. Building Safe Schools & Youth Organizations and 3. Child Empowerment and learn body-safety rules that help keep children safe.
Robo-Battle
May 6, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Come to the Colorado STEAM Academy’s Annual ROBO-Battle! Endless fun, free admission and a BYO Robot. Enjoy robot wrestling as they overcome obstacles with 4 different ways to win.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Outlets at Castle Rock
May 6, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Outlets at Castle Rock, your Outlet for Life, will welcome Colorado families on Saturday, May 6 for a free Cinco de Mayo celebration. The day’s festivities will feature live Ballet Folklórico numbers performed by a local dance troupe in vibrant, traditional décor as well as a Mariachi Band playing fan-favorite songs. While not watching the live performances, shoppers are invited to participate in a center-wide piñata scavenger hunt! Piñatas will be hidden in participating stores around the property and clues to their locations will be published throughout the day on the Outlets at Castle Rock social media pages.
The Denver Mini Derby at Stanley Marketplace
May 6, 1:00 pm – 6:30 pm
The 2017 Denver Mini Derby brings the spirit of Kentucky Derby right to this great state of Colorado! More than simply a viewing party with unlimited cocktails, the event will feature a LIVE MINI Derby. Join several thousand of your new best Southern-styled friends for the most memorable social experience of the year. There will be two large viewing screens, one inside the 10,000 sq ft event space and one outside near Denver’s own “Churchill Downs”
The Lights Fest
May 6, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Come enjoy a magical night and memories to last a lifetime. Your ticket includes a packet to be picked up at the event. The packet contains a lantern, marker, and key chain flashlight. Any child under three years old is free to the event.
Sensory Friendly Playtime, WOW! Children’s Museum
May 7, 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Bring kids with autism spectrum or sensory processing disorders for a special event. The museum will limit admittance to 20 families, turn down sounds and lights, and provide adaptive equipment. Reservations required online
Author: Amber Johnson
Amber is the founder and editor of Mile High Mamas, travel writer and former columnist for The Denver Post. She is a passionate community builder and loves the outdoors. She has two awesome teens and is happily married to a man obsessed with growing The Great Pumpkin.
