If you’re looking for fun, free activities in Denver for the whole family, look no further than 2nd Saturdays at CSU Spur.
While CSU Spur is always free and open to the public from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the week, it opens its doors from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every second Saturday of the month for a variety of activities and special events.
“We have something for all ages – talk to the vets during animal surgeries, play in our mock clinic and mock kitchen, get to know the horses that live at Spur and work in equine-assisted services, experience virtual reality, and more!,” said Kathryn Venzor, director of education for CSU Spur. “Every 2nd Saturday will feature new, hands-on activities, so we hope visitors will come back for more. We’re also very excited to continue to offer all of our programs and activities completely free and open to the public.”
“We know so many partner organizations also have incredible expertise in the areas of food, water, and health and there are incredible opportunities when we work together to meet community needs, leverage resources, and make new connections –we hope you join us in bringing this community campus to life on 2nd Saturdays!”
Dates for 2nd Saturday in 2024: Feb. 10, March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, Aug. 10, Sept. 14, Oct. 12, Nov. 9, and Dec. 14.
Upcoming themes include “How Sense-sational,” “The Big Bloom” and “Moving and Grooving.” Find a full schedule of upcoming 2nd Saturdays at col.st/6Zy2H
In addition to special programming surrounding each theme, here’s a snapshot of what
visitors can do every 2nd Saturday at Spur:
● Take part in cooking demonstrations in the test kitchen, with plenty of opportunities for free samples!
● Watch veterinarians perform surgeries on dogs and cats in the Dumb Friends League Veterinary Hospital.
● Explore future careers in the Kids Mock Vet Clinic and Kid’s Kitchen.
● Experience virtual reality.
● Participate in digging activities against a panoramic look at the Denver skyline while checking out the rooftop greenhouses and green roof on the Terra Building.
● See the horses who live on-site at CSU Spur assisting with therapy for humans at the Temple Grandin Equine Center.
● Make and perform your own music in the Hydro building’s Music Lab.
● Grab a bite to eat at Western Daughters Kitchen, a cafe featuring items with produce grown on-site.
The CSU Spur campus is located at 4777 National Western Drive on the National Western Complex in Denver. For detailed driving directions and parking information, head to csuspur.org/visit.
Author: Mile High Mamas
