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.
The 2nd Saturday events all have their own themes, starting with Arts and Science on Feb. 8.
Here’s a look at the dates and themes for the rest of the year. It’s worth noting that each has their own special set of activities featuring experts from CSU Spur and campus partners.
- Feb. 8: Arts and Science.
- March 8: Girls and Science.
- April 12: Health and Wellness Spring Festival.
- May 10: Mother’s Day Celebration.
- June 14: Plant Sale and Pollinators Celebration.
- July 12: River Festival.
- Aug. 9: Back to School.
- Sept. 13: Colorado Food Showcase.
- Oct. 11: Día de Los Muertos Celebration.
- Nov. 8: Made in Colorado.
- Dec. 13: Winter Festival.
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.
About CSU Spur
CSU Spur is a new, free educational year-round public life-long learning destination in Denver focused on engaging Pre-K-12 students, families and visitors around food, water and health. CSU Spur showcases the work of the CSU System campuses: CSU, CSU Pueblo, and CSU Global, and offers degree programs that originate from the campus offerings. Spur is built upon the land-grant mission of access to education and the belief that students can be anything they want to be. To inspire learners of all ages to engage in important world issues, CSU Spur brings together scientists to collaborate, puts science on display, and showcases career paths. The CSU Spur campus provides immersive learning experiences and cutting-edge research across three buildings: Vida, Terra, and Hydro. Learn more at CSUSpur.org.
Author: Mile High Mamas
