Family Events in Denver

Fun for the whole family — kid-friendly events and activities

Resin Tray with Flowers Art Class | Grace Noel Art
21MAY
Classes & Workshops·Thu 12:00 PM

Resin Tray with Flowers Art Class | Grace Noel Art

Denver Art Society Underground Studios: Grace Noel Art

Make a flower-filled resin tray in a hands-on workshop.

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$10
21MAY
Arts & Culture·Thu 12:00 PM

Governor's Art Show & Sale

Loveland Museum

Original art on display and for sale at the Loveland Museum.

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Chuck E. Cheese Offers 2026 Summer Fun Pass
21MAY
Family & Kids·Thu 12:00 PM

Chuck E. Cheese Offers 2026 Summer Fun Pass

Chuck E. Cheese – Multiple Locations

Discounted summer fun pass for family entertainment.

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Niños Creativos
Free
21MAY
Family & Kids·Thu 12:30 PM

Niños Creativos

Ford-Warren Branch Library, Ford-Warren Community Room #1

Hands-on creative play for kids ages 0-5 and their families.

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Somewhere
21MAY
Arts & Culture·Thu 1:00 PM

Somewhere

Kilstrom Theatre

A music- and dance-filled portrait of a Puerto Rican family chasing showbiz dreams.

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Bodies: The Science Within
21MAY
Arts & Culture·Thu 1:00 PM

Bodies: The Science Within

Denver Pavilions

Interactive traveling anatomical exhibit with real human specimens at Denver Pavilions.

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Denver Christkindlmarket
Outdoor
21MAY
Holiday & Seasonal·Thu 1:00 PM

Denver Christkindlmarket

Auraria Campus — Tivoli Quad

An authentic German-style holiday market at Tivoli Quad.

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Rainbow Alley Drop In
21MAY
Family & Kids·Thu 1:00 PM

Rainbow Alley Drop In

Rainbow Alley

Safe drop-in space for LGBTQ youth ages 10–17.

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Public Tours
21MAY
Arts & Culture·Thu 1:00 PM

Public Tours

Denver Art Museum

Guided docent tours of exhibitions, architecture, and highlights.

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Bodies: The Science Within
21MAY
Arts & Culture·Thu 1:00 PM

Bodies: The Science Within

Denver Pavilions

Interactive touring anatomy exhibit exploring the human body, on display at Denver Pavilions.

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Meet the Collection: A Salute to Major General Maurice Rose
21MAY
Arts & Culture·Thu 1:00 PM

Meet the Collection: A Salute to Major General Maurice Rose

History Colorado Center

A museum program honoring Major General Maurice Rose.

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Denver
21MAY
Community·Thu 1:00 PM

Denver

Denver Center For Performing Arts — Galleria

Find Denver-area Meetup groups and local community events.

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21MAY
Arts & Culture·Thu 1:00 PM

Science Lounge Prom: Eons of Elegance

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

A science-themed prom night at the museum.

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Create & Play
21MAY
Family & Kids·Thu 1:00 PM

Create & Play

Denver Art Museum (ages 0–5)

Hands-on activities for young children and families.

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Intermixed featuring OZ
21MAY
Arts & Culture·Thu 1:00 PM

Intermixed featuring OZ

MCA DENVER — Museum of Contemporary Art Denver

A contemporary art event featuring OZ at MCA Denver.

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Baby Stay & Play
Free
21MAY
Family & Kids·Thu 1:00 PM

Baby Stay & Play

Central Library, Training Room

Baby play and social time after storytime for ages 0-5.

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Somewhere
21MAY
Arts & Culture·Thu 1:00 PM

Somewhere

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

A music- and dance-filled portrait of a Puerto Rican family chasing showbiz dreams.

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35th Annual Colorado Governor’s Art Show & Sale
21MAY
Arts & Culture·Thu 1:00 PM

35th Annual Colorado Governor’s Art Show & Sale

Loveland Museum

A juried Colorado art exhibition and sale at Loveland Museum.

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Bodies: The Science Within
21MAY
Arts & Culture·Thu 1:00 PM

Bodies: The Science Within

Touring exhibition — local museum venue (Denver)

Anatomy exhibition featuring real human specimens and interactive educational displays.

Arts & Culture
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Encounters in the Milky Way
21MAY
Arts & Culture·Thu 1:00 PM

Encounters in the Milky Way

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

A space-themed exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

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ideaLAB Open Lab
21MAY
Classes & Workshops·Thu 2:00 PM

ideaLAB Open Lab

Sam Gary Branch Library, Sam Gary ideaLAB

Drop into DPL’s makerspace to make, tinker, and create with tech and tools.

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Afterschool Book Club
Outdoor
Free
21MAY
Family & Kids·Thu 4:30 PM

Afterschool Book Club

Athmar Park Branch Library, Athmar Park Community Room

Books, snacks, and creative fun for kids after school.

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Afterschool Kids Connection
Free
21MAY
Family & Kids·Thu 4:30 PM

Afterschool Kids Connection

Green Valley Ranch Branch Library

Art projects, games, and after-school fun for kids ages 5-12.

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Kids Create
Free
21MAY
Family & Kids·Thu 4:30 PM

Kids Create

Ford-Warren Branch Library, Ford-Warren Community Room #1

Hands-on art and building fun for kids ages 5-12.

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Family Book Celebration
Free
21MAY
Family & Kids·Thu 5:00 PM

Family Book Celebration

Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, Blair-Caldwell Lobby, Floor 1

A monthly family book celebration with Hip Hop-themed activities and stories.

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Teens Learn and Explore: StandUp for Kids
Free
21MAY
Community·Thu 5:30 PM

Teens Learn and Explore: StandUp for Kids

Pauline Robinson Branch Library, Pauline Robinson: Warren D. Alexander Community Room

Free weekly teen resource connection at the library.

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SpiritWorld
21MAY
Music·Thu 6:00 PM

SpiritWorld

Marquis

SpiritWorld at Marquis—All ages metal, doors 6PM, show 7PM

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Kids Create: Seashell Jellyfish
Free
21MAY
Classes & Workshops·Thu 6:00 PM

Kids Create: Seashell Jellyfish

Offsite: See Event Location Map

A hands-on kids craft session making seashell jellyfish.

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Babyfxce E
21MAY
Music·Thu 7:00 PM

Babyfxce E

Moon Room at Summit

Babyfxce E at Moon Room at Summit (All Ages) — show 8PM.

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Purity Ring
$16
21MAY
Live Music·Thu 8:00 PM

Purity Ring

Boulder Theater

Purity Ring blends future beats, synthpop, and downtempo at Boulder Theater.

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Kurt Rosenwinkel Trio
21MAY
Live Music·Thu 8:00 PM

Kurt Rosenwinkel Trio

Dazzle

Kurt Rosenwinkel Trio live at Dazzle.

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Seedlings: Musical Garden
Outdoor
22MAY
Family & Kids·Fri 10:15 AM

Seedlings: Musical Garden

York Street

A musical nature adventure for ages 3-6.

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Create Together: Fun Friday
Free
22MAY
Family & Kids·Fri 11:00 AM

Create Together: Fun Friday

Ford-Warren Branch Library, Ford-Warren Study Room #3

A creative drop-in for kids with art, craft, and building fun every Friday.

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Visit Mines Museum of Earth Science
Free
22MAY
Arts & Culture·Fri 11:00 AM

Visit Mines Museum of Earth Science

Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum

Free admission to the Mines Museum of Earth Science.

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Learning Lab: Book Stars, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!
Free
22MAY
Family & Kids·Fri 11:30 AM

Learning Lab: Book Stars, Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!

Virginia Village Branch Library, Virginia Village Mead Community Room

A playful early-learning storytime alternative for ages 0-5.

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Learning Lab: No Bake Cookies
Free
22MAY
Family & Kids·Fri 11:30 AM

Learning Lab: No Bake Cookies

Virginia Village Branch Library, Virginia Village Mead Community Room

Hands-on early learning fun with No Bake Cookies for ages 0–5.

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Learning Lab: Family Yoga
Free
22MAY
Wellness·Fri 11:30 AM

Learning Lab: Family Yoga

Virginia Village Branch Library, Virginia Village Mead Community Room

A gentle family yoga session for early learners and caregivers.

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Garden Guides
22MAY
Outdoor & Nature·Fri 11:30 AM

Garden Guides

Denver Art Museum Sensory Garden

Guided visits to the museum’s Sensory Garden.

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Chuck E. Cheese Offers 2026 Summer Fun Pass
22MAY
Family & Kids·Fri 12:00 PM

Chuck E. Cheese Offers 2026 Summer Fun Pass

Chuck E. Cheese – Multiple Locations

Discounted summer fun pass at Chuck E. Cheese.

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AAPI Culture Fest x Civic Center NIGHT MARKET
Outdoor
22MAY
Festival·Fri 1:00 PM

AAPI Culture Fest x Civic Center NIGHT MARKET

Civic Center Night Market

An evening night market celebrating AAPI food, crafts and performances at Civic Center Park.

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Somewhere
22MAY
Arts & Culture·Fri 1:00 PM

Somewhere

Kilstrom Theatre

A music- and dance-filled portrait of a Puerto Rican family chasing showbiz dreams.

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Furlough's Paradise
22MAY
Arts & Culture·Fri 1:00 PM

Furlough's Paradise

Curious Theatre Company

A moving family drama at Curious Theatre Company.

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Joy Park Free Night
Outdoor
Free
22MAY
Family & Kids·Fri 1:00 PM

Joy Park Free Night

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

A free evening outing at Joy Park.

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Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure
22MAY
Family & Kids·Fri 1:00 PM

Sea Otters: A Wild Family Adventure

Denver

A family-friendly sea otter adventure.

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T. Rex 3D
22MAY
Family & Kids·Fri 1:00 PM

T. Rex 3D

Denver

A 3D dinosaur adventure featuring the T. rex.

Family & Kids
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Free
22MAY
Family & Kids·Fri 1:00 PM

Free Adventure Forest Friday

Children's Museum of Denver

Free family fun at the Children’s Museum.

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Events and Things to Do This Weekend
22MAY
Community·Fri 1:00 PM

Events and Things to Do This Weekend

Denver

A Memorial Day weekend roundup of Denver events, music, museums, comedy, and outdoor fun.

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Free Night at Joy Park's Adventure Forest
Free
22MAY
Family & Kids·Fri 5:30 PM

Free Night at Joy Park's Adventure Forest

Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus

Free evening at Joy Park’s Adventure Forest.

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AAPI Culture Fest x Civic Center NIGHT MARKET
Outdoor
22MAY
Festival·Fri 6:00 PM

AAPI Culture Fest x Civic Center NIGHT MARKET

Civic Center Park

A family-friendly AAPI night market in Civic Center Park.

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dead calm
22MAY
Music·Fri 7:00 PM

dead calm

Marquis

dead calm at Marquis (All Ages) — doors 7PM, show 8PM.

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