| Category | Event Description | Location | ||
| Films 504634 | Wild Ocean 3DPlaying in the museum's IMAX theater, Wild Ocean 3D highlights one of nature's greatest migration spectacles, plunging viewers into an underwater feeding frenzy - a struggle for survival among whales, sharks, dolphins, seals, and billions of fish. 303.322.7009 http://www.dmns.org Ongoing Daily 6/12/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: Showtimes vary; call or visit website Cost: Inexpensive |
| ||
| Films 504638 | The Little Star That CouldThe Little Star That Could tells the story of an "average" star that travels the universe in search of planets. Along the way, it makes many discoveries about stars, planets, galaxies, and itself. 303.322.7009 http://www.dmns.org Ongoing Daily 5/29/09 - 8/28/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-8 Time: Daily 10:30am & 1:30pm Cost: Inexpensive |
| ||
| Films 494598 | Regal Cinemas Free Family Film FestivalRegal Cinemas offer nine weeks of free family-oriented films (rated G and PG only) each Tuesday and Wednesday morning throughout the summer. First come, first served seating is limited to theater capacity, so plan to arrive early. To find other participating locations around Denver, visit the website. This week's films: Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium (G; screened Tue) and Inkheart (PG; screened Wed). http://www.regmovies.com Ongoing Daily 7/14/09 - 7/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: 10am Cost: Free |
| ||
| Kids' Auditions 510872 | American Idol AuditionsTeens with a set of pipes are invited to audition for Season 9 of American Idol and try to impress Paula, Randy, Kara, and Simon. Registration for the event begins July 12 and also takes place at Invesco Field. http://www.ame... ason_9/denver/ 7/14/09 Ages: 16-19 Time: TBA Cost: Free; Parking $10 |
| ||
| Nature & Outdoors 519191 | Hiking as a FamilyVolunteer Coordinator Lisa Dierauf and naturalist Jennelle Freeston share their ideas on the importance of getting kids outdoors and take families on a hike up the McClintock trail. Meet at the Ranger Cottage. 303.442.3282 http://www.chautauqua.com 7/14/09 Ages: Unknown Time: 9am-11:30 am Cost: Unknown |
| ||
| Ongoing Exhibits 515826 | Only in BoulderThe Boulder History Museum celebrates the city's 150th anniversary with the exhibit Only in Boulder, which highlights the remarkable, funny, quirky, ingenious, compassionate people and events from the city's history. 303.449.3464 http://www.bou... orymuseum.org Ongoing Daily 7/2/09 - 5/23/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
| ||
| Ongoing Exhibits 435960 | Little BuildersYoung children get to become true movers and shakers during a visit to Little Builders, an exhibit that focuses on the concepts of construction, motion, and simple machines and features handson pulleys, conveyer belt, a gantry crane to transport cargo, and plenty of blocks, bricks, and gears. 303.651.8374 http://www.ci.... t.co.us/museum Ongoing Daily except Mon 5/23/09 - 8/2/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free |
| ||
| Ongoing Exhibits 430770 | Jurassic Gardens: Evolution and ExtinctionLife-sized, realistic dinosaurs have invaded the Gardens, and families are invited to dodge the prehistoric creatures while exploring plant displays that showcase ancient flora and their modern relatives. Plant fossils and a dinosaur dig site for kids round out the installation. Visit the Chatfield Extension to see giant prehistoric bugs, including a 10-foot sea scorpion. 720.865.3585 http://www.botanicgardens.org Ongoing Daily 4/17/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During garden hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
| ||
| Ongoing Exhibits 430774 | Jurassic Gardens: Evolution and ExtinctionGiant prehistoric bugs have invaded the Chatfield Botanic Gardens, and families are invited to dodge the critters while exploring plant displays that showcase ancient flora and their modern relatives. 303.973.3705 http://www.botanicgardens.org Ongoing Daily 4/17/09 - 9/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During Garden hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
| ||
| Ongoing Exhibits 416201 | Navajo Weaving: Diamonds, Dreams, and LandscapesComprised of three separate iterations, each displaying 20-30 Navajo textiles, the exhibit showcases nearly 100 textiles from the museum's spectacular collection of rare Southwestern textiles. The three iterations of the textiles are divided into Diamonds and Beyond, Dreams, and Landscapes, each focusing on a different design element found in Navajo textiles. Most of the textiles have never been displayed for the general public before. 303.492.6892 http://cumuseum.colorado.edu/ Ongoing Daily 5/29/09 - 10/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free |
| ||
| Ongoing Exhibits 414870 | The Psychedelic ExperienceThe Denver Art Museum hosts The Psychedelic Experience: Rock Posters from the San Francisco Bay Area, 1965-1971, showcasing more than 300 works from the Denver Art Museum's newly acquired collection of posters promoting dance concerts and other "happenings" that have since become iconic symbols of the youth culture of the 60s and 70s. The Psychedelic Experience emphasizes the poster artists, their patrons, and the many influences that shaped these significant works during a time of radical American social change. 720.865.5000 http://www.denverartmuseum.org Ongoing Daily 3/21/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-19 Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
| ||
| Ongoing Library Programs 416856 | Teen Game NightTeen Game Night has something for every gamer - from old-school board games one week to computer games and Wii activities the next week. All teens are welcome to bring games to share or enjoy the games already on-hand. 303.441.3099 http://www.boulderteens.org Ongoing Each Tue 1/6/09 - 12/22/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 13-18 Time: 4pm-6:30pm Cost: Free |
| ||
| Ongoing Storytimes 515847 | Tuesdays with MommyThe Bookery Nook invites little ones and their moms (dads or other grown-ups too!) to the Tuesday morning storytime and play hour. 303.433.3439 http://www.thebookerynook.com Ongoing Each Tue 7/7/09 - 12/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-6 Time: 10am-11am Cost: Free |
| ||
| Ongoing Storytimes 375390 | All Ages StorytimeKids are invited to settle in for storytime at the library. Younger "wigglers" are invited to bring along a grown-up lap to sit in. 303.791.READ http://www.dou... ylibraries.org Ongoing Each Tue, Thu, Sat 9/2/08 - 12/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-5 Time: 10am Cost: Free |
| ||
| Other Events 514697 | Free Admission to City Pools & CentersMayor John Hickenlooper and Kaiser Permanente have announced that city recreation centers and swimming pools are offering Denver youth (17 and younger) free admission this summer! Washington Park Recreation Center is joined by a host of other centers, including Berkeley Park, Congress Pool, and Rude Park. Visit the city's Parks and Recreation Department webpage for more information. http://www.denvergov.org/ Ongoing Daily 6/26/09 - 8/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-17 Time: During business hours & Open Swim programs Cost: Free |
| ||
| Other Events 514093 | Civic Center Eats: Outdoor Market & CafeEach Tuesday through Septemeber, Civic Center serves up tasty restaurant fare for tourists, residents, and downtown professionals, who can also enjoy great urban and historic surroundings, purchase fresh Colorado produce and goods, listen to live music, and connect with the community. Note: The event does not take place September 8. 303.861.4633 info@civiccenterconservancy.org www.CivicCenterConservancy.org Ongoing Each Tue 6/30/09 - 9/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 11am-2pm Cost: Admission and music free; fees for food |
| ||
| Other Events 512306 | Butterfly Pavilion's Annual Photography ContestThe Butterfly Pavilion encourages shutterbugs of all ages to see the world through a bug's eye and capture an image either of friends and family exploring the Shrunk exhibit or of something small. Complete inforamtion is available online. 720.974.1864 http://www.butterflies.org Ongoing Daily 6/1/09 - 7/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Cost: Free |
| ||
| Other Events 509664 | Borders Kids' Summer Reading ChallengeKids can hit the books this summer by taking part in Borders Kids' Summer Reading Challenge. Children pick up Challenge Forms at participating Borders locations, read eight books, list them on the form, and return the form to Borders in exchange for a coupon for one $4.99 Reading Challenge item. Details are available online. http://www.bordersstores.com Ongoing Daily 6/16/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-12 Time: During business hours Cost: Unknown |
| ||
| Other Events 509188 | Kids Bowl FreeSeveral metro Denver bowling halls, including AMF Arvada Lanes, offer kids two free games every day throughout the summer, redeemable by email coupons. Parents can sign their children up through the website and receive coupons for each child every week. A Family Pass is also available for $23.95 and allows up to four adults to go bowling with the kids. Some restrictions do apply; the website has complete details and lists participating locations. 303.424.8245 https://www.kidsbowlfree.com Ongoing Daily 6/15/09 - 8/31/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular business hours Cost: Free |
| ||
| Other Events 503532 | Make Believe Matinee: Ol' Fashioned Radio ShowKids can tune in at the museum, which hosts ol' fashioned radio shows each Tuesday and Thurday during July. Learn about radio waves and Foley sound effects while making all kinds of your own noises like footsteps and crazy voices. 303.433.7444 http://cmdenver.org Ongoing Daily 7/2/09 - 7/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-10 Time: 2:30pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
| ||
| Other Events 499354 | Tebo Train RidesLittle ones under the age of 10 can hop aboard the Tebo Train and tour two blocks of Pearl Street Mall. Adults may ride if they are accompanied by a child. Catch the trains at the Pearl St. Mall Wells Fargo Bank in the 1200 block. 303.447.8326 http://www.boulderdowntown.com Ongoing Each Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 5/26/09 - 8/28/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 0-10 Time: 10am-12n Cost: Free |
| ||
| Shows 514611 | Colorado Light Opera: Anything GoesThe Colorado Light Opera presents Anything Goes, the story about nightclub singer Reno Sweeney, her pal Billy Crocker (who stows away to be near his beloved Hope Harcourt), and Moonface Martin, Public Enemy No. 13, masquerading as a clergyman to elude the FBI. The show takes place at the Imig Music Building. Tickets go fast; advance purchase via the website, at the box office, or by phone is recommended. http://www.cup... thinggoes.html Ongoing Daily 7/11/09 - 8/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-19 Time: Varies by date/time; check website Cost: $25-$30 |
| ||
| Shows 493923 | Summer Family Production: New KidThe DCPA's Summer Family Production, New Kid, is a play that explores the immigrant experience through the eyes of a boy, Nick, who doesn't speak English and becomes an easy target for bullying. His mother tries to help, but she is struggling with her own issues of assimilation in the new country. The play is recommended for an audience age seven and up and is held inside The Conservatory Theatre, located in the Newman Center for Theatre Education. 303.893.4100 www.denvercenter.org Ongoing Daily 7/7/09 - 7/18/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-19 Time: 10am Cost: $6 |
| ||
| Shows 420192 | Big River: The Adventures of Huckleberry FinnBig River: The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is a Tony Award-winning theatrical adaptation of Mark Twain's beloved novel. The play begins aboard a raft on the Mississippi River in the 1840s, where Huck, escaping from a drunken father, meets up with Jim, a runaway slave, for an amazing downstream journey. Friday nights bring great deals for families: Children under six can see the play for $1, while children ages six to 12 can get tickets at 50% off. 720.898.7200 http://www.arvadacenter.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/10/09 - 8/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: Tue, Thu 7:30pm; Wed 1pm & 7:30pm; Fri 7:30pm; Sat 2pm & 7:30pm; Sun 2pm Cost: $26 |
| ||
| Shows 412702 | AnnieBoulder's Dinner Theatre presents Annie, the classic musical that tells the story of the little red-headed orphan, her dog, and good-hearted Daddy Warbucks. Tickets are available in advance. 303.449.6000 http://www.bou... nertheatre.com Ongoing Daily except Mon 3/29/09 - 9/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-18 Time: Lunch and Dinner shows available Cost: $33-$55 |
| ||
| Shows 329500 | Colorado Shakespeare FestivalThe Colorado Shakespeare Festival is a professional summer repertory theater producing four Shakespearean and classical productions each year from July through mid-August. Backstage tours, box suppers, entertainment on the green, and shopping at the Shakespeare Emporium make the festival an annual summer favorite. Performances are held on the CU-Boulder campus at the Mary Rippon Outdoor Theater and University Theater. 2009 productions include Hamlet, Much Ado about Nothing, and To Kill a Mockingbird. Tickets and a complete schedule are available online. 303.492.0554 http://www.coloradoshakes.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/1/09 - 8/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 12-18 Time: Vary; see website Cost: $5-$54 |
| ||
| Storytelling 443017 | Tuesday Tales in Cubs CornerLittle ones can listen to fun animal-themed stories and play with puppets in Cubs Corner each Tuesday. 720.488.3300 http://www.the... experience.org Ongoing Each Tue 4/7/09 - 12/29/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-6 Time: 10am-11am Cost: Free with paid admission |
|
Activities and Resources
- CAMPS
- CHILDCARE
- CLASSES
- ENTERTAINMENT
- INDOORS
- KIDS RESOURCES
- LEAGUES & TEAMS
- LODGINGS
- OUTDOORS
- PARENTS RESOURCES
- PARTIES
- RESTAURANTS
- SCHOOLS
- STORES
- TOURIST STOPS
- TRANSPORTATION
Free Stuff
Find free things to do near you!

Blogs and Sites

Check out some of our favorite blogs!
location.



























NEXT


