This weekend’s guide features an extra day, Monday, February 20th, for Presidents’ Day and an extra day off school. Children can enjoy workshops, new museum exhibits, gardens, grand-openings, concerts, special school-break camps, and more!
What to do with Kids in Denver this Presidents’ Day Weekend 2017
Presidents’ Day Super Sale Weekend | Colorado Mills Mall
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When: Friday, February 17th through Monday, February 20th 2017
Where: Colorado Mills Mall, 14500 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80401
Time: Friday – Saturday & Monday 10am – 9pm; Sunday 11am – 6pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Colorado Mills is hosting its Presidents’ Day Super Sale, where Denver-area residents have an exclusive chance to receive deep discounts and blow-out deals. Presidents’ Day is the first major shopping weekend of the year and the final days for power shoppers to receive the lowest prices on winter merchandise.
Build It WOW! Exhibit Grand Opening | WOW! Children’s Museum
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When: February 17th through September 1st 2017
Where: WOW! Children’s Museum, 110 N Harrison Ave, Lafayette, CO 80026
Time: Tuesday – Friday 9am – 5pm; Saturday 10am – 6pm; Sunday 10am – 6pm
Cost: Museum Admission
Ages: Recommended for Children ages 1 to 11 years old
WOW! Children’s Museum has unveiled its latest exhibit, Build It WOW!, open from this weekend through September 2017.
In the Build It WOW! exhibit, children learn how different shapes form the basic building blocks of more complicated structures. A variety of building toys reinforce the learning of geometry, engineering, design, and technology through play. Children develop concepts of shape and balance along with creativity. This play-based exhibit sets an early foundation for STEM learning.
Fairy Friday | Firebird Books & Toys
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When: Friday, February 17th 2017
Where: Firebird Books & Toys, 2800 E 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm
Cost: Free
Ages: Children ages 3 and older
Drop-in or Register at (303) 534-1974
Firebird Books & Toys is hosting a free workshop: Fairy Friday. Children will create their unique and cozy fairy house to place somewhere special in their garden or yard for fairies to use. Supplies will be provided.
Bumblebee Jamboree | Denver Botanic Gardens
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When: Saturday, February 18th 2017
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Cost: $12 Adult / $10 Member Adult; $7 Child / $5 Member Child; Free for Children 2 and younger
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: Recommended for Children ages 12 and younger
Bumblebee Jamboree is a unique indoor musical experience at the Denver Botanic Gardens. Children are invited to dress as a favorite pollinator such as a bee, butterfly or bird and dance and sing along with the musical guests.
Each family-friendly indoor concert features original and traditional songs by a different musical performer, and this week’s performer is Dr. Noize.
Grand Opening | We Rock the Spectrum
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When: Saturday, February 18th 2017
Where: We Rock the Spectrum, 8601 West Cross Drive, Suite B6-2, Littleton, CO 80123
Time: 10am – 5pm
Cost: $12 for Open Play. Psst… 20% of the proceeds go to the non-profit My Brother Rocks the Spectrum
Ages: All Ages
We Rock the Spectrum is an indoor sensory gym for all children and all abilities. Join them for their grand opening, for a day of sensory play on their specialized equipment including suspended swings, a trampoline, a zip line and more. There will be face painting, food from local restaurants, prizes, giveaways, local vendors and fun.
Craft Bonanza | Denver Public Library
When: Saturday, February 18th 2017
Where: Children’s Library – Denver Public Library, 10 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 10am – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit the Children’s Library at Denver Public Library‘s central location this Saturday for a Craft Bonanza Day. They’ll have a variety of supplies on hand for kids and caregivers to get creative. Drop-in anytime during the day.
Free Playtime | HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area
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When: Saturday, February 18th 2017
Where: HRCA Backcountry Wilderness Area, 6005 Ron King Trail, Littleton, Colorado 80125
Time: 10:30am – 11:30am
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Spend your Saturday morning at the Backcountry Wilderness Area Base Camp. They will introduce your family to their two ponies and 10 hens as you get information on all the programs they offer. The camp area is filled with fort building materials and will be open for unstructured exploration. Feel free to bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the fresh air.
Peter and the Wolf | Broomfield Symphony
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When: Saturday, February 18th 2017
Where: Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Rd, Broomfield, CO 80020
Time: 3pm
Cost: $18 Adults; $15 Seniors (65+); $8 Students (12-22); $4 Children (0-11)
Purchase Tickets Online
The Broomfield Symphony presents the children’s classic “Peter and the Wolf”, as well as “L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2” (Bizet) and the March from “The Love of Oranges” (Prokofiev). They will be joined by Broomfield’s own Paul Derda for “Peter and the Wolf,” and Dance Arts Studio dancers will perform during the “L’Arlesienne Suite No. 2.” All conducted by Music Director David Brussel.
Artist-in-Residence Open Studio | Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
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When: Sunday, February 19th 2017
Where: Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Cost: Museum Admission
Ages: All Ages
Visit the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus this Sunday and join professional artist, Kia Neill, in the Artist-in-Residence Studio to see her work, pick her brain and even collaborate on an art piece. Kia Neill is a multidisciplinary artist working in mixed media drawing, painting and sculpture.
Family Concert, BBQ & Ice Cream: Honeycomb FUNK | The Music Train
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When: Sunday, February 19th 2017
Where: The Oriental Theater, 4335 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO 80212
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Cost: $8- -$10 Adults; $4 Children; Free for Children 2 and under
Purchase Tickets Online
Join The Music Train for their monthly Family Concert Series at the Oriental Theater, for an afternoon of great music, BBQ by Revned, ice cream by Little Man Ice Cream, and performance by Honeycomb FUNK.
Free Day | Denver Botanic Gardens
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When: Monday, February 20th 2017
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206
Time: 9am – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Visit the Denver Botanic Gardens for free this Presidents’ Day 2017, made possible by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).
Winter Safari Growing Up Wild | Denver Zoo
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When: Monday, February 20th 2017
Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 9am – 4pm
Cost: $49 Child Member / $53 Child Non-Member
Register Online
Ages: Children in School Grades Pre-K – 3
Enroll your child in the Denver Zoo‘s Winter Safari Growing Up Wild Mini Camp, this Presidents’ Day. Children will get the inside scoop on some of the zoo s most popular animal families and explore how the cute and adorable zoo babies grow up, in the zoo and in the wild.
School’s Out Camp: Field Trip to X-Arena | Camp Shai at JCC Denver
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When: Monday, February 20th 2017
Where: JCC Denver, 350 S Dahlia St, Denver, CO 80246
Time: 9am – 4pm Psst… Early & Late Care Available
Cost: $68 Child Members; $81 Child Non-Members
Register Online
Ages: Children in School Grades K-5
Drop off your camper at the JCC Denver for an enriching, fun, camp experience where they will have opportunities to learn, play, and connect with peers. This Presidents’ Day, campers will go on a field trip to the X-Arena Denver.
School Break Day: Junk Instruments | The Craftsman & Apprentice
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When: Monday, February 20th 2017
Where: The Craftsman & Apprentice, 1325 E 22nd Ave, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 9am – 3pm
Cost: $78
Register Online
Ages: Children ages 5 to 11 years old
The Craftsman & Apprentice is hosting a School Break Day with Junk Instruments. In this school break camp, they’ll use cans, scrap wood, cardboard, rubber bands, sticks and more to invent and create some truly one of a kind musical instruments.
Drop In Discovery | Majestic View Nature Center
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When: Monday, February 20th 2017
Where: Majestic View Nature Center, 7030 Garrison St, Arvada, CO 80004
Time: 10am – 10:30am
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Investigate the amazing natural world from the Majestic View Nature Center. Explore different themes using hands on activities, books, puzzles, crafts, and other interactive items.