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Psst… What to do with Kids in Denver this Weekend February 10th – 12th 2017

What to do with Kids in Denver this Weekend February 10th – 12th 2017 | The Denver Ear

This weekend is filled with fun and creative events for Denver area kids! Enjoy shows, free museum days, Valentine’s Day crafts and events, markets, museums, workshops and more…

What to do with Kids in Denver this Weekend February 10th – 12th 2017

Free Day | Four Mile Historic Park
Four Mile Historic Park | The Denver Ear

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When: Friday, February 10th 2017

Where: Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S Forest St, Denver, CO 80246

Time: 12pm – 4pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

Visit the Four Mile Historic Park this Friday for a free! Check out historic demonstrations, tour the Four Mile House Museum, explore our 12-acre grounds, sample a treat from the summer kitchen, and say hello to their farm animals. Free days are brought to you by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).

Colorado Garden & Home Show

Colorado Garden & Home Show | The Denver Ear

When: Friday, February 10th through Sunday, February 12th 2017

Where: Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202

Time: Feb. 10th 12pm – 8pm; Feb. 11th 10am – 8pm; Feb. 12th 10am – 6pm

Cost: $12 Adults; $10 Seniors; Free for Children 12 and under

Ages: All Ages

Discover the Colorado Garden & Home Show, Rocky Mountain region’s oldest, largest and most prestigious garden and home show – a nine-day spectacular event – where you can find inspiration from the latest ideas and trends in landscaping, gardening and home improvement.

Psst… Donate a non-perishable food item for 9Cares Colorado Shares and receive $2 off at the Convention Center ticket box.

Little Hats, Big Hearts | Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library
Little Hats, Big Hearts | Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library | The Denver Ear

Photograph courtesy of ©American Heart Association

When: Friday, February 10th 2017

Where: Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library, 305 Milwaukee St, Denver, CO 80206

Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

Denver Public Library‘s Ross-Cherry Creek Branch, is hosting the “Little Hats, Big Hearts” event this Friday. Come enjoy making a Valentine’s Day card for a child at Brent’s Place, decorating and eating cookies, and knitting a hat for a NICU baby. New to knitting? No problem, The American Heart Association will provide knitting materials, tools, and an instructor for this event. Channel 2 will also be there from 3:30-4pm to film busy crafters and their work.

Monster Jam
Monster Jam LIVE Denver | The Denver Ear

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When: Friday, February 10th through Sunday, February 12th 2017

Where: Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204

Time: Feb. 10th 7pm; Feb. 11th 1pm & 7pm; Feb. 12th 1pm

Cost: Starting at $15

Purchase Tickets Online

Ages: All Ages

Monster Jam is a live motorsport event tour, where the main attraction is the racing and freestyle competitions by monster trucks. This tour is the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series featuring the AMSOIL Series.

Psst… Monster Jam was also recently featured in our ‘10 Upcoming Concerts & Shows in Denver to Attend‘ article!

Final Weekend: Valentine’s LUV Events | Southwest Rink at Skyline Park
Southwest Rink at Skyline Park Denver | The Denver Ear

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When: Friday, February 10th through Sunday, February 12th 2017

Where: Southwest Rink at Skyline Park, 16th & Arapahoe Streets, Denver, CO 80202

Time: Feb. 10th & 11th 10am – 10pm; Feb. 12th 10am – 7pm

Cost: Free Admission; $2 Skate Rentals;

Psst… On Sunday, Feb. 12th, free skate rentals for children 12 and under.

Ages: All Ages

Southwest Airlines and the Downtown Denver Partnership invite you to grab your family and friends and visit Southwest Rink at Skyline Park for the final weekend of ice-skating this season!

This Valentine’s Day weekend the following special events will take place:

On Friday, February 10th, enjoy live music by Montropo, from 7pm to 9pm, at the rink.

On Saturday, February 11th & Sunday, February 12th free photos with the ones you LUV from 12pm to 8pm, free hot chocolate from 12pm to 6pm, free face painting from 1pm to 3pm. Additionally February 11th will include free ice skating lessons from 8am to 10pm and on February 12th, there will be no charge all day for skate rentals, for children 12 and under.

Free Day: Burn Awareness Week | Denver Firefighters Museum
Denver Firefighters Museum | The Denver Ear

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When: Saturday, February 11th 2017

Where: Denver Firefighters Museum, 1326 Tremont Pl, Denver, CO 80204

Time: 10am – 2pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

Visit the Denver Firefighters Museum for a fun, family-friendly free day during Burn Awareness Week. Free admission, special activities, and a chance to meet active duty DFD firefighters. Free days are brought to you by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).

Free Day | Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo | The Denver Ear

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When: Sunday, February 12th 2017

Where: Denver Zoo, 2300 Steele St, Denver, CO 80205

Time: 10am – 4pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

Enjoy two days at the Denver Zoo for free, made possible by the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.

$5 Day | Butterfly Pavilion
$5 Day Butterfly Pavilion | The Denver Ear

Photograph courtesy of ©Butterfly Pavilion

When: Saturday, February 11th 2017

Where: Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO 80020

Time: 10am – 4pm

Cost: $5; Free for Children 1 and under + Members

Experience Butterfly Pavilion and all of their small wonders for only $5 this Saturday. Journey through their new and improved Crawl-a-See-Em, hold Rosie, touch a starfish and make your way through the Tropical Rainforest with 1,600 fluttering butterflies!

Craft Cacao & Chocolate Market | The Source

Craft Cacao & Chocolate Market | The Source

When: Saturday, February 11th & Sunday, February 12th 2017

Where: The Source, 3350 Brighton Blvd, Denver, CO 80216

Time: 10am – 4pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

The Source gears up for Valentine’s Day with a #sourcepopup market featuring six of the best bean-to-bar chocolate retailers in the state, including makers, chocolatiers and more.

Family Tour | Clyfford Still Museum
Family Tour at Clyfford Still Museum | The Denver Ear

Photograph by ©Clyfford Still Museum

When: Saturday, February 11th 2017

Where: Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St, Denver, CO 80204

Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Cost: General Admission

Ages: Recommended for Children ages 5 to 10

Enjoy an art adventure designed for the whole family at the Clyfford Still Museum. Family Tours are full of games, art making and close looking in the galleries. Their professional team of gallery teachers leads these tours designed for the young and young at heart.

Finger Puppet Family Workshop | Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys | The Denver Ear

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When: Saturday, February 11th 2017

Where: Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys, 1880 N Gaylord St, Denver, CO 80206

Time: 1pm – 2pm

Cost: $10 Non-Member; $8 Member

Purchase Tickets Online

Ages: All Ages

Make your favorite stories come to life at the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys by learning to create your own finger puppet characters. Students will have a chance to “test” their creations in a child-sized puppet theater.

Love is in the Air: Bird Program | Barr Lake State Park

Love is in the Air: Bird Program | Barr Lake State Park | The Denver Ear

When: Saturday, February 11th 2017

Where: Barr Lake State Park, 13401 Picadilly Rd, Brighton, CO 80603

Time: 1pm – 3pm

Cost: $7 Park Entrance Fee; Free for Annual Pass Holders

RSVP by calling: (303) 659-6005

Ages: Recommended for Children ages 4 to 8

Kids can celebrate the heart of the season this Valentine’s Day Weekend at Barr Lake State Park‘s Love is in the Air: Bird Program. Bald eagles and great horned owls are the early birds of the nesting season. Learn about the unique courtship and nesting habits of these fantastic birds. Get a warm and fuzzy feeling with a related​ story, craft, and short walk.

Robin Hood | Miners Alley Children’s Theatre

Robin Hood | Miners Alley Children's Theatre | The Denver Ear

When: Saturday, February 11th 2017

Where: Miners Alley Playhouse, 1224 Washington Ave, Golden, CO 80401

Time: 1pm

Cost: $10

Purchase Tickets Online

Ages: Recommended for Children ages 12 and under

Robin Hood by the Miners Alley Children’s Theatre, tells the story that may be centuries old, but this adventure is fresh and new. Help Robin and his Merry Men help those who need it most, and help him defeat the dastardly Prince John, who wants everything for himself.

Hearts & Crafts | Town Center at Aurora

Hearts & Crafts | Town Center at Aurora | The Denver Ear

When: Saturday, February 11th 2017

Where: Center Court – Town Center at Aurora, 14200 E Alameda Ave, Aurora, CO 80012

Time: 2pm – 4pm

Cost: Free; Registration Required On Site

Ages: All Ages

Town Center at Aurora invites children to share the love during the heartwarming KidX “Hearts and Crafts.” Members will gather to enjoy Valentine’s Day-themed fun, including make-your-own heart puppet and candy heart rocket ships, a photo booth, face painting, balloon art, goody bag giveaways and attendees 18 years old and older can enter to win a special Valentine’s Day gift basket.

Snow White Tea Party | Second Star to the Right Children’s Books
Snow White Tea Party | Second Star to the Right Children's Books | The Denver Ear

Photograph courtesy of ©Second Star to the Right Children’s Books

When: Saturday, February 11th 2017

Where: Second Star to the Right Children’s Books, 4353 Tennyson St, Denver, CO 80212

Time: 4pm – 5pm

Cost: $5 per Child

Make Reservations by calling (303) 455-1527

Ages: All Ages

Second Star to the Right Children’s Books is hosting a Snow White Tea Party. Join Snow for tea, snacks, apples of course, and a lesson in tea etiquette, manners, and what it means to polite. Princess and Prince costumes are highly encouraged!

Family Workshop: Chocolate Treats | Denver Botanic Gardens

Family Workshop: Chocolate Treats | Denver Botanic Gardens | The Denver Ear

When: Sunday, February 12th 2017

Where: Denver Botanic Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206

Time: 10am & 2pm

Cost: $12 Adult Non-Member/ $10 Member; $17 Children Non-Members / $15 Members

Register Online

Ages: Recommended for Families with Children ages 5 to 10

Denver Botanic Gardens is hosting the Family Workshop: Chocolate Treats, this Sunday. Explore the chocolate tree and its celebrated history, follow the journey of a cacao bean and discover how chocolate is made. You will also get to create a box of delicious chocolate treats to take home.

Peter and the Wolf | Colorado Symphony
Peter and the Wolf | Colorado Symphony | The Denver Ear

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When: Sunday, February 12th 2017

Where: Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St, Denver, CO 80202

Time: 1pm

Cost: $25 Adults; $10 Children 18 and under

Purchase Tickets Online

Colorado Symphony will be performing a special family-friendly show this Sunday: Peter and the Wolf!

Peter and the Wolf is Prokofiev’s fantastical tale in which Peter and a myriad of unruly animals are brought to life by the instruments of the orchestra. The concert opens with Bernstein’s Overture to Candide, followed by Rossini’s Overture to William Tell and Stravinsky’s Russian Dance from Pétrouchka. The concert also features Powell’s How to Train Your Dragon Suite and Williams’s Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

An Animal’s Carnival | Aurora Symphony Orchestra

An Animal's Carnival | Aurora Symphony Orchestra | The Denver Ear

When: Sunday, February 12th 2017

Where: North Middle School Auditorium, 12095 E Montview Blvd, Aurora, CO 80010

Time: 3pm – 5pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

The Aurora Symphony Orchestra is featuring a free program this Sunday, “An Animal’s Carnival”, with fun and exciting music related to animals. Designed as a first-time concert experience, the Aurora Symphony Children’s and Family Concerts give to their little audience members 45 minutes of music, stories and great entertainment, including instrument petting-zoo, face painting, balloon animals and exciting special guests.