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Psst… What to do with Kids in Denver this Weekend September 15 – 17, 2017

What to do with Kids in Denver this Weekend September 15 – 17, 2017 | The Denver Ear

This weekend Denver families will enjoy multiple fairs, markets and festivals such as kids, art, pirates, shopping, harvest and more, as well as free and discounted museum days, shows and more!

WHAT TO DO WITH KIDS IN DENVER THIS WEEKEND SEPTEMBER 15 – 17,2017

FINAL WEEKEND: DENVER COLISEUM MINERAL FOSSIL & GEM SHOW
Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show | The Denver Ear

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When: Friday, September 15th, through Sunday, September 17th, 2017

Where: Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216

Time: 10am – 6pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

The Denver Coliseum Mineral Fossil & Gem Show is the largest mineral & gem show in the USA with more than 5 miles of tables and 350,000 square feet of inside space. This year we expect 40,000-45,000 visitors and 400 to 500 dealers of all sizes.

CHERRYARTS FESTIVAL AT STANLEY
CherryArts Festival at Stanley Marketplace | The Denver Ear

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When: Friday, September 15th, through Sunday, September 17th, 2017

Where: Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas St, Aurora, CO 80010

Time: Friday 4pm – 7pm; Saturday 10am – 7pm; Sunday 10am – 5pm

Cost: Free; Art Brunch $25 – $45

Purchase Tickets to Art Brunch Online

Ages: All Ages

CherryArts Festival at Stanley, produced by the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, will take place at Stanley Marketplace, and will feature national art and local flavor. The Festival will include a national juried art show with nearly 100 exhibiting artists in 13 categories, live music, food & drinks, and more.

The Festival will also feature all-new ticketed Art Brunch on Sunday, where you can create take home art activities during the brunch, with proceeds benefiting CherryArts’ nonprofit mission of providing access to art experiences and support arts education in local schools.

Psst… Check out our featured article for this event!

JOY PARK FREE NIGHT: CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER AT MARSICO CAMPUS
Joy Park Free Night at Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus | The Denver Ear

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When: Friday, September 15th, 2017

Where: Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr, Denver, CO 80211

Time: 4pm – 8pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

Explore 30,000 square feet of outdoor adventure space for free during the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus‘ Joy Park Free Night. Prepare for climbing, digging, zip-lining, splashing, all-in play by bringing sunscreen, towels, a change of clothes and extra socks.

DOWNTOWN BOULDER FALL FEST
Downtown Boulder Fall Festival | The Denver Ear

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When: Friday, September 15th, through Sunday, September 17th, 2017

Where: Pearl St & 13th St, Boulder, CO 80302

Time: Friday 5pm – 10pm; Saturday 10am – 9pm; Sunday 10am – 5pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

The 30th Annual Downtown Boulder Fall Fest is a three-day fall festival that features arts & crafts, a wide range of musical performances, a large beer garden with brews from local breweries, children’s activities, and more. Additionally, this year, Fall Fest will feature Firefly Handmade Market, the premier, handmade-only indie artisan market on the Front Range.

KIDZ BOP
KIDZ BOP | The Denver Ear

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When: Friday, September 15th, 2017

Where: Paramount Theatre, 1621 Glenarm Pl, Denver, CO 80202

Time: 7pm

Cost: $45

Purchase Tickets Online

Ages: All Ages

KIDZ BOP, the #1 music brand for kids, featuring today’s biggest hits “sung by kids for kids”, will be performing at the Paramount Theatre.

$5 DAY: BUTTERFLY PAVILION
Butterfly Pavilion | The Denver Ear

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When: Saturday, September 16th, 2017

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

Time: 9am – 5pm

Cost: $5; Free for Members and Children 1 & Under

Ages: All Ages

Experience Butterfly Pavilion and all of their small wonders for only $5. 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.

KS 1075 BABY & KIDS FAIR

Baby & Kids Fair | The Denver Ear

When: Saturday, September 16, 2017

Where: Belmar, 464 S Teller St, Lakewood, CO 80226

Time: 9am – 1pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

The KS 1075 Baby and Kids Fair is a free family event at Belmar, featuring free face-painting, meet and greets with children’s favorite princesses, and superheroes, food, entertainment, and thousands of dollars in great baby and kid’s prizes. Stop by the KS 1075 tent and register to win.

Psst… Bellco Gives Back is hosting a Diaper Drive on-site.

NORTHGLENN PIRATE FEST
Northglenn Pirate Fest | The Denver Ear

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When: Saturday, September 16th, 2017

Where: Northglenn Pirate Fest, 11701 Community Center Dr, Northglenn, CO 80233

Time: 10am – 7pm; Cardboard Boat Regatta 1pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

Northglenn Pirate Fest will include food and booth vendors plus all of the yummy pirate drinks (rum, mead, and beer), a pirate ship, a mermaid stage, plus crafts and vendors, kids activities including bounce houses, a historical reenactment section, sword fighting, archery demonstrations and more!

The main event is the Cardboard Boat Regatta. Pirates can gather their crew and race their boats made of cardboard, duct tape and paint across Webster Lake for a chance at prizes, fame and bragging rights.

1830S RENDEZVOUS
1830s Rendezvous & Spanish Colonial Art Market | The Denver Ear

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When: Saturday, September 16th & Sunday, September 17th, 2017

Where: The Fort, 19192 Highway 8, Morrison, CO 80465

Time: 10am – 4pm

Cost: $5 Adults; Free for Children 12 & Under

Ages: All Ages

The 1830s Rendezvous, produced by Tesoro Cultural Center, is a day in the Old West. Historical interpreters will demonstrate their wares, like trade silver, moccasins, beaver skin hats and buckskin period dress. They will walk guests through day-to-day skills from the 1830s, such as brain-tanning, primitive fire building, rope braiding, blacksmithing and scrimshaw. Oral history and music were very important to the culture of this era, and will fill the courtyard of The Fort, transporting guests back in time.

Psst… CherryArts Festival at Stanley, Downtown Boulder Fall Fest & 1830s Rendezvous were also featured in our ‘Fall, Pumpkin & Harvest Festivals 2017 Colorado‘ guide!

JEFFERSON PARK FARM & FLEA
Jefferson Park Farm & Flea | The Denver Ear

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When: Saturday, September 16th, 2017

Where: W 25th Ave & Eliot St, Denver, CO 80211

Time: 10am – 3pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

The Jefferson Park Farm & Flea is an urban marketplace dedicated to bringing the community the best food, handmade items, vintage finds, quality produce and urban homesteading goods and information.

SUMMERSET FESTIVAL

Summerset Festival | The Denver Ear

When: Saturday, September 16th, 2017

Where: Robert F. Clement Park, 7306 W Bowles Ave, Littleton, CO 80123

Time: 11am – 6pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

The Summerset Festival is one of South Jeffco’s largest community-fueled fundraising events to drive support for our local Foothills Parks & Recreation District. The festival features local business, non-profit & craft exhibitors, live entertainment, food vendors, a vintage and classic car show, and a “Kidz Korner” with lots of family-friendly activities.

FREE DAY: THE BUFFALO BILL MUSEUM & GRAVE
Buffalo Bill’s Museum & Grave | The Denver Ear

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When: Sunday, September 17th, 2017

Where: The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, 987 Lookout Mountain Rd, Golden, CO 80401

Time: 9am – 5pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

Visit The Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave for free this Sunday, made possible by your Scientific & Cultural Facility District.

FREE DAY: DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE
Denver Museum of Nature & Science | The Denver Ear

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When: Sunday, September 17th, 2017

Where: Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205

Time: 9am – 5pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

Enjoy a free day at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, made possible by your Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN BRIDAL SHOW

Rocky Mountain Bridal Show | The Denver Ear

When: Sunday, September 17th, 2017

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

Time: 11am – 4pm

Cost: $10 – $15; Free for Children 12 & Under

Purchase Tickets Online

Ages: All Ages

The Rocky Mountain Bridal Show features everything you might need to plan your wedding, including a spectacular bridal runway fashion show and displays from the area’s most trusted wedding professionals.

Psst… Denver Coliseum Mineral Fossil & Gem Show, KIDZ BOP, KS 1075 Baby and Kids Fair & Rocky Mountain Bridal Show were also featured in our roundup of ‘37 Things to do in Denver this September 2017‘ article!