This weekend Denver families can enjoy Disney shows, Easter & Passover events, on stage performances, baseball, museums and exhibits and more!
What to do with Kids in Denver this Weekend April 7th – April 9th, 2017
Homeschool Day at the Capitol
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When: Friday, April 7th, 2017
Where: Colorado State Capitol, 200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Time: Starting from 8:45am
Cost: Free
Register Online
Ages: All Ages
The annual CHEC Homeschool Day at the Capitol will feature over a thousand people from around the state for a fun field trip and lots of activities like self-guided Capitol tours, a Liberty Celebration, a fife & drum parade, a big rally on the Capitol steps, and more.
Final Weekend: Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume | Denver Art Museum
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When: Friday, April 7th through Sunday, April 9th, 2017
Where: Denver Art Museum, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Time: Museum Hours
Cost: $18 Adult Members / $24 Non-Members; Children (6-18) $5 or Free with Family Membership; Free for Children 5 and under
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: All Ages
The Star Wars™ and the Power of Costume Exhibit at Denver Art Museum will be on display for the final time this weekend. The exhibit will take you on a unique journey into the Star Wars™ universe as characters are brought to life through a dramatic presentation of more than 70 original costumes.
The exhibit closely examines the captivating process of costume design for iconic outfits featured in all seven films of the Star Wars series, from Queen Amidala’s lavish gowns to Darth Vader’s imposing black armor.
Psst… Check out our featured article for this exhibit!
Disney On Ice presents Dream Big
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When: Friday, April 7th through Sunday, April 9th, 2017
Where: Denver Coliseum, 4600 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216
Time: April 7th 11am & 7pm; April 8th & 9th 11am, 3pm & 7pm
Cost: Starting from $15
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Ages: All Ages
Enter a world where adventure is awaiting and courage leads the way at Disney On Ice presents Dream Big. Characters include: Tinkerbell, Ariel, Rapunzel, Cinderella, Belle, Anna and Elsa, Olaf, Jasmine, Snow White, Aurora, Tiana, and of course, Mickey Mouse & Minnie Mouse.
Opening Home Game Weekend: Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
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When: Friday, April 7th through Sunday, April 9th, 2017
Where: Coors Field, 2001 Blake St, Denver, CO 80205
Time: April 7th 2:10pm; April 8th 6:10pm; April 9th 1:10pm
Cost: Opening Day Starting from $90; Weekend Starting from $20
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Ages: All Ages
Baseball season is officially restarted this weekend with the Colorado Rockies‘ Opening Day + weekend games vs. the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Psst… Check out our featured article for ‘Colorado Rockies Opening Day 2017 Denver‘ events!
Mr. Popper’s Penguins | Parker Arts And Inspire Creative
When: Friday, April 7th & Saturday, April 8th, 2017
Where: Parker Arts, Culture & Events Center (PACE), 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker, CO 80138
Time: April 7th 6:30pm; April 8th 10am
Cost: $12
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Ages: All Ages
Mr. Popper’s Penguins, Presented by Parker Arts And Inspire Creative, tells the tale of Mr. Popper, a simple painter, who supports himself and his family. The addition of twelve penguins makes it impossible to make both ends meet, until Mr. Popper has a splendid idea, he will turn the talented penguins into a traveling vaudeville act!
2017 LEGO® Building Contest | Denver Public Library
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When: Saturday, April 8th, 2017
Where: Multiple Denver Public Library Locations
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Time: Varies
Cost: Free
Ages: Recommended for Children Ages 12 and under
This Saturday, the Denver Public Library kicks-off its 2017 LEGO® Building Contest. Visit a LEGO® building workshop this Saturday at one of Denver Public Library’s locations and build creations inspired by the Denver Museum of Nature and Science! From the new Viking exhibition to dinosaurs and outer space, there are no limits to what you can create.
Then, drop off your creation at one of the 21 participating branches of the Denver Public Library with your submission form between Saturday, April 8th and Saturday, April 15th to participate. Judging will take place the following week and winners at each branch will receive a set of tickets to Denver Museum of Nature and Science or a LEGO® themed book.
Low Sensory Morning | History Colorado Center
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When: Saturday, April 8th, 2017
Where: History Colorado Center, 1200 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Time: 8am – 10am
Cost: Free
RSVP at [email protected] or (303) 866-4691
Ages: All Ages
History Colorado Center is hosting a Low Sensory Morning exclusively for families that prefer a lower sensory environment. The museum will be closed to the general public, attendance limited, and the sound in exhibits turned down.
Safe Kids Day Fair | The Orchard Town Center
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When: Saturday, April 8th, 2017
Where: The Orchard Town Center, 14697 Delaware St #850, Westminster, CO 80023
Time: 11am – 2pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Join The Orchard Town Center the 4th Annual Safe Kids Day Fair, a fun afternoon focused on safety. Safety booths and activities, explore a fire truck, bike helmet fitting and rodeo, police cars and K9 demonstrations, and the chance to win some cool prizes! Presented by Safe Kids Denver Metro, Children’s Hospital Colorado and Westminster Fire & Rescue.
Spring Festival | Historic Downtown Brighton
When: Saturday, April 8th, 2017
Where: Historic Downtown Brighton, E Bridge St & S Main St, Brighton, CO 80601
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Celebrate the spring season at Historic Downtown Brighton‘s Spring Festival. Hop throughout the downtown collecting Easter Eggs filled with candy and treats. Shop at the street fair from over 100 different businesses and vendors, and enjoy delicious food and treats. Kids activities include face painting, a bouncy house, cupcake walk, donut bobbing, a balloon artist, and more.
Psst… Don’t forget to bring your camera to take pictures with the Easter Bunny.
KidX Club Easter Eggstravaganza | Town Center at Aurora
When: Saturday, April 8th, 2017
Where: Town Center at Aurora, 14200 E Alameda Ave, Aurora, CO 80012
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Cost: Free; Registration to KidX Club Free Membership Required
Register at Check-In Area
Ages: All Ages
Hop along & join the fun as Town Center of Aurora hosts their Annual KidX Club Easter Eggstravaganza Event. Kick-off spring time with an Easter egg hunt, arts & crafts, face painting, egg decoration and testing their green thumbs by planting spring time flowers that you can take home with you!
Food for Thought in the Teaching Kitchen | Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
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When: Sunday, April 9th, 2017
Where: Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus, 2121 Children’s Museum Dr, Denver, CO 80211
Time: 10am – 12pm
Cost: Museum Admission
Ages: All Ages
Join the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus for tasty samples of homemade food, live demonstrations or a special StoryTime that is all about food.
Seder Plate Workshop Home Depot | Chabad of NW Metro Denver
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When: Sunday, April 9th, 2017
Where: The Home Depot, 7125 W 88th Ave, Westminster, CO 80021
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Chabad of NW Metro Denver is hosting a special workshop in celebration of Passover. Children and adults alike are invited to The Home Depot to build their own Seder plate.
The Jungle Book | Denver Children’s Theatre
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When: Sunday, April 9th, 2017
Where: Mizel Arts and Culture Center (MACC), 350 S Dahlia St, Denver, CO 80246
Time: 1pm
Cost: $12 Adults; $10 Seniors, Students & Children
Purchase Tickets Online
Ages: Recommended for Children Ages 6+
Celebrating its 20th Anniversary, the Denver Children’s Theatre presents The Jungle Book. This new adaptation of the beloved Rudyard Kipling story finds a child lost in the Indian jungle, where he is adopted by Baloo the Bear, Bagheera the panther, and all the beasts who call the mysterious wilderness home. This fast-paced retelling keeps you perched on the edge of your seat as young Mowgli comes face-to-face with sneaky monkeys, noisy vultures and his mortal enemy: the tiger, Shere Khan.
Passport to Culture: The Buffalo Bill Experience | Lone Tree Arts Center
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When: Sunday, April 9th, 2017
Where: Lone Tree Arts Center, 10075 Commons St, Lone Tree, CO 80124
Time: 1:30pm
Cost: $5
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Ages: All Ages
Visit the Lone Tree Arts Center‘s Passport to Culture program is specifically designed for children and families to experience arts and culture outside the classroom and inside a world of imagination through performances, workshops and pure entertainment.
This week the program features The Buffalo Bill Experience, a chock full of all the wagon train driving, Army scouting, Indian fighting, and Pony Express riding adventures that made Buffalo Bill an American icon, gathering legendary friends like Wild Bill Hickok, Kit Carson, Annie Oakley, General George Armstrong Custer, and Sitting Bull along the way.