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Psst… What to do with Kids in Denver this Weekend: July 20 – 22, 2018

Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus | The Denver Ear

This weekend Denver features sharks, shopping, festivals, live music, outdoor movies, musicals and more!

WHAT TO DO WITH KIDS IN DENVER THIS WEEKEND: JULY 20 – 22, 2018

CHERRY CREEK NORTH SIDEWALK SALE
Cherry Creek North | The Denver Ear

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When: Friday, July 20 through Saturday, July 22, 2018

Where: Cherry Creek North, Denver CO 80206

Time: Friday & Saturday 10am – 5pm; Sunday 11am – 5pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

The 48th Annual Cherry Creek North Sidewalk Sale will feature amazing deals from nearly 90 Cherry Creek North boutiques, businesses and restaurants. The Sidewalk Sale offers fantastic deals on designer trends, home furnishings, art, salon services and more.

JOY PARK FREE NIGHT AT CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER
Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus | The Denver Ear

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When: Friday, July 20, 2018

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 the Children’s Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus‘ 30,000 square feet of outdoor adventure space for free during their Joy Park Free Night, hanks to a collaboration with Denver Parks and Recreation.

SISTER ACT: THE MUSICAL
Sister Act: The Musical | The Denver Ear

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When: Friday, July 20 through Sunday, July 22, 2018

Where: Parker Arts, Culture & Events Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Avenue, Parker, CO 80138

Time: Friday 7:30pm; Saturday 2pm & 7:30pm; Sunday 2pm

Cost: $22 – $27

Purchase Tickets Online

Ages: Recommended for Children Ages 6 & Up

Sister Act, presented by Parker Arts & Inspire Creative, is taking the stage at the PACE Center. Featuring original music by eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Newsies), this uplifting musical is filled with toe-tapping songs, outrageous show-stopping dancing and a tribute to the universal power of friendship.

ELITCH GARDENS DIVE-IN MOVIE: “CARS 3”
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When: Friday, July 20, 2018

Where: Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, 2000 Elitch Cir, Denver, CO 80204

Time: 7:30pm

Cost: Park Admission or Season Pass

Ages: Film Rated G

Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park will screen the film “Cars 3”, outdoors at its Island Kingdom Water Park pool. The Dive-In Movie can be viewed in the water or on lawn-chairs and cabanas outside the pool.

Psst… Check out ‘Where to Watch Outdoor Movies in Denver this Summer 2018 for the complete summer guide!

CLEO PARKER ROBINSON DANCE’S MILE HIGH DANCE FESTIVAL
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When: Saturday, July 21, 2018

Where: Cleo Parker Robinson Dance, 119 Park Ave W, Denver, CO 80205

Time: 8:30am – 9pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance presents the Mile High Dance Festival, a culturally abundant day of dance in Denver. Experience global dance and music at the Mile High Dance Festival in the outdoor ampitheatre and On The Green of the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CPRD) Creative Campus in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood.

GERMAN FEST DENVER

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When: Saturday, July 21 & Sunday, July 22, 2018

Where: Lakewood Heritage Center, 801 S Yarrow St, Lakewood, CO 80226

Time: Saturday 10am – 9pm, Sunday 10am – 6pm

Cost: Adults $7, Children $2, Free for Children 2 & under

Purchase Tickets at the Door

Ages: All Ages

German Fest Denver provides an experience of German culture and celebrates cultural diversity. The festival will include German food, a Beer Garden, a variety of vendors, a covered dance floor, live music, kids activities and more.

SHARK WEEKEND AT DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM DENVER
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When: Saturday, July 21, & Sunday, July 22, 2018

Where: Downtown Aquarium Denver, 700 Water St, Denver, CO 80211

Time: 10am – 4pm

Cost: General Admission

Ages: All Ages; Scuba Experiences for Children Ages 10 & Up

Downtown Aquarium Denver is hosting a special Shark Weekend this weekend. Activities include: conservation booths, sharks arts & crafts, prizes, tours, a scavenger hunt, a shark touch tank, and shark feeding & training.

Psst… Children 10 & up can sign up for a free scuba diving experience at the Downtown Aquarium’s plaza!

COLORADO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
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When: Saturday, July 21 & Sunday, July 22, 2018

Where: 650 W. Perry Park Ave., Larkspur, CO 80118

Time: 10am – 6:30pm

Cost: $11 – $22.50

Purchase Tickets Online

Ages: All Ages

The Colorado Renaissance Festival is a thematic recreation of a 16th Century village and marketplace set in the picturesque mountain venue of “Larkspurshire”, just south of Denver. Hundreds of colorfully costumed characters entertain continuously upon the village streets and on the Festivals 10 stages, performing 60 shows daily.

WESTMINSTER LATINO FESTIVAL

Westminster Latino Festival | The Denver Ear

When: Saturday, July 21, 2018

Where: Westminster Light Rail Station, 3200 Westminster Station Drive, Westminster, CO 80030

Time: 12pm – 8pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

The 3rd annual Westminster Latino Festival will feature live bands, dancers, low riders, food trucks, wrestling, and more.

CITY PARK JAZZ
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When: Sunday, July 22, 2018

Where: City Park, 1700 York St, Denver, CO 80206

Time: 6pm – 8pm

Cost: Free

Ages: All Ages

City Park Jazz returns this Sunday with a special performance by Mistura Fina Band. This summer concert also features food trucks and family-friendly entertainment!

Psst… Check out our complete guide of ‘Free Outdoor Summer Concerts in Denver 2018‘!