Horses, antiques, reptiles, shows, crafts and so much more awaits your Denver kiddos this weekend!
WHAT TO DO WITH KIDS IN DENVER THIS WEEKEND MARCH 9 – 11, 2018
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HORSE EXPO
When: March 9 – 11, 2018
Where: National Western Complex, 4655 Humboldt St, Denver, CO 80216
Time & Cost: Varies
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Ages: All Ages
The Rocky Mountain Horse Expo is an annual event of clinics, performances and more for equine enthusiasts. The expo will feature more than 200 vendors, clinics, the featured “Mane Event” and more!
WORLD WIDE ANTIQUE & VINTAGE SHOW
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When: March 9 – 11, 2018
Where: Denver Mart, 451 E 58th Ave, Denver, CO 80216
Time: Friday & Saturday 10am – 6pm, Sunday 11am – 4pm
Cost: $5, Free for Children 12 & Under
Ages: All Ages
The World Wide Antique & Vintage Show features between 85-100 antique & vintage dealers from around the United States. Dealers travel the globe to find new and interesting items to bring to the show and it’s collectors here in Denver.
FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK: FREE DAY
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When: March 9, 2018
Where: Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S Forest St, Denver, CO 80246
Time: 12pm – 4pm; Hay Bales & Tall Tales Story & Activity 12pm – 1pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Travel “back in time” and become a pioneer for the day for free at Four Mile Historic Park this Friday, made possible by the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District.
KIDS FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR: TINKER OPEN STUDIO
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When: March 9, 2018
Where: The Craftsman & Apprentice, 1335 E 22nd Ave, Denver, CO 80205
Time: 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Cost: $20
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Ages: Children ages 3 – 11
The Craftsman & Apprentice’s Tinker Open Studio is the perfect place for those budding artists, crafters, builders and engineers. Drop-in and work on a craft or tinker project of your choosing!
REPTICON DENVER REPTILE & EXOTIC ANIMAL SHOW
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When: March 10 – 11, 2018
Where: Arapahoe County Fairgrounds, 25690 E Quincy Ave, Aurora, CO 80016
Time: Saturday 10am – 5pm, Sunday 10am – 4pm
Psst… VIP Entrance from 9am on Saturday!
Cost: $5 – $12, Free for Children 4 & Under
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Ages: All Ages
Repticon Denver Reptile & Exotic Animal Show is a reptile event featuring vendors offering reptile pets, supplies, feeders, cages, and merchandise as well as live animal seminars and frequent free raffles for coveted prizes.
HANDS ON HISTORY FAMILY FUN DAY
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When: March 10, 2018
Where: History Colorado Center, 1200 N Broadway, Denver, CO 80203
Time: 11am – 3pm
Cost: $25 Family Four-Pack, $5 Extra Child
Psst… Package includes four museum tickets, a discount family meal deal and a backpack full of family friendly ways to explore Colorado’s stories.
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Ages: All Ages
Join the History Colorado Center for a special Hands on History Family Fun Day this Saturday! Families have the opportunity to explore and create their own history, art, and culture through hands-on, immersive activities like adobe brick making, building log cabins, live performances, and role playing in their exhibits.
MARCH HAHO MARKET
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When: March 10, 2018
Where: 970 Yuma St, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 12pm – 5pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All Ages
Denver Handmade Homemade (HAHO) Market is back this Saturday with a great lineup of local vendors and food trucks.
MAXFUND ANIMAL SHELTER’S 24TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF
When: March 10, 2018
Where: Jackson’s Denver, 1520 20th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 1pm – 3:30pm
Cost: $10 Adults, $5 Children 12 & Under
Psst… All proceeds benefit the animals at MaxFund.
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Ages: All Ages
MaxFund, Denver’s no-kill animal shelter and adoption center, will host its 24th annual Chili Cook-Off, The Chill Cook-Off event will bring together Chefs and novice chili cooks to battle for the title of best chili in town, followed by the chili winners reveal.
The event is family friendly, and will feature door prizes, a raffle, drink specials and more.
SIREN SONG: A PIRATE’S ODYSSEY
Photograph courtesy of ©Buntport Theater Company
When: March 10, 2018
Where: Buntport Theater Company, 717 Lipan St, Denver, CO 80204
Time: 1pm & 3pm
Cost: $7 Online, $8 Door
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Ages: All Ages
Inspired by Homer’s Odyssey, Siren Song: A Pirate’s Odyssey, presented by the Buntport Theater Company, is a comedy series for all pirates and their parents!
DANIEL TIGER’S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE: KING FOR A DAY
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When: March 10, 2018
Where: Bellco Theatre, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 2pm & 5:30pm
Cost: $25.75 – $75.00
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Ages: All Ages
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood Live: King For A Day, is based on the #1 PBS Kids TV series, and features Daniel and all of his friends with a brand-new adventure in Neighborhood of Make-Believe. The beloved characters come alive on stage to captivate you with new songs to sing along to, magical moments, and surprise guests along the way!
CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS
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When: March 11, 2018
Where: Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
Time: 1pm
Cost: $25 Adults, $10 Children 17 & Under
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Ages: All Ages
Introduce your little ones to the joys of the orchestra with Carnival of the Animals, one of the best-known pieces by French composer Camille Saint-Saëns, with each movement depicting a different animal from the royal lion to the graceful swan. Truly a fantastic family experience for all ages!